Someone asked me to write traveling tips since I always travel, whether because of works or just for leisure. I'm not an expert, far from it. But this is what I always do when I have to travel.
1. Packing
I always roll my clothes. Try to avoid folding your clothes. That way it uses a lot of space. Instead, roll them. Put the bigger rolls first. Then put the smaller rolls or clothes such as underwear in between empty spaces. That way you will maximise every inch of your precious bag's space.
2. Liquid, Aerosol and Gel Restrictions
Air travel rules and restrictions changes quite often. It's best to know the rules and restrictions of country of origin and country of destination. Most airports will impose rules and restrictions on quantity of liquids, aerosol and gel (LAGs) that can be put in a hand carry. To avoid unnecessary hassle, I always put my LAGs items in my check-in bag(s). If I have to hand carry them, I just put them in resealable plastic bag. Some airports, like Schiphol Airport will ask you to take out the resealable plastic bag to be scanned separately. If you don't put them in resealable plastic bags, your LAGs maybe will be confiscated.
3. Selecting Seat
I'm not particular about the seating arrangement, thus I never reserved my seat. But someone once said that he was particular about the seat and will always chose seats at the emergency door because it gave him bigger leg-room. Actually, if you are tall and needs bigger leg-room, choose the first seat after the business class section. I'm not sure the number of those seats, because it all depend on the type of the aircraft and how big the business section is. So if you're very particular about your seat, and wanted to reserve your seat, study the aircraft type and maybe check with the airlines the details first before booking your seat.
4. Chewing
Do you ever wonder why airlines always give you peanuts? Chewing some kind of food will prevent your eardrum from being irritated/hummed. Humming on the ears really painful, so I always eat those peanuts. People say, eating sweets also help, but I don't know about that since I don't like sweets.
5. Books/Reading Materials
When I have to travel, I always bring along at least one book. It sure beat the boredom of having nothing to do in the boarding room while waiting for the flight. At the same time, it helps you from having to talk to the person sitting next to you.
6. Spare Clothes In Your Hand Luggage
Always make a habit of having spare clothes in your hand luggage. This is just in case, touch wood, that your luggage is strayed or loss or whatever.
At the moment, that's all travelling tips that I can think of. Please do share your own travelling tips in here.
Comments
Viettt ... Sometimes I do accidentally left a few things behind; especially toiletries. LOL. I don't too fussy about seating arrangement, but if it's a big flight, I don't like seating in the middle.
Allen, that's a lot of tips. Thanks. Nowadays, I prefer checking in using my mobile. Thus, I don't need to print my boarding pass. I just need to make sure that my mobile battery is fully charged. Unfortunately, I can't use the application when I'm outside Malaysia.
Crocodile, your 'tail seat' reminds me of my late friend 'peculiar' habit. He would always chose the last seat because he said that's where the black box of airplane is located. So, logically it was supposed to be the safest area in the plane if anything ever happen to it.
So, you're one of the annoying passengers that always have to go to the loo? :-P
Thanks for the tip, meow !
Choosing a seat near an emergency door is a MUST for me but then I also need a closer seat to the loo, coz I need to use it after I drink and usually I drink a lot in d airplane. Here are my favorite seat :
1) Aisle seat (easy to get out and walk to the loo or stand up and walk along the aisle)
2) Next to an emergency door (bigger leg-room ; giraffe is on d plane)
3) Head or Tail seat (easy to get off)
Tsk tsk Mary. I was just being a good friend. I know building a teleporter machine is more like an impossible, but finding a magic broom is much easier. After all, there are a lot of witches out there. LOL
omg noa, you're a bad cat! Are you suggesting this awesome Catwoman is a witch??? :D
Still i prefer a teleporter machine than a magic broom, but thanks :P
Thanks Mr. Bob for that 'yawning' tip. I will try to remember it if I face the 'humming' problem during my next travel. :)
Also, if chewing doesn't help the ear you should open your mouth as wide as possible and yawn like you are sleepy. This opens the Eustachian tubes to reduce ear pressure.
Thanks. Seeker.
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