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  • A trip of a lifetime from London, England to Melbourne, Australia. The flight was not as plain sailing or glamorous as we thought it would be!
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Komentáře • 517

  • @tarkineWild
    @tarkineWild Před 2 lety +11

    Keeping the English tradition of whinging pom alive lol

  • @lauraplumb7831
    @lauraplumb7831 Před 2 lety +23

    I have done the Australia - UK long haul 5 times..once with a toddler and then again with an 8 year old. It's a long trip!!

  • @Sporty12boy
    @Sporty12boy Před 2 lety +40

    Long flights like this are a right of passage for any Australian or coming to Australia! Let’s just say you get used to it

    • @AnneMB955
      @AnneMB955 Před rokem +2

      Totally agree. Been to and from Heathrow 5 times so far in my life. 6th in 8 days. Cheers from Melbourne 🇦🇺.

    • @Michael-ln7us
      @Michael-ln7us Před rokem +1

      Okay, well i hope you enjoy your holiday, defiantly want to come back in the summer
      go up to north Queensland from brisbane in a motorhome.
      Stop off along the way, end in the whitsundays then fly back from Cairns, well worth doing and get to see so much more stopping at different points along the way.

    • @mitch2620
      @mitch2620 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Not now, considering most immigrants come from Asia now and not Europe.

  • @shanedorival3177
    @shanedorival3177 Před 2 lety +27

    I did that Qantas flight from Melbourne to UK via Perth, return in 2019. But I upgraded to premium economy. Being 6 foot tall, I was so happy I did. Seats were wider and heaps of leg room…. And meals were from business class. Like you Rob, I can’t sleep on planes. As long as you go to bed at a normal time, you’ll be fine.

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před 2 lety +8

      We did look at the premium economy seats on the way in with jealousy 😉. Luckily we have not suffered from jet lag at all - I think staying awake so long forced us onto Melbourne time!

    • @donnachatterton1639
      @donnachatterton1639 Před 2 lety +1

      @@CharlieandRob apparently moving forward in time, you’re less likely to get jet lag. But going back in time, like when you fly back to London….the jet lag….UGH!

    • @QF_Flyer
      @QF_Flyer Před 2 lety +1

      @@donnachatterton1639 100% agree, I live in Australia and heading to the UK/Europe kills me for 2/3 days, whether in economy or even in business class, but coming home I can adjust fairly easily.

  • @annagilda1
    @annagilda1 Před 2 lety +18

    Welcome to Australia you two. I hope you really enjoy the visit.

  • @melissaperkins4303
    @melissaperkins4303 Před 2 lety +17

    Oh, I've so been waiting for this. So thrilled to have you both here. Hope everything is going well so far x

  • @thegrumps5956
    @thegrumps5956 Před 2 lety +13

    Long haul flight of 20 plus hours not bad. Better than 3 months in a sailing ship.

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před 2 lety +5

      Haha yes better than the transport for the original English visitors!

  • @NeilBlanco
    @NeilBlanco Před 2 lety +6

    Welcome guys!!! Enjoy Melbourne and the rest of your stay. Can't wait to see your vids...

  • @richardcaldwell9160
    @richardcaldwell9160 Před 2 měsíci

    Oh the joys of travelling - it will get better. Thanks for the ride

  • @suemontague3151
    @suemontague3151 Před 2 lety +7

    Enjoy today Rob and Charlie the weather is beautiful today in Melbourne

  • @roselovett8350
    @roselovett8350 Před 2 lety +3

    Ha! Your face Rob when trying your food is one of the best reactions ever, you didn't even need to say anything, your expression said it all! Aww...Charlie is so sweet. It makes me want to travel again watching people fly.

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před 2 lety +5

      He's very dramatic eh? 😉

    • @AussieTVMusic
      @AussieTVMusic Před 2 lety +2

      @@CharlieandRob Rob the drama Queen lol.

    • @shaundgb7367
      @shaundgb7367 Před 2 lety

      @@CharlieandRob The expression was brilliant. Felt like I was watching Mr Bean where he does not talk but by his expression you knew what he was thinking.

  • @threestumps7560
    @threestumps7560 Před 2 lety +6

    hi Rob & Charlie, welcome to Oz! I really enjoyed this vlog, now you know what Aussies go through when we fly to the UK (or US)! 3 hours waiting at Heathrow? Time to explore every square inch of the airport that I possibly can. ✈✈ Onto the plane. Little leg room, barely enough room to move your feet around. Cannot sleep on planes either.
    Oh the hot meals on the plane... what a reputation. Dinner at 4pm, breakfast at 2am. Some foods are not meant for planes. To some extent it is a function of the food quality at the origin airport.
    The little things like the headphones and the entertainment system if they come across a little cheap or not up to scratch. To top it off, delays. Not surprised that you were delayed with Qantas.
    When I have flown to the UK usually have flown with Singapore Airlines or Emirates. Yes you stop one or twice but I appreciate stretching my legs around the terminal. I have even slept at the airport transit hotel so I can shower and rest. It also feels nice to be part of Asia even if is just temporary.
    On your way home you will follow the day around or the night around the world. Coming to Australia it is flying into the day, into the night, into the day again.
    Hope you both enjoy your holiday down under. Enjoy the footy!!

    • @AnneMB955
      @AnneMB955 Před rokem +2

      I only fly Qantas. Love the experience. 👋🏻 from Melbourne. ✈️

  • @suesims6538
    @suesims6538 Před 2 lety +5

    Welcome to Australia, glad you made it. Happy that Melbourne put on some good weather for you 😀

  • @dot10k
    @dot10k Před 2 lety +2

    Rob, Come on man, get into the groove, you are on holiday, relax and get excited. Are you doing your version of a whinging Pom? Think about the fun times ahead.👍🏻😀

  • @wren1960
    @wren1960 Před 2 lety +3

    Welcome guy's, glad you arrived safely. 😃

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you! Loving it so far! Just on our way back to the airport, to catch a flight to Sydney! ✈️

  • @basil_the_beagle
    @basil_the_beagle Před 2 lety +3

    How exciting! We would love to visit Australia one day! Enjoy and we look forward to seeing more videos!

  • @FredPilcher
    @FredPilcher Před 2 lety +5

    Ah, the joys of international travel! 😀

  • @michellewatson4843
    @michellewatson4843 Před 2 lety +7

    Welcome to Australia, and congrats on reaching 1K subs.
    We do actually need heating in the south east of the country, as it does get really cold, for a country that is known for hot weather.

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před 2 lety +3

      Thank you! We haven't used the heating but we were shocked by how cold it was yesterday!

    • @AnneMB955
      @AnneMB955 Před rokem +1

      All a matter of perception. Gets quite warm here in Melbourne. Love the weather. Never live anywhere else. ☀️

  • @gangstertopo
    @gangstertopo Před 2 lety +3

    Welcome to Australia. Hope you enjoy your time here. Lots of great places to explore.

  • @georgecurrenti
    @georgecurrenti Před 2 lety +7

    Welcome to Melbourne Charlie & Rob… ashamed about the delay. In Japan a Virgin flight recently had been delayed for 4 days with passengers not able to leave the airport - so 4hrs I guess is not too bad.
    Enjoy your travels around Melbourne today… the weather is good… sunny ☀️ 18C which is about average for spring. But then we have a few days of cold and rain.
    Have fun in Sydney for the match… hoping for a Swans / Geelong GF… go Cats!

    • @Sporty12boy
      @Sporty12boy Před 2 lety

      Pretty sure it was Jetstar and it has happened a few times in the last few weeks

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před 2 lety

      At least the delay was for safety reasons! That's a plus I suppose

  • @bigoz1977
    @bigoz1977 Před 2 lety +8

    I’ve done that flight 8 times from the age of 4 to 40. Doesn’t get any easier when your in economy lol have a great trip guys 👍🏻

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před 2 lety +3

      I guess it got us here (just not as fast as we hoped 😂)

    • @shaundgb7367
      @shaundgb7367 Před 2 lety +1

      @@CharlieandRob
      I did a flight back to Australia from Costa Rica via New York, LA and finally Melbourne. The wait between New York to LA was probably as bad as your one from Perth to Melbourne. Although I was not prepared for the cold weather in New York, it was minus something there. When back to Melbourne about a day and half later it was about 40 in summer so I had felt -15 in their winter to 40 here at Melbourne airport. There was a 10 hour wait between flights at LA. I literally paid well over 100 for a 4 hour sleep in a motel as I was just too tired and wanted sleep and hanging in the airport for 10 hours would have done my head in.
      Sounds like Charlie had some sleep on your flight but you virtually none. That would have been tough.

    • @AnneMB955
      @AnneMB955 Před rokem

      The flights are all part of the experience. You must have lots of travel and flight pointers. 😊

  • @alyssaaaa67
    @alyssaaaa67 Před 2 lety +6

    Oh my goodness! I’m so excited for you guys and so jealous that ur going on a holiday, even if it’s to my own country 😆 hope you have lots of fun there’s so much to do here!

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před 2 lety +2

      We are loving it so far!

    • @alyssaaaa67
      @alyssaaaa67 Před 2 lety

      @@CharlieandRob what have u done so far? Any food or shopping?

  • @suekeane
    @suekeane Před 2 lety +4

    Welcome to Australia guys

  • @michaelgask
    @michaelgask Před 3 měsíci

    Rob flying long haul is exactly like me flying long haul... the lack of sleep and the cramped nature means that every hour feels like five, and all you want to do is arrive and get to that hotel! 😆 Ah... the romance of travel.

  • @pureone26
    @pureone26 Před 2 lety +6

    I remember doing a 28 hour Syd - UK flight, when there were no entertainment screens at all, and the smoking section started in the row right behind me. Have a great time! xo
    ps - did you see the news, someone was just killed by a kangaroo - be careful (and of course put vegemite behind your ears to keep the drop bears away! )

  • @jennyspagnolo3032
    @jennyspagnolo3032 Před 2 lety +3

    Can’t wait for the next vid! Welcome to my home city, hope the weather behaves for you guys ❤️

  • @drop_bear2308
    @drop_bear2308 Před rokem +1

    i did a long haul flight to the US in May and made sure to book seats behind the bulkhead best decision ever for the little bit of extra legroom,

  • @amandacheevers9678
    @amandacheevers9678 Před 2 lety +3

    Welcome to Australia. I can't sleep on planes so we always do a stop over with a decent down time. Then we can book a day room, sleep, shower and change clothes thereby ensuring less disgusting. I hope your brief time in Melbourne was good and set you up for your return

  • @letsseeif
    @letsseeif Před 2 lety +4

    After checking our dairies I've just realised that we've done 48 beyond Australia Long Haul Flights since (diary began) 1980. Enjoy Charlie and Rob.

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před 2 lety +1

      Wow that's a lot, you have done a lot of travelling!

  • @donnachatterton1639
    @donnachatterton1639 Před 2 lety +4

    Those long haul flights are a killer. When I first flew to London from Melbourne in 1981, the trip including two stops, took 27 hours. Nightmare! Enjoy your stay.

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před 2 lety +1

      Wow that's a long trip!

    • @AUmarcus
      @AUmarcus Před 2 lety +2

      @@CharlieandRob
      Would've been a 747 back then and more stops means more chances to stretch the legs.

  • @MrBigbadbowen
    @MrBigbadbowen Před rokem +1

    Ive done London to Melbourne twice and planning a 3rd trip. I always book the flight to arrive in Melbourne early morning, around 6am if I can, I find it much easier to sleep before you arrive then.

  • @phalimmaguire6069
    @phalimmaguire6069 Před rokem

    My mate and I flew out to Australia with BA back in 1992 with an open ticket and 1 year working holiday visa omg one of the best years of my life .
    We didn’t Even have any proper plans just a night booked in a crappy motel in Bondi . What an exciting journey we were on , had a ball and loved everything about Australia. Desperate to return one day !

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před rokem +1

      We're currently on the plane heading there now for the second year in a row. Bloody love it in Aus!

    • @phalimmaguire6069
      @phalimmaguire6069 Před rokem

      @@CharlieandRob that’s a coincidence lol, it’s funny me my brother and our partners had planned to go last month but it just never happened, the friend I traveled to oz with in 1992 stayed and has recently retired at 54 years of age luck sod, I’m meeting him in a couple of weeks in London. For a catch up
      Have a great trip I’ll be looking out for your posts 👍

  • @yvonnejohnson3232
    @yvonnejohnson3232 Před 2 lety +3

    Maybe when you're in Melbourne you could visit the State Library of Victoria where Ned Kelly's armour is.

    • @mitch2620
      @mitch2620 Před 7 měsíci

      Forget Melbourne, or anywhere in Vic. Tas should be on your to do list first!

  • @jackiearnold2297
    @jackiearnold2297 Před 2 lety +6

    Glad you arrived safely guys. I hope the weather is kind to you and you get to do all the things you have planned. We might see you in Adelaide but it sounds like you will only have a few days here now. Have a great holiday.

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před 2 lety

      Going to definitely try and do a meet up in Adelaide whilst we are there! The weather yesterday was very chilly - was a bit of a shock 😂

  • @drayner2517
    @drayner2517 Před 2 lety +5

    Welcome to the travelling world of every Kiwi and Aussie who wants to go to the Northern Hemisphere! It’s well worth paying extra to get a bulkhead seat in Economy for such a long flight. I worked for Qantas for 12 years and man, do I miss those warm garlic butter rolls! Yes, cabin crew get exactly the same meals as Economy. I would’ve consumed hundreds of them! Looks like the menu hasn’t changed a bit since I left 5 years ago 😂 If the meat was fatty I presume you can blame the poor quality UK beef 😉?

  • @kellymcginniss959
    @kellymcginniss959 Před rokem +1

    Yaaaay!! Welcome to Oz!! I hope you have an epic time here!!

  • @darylbrougham9872
    @darylbrougham9872 Před 2 lety +10

    Sounding a bit whingey there mate, but I guess those sought of trips are testing 😀

  • @sueaddison9958
    @sueaddison9958 Před rokem +1

    When I travelled to Turkey from Australia, I was with my sister and a friend. We had to stop in Singapore for 5 hours before flying on to Turkey. It took about 26 hours all up. I watched the plane logo on the display and kept an eye on the altitude and which country we were flying over etc. In the way home weeks later, I really enjoyed seeing the edge of Australia coming into view; it was beautiful seeing the coast of Broome and then seeing the desert and Uluru. It was amazing. I know you guys are back home now. Keep your good memories of Australia. Hope you get another chance to visit😃 I would dearly love to see England and Wales; where my anscestors came from so long ago🤗 Cheers🌏🪐🍀🌕🙏🌸🇦🇺🦋👣🦉🏡🌴❤️❤️❤️

  • @teresapatterson1253
    @teresapatterson1253 Před 2 lety +2

    When you live in Australia you get used to long flights, cramped conditions ( we call economy cattle class) and bad food. We just keep our thoughts on the destination. Stay positive and smile 😊 your in Australia.

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před 2 lety +1

      To be fair the Melbourne to Sydney hour flight was nice and simple!

  • @redwarpy
    @redwarpy Před 2 lety +7

    In-flight food really so bad, or is our perception of it just a little off? As it turns out, there’s a scientific reason why food is less savoury at 30,000 feet. Once at altitude, the combination of the dry air and pressure change reduces our taste bud sensitivity. In fact, our perception of saltiness and sweetness drops by around 30 percent at high altitude.

    • @carolflower8015
      @carolflower8015 Před rokem

      I take my own food wherever possible HATE plane food

  • @rick7081
    @rick7081 Před rokem +3

    Thanks for making this video. I was toying with doing a long haul flight but you’ve confirmed my thoughts about them. I always stop over for a couple of days in Bangkok or Singapore or Saigon or Tokyo. I’ll ignore the marketing hype and continue doing that.

  • @TimEatsandTravels
    @TimEatsandTravels Před 2 lety +1

    Just stumbled upon this video. Was thinking of taking this 787 MEL - PER - LHR flight. Thanks for your honest opinion. Welcome to my home town!

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před 2 lety +1

      Unless you are wanting to stop off and spend time in Singapore (for example, on the way for a few days), I would definitely suggest doing this route - it's long and cramped but in our opinion the quicker you get there, the longer you have at your destination!

    • @TimEatsandTravels
      @TimEatsandTravels Před 2 lety

      @@CharlieandRob I've flown the AUS - UK kangaroo route via Singapore many times. Was hoping for a quicker hop to LHR without a massive transit. Looks like you had a lengthy wait in Perth due to techie issues. Hope you're enjoying Melbourne. Looking forward to your next video.

  • @timbo0173
    @timbo0173 Před 2 lety +1

    Ahhh my friends that conundrum of leaving or coming too Oz when you hit that west coast and realise you still have many hours to go until your trip ends......if anyone invades this place....good luck......hope all is transpiring as the ever resourceful Charlie has organised, if you get a free day come up to Coburg...I still owe you a beer

  • @melissaquin3211
    @melissaquin3211 Před 2 lety +2

    Welcome hope your having a good time so far

  • @aussie-c10-68
    @aussie-c10-68 Před 2 lety +9

    It's a lot easier on the outgoing flight than it is when you're going home ;) going home always feels twice as long, Melbounre has turned on a perfect weather day for you today 14/9/22 👍

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před 2 lety +4

      Yes the weather today has been lovely! Was nice to see the sun out shining! ☀️

    • @shaundgb7367
      @shaundgb7367 Před 2 lety

      @@CharlieandRob It's well and truly gone now. I think it was only a few hours of sunshine, just enough to put washing of clothes on line and almost dry by 5-30pm before it rains again. Curious how your museum trip went. I think I going to that on Friday night before the footy. Not seen it since I was a kid.

    • @AnneMB955
      @AnneMB955 Před rokem +1

      Melbourne has great weather, yes. Today was true Spring weather for my home city. Cheers to you. 🇦🇺

  • @teejayhaych149
    @teejayhaych149 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful spring day in melbourne today. But make sure you allow for just about any type of weather. You could get anything at this time of year. Thats the reality of springtime in southern victoria 😊

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před 2 lety

      We packed for wet weather but after yesterday I think I should've brought a warm coat too 😂

    • @teejayhaych149
      @teejayhaych149 Před 2 lety

      @@CharlieandRob lol yes our spring weather is all.over the place😊

  • @Jeni10
    @Jeni10 Před rokem +1

    If you’re flyng QANTAS on the way back home as well, ask for extra bread rolls and some butter. I was still hungry after my dinner and asked the steward if there was any more bread. He brought me three more and some butter pats! Also good to save peanut butter, jams and Vegemite items you can get in flight or at cafes etc., they can come in handy.

  • @athlonen
    @athlonen Před rokem +1

    I can't say that I don't miss this, because I actually do! I do feel your pain about how long it is, but I was way too excited when I got there. My flight went from Omaha - Denver - Los Angeles - Auckland[1] - Melbourne. I was tired, but wide awake and excited when I got there, because I got in in the morning in Melbourne, which would have been mid-afternoon the previous day in Omaha, but it was such a rite of passage, as it was my first trip ever on my own, and first international trip.
    there's so much to do there, and so much that I miss, so I am definitely envious of you being there, so enjoy that well deserved trip!
    [1] I accidentally missed the hall to the in transit area, and went through the door to customs, thereby entering New Zealand, when I didn't have a visa for New Zealand at that time. Thankfully airport security took pity on me and let me back through, as it was only a refuel and defumigation stop!

  • @steelfabric
    @steelfabric Před 2 lety +3

    Welcome to our fine shores, guys. I've done several long hauls (to the States) snd they are definitely not pleasant. The food can be a bit rough, but I've never had anything that was totally inedible.

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před 2 lety

      We've definitely made up for the rubbish plane food by eating lots of great food in Melbourne so far!

  • @musicalaviator
    @musicalaviator Před 2 lety +4

    Rob: no need for the heater we're in Australia.
    Next morning in Melbourne: 2°C

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před 2 lety +5

      Tuesday was so cold in Melbourne!!

    • @honkros
      @honkros Před 2 lety

      ^^ This is the same guy that made fun of us when we said it was cold in Melbourne

    • @RobReacts1
      @RobReacts1 Před 2 lety +2

      @@honkros haha I was shivering yesterday morning

  • @michaelmurphy4360
    @michaelmurphy4360 Před 2 lety +3

    Welcome to our beautiful country ❤️ you're going to love it even in Melbourne

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před 2 lety +3

      Thank you! We are loving it so far!

    • @AnneMB955
      @AnneMB955 Před rokem +2

      What do you mean? Even in Melbourne? 😁

  • @markjessop3432
    @markjessop3432 Před 2 lety +4

    Gday rob and Charlie did you bring an empty suitcase for cherry ripes and other foods

  • @Amorrecords
    @Amorrecords Před rokem

    8:06 There's good ol' Bob wishing he could sail the sees with his dearest Debera

  • @anthonypirera7598
    @anthonypirera7598 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks great vlog I enjoyed seeing how your flight went.
    Lol we are in Australia you don't need the heater on it was 2degs this morning

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před 2 lety

      We couldn't believe how chilly I was yesterday but today was nice!

    • @anthonypirera7598
      @anthonypirera7598 Před 2 lety

      @@CharlieandRob yes it was a very nice day I hope you got out and saw a lot of Melbourne

  • @wendybaldwin119
    @wendybaldwin119 Před 2 lety +1

    😂😂😂😂 loved the faces you pulled Rob for the meal 😂😂😂

  • @68arclight
    @68arclight Před 2 lety +3

    Lol. I've always enjoyed meals on flights. People look at me as if I'm crazy when I say that. Maybe it's because it breaks the journey a little.

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před 2 lety +1

      I much preferred all the yummy snacks they kept bringing round!

    • @jogoldcoaster2847
      @jogoldcoaster2847 Před 2 lety +1

      Hot meals are great..and very enjoyable....

  • @fionaray6625
    @fionaray6625 Před rokem

    “Blueberry muffin which is the smallest muffin I’ve ever seen”. Lol, it occurs to me that they don’t want lots of people overeating on a plane - they might all need to throw up at the same time.

  • @wallywombat164
    @wallywombat164 Před 2 lety

    I'll be sticking around Charlie and Robbo. Have a enjoyable day.

  • @sanjeevhasarani8127
    @sanjeevhasarani8127 Před 7 měsíci

    Your journey was super dear Charlie..Given very good explanation about your tour..
    Best wishes to you and your dear life partner ..
    Thank you dears both of you ..🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @karenr1688
    @karenr1688 Před 2 lety +2

    You are such a winging Pom lol!

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před 2 lety +2

      Haha got to live up to your stereotype

    • @karenr1688
      @karenr1688 Před 2 lety

      @@CharlieandRob only joking 🙃

    • @karenr1688
      @karenr1688 Před 2 lety

      @@CharlieandRob hope you have a fantastic holiday and be good 😊

  • @neddiecn6343
    @neddiecn6343 Před rokem +3

    Next time you fly between UK to Australia look at Emirates, Qatar Airways or Singapore Airlines. You will be on the A380 which offers more space/legroom and comfort in the economy cabin. Also food is much better 👌🏿
    Qantas isn't really a good choice especially on those long haul trips.

  • @karlhoward2737
    @karlhoward2737 Před rokem

    Last few flights I took to Melbourne were via Hong Kong….flying over Russia and China…..think those days now gone…flew BA to HK, then Cathay, second time BA then Qantas, all very good, great showers in HK , worth the extra money…..hotel we stay at , Park Hyatt…..brilliant in every way…..yep not cheap….but well….why not. Cannot wait for our next venture down under, to be honest, sure it’s long and bit of a pain, but the short time of discomfort is so outweighed by the incredible adventures that await you in Australia, for me, the best country to visit…love everything Australian…..great video guys, thanks for sharing…Merry Xmas

  • @TA-wg9oi
    @TA-wg9oi Před 2 lety +1

    Enjoy your stay in Australia guys. Soak it all in.....before you know it, you'll be heading back home....Hope you get to catch up with some subscribers too!

  • @jasongarufi8187
    @jasongarufi8187 Před 2 lety +2

    Great video Rob and Charlie not surprised the food was not the best on the flight

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před 2 lety

      No I guess we shouldn't have been surprised either 🤣. Good job they had lots of snacks!

  • @rachelryan5805
    @rachelryan5805 Před rokem

    I've just done my first ever long haul flight Perth to Heathrow and back again..... but I didn't go cattle class, I treated myself to business class. (2020 when I booked it was only $1000 more than premium). Little to no sleep and 2 stops but at least I was comfy. I don't envy going in cattle class.

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před rokem

      Oh what we would have done to be in business class!

  • @robynecullen8838
    @robynecullen8838 Před 2 lety +1

    So pleased you've come to see our wonderful country and especially pleased as a Victorian you've come to Melbourne. Couple of local gems to consider - hot jam donuts at Victoria market - take a tram to the end of the line and back, great way to see everything up close - Degraves street in Melbourne city for stroll and bite to eat and lastly to get a real sense of Melbourne's sporting precinct a ride on a Yarra cruise pop in for a cuppa if your up my way in northern Victoria I've just booked a trip to the UK in may

  • @DaveTheDasher77
    @DaveTheDasher77 Před rokem

    I hope you got grand final tickets,the MCG atmosphere is 100 times as intense as the SCG,,
    You will get goosebumps

  • @caltravels9454
    @caltravels9454 Před 2 lety +2

    Ginger is the natural worlds remedy for travel sickness, motion sickness on a plane or boat. lol. had it as a kid but never since, can't explain why I don't get motion sickness anymore but that is why they serve it. been in a 7m swell in a 20 foot boat and was fine. You got lucky in Perth, the next day was storming like mad. Go Swannies. usually landing in Perth is very turbulent as the plane enters the 'Fremantle Doctor' the nickname for our Westerly evening wind, WA is very Windy as you should know already.

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před 2 lety +1

      We were surprised how little turbulence we had on both flights, even in the rain it wasn't bad at all!

    • @caltravels9454
      @caltravels9454 Před 2 lety

      @@CharlieandRob Glad you had a pleasant flight, hope you get a good sleep now and get busy enjoying Australia

  • @roselovett8350
    @roselovett8350 Před 2 lety +2

    You both look so cute in your matching colour scheme travel outfits :)

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před 2 lety

      I'm not sure if it was intentional 🤣

    • @melissabarrett9750
      @melissabarrett9750 Před 2 lety

      @@CharlieandRob We have Tetley tea and Lipton tea in Australia if Twinings isn't your thing. There's also Dilmah and our own rare blend called Billy tea.

    • @RobReacts1
      @RobReacts1 Před 2 lety

      @@melissabarrett9750 no no Lipton's is the worst! Need a proper builders tea.

  • @samsta65
    @samsta65 Před 2 lety +2

    And today I believe you’re leaving warm sunny Melbourne to go to Sydney for some footy game in a few days. 😀 enjoy

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před 2 lety +3

      Just been round MCG and now heading to South Melbourne market. Leaving for Sydney on 8pm flight

    • @melissabarrett9750
      @melissabarrett9750 Před 2 lety

      @@CharlieandRob I hope you both have the best time in Sydney. Pity I'm not well or I'd happily meet up and offer to show you around.

  • @drcmac
    @drcmac Před 2 lety +2

    🔹️ So you stopped off in Perth on your way to Melbourne. Took a while for me to work that out, but it finally clicked 👀👍❗

    • @musicalaviator
      @musicalaviator Před 2 lety +2

      Qantas flight 10 (787-9 direct Perth then Melbourne)

  • @eleanorsmith3878
    @eleanorsmith3878 Před rokem +1

    We have done this trip a few time Perth to London. The best advice is to chose premium economy. Sometime you can upgrade from Economy or otherwise pay the extra if you can.

  • @roberte5057
    @roberte5057 Před 2 lety +1

    Welcome to Australia.

  • @RobWVideo
    @RobWVideo Před rokem

    Three things make long-haul flights livable for me:
    Bulkhead seats - the extra you pay is worth it for the legroom and ability to bend and straighten you knees. Also makes it easier to get to the toilet if you have the window seat.
    Cheap noise-cancelling headphones - I picked up a pair for $AU70 (GBP40) from Amazon and I use them wirelessly with my own device or plugged into the in-flight video screen.
    Comfortable slip-on shoes with gel insoles - great for the long walk through the airport and gently supports your feet while in flight. Also good if you have to take off your shoes for security screening.

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před rokem

      Well I had my shoes off the whole time. We both have good earbuds but obviously they don't connect to the plane screens which is annoying.

  • @ZigZagArtStudio
    @ZigZagArtStudio Před 2 lety +1

    Your face when you ate the crap airline food!! 😂 Priceless! Hope you really enjoy your time in Australia (and yeah, might need the heater on!) If you come to Tassie, yell out if you need any advice, more than happy to help 😊

  • @top40researcher31
    @top40researcher31 Před 2 lety +1

    welcome to australia

  • @elizabethle221
    @elizabethle221 Před 2 lety

    I'm so exited that you and Charlie are finally coming to Australia. I live in Melbourne and have so enjoyed your youtube programmes. When I went from Gambia to Melbourne it took 3 days, 1 night in London and 16 hours waiting in Hong Kong...that was an ordeal for me at 65 years old.

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před 2 lety +1

      Oh wow. Well yes we are here and loving it! 25th we are doing our Melbourne meet up!

  • @FarnarkleKing
    @FarnarkleKing Před rokem

    "You're in Australia, you don't need the heater on". Famous last words. 😀😃😀

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před rokem

      Haha I regretted that the first morning in Melbourne

  • @whitedrguy6503
    @whitedrguy6503 Před 2 lety +1

    Good to see the whinging Pom is alive and well, if there is nothing to complain about find something. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
    Enjoy the land down under. 👍👍👍👍

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před 2 lety +1

      Haha yep! A 4 hour delay was not what we needed!

  • @GreenDistantStar
    @GreenDistantStar Před rokem

    Hope you guys have a fabulous time in our beautiful country.

  • @hey54088
    @hey54088 Před 2 lety +3

    Rob, should’ve book one of these three serviced apartment brand! Meriton, Oaks, and Quest. It’s way easier to stay in a serviced apartment than hotel :P
    If you haven’t book your sydney accommodations, I highly recommend it.

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před 2 lety +1

      We have very kindly been booked some accomodation for Sydney - thanks for the top though, great to know for next time!

  • @lisasteel6817
    @lisasteel6817 Před 2 lety

    I flew from Melbourne to Germany in 1989 as an unaccompanied minor and the only screen was up the front. We could choose the music to listen to tho. Ah yes I got sick and puked everywhere too. Fun.

  • @petercrispin2129
    @petercrispin2129 Před rokem

    Rob: We're in bloody Australia, you don't need the heater." 😂🤣😂. You guys are awesome and funny.

  • @timetherington1986
    @timetherington1986 Před 2 lety +1

    No loaf of bread was stolen in the making of this journey.

  • @vk3hau
    @vk3hau Před rokem

    After watching Rob Reacts channel for over a year now, and this video come up on my recommendations , I didn't see it on Rob's channel, but clicked on it and then realise its Rob and Charlie second channel that I had no idea about, but I am now Subbed.

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před rokem

      You wouldn't believe how many times I've mentioned our vlog channel on my Rob Reacts channel 😂

  • @drayner2517
    @drayner2517 Před 2 lety +1

    Oh I forgot to say, not all of Australia is hot and sunny and you have arrived in Melbourne which gets cold in Winter. The last time I visited, in October, (Spring) the day we left it was only 8C!

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před rokem

      We realised how cold it was on the first day! Hoping it warms up a little before we return next week 😉

  • @FionaEm
    @FionaEm Před 2 lety +1

    Welcome to Melbourne 🙂 Hope you enjoy your time here more than the long haul flight. I have chronic illness and can barely travel across town, let alone the world. I think you're lucky to be able to do a trip like this. Keep that viewpoint in mind when you do your next video, eh? 🙂

  • @RugbyLeaguePassport
    @RugbyLeaguePassport Před 2 lety +2

    I wish long haul flights were roomier. Happy to pay slightly extra for it too.

    • @AnneMB955
      @AnneMB955 Před rokem

      Long haul flights - save up more for a roomier seat. I agree 👍.

  • @neilgayleard3842
    @neilgayleard3842 Před rokem

    I didn't it once a long time ago. Never again, I always stop over somewhere even if it's only one night.

  • @roddychristodoulou9111

    Nice video , welcome to Australia from me Bruce and my wife Sheila .

  • @anthony101261
    @anthony101261 Před 2 lety +35

    Oh Rob stop complaining about the airline food. If you don’t like it then don’t eat it. Consider yourself lucky you got any food like some airlines. Charlie seemed to like hers. Enjoy your holiday.

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před 2 lety +10

      I can tell you now...she didnt

    • @aussiebornandbred
      @aussiebornandbred Před 2 lety +22

      Bloody whinging Poms 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @danandrews2142
      @danandrews2142 Před 2 lety +3

      @@CharlieandRob wdym she didnt, she literally said it’s quite nice😭

    • @RobReacts1
      @RobReacts1 Před 2 lety +1

      @@danandrews2142 initially yes, but after she realised it wasnt great!

    • @drayner2517
      @drayner2517 Před 2 lety

      Haha was coming here to say the same thing!

  • @moniquem783
    @moniquem783 Před 2 lety +1

    PG Tips available at Coles. Yorkshire Tea available at both Coles and Woollies.

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před 2 lety +2

      Surprisingly we don't actually drink much tea so we will survive on cold drinks (or hot chocolate in Robs case) 😂

    • @moniquem783
      @moniquem783 Před 2 lety

      @@CharlieandRob oh good 😊 I can’t go a day without coffee 😂😂

  • @jenniferharrison8915
    @jenniferharrison8915 Před rokem

    Well done and well prepared!! Sleep before you leave, or pretend to sleep so noone disturbs you! Naps are good! I can't fly anymore, but I'm not jealous of the space you have or food - you have to try and eat it because airport food is too expensive! They have tried to improve the quality of food but I guess it wasn't practical! I would rather get the train, there are food choices, stops and much more comfort! Perth has been locked down, normal flights are just returning! There is also worker shortages, nor surprised! Warm bath, quiet mind and chill out! 🥱😴🤤🌛

  • @retrodude9185
    @retrodude9185 Před rokem

    High altitude affects the taste buds 😛

  • @sniktawp777
    @sniktawp777 Před rokem

    Welcome to Melbourne. We get used to long flights flying overseas.

  • @whymeeveryone
    @whymeeveryone Před 2 lety

    i flown to the USA from Australia and the funny bit is, you arrive in L.A. before you leave Sydney

  • @pommydiva1
    @pommydiva1 Před rokem

    Welcome to Melbourne Australia... i live here. haha well sept (now) is just the start of our spring, and we do still get some chilly days or nights until summer starts, its then you wont want a heater on. You forgot to mention throughout the whole video who you flew with? shame, as id liked to have known. Enjoy your stay. You didnt mention how long your over here, but theres lots to do and see around Melbourne.. Have fun

  • @paulfromperth5713
    @paulfromperth5713 Před rokem

    You’re lucky having a nice landing in Perth. I live here and have worked at the airport and the wind is horrendous. I’ve had some very scary take offs and landings in Perth and watching some of them when working at the airport as well.

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před rokem

      Hoping it's a nice landing for us tomorrow then!

  • @pacman7687
    @pacman7687 Před 2 měsíci

    You’re a bundle of joy aren’t you mate, bloody hell

  • @Schiltzenberger
    @Schiltzenberger Před 2 lety

    Football Manager!!!!!!
    I used to be addicted to that game, going all the way back to when it was Championship Manager and was only text. :D
    I even got my face and name in the game as a regen player back around the FM05-07 or something. Haven't played it for several years now though.

    • @CharlieandRob
      @CharlieandRob  Před 2 lety +1

      I have played every year since about Championship manager 2000