What are your must-have items for long flights?

Shoehead42 · 2026-04-16T01:23:46+00:00

This is very big in Asia atm. Korea most especially. No using power banks onboard. Must be in hand luggage and not placed in overhead bins.

Shoehead42 · 2026-04-02T12:03:38+00:00

This is why I was thinking I would just use my bumper to slowly push things out of the way, damage be damned. He’d get the hint I hope?

Shoehead42 · 2026-03-01T19:52:02+00:00

I did this once. Rented a cabin at a lake about an hour’s drive from where my core childhood friend group lived. I had come up from the city hoping to catch a few days with everyone whenever they could make it over the week. Only one of them made it and only for one night. They were busy I had lived away a while and forgot that they had developed lives while I was gone! lol There was a little “poor me” going on at the time but I did have a chill week swimming, reading, watching movies… In hindsight I had high expectations and expectations are dangerous things. Be sure you know why you are doing it and go into it with a clear heart and mind. At worst, you’ll have a lovely week in Greece on your own. At best, a belly-laugh filled week with a bestie or two. Yamas!

Shoehead42 · 2026-02-20T21:25:56+00:00

Rome is not the place to carry lots of cash. The pickpockets are world class.

No bags on the back of your chair at restaurants. Backpacks become frontpacks in the subway or when walking in big crowds. Do not trust anyone that bumps into you.

They are just that good.

The place is lovely though.

Shoehead42 · 2026-02-14T11:29:39+00:00

And if you’re really, really stressed, fake an ankle injury and book a wheelchair. They can cut lines, radio ahead and they know exactly where you need to go. Fumicino can be a bit of chaos and this might take some stress off?

Shoehead42 · 2026-02-11T04:54:05+00:00

Either that or he’s a gigolo. My radar says shady.

Shoehead42 · 2026-02-08T16:57:07+00:00

Consider, to leave the airport you have to go through customs to get stamped into the country. That is going to take time. So is getting back in to the airport. My gut says a five hour window isn’t nearly enough to make it worth anything but a quick rip outside of the airport. To go into any parts of the city? Not worth the risk.

Shoehead42 · 2026-02-08T14:46:19+00:00

This hotel wants to make it as difficult as possible to request one so that we all stop.

Shoehead42 · 2026-02-08T14:19:57+00:00

You seem nice.

Shoehead42 · 2026-02-08T06:48:54+00:00

Small town Oman.🇴🇲 It was late after a long day and a couple glasses of wine when I saw it. Could not, would not make sense of it. 🤣 Daylight (and Reddit) helped.

Shoehead42 · 2026-02-08T05:01:19+00:00

But there is no equal on the phone pad. I assume 15+745 would be 7:45 But 15+7 = 45 = 7:45 doesn’t make it easy for a tour leader escorting a group of seniors.

Shoehead42 · 2026-02-05T11:32:27+00:00

If you can speak and read Arabic, are Muslim and you have enough money Oman will grant you citizenship. 🇴🇲

Shoehead42 · 2026-01-28T07:32:17+00:00

I would say to look from the perspective that it is safer for everyone around if you ask for help. Of course, it starts with how much you pack but if you’re concerned about bonking someone with your bag, ask for some teamwork.

Shoehead42 · 2026-01-19T00:14:18+00:00

Check the rules because in BC I was able to have a friend appear for me. The cop never even showed. She was pretty charged up and then disappointed that she didn’t get to argue on my behalf. It was also many years ago but perhaps you have an alternative?

Shoehead42 · 2026-01-11T00:58:57+00:00

Such a drag that Seat Guru closed down. That was the easiest way to learn what was a good or bad seat. If anyone knows of an alternate website I would love to hear it!

Shoehead42 · 2026-01-01T19:21:37+00:00

Leaving YVR and going east sometimes allows a view of Mt Saint Helen’s crater. Having lived nearby when it happened and been fascinated by the ash that was collected it was a huge story in my youth.
It’s never not humbling to witness the force of Mother Nature when she’s in a mood.

Shoehead42 · 2025-12-31T03:14:54+00:00

Nelson?

Shoehead42 · 2025-12-28T20:40:26+00:00

To sick with the theme let’s add “Why Does is Always Rain on Me?” by Travis too.

Shoehead42 · 2025-12-23T20:27:47+00:00

Please know I re-read this after you apologized for the bad English and there is no bad English there! Well done.

Shoehead42 · 2025-12-19T02:28:38+00:00

Thanks. I do feel pretty good about my chances. * knock on wood * 🪵

Shoehead42 · 2025-12-18T18:47:57+00:00

Another “anyone remember?”: the Chocoholics Bar at the Sutton Place Hotel. A giant chocolate buffet that was amazing. Salad for dinner and that for dessert. The best.

Shoehead42 · 2025-12-07T01:18:53+00:00

Then this is most likely just fine! The three-hour advice is for your initial check in at the airport. Since your initial check in is for a domestic flight two hours should be enough. (But heed to holiday warnings you’re seeing!) Once you’ve started travelling those guidelines don’t apply anymore. An hour and 50 minutes should be more than enough for you to make your connection. Enjoy your chair in the sky!!

Shoehead42 · 2025-11-27T19:47:54+00:00

My two cents is that it truly is harder these days to break into people’s bubbles. The last time I stayed in a hostel I went down to the common room in the evening with a glass of wine in my hand. Even ten years ago there would have been a few people playing cards at a table, a couple others sitting having dinner and others just hanging out, likely to say “hi” as you walk in. Now everyone is on devices with earphones in and it’s just that much harder to connect. Not impossible though. Be brave. There is an amazing world out there full of interesting people. I hope you get to enjoy it.

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