Over the years I have used a number of different combinations of 'SIM Cards' and 'eSIMs' when travelling. Here is how I currently manage communications. eSIM I currently use an eSIM for communication on my home countries network. (based in Australia I use BOOST) When I am overseas this allows me to receive text messages … Continue reading SIM for Travel
A saw another 'Bad Travel Hack' this week. . . You can take a bigger bottle of shampoo in your carry on . . . if you buy it in the terminal, after security! Have you seen the prices! It is not just the pharmacies, pretty much all the shops at the airport are much … Continue reading Don’t Buy At Airport Pharmacy!
Flight Plans are not just something that pilot do. If you are flying long haul and have a 'Flight Plan' it will help you minimise the effects of 'Jet Lag' at your destination. Adjusting Your Body Clock The aim of your 'Flight Plan' is to get your body clock starting to adjust to your destination's … Continue reading What Is Your Flight Plan?
On a recent trip to Sydney Qantas asked if I wanted to bid for a 'Neighbour Free Seat' Basically Qantas was asking me to pay 30% more so I could have an empty seat next to me (Subject to Capacity). In other words by paying the money if the flight wasn't full I was more … Continue reading Would You Pay For A Neighbour Free Seat
How do you plan your travel? Although we often book tours and cruises we usually include extra days before and after the tour/cruise, and arrange flights ourselves. Because we are also looking to book premium airline cabins on points it makes sense to book as soon as the flights are available which means we usually … Continue reading Travel Planning
In January this year Bangkok Airport Security confiscated my Phone Power Bank because I couldn't prove it was below the regulation limit. I thought it was ridiculous as it was apparent from its small size it was only around 5,000mAh (milli Amp hours) Airline Regulations Any battery that you take on board should not exceed … Continue reading Buying a Phone Power Bank
For me it is all about the seat! Yes the lounge access, the better flight meal, and the extra luggage might mean a lot to you. . . . but as I am 1.8m tall and getting on in years the real benefit is a comfortable flight. If I am going to be on a … Continue reading Business Class Differences
What do you do when there are no more cases on the baggage carousel and your bags hasn't come out. Well it has happened to me four times over the years, which is why I mainly travel with carry-on only Lost bags are the worst way to start a holiday, and are still a pain … Continue reading When Luggage Goes Missing
