My flight to Japan is now only a few days away. Words can’t express how excited I am. I think about Japan 90% of the time, and my daily commute is spent learning essential phrases in Japanese, like “Shashin o tottemo ii desu ka” (“Can I take a picture?” – I plan on hunting for cool people in Harajuku!).
The flight is a little over 11 hours, which isn’t too bad really (our trip back from Burma lasted over 35 hours). As long as you’re prepared and relaxed that should be over before you get too uncomfortable. The problem is that I usually forget to dress appropriately. This time, I’m going to:
- Wear comfortable trousers. I’ve made the mistake of wearing skinny jeans on a long flight and it made me feel circulation in my legs was restricted. Not good for 10+ hours!
- Bring a bottle of water. Flying can get you (and your skin) really dehydrated, so it’s important to drink plenty of water. On an overnight flight it’s not always easy to get as much water as you need, so it’s best to bring your own.
- Wear warm layers. No matter what your destination is, planes always get cold. Cashmere jumpers and big scarves that double as pillows are the best!
- Bring sleeping gear: earplugs and eye masks – because you never know when you’re going to be sitting next to someone who needs the light on all night, a row behind the family with a crying baby.
- Eat healthy. I am always tempted into buying unhealthy snacks before I fly: crips, chocolate, or sweets. There’s something about flying that makes me want to indulge, but I think snacking on apples and carrots would make me feel much fresher when I land.
- Use a backpack. I don’t do this enough – and I often end up overwhelmed with having to carry a handbag, a jacket, some airport buys and my passport and ticket!
Cute travel essentials
Chic Long Haul Travel Accessories
Charlotte Olympia‘s kitty flats have been on my wish lists for years. They make a boring outfit chic and interesting, and they look like they would be comfortable enough to travel in. Easy to slip out of when you get to your seat. I also think this Longchamp backpack is just gorgeous, and Kate Spade’s travel accessories are the cutest (“anything to declare?”, says the wallet).
Hopefully I’ll have the time to post some updates and let you know how the flight went. Keep an eye on my Instagram feed for some daily shots of Japan!
What are your tips for surviving long flights?
Do you follow a skincare routine? or do you just sit back and enjoy the on-flight entertainment?
london_unattached
March 13, 2016My tip is to pay the extra to book the seat you like – especially if you are travelling economy! Good points here too
City Cookie
March 14, 2016Yes, and try to get an emergency exit seat for extra legroom but avoid being too close to the toilets!
Becky Louise
March 13, 2016This is brilliant. I travel a lot so these are really useful tips, thank you 😀 i also suggest wearing layers so you can wear loads if its cold then shove them in your bag if its gets warm
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City Cookie
March 14, 2016Thanks Becky! I’m so glad you found this useful. Agree – better to have too many layers than not enough! x
rosie alittlelusciousness
March 14, 2016If you’re going to Kyoto have a look at my blog as I’ve just written about my trip (and all the food) there earlier this year.
Rosie xx
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City Cookie
March 15, 2016Thanks Rosie! I’ll definitely check out your blog as I need all the recommendations I can get. xx
Kelly
March 15, 2016A great pair of headphones really is key!
xx Kelly
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Fox Socks
March 27, 2016Very cute collections, I hope you have/had an amazing time
Aso, Charlotte Olympia kitty flats – I can’t tell you how many hours I’ve spent wishing I owned a pair of those bad boys
Charlotte x
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