Let's face it, the worst part about your holiday is the travel bit. You're anxious to get to Melbourne's airport, find a parking spot and flying itself can be relatively draining. Most travellers pull on some sweat pants, grab a book and hope they don't have to sit next to a sneezer. But you can be more active about your comfort when you're sky high.
Check out these five items that will make your flight go more smoothly – they might be a little odd, but they're worth a try!
1. Tennis ball
When you're in the air, the body's muscles and joints have the tendency to tighten up or swell. Once you start to feel pain, grab your tennis ball and massage it over the uncomfortable area as it helps to increase blood circulation. It doesn't take up that much room in your carry-on either – it's a great, simple solution.
2. Inflatable neck pillow
If you need to get some shut-eye on the plane, opt for an inflatable neck pillow instead of a stuffed one. Inflatable pillows might look odd, but they're easier to travel with as they are less bulky and heavy. Inflate the pillow to whatever hardness you desire and snooze comfortable the whole flight long.
3. Inflatable seat pad
Yes, this might look even weirder than the inflatable neck pillow, but the inflatable seat pad has many benefits. It gives you extra cushion for when those plane seats are less than soft, and also gives you a couple of extra inches of height, granting your legs that much more room to stretch out.
This blanket with arms ensures you don't have to expose any bit of your body if you don't want to.
4. The Snuggie
Aka, the Slanket – or just, a backwards robe. What was once an incredibly ridiculous infomercial turned YouTube parody, the Snuggie is still a must-have for keeping cosy during cold flights. That in-flight air is necessary to help keep the body feeling fresh, but it can get chilly. This blanket with arms ensures you don't have to expose any bit of your body if you don't want to.
5. Fresh underwear
Toting around an extra pair of underwear can feel odd, but in reality, a fresh pair is just the ticket after a long flight! Before you grab your bags, do a quick change, splash some water on your face and you'll be good to go.
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