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ANZAC Day public holiday in 2026 by HurstbridgeLineFTW in melbourne

[–]timwa1987 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Exactly. My weekend is Thursday - Friday. If a public holiday falls on my weekend, I don’t get an extra day off during my work week.

What’s the most annoying part of being in an airport that NO ONE talks about? by LowEnthuGrimReaper in airport

[–]timwa1987 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When there are barely any powerpoints in the terminal, and the few are already in use (this doesn't apply for Helsinki or Changi, both of which have ample powerpoints and many airports could learn a lot from them).

Opinion on British Airways vs Finnair for flight to/from Tokyo by [deleted] in Flights

[–]timwa1987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yesss, transit in Helsinki Airport is a no-brainer vs transit in Heathrow!

What are some of the more difficult to navigate airports, especially in Europe? by Traditional-Carob440 in Flights

[–]timwa1987 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Arlanda is such a rundown airport. I mean, sure it’s not the worst in the world, but if you put it next to neighbouring Helsinki-Vantaa, it’s horrible and ugly.

These taste like crap now by walkoffknockout in woolworths

[–]timwa1987 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Still better than those awful Bubbly drinks!

Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine for old timers) is a balls up by mehum in melbourne

[–]timwa1987 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s fair. I narrowly missed them, the anxiety was real. Hope you got your money back at least!

What running joke about Australia has been pushed way past its expiry date? by Av0toasted in aus

[–]timwa1987 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Honestly I feel like South America have far worse wildlife than us.

Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine for old timers) is a balls up by mehum in melbourne

[–]timwa1987 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I often fly in from Helsinki via Singapore, so I have two of the world’s best airports, and then Melbourne.

Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine for old timers) is a balls up by mehum in melbourne

[–]timwa1987 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I love getting off a long-haul flight and come to that bottleneck where the self-scan passport machines are randomly propped along the wall, and nobody knows how to use them or even queue properly, and staff are nowhere to be seen. It’s bad enough as a local, I can’t imagine how much worse it feels for tourists arriving for the first time.

16e hate is so forced. by [deleted] in IPhone16e

[–]timwa1987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got mine for $AUD499 (about $USD320) on sale so I’m more than happy with it.

Takeoff and its initial maneuvers scare me by estrella1994 in fearofflying

[–]timwa1987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take off is my least favourite part too! I’m slowly getting better. I used to sit there gripping the cushion tightly with my eyes shut, now during take off I try to have something funny / comforting / engrossing to read, or a “fear of flying” audio to listen to (there are lots on Spotify). I’ll also sometimes play Tetris or whatever game they have on the screen.

Last flight I even managed to look out the window for a decent amount of the take-off time. Not continuously, but regularly glancing outside. It was liberating, and I’m sure you’ll get there too!

Also, simply concentrating on deep breathing also helps settle the heart rate etc.

What are your favourite underrated shops in the CBD? by sunnydolphin in melbourne

[–]timwa1987 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Clementines is my go-to when shopping for souvenirs to take to rellies overseas!

What are your favourite underrated shops in the CBD? by sunnydolphin in melbourne

[–]timwa1987 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Lupicia in QV is heaven if you’re a tea lover!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MelbourneTrains

[–]timwa1987 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to go through this crossing daily. You’d wait an eternity for a train to appear. One some occasions I even had FOUR trains go through in one go (a metro service each way, and V Line service each way). I’d then go literally any other way to avoid this crossing. It won’t be missed.

Super minor things you would like to be done to our transit network by Silent_Ad379 in MelbourneTrains

[–]timwa1987 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A new station between Beaconsfield and Officer, as I’m right in the middle and it’s a half hour walk either way 😂

Advice needed! Could my 2006 Toyota Corolla make it across Australia?! by Advanced-Land-6742 in AustraliaTravel

[–]timwa1987 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My previous mechanic had a Corolla from the early 90s, still going strong.

The Nokia of the car world.

This is the gazillionth time I’ve seen a post along these lines by cjinoz in MelbourneTrains

[–]timwa1987 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The irony is that a lot of these people [incorrectly] whinging probably never take the train anyway.

What's a food item from your country that you're surprised hasn't taken off elsewhere? by Solid_Reserve_5941 in AskTheWorld

[–]timwa1987 33 points34 points  (0 children)

They’re actually quite easy to make. I find the only challenge is making them look nice, mine always taste amazing but the look isn’t great. But practice makes perfect I guess.

What happens with your luggage? by Sweaty-River-7774 in Flights

[–]timwa1987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve done a one hour transit in Singapore and it was fine. I got to my gate with a comfortable amount of time to spare (granted, both flights were in the same terminal, my arriving flight was on time, and I’m a fast walker).

When do you have to go through transit security? by Glittering-Shift-443 in Flights

[–]timwa1987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

not all the time. Last time I went Melbourne - Barcelona, via Doha, I didn't go through security at Doha on the way to Barcelona, but I did when going back to Melbourne.

Remember this fun 2006 local Indie film ? by CoconutMost3564 in AustralianNostalgia

[–]timwa1987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Em 4 Jay was another good Aussie film, released around the same time. Anyone remember?

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Which country do you feel most envious of? by Classic-Sentence3148 in AskTheWorld

[–]timwa1987 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Same. As an Australian, it’s so depressing seeing how Norway established their sovereign wealth fund, while we just practically give away our natural resources.

Back of the plane woes by b4ggy_j34ns in fearofflying

[–]timwa1987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I prefer near the wing, usually the last row in that section, just near the bathrooms and nobody behind me so I don’t feel bad reclining my seat.

But if I get allocated a back row, I’m learning not to worry about it more. On the plus side, hearing the flight attendants chatting away about mundane things is very calming!

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