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There are some truly beautiful things about living in Australia. We’ve got culture, sunshine, and top-tier coffee—and some of the most stunning travel spots in the world right on our doorstep.
Whether you’re looking for a sunny island getaway on the beaches of Hamilton Island, a wine-filled escape to South Australia or a chic city staycation in Melbourne, we’re seriously spoilt.
But when it comes to heading overseas? That’s where things get a little trickier. We’re so far away, that even the shortest international trip feels like a mission.
ELLE‘s Edit Of The Best Long Haul Flight Essentials:
- Best Luggage: Antler Heritage Stripe Carry-On, $480
- Best Organisation: Maison de Sabre The Tech Pouch, $169
- Best Travel Tech: Cygnett ChargeUp Boost Powerbank, $67.96
- Best Entertainment: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16GB), $299
- Best Travel Toiletry: First Aid Beauty Whole Body Deodorant Cream, $30
- Best For Beauty Sleep: Lilysilk Ideal Silk Sleep Eye Mask, $36
- Best Skincare Saviour: Omorovicza Queen Of Hungary Hydrating Mist, From $48
- Best Accessory: Mon Purse Personalised Leather Passport Holder, $64
A trip to Europe means at least a day of travel, and if you’re heading to North America, you’re facing at least 10 hours of flight time.
However, we’ve found some hacks along the way that have made a seemingly endless journey almost as exciting as the destination.
Finding The Right Carry On Bag
Whether you’re team carry-on suitcase or have a love the art of a perfectly packed travel, choosing the right luggage is key to kicking off any trip.
If you’re happy to forfeit a bit of legroom, a weekend or duffel bag can slide right under the seat in front of you. However if you like to make the most of your overhead space (and pack like a pro), a trusty hard-shell carry-on might be better suited.
Regardless of your preference is, here are our best picks for high-quality luggage to get you from check-in to touchdown in style.
ANTLER
Heritage Stripe Carry-On
MONOS
Metro Carry-All Duffel
JULY
Carry All Split Weekender
SAMSONITE
Hi-Fi Spinner 55cm
Level Up Your Organisation
Gone are the days where we would just shove everything into our luggage and hope for the best—we’ve evolved! Now, it’s all about packing smart and having the right storage for the right items.
A good tech pouch is a game-changer, and saves rummaging through your bag to find headphones, chargers and adaptors. The same goes for packing cubes, jewellery cases and makeup bags with internal pockets: everything is neatly in place instead of turning your luggage into a chaotic mess.
MAISON DE SABRE
The Tech Pouch
ETOILE
Jet Setter Travel Case
ANTLER
Packing Cubes Set Of 6
MONOS
Travel Jewellery Case
Invest In The Travel Tech
It might sound surprising, but travelling requires a lot more tech that you’d think. From ultra-slim trackers that will easily slip into your suitcase, to adaptors that keep all your essentials powered up across different countries, these little gadgets are total must-haves in our eyes.
A solid power bank and a Bluetooth adaptor are lifesavers on those extra-long flights where access to a power point—or decent in-flight entertainment—is questionable at best.
LIFE360
Tile Tracker Slim
CYGNETT
ChargeUp Boost Powerbank
APPLE
World Travel Adaptor Kit
UGREEN
Airplane Bluetooth Adapter
Prioritise Your Entertainment
Let’s be honest, the “rawdogging flights” trend might be one of the worst we’ve seen. Who actually wants to sit in silence for that many hours, staring into the void? No, thank you!
We’re firmly on team entertainment—and big advocates for a good pair of headphones (over-ear or ear buds—the choice is yours). A Kindle is also a must, because you’ll have access to an entire library before you even take off.
Don’t underestimate a good notebook, either. When you want a break from a screen, it’s a great travel companion for journaling, doodling or planning your itinerary en route.
SENNHEISER
Accentum Wireless Headphones
MAISON DE SABRE
The Notebook
AMAZON
Kindle Paperwhite (16GB)
APPLE
Airpods 4
A Considered Toiletries Bag
We all know the feeling of stepping off a long-haul flight and feeling barely semi-human. While economy seats may not provide the luxury of a mid-flight shower, a few smart essentials can go a long way to making you feel refreshed again.
We always start with body wipes and a deodorant cream that you can apply anywhere on the body (yes, even on the backs of sweaty knees), or a stick with a great fragrance to help you feel alive again.
And let’s not forget the holy grail of a post-flight refresh: brushing your teeth, a quick floss and a splash of mouth wash. It’s the quickest and easiest way to forget that we’ve just spent 15-hours breathing in recycled plane air.
FIRST AID BEAUTY
Whole Body Deodorant Cream
KINE
Travel Size Body Cloths
SALT & STONE
Saffron & Cedar Deodorant
COLGATE
Travel Essentials Pack
Hack Your Beauty Sleep
I hate to admit it, but I can sleep anywhere. I know—I’m sorry, I’m the worst! But whether you’re a sound sleeper or someone who struggles to take a 20-minute nap, there are ways to make in-flight sleep a little easier.
A plush eye mask is a must for blocking out the cabin lights, while a travel pillowcase means you can completely relax without the stress of wondering what your skin is coming in contact with.
If you want to wake up feeling (and looking) your best, a long-wear sheet mask will have you waking up with hydrated skin that your seat mate will be instantly jealous of.
BIODANCE
Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask (4 pack)
LILYSILK
Ideal Silk Sleep Eye Mask
LATRAVLA
Sonder Pillow Wrap
CABEAU
Evolution S3 Travel Pillow
Stock Up On Skincare Saviours
Nothing dries out the skin quite as much as a flight will. It often feels like hydration is just a dream. Of course, drinking plenty of water is key—but maybe not too much, unless you’re mentally prepared for a few trips to those… questionable plane bathrooms
Our ride-or-die essentials include a hard working multi-use hydrating cream on hand, a lip treatment that works some serious overtime and a hydrating face mist that you can spritz as frequently as you need—no hands on face required.
Oh, and one more thing: don’t skip the sunscreen. Even at 30,000 feet, those UV rays are not messing around.
OMOROVICZA
Queen Of Hungary Hydrating Mist
OLE HENRIKSEN
Peptide Lip Treatment
ULTRA VIOLETTE
Queen Screen SPF 50+
ELBRYOLISSE
Laire-Creme Concentre Cream
Travel Accessories
The little things can make a big difference when travelling. And while these accessories may not be essential, they are key additions in our eyes, that make travelling feel a little easier.
We can’t go past our own water bottle (yes, we’re attached!), and a cute passport holder to match. A chic duo that make us feel like we can take on the world, but also stay hydrated and organised.
While compression socks and luggage scales sound very un-sexy, they do earn points for being helpful. Compression socks mean we don’t spend days trying to reduce swelling, and a luggage scale has saves us on more than one occasion from having to pay additional luggage fees!
MON PURSE
Personalised Leather Passport Holder
FRANK GREEN
Ceramic Reusable Bottle
PAIRE
Compression Sock
ROTOPATA
Digital Travel Scale
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