John Parker
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Things That Are Not Allowed on a Plane in Carry-On
Every year, airlines seem to charge more and more for checked bags, so many people are choosing to travel by air with just a carry-on bag. This saves money but, as well as being restricted on the amount you can take, it also means you have to be more careful about what you take with…
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How Long Does Jet Lag Last from USA to UK?
Flying across multiple time zones affects your body’s circadian rhythms (your body’s internal clock) leaving you with jet lag disorder. But which way you travel can make a difference in how much you suffer from the effects of jet lag. But do you get jet lag from New York to London and if so, how…
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Should I Lock My Luggage When Flying Internationally? TSA Approved Locks
Whether to lock your checked luggage or not when flying, internationally or otherwise, is certainly a subject for debate. I never used to bother and never had a problem but I have heard of people that have had things stolen so now I always lock my bags. A TSA study estimates that between 2010 and…
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13 Things I Hate About Traveling By Air
Traveling by air used to be an adventure and a pleasure when I was in my early twenties. Everything just seemed so laid back, relaxing and fun. Flying being fun is no longer the case unfortunately as it is fraught with frustrations and annoyances. Although I cannot say that I hate flying, there are certainly…
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Is Flying at Night Safe? Is It Safer to Fly at Night or Day
The serene beauty of a city’s lights from thousands of feet above, the calmness of the night sky, and the allure of a quieter airport – flying at night offers a unique experience. But with this nocturnal journey comes a question that has crossed the minds of many travelers: “Is it safe to fly at…
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Best Inflatable Foot Rest for Travel that Actually Work
There have been many products that have come onto the market designed to make flying, particularly in economy class, more comfortable. One of the newest of these is the inflatable leg rest for flights. Between my wife and I, we have tried a few of these over the last few years. This includes inflatable, and…
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How to Sleep on a Plane in Economy Class – My Top Tips
These are my top tips for how to sleep on a plane in economy class that I have used successfully over many years of flying. Even if you aren’t particularly tall, working out how to sleep on a plane in economy class can be very difficult. That is unless you are someone who can fall asleep…
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How Safe Is Flying in Turbulence? The Complete Guide
How safe is flying in turbulence? The quick and simple answer to this is that it is absolutely safe. In most cases, the turbulence you might experience is likely to be no worse than driving in a car down a bumpy road. Actually, that is a pretty good analogy because the aircraft is flying through…
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How Air Travel Has Changed in the Last 40+ Years – for The Worst!
As much as I hate to admit it, and believe me, I really do hate to admit it, I am getting on a bit. During my life I have traveled to many places around the world both on business and for pleasure. Unfortunately, sometimes it is hard to see the pleasure in the actual traveling…
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My 7 Most Memorable Flights – Good and Bad Flight Experiences
Perhaps I have just been lucky as I have never had any really bad flight experiences in all the years I have been traveling. I have never been in an emergency, fortunately, and I have never been stranded anywhere due to delays and cancelled flights. But a few experiences I have had do stick out…