Long Haul Spa at home

We’ve had some awesome feedback about how our little long haul packs went on holidays for themselves this past festive season. Even if it was a staycation... destination: lounge. The great thing about our lovely little kits is that they are perfect travel companions. So for those of us who...

Welcome to 2021. What's new and interesting?

Here we are at the beginning of a new year. We hope that wherever you are in the world that you’ve managed to honour Christmas traditions, connect with family and friends - even if it’s had to be virtual, or just… you know… live on eggnog, brandy and mince pies...

Christmas Gift Guide: The 2020 Version

About six weeks ago I was in the supermarket when I suddenly became aware of the gold, glittering tinsel that was twinkling in my peripheral vision. It was rather confusing - it was still October after all. But then it dawned on me: retailers are destined to bring out the...

COVID updates - scaremongering? Or useful?

We’ve got eagle eyes on any piece of information that affects the travel industry - did we mention that already? Various tidbits of news, offers and downright odd things find their way into our inboxes via a diverse range of travel-related newsletters. Unsurprisingly the general theme has changed drastically over...

Is this what the future of international air travel looks like?

Around here, waiting for big time travel-related announcements is all kinds of exciting. (With a splash of anxiety… for good measure.) So last week’s bombshell from Alan Joyce - CEO of Qantas - announcing that COVID vaccines would be a compulsory requirement for all travellers on Qantas flights when international...

Maskne is REAL!! What Does Wearing a Mask Do to Your Complexion?

Masks are here to stay - at least for the short to mid-term.  And aside from what that means to those of us who aren’t used to wearing a mask - EVER - from a cultural and comfort perspective, we also need to give a thought to what is going...

Our Top Ten Travel Movies!

We’ve seen a fair few movies in our time. Sometimes because we’ve been bored on a plane and one has piqued our interest, sometimes because we’ve gone in search of a recommended flick, or because a dreamy destination has been showcased. We’re spoilt for choice, really, because there are so...

Over washed and sanitised hands?  Here are some tips to protect your paws.

What is all that hand washing and sanitising doing to your hands?   You know it - dry skin, crispy cuticles and hands that look ten years older than they did 4 months ago.  Why?  Well for one thing, all of that hand washing means…. hand drying, and hand drying...

9 Ways International Travel Will Change

At some point, we will begin to travel again. But exactly what will this look like? I’ve been thinking a lot about… what air travel will look like when we are allowed to travel again.

I. Just . Want. To. Fly.

The industry that made all of this possible for us has been shut down.  Almost completely and in the worst possible way.

Pay it Forward Like Your Life Depends On It.....

In these very strange times, how we operate now will impact how we are able to operate in the future.

5 Airports in 36 hours. Why? And how it all went down.....

What happens when you hit 5 airports in 3 countries in 36 hours.... how do the airlines, airports, security and transits in between rate?  And why would anyone do such a thing.....?

The consequences of bad packing….. or, how I wound up in New Zealand with no underpants.

There are many packing styles to be sure.    Some people plan meticulously for weeks before a trip – putting together every outfit, accessorising and making sure that the shoes are exactly right.  Others leave it to the last minute and toss whatever is clean into a bag as they...

Tips for reducing Long Haul Trauma - making your flight more comfortable and your arrival more successful.

From one long haul warrior to another, here are my tried-and-true habits for surviving long haul flights like a superstar....