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You know the feeling. We’ve all experienced it. That little burst of excitement that’s as intoxicating as a Piña Colada on a Thai beach.

As exhilarating as nabbing the last Kit Kat from the supermarket shelf.

As thrilling as finding a $20 note in the pocket of your old jeans.

You get the idea. I’m talking the feeling you get when things just go right.

And what better time for things to just go right than while you’re travelling…right?

To help you gear up for your next adventure, we’ve compiled a list of ‘travel wins’ in the hope that perhaps one of these little gems will make your upcoming trip that little bit more awesome.

1. When you get bumped up to Business Class.

Admit it. There’s no better feeling than watching the ‘regular’ people slum it in cattle class while you delight in sitting smugly at the front of the plane—especially when you were supposed to be one of ‘them’ before your fluky free upgrade. Veuve Clicquot, anyone?

2. When there’s a spare seat beside you on the plane.

Ahhh, the sweet sound of take-off when you’ve got an entirely empty seat beside you. We all try and do the right thing and wait until the last minute, ensuring some poor shmuck doesn’t run into the cabin after almost missing the final boarding call…until BAM! Lights go down, plane starts rolling and we’re free to lounge across the entire row as if we’re in our own La-Z Boy recliner. Pure. Bliss.

3. When you score the Honeymoon Suite…for free.

So this little win may require a little white lie (hello, Photoshopped photos of “the big day”) or you may just be lucky enough to score the premium abode legitimately. Either way, that feeling of swinging open the doors to your very own luxurious residence—without having to pay an extra cent— is as sensational as the first day of summer.

4. When you find the place you’re looking for…without any help from a local.

The sense of achievement when tracking down that hidden restaurant in Chinatown that Uncle Joe recommended before your trip to Singapore, is like none other. Knowing you can navigate your way around a foreign city? Priceless. 

5. Skipping the queue in Customs.

If the thought of emptying your collection of coconut carved salad servers and banana leaf photo albums in front of a stone-faced Customs officer induces panic, you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about. No matter how innocent your swag of souvenirs may be, there’s something about the Customs line that always makes us feel like we’re concealing weapons—so getting the wave-through is as comforting as a warm cup of milk.

 

Got any awesome travel wins of your own?

 

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About the author

Alexandra OkeAlexandra is a Melbourne-based freelance writer with previous experience in copywriting, magazines and, of course, travel. You'll find a collection of her writings at aaoke.wordpress.com.

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