Mile-high-WIFI

Blown away by Norwegian Air's WIFI!

I have finally left the sea of mono-brows and b/o that was the Turkish oven and thankful to say – relieved to be gone. Been given the cheapest most last minute deal the airlines had to offer we are currently doing the round-the-world-bargain trip back to France. Leaving Turkey to a small town in Norway called Trondhein, and yes I said Norway [go to Google maps and just look at that distance, do it, now!] followed by a small 9hour stop over and then to another small town called Strandfjiord still in Norway, followed by yet another small 6 hour stop over and then back to Nice. It’s truly hard to believe that was the cheapest option. But as much of a mission as it has been, it has been made easier by the friendly Norwegian Air crew and the Internet they now offer onboard.

What an amazing feat for the human race – blown away for sure, I do hope teleporting comes next.

I have always been in love with travelling, mostly the hotels, the planes and the trains. I don’t know what it is but I LOVE IT. Even a bad hotel still gives me butterflies so this trip – although long – is just another exciting adventure for me.

Not only do I get to tick off Norway on the “Visit every country in the world” list but my passport is now FULL and I couldn’t be more proud. I page though it like it’s a storybook. Sure it has some horror shots of me for the millions of visa’s I needed but over all it’s quite the adventure story.

It did get me thinking of the travel tips that have helped me out over the recent years. Might even help you out.

Carry-on: I’m not a fan of carrying too much as I really enjoy dumping my luggage at check-in and then wandering around bag less. But I have had to don the most unattractive backpack but hey, it takes everything I need and keeps my hands free.

The ol’ faithful: My sarong has probably been the best gift ever. Don’t pack that horrible little microfiber travel towel- I know it dries in two minutes but it takes me 15 to get to my whole body its so tiny, just take a sarong. Don’t waste space on a beach towel - pack a sarong. Make sure you keep it in your carry on as well as when you have an 18hour stop over like I had in Qatar and wasn’t allowed to leave the airport [Ah the good ol’ green mamba] that was my sheet, my blanket and my saviour from all that lurks and breathes on airport floors.

Too much luggage? Don’t stress, try your best ‘pretty pleeease’ face and if not the fines are no way near as bad as you think or if your in a bind then do what my fabulous fiancé does and slightly lift the bag up at the end of the scale. It takes practice to perfect it but when it works you feel like you have won the euro-millions.

You never know: Pack spare undies and a spare outfit. You just never know where you will get to go or what planned or unplanned events you might run into. We had a day added to our trip in Oz due to a cancelled flight and ended up having the biggest night ever in Darwin – luckily I packed spar knickers and a fab dress. It makes delays or cancelled flights way more fun.

Upgrade? My mom always told me if you don’t ask you don’t get, so I ask every time. Most airlines sell cheaper tickets on the day for upgrades and if anybody has done it you just know it’s worth it. If you fly emirates its worth signing up the emails and points package as if the flight isn’t full they upgrade cardholders first. Happened to us twice already. I have since then signed up to every damn flyer mile system there is. I make it my goal to get a free upgrade every time!

And lastly … please stop complaining: You have no idea how stupid you sound. After all the flights, stop over’s, waiting rooms, check ins and check outs, transfers and all that goes with the amazing feat that is ‘flying’ that I have done in the past 2 years so trust me when I tell you…It makes no difference what so ever. Yes the seats are cramped and shitty but your flying, in the sky, probably sipping on a mini bottle of wine – things could be worse. Yes check-in procedures can take ages but in the end, we all get on the right flight – most of the time. Just smile and remember your flying to another country. Its pretty awesome by itself.

Sam-in-a-can writing this to you live from Norwegian Air above … Hamburg for now. Yes that’s in the sky!!!