Douglas Aberdeen
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The Kangaroo Hop is a euphemism, and a pretty good one, for the brain mulching experience of flying long-haul between Australia and Europe. When the route first became feasible in the 1930's the number of hops required was measured in dozens and the travel time was measured in weeks. It was an experience reserved for the elite and they travelled in an opulence that even today remains unobtainable for the majority of travellers. The modern version has two hops, taking a day and a half. Hundreds of

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I thought I'd try my hand at describing the "interesting" experience that is flying between Aus and Europe. I've done it quite a few times and maybe others would be interested in these tips

It's quite long, but I'd have a read if you're about to do this for the first time, or if you want to relive some of those laugh or cry moments that make the Kangaroo Hop what it is

Doug's Rants: The Kangaroo Hop