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[English]

Hello there, travelers. I'm Marko. I'm Alex.

And we are the Vagabrothers.

And in this video we are going to share some tips

on how to survive a long flight.

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These days there are direct flights half way around the world,

which is great, but it means flights are longer than ever.

So we're going to share with you guys 10 tips on how

to survive a flight, and maybe even enjoy it.

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Number 1: rest before you go.

One of the simplest ways to improve your travel

experience is to make sure you're well rested before you

take off. Even better, the night before you fly

adjust your watch to local time at your destination

to help your body get adjusted.

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Number 2: upgrade your seat.

Now most of us can't afford business class,

but a lot of airlines offer premium economy, which

you can upgrade to using cash or frequent flyer miles.

But it never hurts to go to the gate agent with a smile

& ask if there are any extra seats in the emergency row.

Thank you. Enjoy your flight. Bye.

Number 3: once you're on board, get comfortable.

Take anything out of your back pack that you might

need, like headphones, water bottle, or a book,

and then store your bag in the overhead compartment,

not down below. Trust me, you're going to want the extra leg room.

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To get extra comfy, take your shoes off

because cabin pressure affects your circulation.

Number 4: dress right.

Airplanes get really cold, and a lot of them don't

even give you a blanket.

They left me with no blanket!

So you need to dress warm and wear layers.

Jacket, scarves and wool socks are a great call,

but leave your skinny jeans at home unless you want a

ten hour wedgie. Ten hour wedgie?

No thank you!

Number 5: pack good gear.

Little things can make a big difference.

If you plan to sleep, eye shades, neck pillow and ear

plugs are crucial and easy to pack.

Noise cancelling headphones are great, as are Kindles

and tablets. Just make sure you charge everything and

download any videos, podcasts, or ebooks you want

before you fly.

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Number 6: pass the time.

Nowadays, most airlines offer free entertainment,

be it movies, music, or TV.

But sometimes you've got to pay.

Now on a long flight that might be worth it,

but you can always use the time for some

distraction-free reading.

Maybe get a little bit of work done?

Or you could always read that weird little magazine

they put in the seat back pocket.

Number 7: eat and drink right.

Long flights usually have food included.

So choose carb-rich foods if possible. They're high

in insulin and will help you adjust to jet lag.

Stay hydrated by bringing your own water bottle.

You can get the flight attendants to fill this up

in the galley. Avoid caffeine and alcohol, if possible,

but if you do imbibe, you can use these kits

to turn a well drink into a craft cocktail.

Winning.

Number 8: befriend the flight crew.

Flight attendants have a tough job dealing with hundreds

of people, and they usually just get bitched at.

So a little bit of kindness can go a long way.

You can chat them up when you're waiting for the

bathroom and remember to always say please and

thank you because chances are they may have a spare

meal or a glass of wine that they'll give you

if you are nice. And if all else fails, you can always

bribe them with chocolate.

Number 9: move around.

Flying is not natural. It impedes your circulation,

which can lead to deep vein thrombosis.

It doesn't sound fun.

Avoid this by taking a lap around the airplane

or doing some simple exercises.

Number 10: arrive fresh.

Wash your face, brush your teeth, maybe even change

your shirt. Little things can go long way to helping you

hit the ground running.

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Well those are our tips. What are yours?

Make sure you share them in the comment box.

If you've enjoyed the video, give it a thumbs-up,

share it with your friends, and subscribe

to Vagabrothers for new travel videos every Tuesday.

If you want more information, there's a blog post on

our website, Vagabrothers.com

Otherwise, plug here for more travel tips.

Click here to see some of our recent adventures,

and in the meantime, stay curious,

keep exploring, and we'll see you guys on the road.

Peace.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
travelers /ˈtræv.əl.ərz/ B1	noun - people who are traveling
survive /sərˈvaɪv/ B1	verb - to continue to live or exist
direct /daɪˈrekt/ A2	adjective - going straight to a place without stopping
upgrade /ʌpˈɡreɪd/ B1	verb - to improve something to a higher standard
comfortable /ˈkʌm.fər.tə.bəl/ A2	adjective - feeling relaxed and without pain
overhead /ˌoʊ.vərˈhed/ B1	adjective - above your head
circulation /ˌsɜːr.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/ B2	noun - the movement of blood around the body
pressure /ˈpreʃ.ər/ A2	noun - the force that is exerted on a surface
layers /ˈleɪ.ərz/ A2	noun - different items of clothing worn on top of each other
crucial /ˈkruː.ʃəl/ B2	adjective - extremely important
entertainment /ˌen.tərˈteɪn.mənt/ A2	noun - things done to amuse people
distraction /dɪˈstræk.ʃən/ B1	noun - something that takes your attention away
hydrated /ˈhaɪ.dreɪ.tɪd/ B1	adjective - having enough water in your body
imbibe /ɪmˈbaɪb/ C1	verb - to drink
kindness /ˈkaɪn.dəs/ A2	noun - the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate
impedes /ɪmˈpiːd/ B2	verb - to delay or prevent someone or something by obstructing them
thrombosis /θrɒmˈboʊ.sɪs/ C1	noun - the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel

Key Grammar Structures

• These days there are direct flights half way around the world, which is great, but it means flights are longer than ever.

  ➔ Relative Clause with 'which'

  ➔ The clause 'which is great' provides additional information about the main clause. 'Which' refers to the direct flights.

• Even better, the night before you fly adjust your watch to local time at your destination to help your body get adjusted.

  ➔ Subjunctive Mood in 'adjust your watch'

  ➔ 'Adjust your watch' is a suggestion or recommendation, using the subjunctive mood to express advice.

• But it never hurts to go to the gate agent with a smile & ask if there are any extra seats in the emergency row.

  ➔ Infinitive of Purpose with 'to ask'

  ➔ 'To ask' indicates the purpose of going to the gate agent, showing why the action is taken.

• Because cabin pressure affects your circulation.

  ➔ Because Clause

  ➔ The 'because' clause explains the reason for taking off shoes, providing a cause-and-effect relationship.

• They're high in insulin and will help you adjust to jet lag.

  ➔ Future Simple with 'will'

  ➔ 'Will help' predicts a future action, indicating the expected benefit of eating carb-rich foods.

• Avoid this by taking a lap around the airplane or doing some simple exercises.

  ➔ Gerund after Preposition 'by'

  ➔ The gerund 'taking' and 'doing' follow the preposition 'by', indicating actions to avoid deep vein thrombosis.

• Well those are our tips. What are yours?

  ➔ Tag Question

  ➔ The tag question 'What are yours?' seeks additional information after a statement, inviting the listener to respond.