No matter where you're coming from, flying can be a seamless experience if you're well prepared. Follow these handy travel tips that will help get your Karlovy Vary holiday started on the right note. What to pack in your hand luggage:
- Air travel can be easy if you bring the right gear. Firstly, you'll want some basic toiletries, such as lip balm and hand cream, a fresh change of clothes and a good novel. Secondly, find room in your bag for your phone and charger, any medications and perhaps a cosy neck pillow as well. Lastly, and most importantly, be sure to bring your passport, travel docs and some cash.
Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:
- Leave all your full-sized bottles of shampoo and hairspray in your checked luggage. Any liquids or gels in your carry-on bag larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres) will be confiscated. Sharp objects, like a pocket knife, and products which are explosive or flammable, such as flares, bleaching agents and matches, are also banned.
What to wear on a flight:
- Your priority is to be as comfortable as you can. Go for slip-on footwear, dress in loose, breathable clothing and don't forget to bring a sweater in case you get chilly in the cabin.
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can pose a risk on long-distance flights. It results from blood clotting due to poor circulation, so do some gentle leg and foot exercises in your seat and consider wearing compression tights or socks.