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.
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.
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!
@@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!
@@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.
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 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.
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!!
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.👍🏻😀
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.
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!
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.
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!
@@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.
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!
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.
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!
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🌏🪐🍀🌕🙏🌸🇦🇺🦋👣🦉🏡🌴❤️❤️❤️
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 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.
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.
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 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 👍
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 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.
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! )
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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 😉?
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 😊
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ..🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
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
Hope you stop by Perth on your way back home, it's a beautiful city as well, more laid back but it's lovely. If you do, make sure you check out Fremantle and Rottnest Island!
@@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.
“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.
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
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 😊
Happy I caught up on your Video of the flight ✈️ in, and will certainly be interested in what it be like for you on the way back. As it’s good getting to know sort of what it’s like 👍 even tho I am just watching on. It was really good to know. Thanks. 😀
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? 🙂
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.
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.
Thrilled u made it to Melbourne. I know u went to the Sydney game tonight and I’m sure u will remember that game forever. It was incredible. Hope u enjoy the GF week and enjoy the rest of your holiday.
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.
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.
My main channel is a reaction channel where I found out about it and learnt about the game as well as players etc. I do watch alongs most weekends and someone sent me a swans top so that's who I support. Been about a year and a half!
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.
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.
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
Dont forget not to touch anything you have no intention of buying inside the mini fridges. They have sensors in them and if you disturb them buy picking up to look at them, they get charged to your account as if you did use them. So be mindful when it comes time to pay your bills after your stay for anything that was charged and you never used. They will have to send someone up to look at the fridge and let them know that everything is still there so they can knock them off the bill.
Oh the flights food looked so appetizing. I just love a bread roll to dunk into the slop. Did you have to make a quick dash for the toilet to throw it all up?.
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!
Keeping the English tradition of whinging pom alive lol
Haha of course 😉
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!!
Very looooong!
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
Totally agree. Been to and from Heathrow 5 times so far in my life. 6th in 8 days. Cheers from Melbourne 🇦🇺.
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.
Not now, considering most immigrants come from Asia now and not Europe.
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.
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!
@@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!
@@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.
Welcome to Australia you two. I hope you really enjoy the visit.
Welcome guys!!! Enjoy Melbourne and the rest of your stay. Can't wait to see your vids...
Thank you! Loving it so far!
Oh, I've so been waiting for this. So thrilled to have you both here. Hope everything is going well so far x
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.
He's very dramatic eh? 😉
@@CharlieandRob Rob the drama Queen lol.
@@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.
Enjoy today Rob and Charlie the weather is beautiful today in Melbourne
How exciting! We would love to visit Australia one day! Enjoy and we look forward to seeing more videos!
Welcome guy's, glad you arrived safely. 😃
Thank you! Loving it so far! Just on our way back to the airport, to catch a flight to Sydney! ✈️
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!!
I only fly Qantas. Love the experience. 👋🏻 from Melbourne. ✈️
Welcome to Australia. Hope you enjoy your time here. Lots of great places to explore.
Long haul flight of 20 plus hours not bad. Better than 3 months in a sailing ship.
Haha yes better than the transport for the original English visitors!
Oh the joys of travelling - it will get better. Thanks for the ride
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.👍🏻😀
I might as well play up the stereotype
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.
Can’t wait for the next vid! Welcome to my home city, hope the weather behaves for you guys ❤️
Next video coming on Saturday ☺️
Welcome to Australia, glad you made it. Happy that Melbourne put on some good weather for you 😀
Well the first day was a bit cold! 😜
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!
Pretty sure it was Jetstar and it has happened a few times in the last few weeks
At least the delay was for safety reasons! That's a plus I suppose
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,
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.
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.
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!
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!
@@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.
Welcome to Australia guys
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!
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.
Thank you! We haven't used the heating but we were shocked by how cold it was yesterday!
All a matter of perception. Gets quite warm here in Melbourne. Love the weather. Never live anywhere else. ☀️
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!
We are loving it so far!
@@CharlieandRob what have u done so far? Any food or shopping?
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🌏🪐🍀🌕🙏🌸🇦🇺🦋👣🦉🏡🌴❤️❤️❤️
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.
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 😂
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 👍🏻
I guess it got us here (just not as fast as we hoped 😂)
@@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.
The flights are all part of the experience. You must have lots of travel and flight pointers. 😊
Ah, the joys of international travel! 😀
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.
Wow that's a lot, you have done a lot of travelling!
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.
We've definitely made up for the rubbish plane food by eating lots of great food in Melbourne so far!
I'll be sticking around Charlie and Robbo. Have a enjoyable day.
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 !
We're currently on the plane heading there now for the second year in a row. Bloody love it in Aus!
@@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 👍
Welcome hope your having a good time so far
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 👍
Yes the weather today has been lovely! Was nice to see the sun out shining! ☀️
@@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.
Melbourne has great weather, yes. Today was true Spring weather for my home city. Cheers to you. 🇦🇺
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! )
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.
Wow that's a long trip!
@@CharlieandRob
Would've been a 747 back then and more stops means more chances to stretch the legs.
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.
You wouldn't believe how many times I've mentioned our vlog channel on my Rob Reacts channel 😂
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
"You're in Australia, you don't need the heater on". Famous last words. 😀😃😀
Haha I regretted that the first morning in Melbourne
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.
Maybe when you're in Melbourne you could visit the State Library of Victoria where Ned Kelly's armour is.
Forget Melbourne, or anywhere in Vic. Tas should be on your to do list first!
Rob: no need for the heater we're in Australia.
Next morning in Melbourne: 2°C
Tuesday was so cold in Melbourne!!
^^ This is the same guy that made fun of us when we said it was cold in Melbourne
@@honkros haha I was shivering yesterday morning
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
We couldn't believe how chilly I was yesterday but today was nice!
@@CharlieandRob yes it was a very nice day I hope you got out and saw a lot of Melbourne
Welcome to our beautiful country ❤️ you're going to love it even in Melbourne
Thank you! We are loving it so far!
What do you mean? Even in Melbourne? 😁
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
How good are day rooms!!
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 😉?
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 😊
We packed for wet weather but after yesterday I think I should've brought a warm coat too 😂
@@CharlieandRob lol yes our spring weather is all.over the place😊
Rob: We're in bloody Australia, you don't need the heater." 😂🤣😂. You guys are awesome and funny.
It was warm...in the hotel anyway 🤣
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.
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!
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.
To be fair the Melbourne to Sydney hour flight was nice and simple!
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.
I take my own food wherever possible HATE plane food
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.
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.
Oh wow. Well yes we are here and loving it! 25th we are doing our Melbourne meet up!
Great video Rob and Charlie not surprised the food was not the best on the flight
No I guess we shouldn't have been surprised either 🤣. Good job they had lots of snacks!
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 ..🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
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
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.
I much preferred all the yummy snacks they kept bringing round!
Hot meals are great..and very enjoyable....
And today I believe you’re leaving warm sunny Melbourne to go to Sydney for some footy game in a few days. 😀 enjoy
Just been round MCG and now heading to South Melbourne market. Leaving for Sydney on 8pm flight
@@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.
Hope you stop by Perth on your way back home, it's a beautiful city as well, more laid back but it's lovely. If you do, make sure you check out Fremantle and Rottnest Island!
We are home now and only stopped at Perth for a refuel. We are coming back same time next year and will stop at Perth properly this time
😂😂😂😂 loved the faces you pulled Rob for the meal 😂😂😂
You both look so cute in your matching colour scheme travel outfits :)
I'm not sure if it was intentional 🤣
@@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.
@@melissabarrett9750 no no Lipton's is the worst! Need a proper builders tea.
“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.
🔹️ So you stopped off in Perth on your way to Melbourne. Took a while for me to work that out, but it finally clicked 👀👍❗
Qantas flight 10 (787-9 direct Perth then Melbourne)
Welcome to Melbourne. We get used to long flights flying overseas.
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
Hope you guys have a fabulous time in our beautiful country.
PG Tips available at Coles. Yorkshire Tea available at both Coles and Woollies.
Surprisingly we don't actually drink much tea so we will survive on cold drinks (or hot chocolate in Robs case) 😂
@@CharlieandRob oh good 😊 I can’t go a day without coffee 😂😂
Sounding a bit whingey there mate, but I guess those sought of trips are testing 😀
First time long haul was definitely a test!
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Gday rob and Charlie did you bring an empty suitcase for cherry ripes and other foods
Lots of room, don't worry 🤣
That’s good
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 😊
I try not to pretend things are nice when they aren't 🤣
@@CharlieandRob no, keep on keepin it real 😆👍
@@CharlieandRob That's simply being honest.
Happy I caught up on your Video of the flight ✈️ in, and will certainly be interested in what it be like for you on the way back. As it’s good getting to know sort of what it’s like 👍 even tho I am just watching on. It was really good to know. Thanks. 😀
At least we know what to expect now for the way back 🤣
@@CharlieandRob indeed. And bring a chocolate 🍫 bar. 😊
Welcome to Australia! You're going to love it 🙂
No loaf of bread was stolen in the making of this journey.
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? 🙂
Oh I know how lucky we are to travel half way round the world ☺️
Bit backhanded mate 😬
Welcome to Australia.
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.
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.
I can tell you now...she didnt
Bloody whinging Poms 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@CharlieandRob wdym she didnt, she literally said it’s quite nice😭
@@danandrews2142 initially yes, but after she realised it wasnt great!
Haha was coming here to say the same thing!
welcome to australia
Thrilled u made it to Melbourne. I know u went to the Sydney game tonight and I’m sure u will remember that game forever. It was incredible. Hope u enjoy the GF week and enjoy the rest of your holiday.
The best and worst feelings i have ever experienced!
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.
We have very kindly been booked some accomodation for Sydney - thanks for the top though, great to know for next time!
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.
New to the channel. Love it! May I ask how u knew about afl/ even becoming interested in it?
My main channel is a reaction channel where I found out about it and learnt about the game as well as players etc. I do watch alongs most weekends and someone sent me a swans top so that's who I support. Been about a year and a half!
I can STRONGLY recommend a little tucked away restaurant in the middle of Melbourne, Shou Sumiyaki, if you get time, hope you have a fun trip!
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.
Oh what we would have done to be in business class!
8:06 There's good ol' Bob wishing he could sail the sees with his dearest Debera
haha
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.
We were surprised how little turbulence we had on both flights, even in the rain it wasn't bad at all!
@@CharlieandRob Glad you had a pleasant flight, hope you get a good sleep now and get busy enjoying Australia
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
Qantas 🙂
Dont forget not to touch anything you have no intention of buying inside the mini fridges. They have sensors in them and if you disturb them buy picking up to look at them, they get charged to your account as if you did use them.
So be mindful when it comes time to pay your bills after your stay for anything that was charged and you never used. They will have to send someone up to look at the fridge and let them know that everything is still there so they can knock them off the bill.
I hope you got grand final tickets,the MCG atmosphere is 100 times as intense as the SCG,,
You will get goosebumps
Look on the bright side guys!
Your flight out of Perth was delayed 4 hours .. so you got to have dinner on the flight. 😂
Good to see the whinging Pom is alive and well, if there is nothing to complain about find something. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Enjoy the land down under. 👍👍👍👍
Haha yep! A 4 hour delay was not what we needed!
Oh the flights food looked so appetizing. I just love a bread roll to dunk into the slop. Did you have to make a quick dash for the toilet to throw it all up?.
Haha it was awkward as we had the old boy on the isle
@@CharlieandRob So you did have to join the queue of others holding their stomachs waiting to use the toilet.
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!
We realised how cold it was on the first day! Hoping it warms up a little before we return next week 😉
I've been constantly thinking of travelling to Australia (Melbourne) for some holidays but the flight distance freaks me out.
Yea the flight time is a pain. But you just get on with it. If you can't fall asleep in a plane... just get boozey 🤣
I flew to England a few times as a kid and teen many years ago, and the food looks very similar. Guess some things never change. :D
I wish it was better! I really did not enjoy it - luckily I've been making up for it with food in Melbourne so far 😋
Enjoyed that welcome down under