Surviving a 17-Hour Flight to Singapore: 10 Tips for International Travel
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Airplanes are cold. They are plan for the default that it's going to be cold
If you are crossing an ocean, you need to get there 2 days in advance
Travel insurance is not going to get someone on the maiden voyage when their flight doesn't make it in time
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Just landed in Singapore after 26+ hours of travel, and I'm sharing the 10 things NO ONE told me about flying halfway across the world! Whether you're planning an international trip, a cruise departure, or a long-haul flight with kids, these are the lessons I learned the hard way so you don't have to. ✈️ In this video: I cover everything from surviving a 17-hour flight to why you should always arrive 2 days early when crossing an ocean, plus a real-time story about why travel insurance isn't enough. 0:00 – Welcome to Singapore's Changi Airport 0:52 – Tip #1: It's REALLY that long (17 hrs + 6 hrs + layovers) 1:41 – Tip #2: Airplanes are cold — wear layers 2:20 – Tip #3: Sleep won't be great, but you HAVE to try 3:00 – Tip #4: Pack a toothbrush 3:21 — Tip #5: Set Calendar Event for Medications 3:33 – Tip #6: Food allergies? Pack your own food 4:08 – Tip #7: Bring sanitizing wipes for your seat 4:34 – Singapore Airport tour (Changi Dreamscape!) 5:01 – Tip #8: Charge your devices & download content in advance 5:38 – Tip #9: Arrive 2 DAYS early for international trips 6:27 – Tip #10 Why travel insurance isn't enough 7:14 – Outro & hotel check-in (Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa) ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ I’m Sara, your Unofficial Disney Cruise Line Mom. We’ve cruised over 100 days, and now travel with our 4 kids including one with Down syndrome, sharing the real-life side of Disney cruising as a big, interabled family. No fluff, no filters, and definitely no gatekeeping. Check out my new Family Travel Planning App: FamGo Travel iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/famgo/id6758233680 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.famgo.trip My website: https://famgo.travel 💛 Subscribe for honest Disney Cruise vlogs, accessibility tips, and family travel behind the scenes: new videos once a week! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Important Links: If you want help with planning your own cruise: https://www.piratesandprincessestravel.com/request-a-quote Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@FamGoTravel?sub_confirmation=1 My Amazon Storefront where you'll find all my Disney Cruise Favorites: https://amzn.to/40wwpTu Packing List: https://www.famgo.travel/guides/disney-cruise-packing-list Tipping Guide: https://www.famgo.travel/guides/tipping-on-disney-cruise Budgeting Tool: https://www.famgo.travel/guides/budget-for-a-disney-cruise My Instagram: instagram.com/famgotravel Disclosure: This channel and video is not affiliated with or endorsed by Disney Cruise Line. All opinions are my own. #disneycruise #dclmom #famgotravel