I Survived a 14-Hour Flight (Barely)
My complete strategy for making long-haul flights survivable — from seat selection to snacks to the exact moment things went sideways over the Pacific...
She's brave. She's cheerful. She just really, really hates moving.
Every panel is a real struggle. Which one is YOU? 👀
Five minutes in the back seat and Puki's already gripping the door handle with both hands. Windows down. Eyes on the horizon. Praying.
VROOMThe sea looks beautiful. Puki is below deck, horizontal, making peace with her life choices.
SPLASHIt's just 3 floors. It takes 8 seconds. Somehow Puki looks greener than the emergency exit sign by Floor 2.
DING!Mountains, planes, tall buildings with glass floors. Puki's inner ear files a formal complaint every single time.
WHOOSHPerfume stores, petrol stations, candles, someone's particularly bold lunch. Puki's nose is basically a motion sensor.
SNIFFSomeone handed Puki a VR headset at a party. She lasted 45 seconds. The high score remains unbroken — for all the wrong reasons.
LAGG!Millions of us are out here, quietly suffering — and laughing about it.
"I brought 6 puke bags on a 20-minute ferry ride. Used 4 of them. No regrets — just preparation." 🎒
— Priya M., Mumbai"My friends stopped inviting me to escape rooms because of the fog machine incident. I am Puki." 🌫️
— Ananya K., Delhi"I once got motion sick watching someone else play Mario Kart. I think I need help." 🎮
— Rhea S., BangaloreBattle-tested tips from someone who's been there. Multiple times. Today.
Your eyes and inner ear are arguing. Give them something to agree on — fix your gaze on a stable, distant point. Horizon, a building, a mountain.
Front seat, facing forward, window slightly open. This combo reduces sensory conflict massively. Claim the front seat. You've earned it.
Ginger tea, ginger candies, ginger tablets — they genuinely help with nausea. Puki swears by ginger chews before any journey.
Acupressure wristbands press on the P6 (Nei-Kuan) pressure point on your wrist. No drugs, no drowsiness, surprisingly effective.
Strong smells (petrol, food, perfume) make everything 10x worse. Get fresh air whenever possible and avoid heavily fragranced spaces mid-journey.
Slow, deep breaths calm the vagus nerve. Pair this with light distraction — music, audiobooks — but NOT reading or screen time while moving.
Stories, guides, and the occasional disaster diary.
My complete strategy for making long-haul flights survivable — from seat selection to snacks to the exact moment things went sideways over the Pacific...
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Everything I carry in my bag — no matter how short the journey — ranked by importance and embarrassment level. Some of these are non-negotiable...
Stickers, tees, tote bags, and survival kits — curated by someone who REALLY needs them.
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