British Expats - Long Haul Essentials

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British Expats (https://britishexpats.com/forum/)

- Australia (https://britishexpats.com/forum/australia-54/)

- - Long Haul Essentials (https://britishexpats.com/forum/australia-54/long-haul-essentials-713488/)

tonrob

Apr 17th 2011 10:06 am

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I'd recommend a business class seat to stick under your arse.

hilasbat

Apr 17th 2011 10:38 am

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Originally Posted by quoll (Post 9310616)

As for knitting needles - yup, OK now if you take bamboo (or I prefer birch) needles. Havent tried it with metal needles but I hardly ever use them so not a big deal.

Fantastic!! I love my bamboo needles, so that's tops! :D Hurrah, many thanks :thumbup:

jad n rich

Apr 17th 2011 12:09 pm

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Yoga pants, tshirt and undies, full set of fresh clothes and rolled up only takes up a tiny space.

Thin lightweight hoodie, pulling hood over my head helps me sleep + cotton black eyemask.

Small medicine kit, a few asprin, stomach ailment, sore throat tabs etc.

Anti bac wipes, get the germs off the seat/remote so I dont get sick before I even start!!

Pile of magazines/books, 50c in the op shop, and cause you only paid pennies you dump them as you read them.

Plastic bag for used clothing.

Old socks or slippers you can chuck out for walking round cabin.

Amazulu

Apr 17th 2011 12:54 pm

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Originally Posted by chrisall (Post 9307537)

Can any of you seasoned travellers offer any top tips for flying UK <> AUS? Perhaps there's a certain item you find essential to take in your hand luggage, or something that you always take from home that's ridiculously expensive at the airport?

Cheers,
Chrisall

Drink plenty of booze on the plane, it makes the trip go faster and is a lot of fun.

KJCherokee

Apr 17th 2011 12:54 pm

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Originally Posted by Seasider (Post 9310611)

It amuses me that, a couple of years ago, you had the smallest in-ear headphones you could get. Now the flights are full of people looking like they're about to do a set in Eyebeefa - my husband included.

I still wear in-ear phones, decent ones that fit well but have to say, after a 13 hour and 7 hour flight, my ears feel bruised for days :(

Sony make a pair of noise cancelling in-ear headphones which JB Hifi have on sale at $99. Pretty good price as they cost $199 from the Sony online shop!

heldownunder

Apr 17th 2011 7:18 pm

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Oil of olbas/vicks

My nose always bungs up on long haul - its very refreshing to inhale a scented tissue and clear the airways :-)

And then drink ...

Dave.McLeod

Apr 18th 2011 3:47 am

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I don't have any issues with Deep-Vein Thrombosis (DVT), but I got a pair of good quality compression socks, which I felt made a big difference.

Rache_B

Apr 18th 2011 8:53 pm

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Originally Posted by RedT (Post 9307656)

I take mini toiletries, face mask etc to give myself a proper facial on the plane. It's nice and relaxing and it takes up half an hour!
Tx

What a great idea. Never thought of that!x

Beoz	Apr 18th 2011 9:08 pm

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Proper persciption sleeping tabs, 3 glasses of red wine, and before you know it you've arrived

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