- Two summers ago, I spent 13 hours on a plane flying from Los Angeles to Auckland, New Zealand.
- Before, during, and after the flight, I did things that increased exhaustion, jet lag, and discomfort.
- Between forgetting my toothbrush and eating sugary snacks, I made mistakes I won’t make again.
New Zealand is known for its incredibly stunning scenery — and an incredibly long flight if you live in the US like me.
I set out to see those views in June 2022 and embarked on a 24-hour journey to the country.
I boarded a flight in Denver heading to Los Angeles and arrived at my final destination — Auckland, New Zealand — two days later…