Frequent Flyer https://journals.worldnomads.com/frequentflyer/ Sat, 2 May 2026 02:37:04 GMT World Nomads Adventures <p><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/aphs.worldnomads.com/frequentflyer/10403/DSC03246.jpg" /></p> <p><span>Well here I am again. Sitting around waiting for taxi to take me to the airport. This is the 9th flight out of 10 taking me around the globe in just under two weeks.</span></p><p /><p><span>Why I hear you ask? Well I guess that's what it takes when you are trying to do something exceptional. I'm a Director of World Nomads and the guy responsible for putting together the insurance companies and safety services behind our business. Every now and then I have to make sure our partners know how important our members are. As the saying goes, it's a tough job but someone's got to do it...</span></p><p /><p><span>Anyhow, today's Top Tips for anyone else stupid enough to attempt this kind of trip;</span></p><p /><ul><li><span>Have a 'flight comfort plan'. This can pretty much include anything that will make you sleep quickly once you’re in your seat. My personal plan includes PJs, a good book and some hard-core insurance regulation papers (this one's sure-fire). Alcohol is also highly recommended.<p /></span></li><li><span>Never let customs/car rental/hotel receptionists/airline staff ever upset you. This can particularly be a problem with customs staff. If traveling through US customs BE COOL as any sign of happiness, anger or impatience could end up in a long delay and an introduction to latex gloves (if you know what I mean).<p /></span></li><li><span>Don't trust 'we'll check your luggage through to your destination' statements at baggage check in as wearing the same clothes for three days can get a little boring! - Turning up at the beach in a suit also brings some interesting looks. Know where your baggage is going and don't loose the baggage check receipt.<p /></span></li><li><span>Get into local time asap. If you've traveled all night and arrive at your destination in the morning follow a normal local day and try not to sleep - This works.<p /></span></li><li><span>Print out all your connections/flight numbers/hotel contact details and keep them with your passport. I've had to fill out half a dozen landing cards on this trip and you may need this info.<p /></span></li><li><span>If you want to keep your mates and family's good books do check the time at home before you call them. This goes double if you are 'tired &amp; emotional' after an extended night on the local brew!!!<p /></span></li></ul><p><span>That's all the pearls of wisdom for now, and I'll update the trip with the inevitable problems that will occur between here and Wonderful Warm Sydney. Cheerio....</span></p> https://journals.worldnomads.com/frequentflyer/story/3539/USA/San-Diego Travel USA frequentflyer https://journals.worldnomads.com/frequentflyer/story/3539/USA/San-Diego#comments https://journals.worldnomads.com/frequentflyer/story/3539/USA/San-Diego Wed, 28 Feb 2007 11:52:00 GMT 0