Pro Tips for Google Flights | Save Big on Your Next Trip!

[@NoraDunn]

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[@MikeS29]

I usually don't watch the ads in videos, but found yours interesting. I just can't afford $100 t-shirts or $250 pants.

[@NoraDunn]

@@MikeS29 Thanks for watching! Indeed, these clothing items are an investment. I've accumulated mine over the course of years.

[@MikeS29]

@@NoraDunn - great video, I should have led with that! 😅

[@NoraDunn]

@@MikeS29 Ha - thank you!

[@sidneybrown9695]

I invest in wool clothing when I can find my size. Large people travel too.

[@robertphillips4407]

I was initially skeptical, because I have been playing with Google Flights for a while, but within the first 5 minutes I learned some golden tips. Geez, this is one of the most helpful videos on travel I have yet seen!! Unexpected but great.

[@NoraDunn]

OMG thank you so much!

[@larrymassey7714]

Wow, I feel like a total neophyte after watching this. I don't think I've ever watched something so useful and well thought out without, not even once, thinking "come on, get to the point!" You're very easy to listen to, and so helpful!

[@NoraDunn]

Awesome - thank you so much, Larry! Made my day.

[@encouragetravel6980]

❤ your Google Flight tips. Prior to the pandemic, I traveled 48 out of 52 weeks in a year. I also planned all of our leisure travel, so I thought I knew a lot about booking flights for the best value for biz or economy. Your advice was so priceless that I had to subscribe.

[@NoraDunn]

Thank you so much!

[@Acteaon]

I flew a lot during the 3 main years of the pandemic. Explored a lot Latin American because flights were just all over cheap. I was flying 5-6 a year, weeks at time during 2020-2023. It was great.

[@Barbara-u5h]

COVID was yrs ago.ancient news

[@steveo8991]

I fly for free with my airline because I’ve been there for 34 years now. I can also fly on the other airlines with a 90% discount. The only catch is that it’s all space available standby. If you are willing to fly at odd hours, during midweek and during off peak season, you can do it no problem. My wife and I currently buy our tickets full fare because of time restraints. We do get a 20% discount with our airline for a confirmed seat. When we retire, we will then have the time to miss flights without it being a big deal. Until then, we will continue to purchase our tickets. This info will be of good use to us. Thanks Nora!

[@NoraDunn]

Thanks Steve!

[@granthanham9082]

You are amazing Nora. The effort you put into your videos deserves a million subs.

[@NoraDunn]

Wow, thank you!

[@smeyer6960]

This might be the most valuable advice and lessons I've receive on KZbin!! Thank you!

[@NoraDunn]

Woohoo - fantastic! Thanks :-)

[@artmann7684]

Glad to have found your channel. I used to travel monthly for business and now only for personal use. But learned a lot through this video. Some of the tricks you mention I had already been doing on my own, but the Google site seems to simplify my search method by having it all in one place. Will be giving it a shot for the next trip. Many thanks!

[@NoraDunn]

Awesome - thanks! Happy travels!

[@billyungen]

Still the best travel channel on the internet -- even for seasoned travellers! Always some new information.

[@NoraDunn]

Aw - thank you Billy!

[@evagalova]

I knew you were in Bulgaria!!!!!! The painting behind you! I hope you are enjoying your stay there!!!!

[@NoraDunn]

Thanks Eva!

[@sfstucco]

This is my first video from your channel, and I must comment that your overall style of presentation is perfect. Your points are remarkably well organized, are concise, and are illustrated in brief but helpful ways. I gravitate toward your mature tone of voice, also. And if I was a serial traveler, I think I would come up with the same types of tips. Except I didn’t need to do all that. Thanks for a super useful video. I will subscribe. Continued success with gaining a larger following.

[@NoraDunn]

Aw, thank you so much for the kind words! I'm thrilled you enjoy my content and presentation style. It means a lot!

[@ryanshannon6963]

Can confirm: As a male I typically don't care for BB's, but my favorite under garments are my base layer merino wool leggings for snowboarding. If they have merino wool boxer-briefs I would probably wear those on the daily. They're also great for running/jogging which can prevent chaffing between the male bits and legs. Not surprised he's a fan!

[@NoraDunn]

Ha! Great minds run/jog/snowboard/etc alike! ;-)

[@vtcs1963]

But don’t forget, if you live west of NYC (in NJ) yes, it’s always cheaper to fly from JFK but it also costs $100 to GET to JFK (and another $100 back, not to mention the additional time spent getting there). I refuse to fly out of JFK. It’s always easily worth the extra $100 or so to fly out of Newark.

[@enzhus]

I refuse to fly from NWK though I see many flights are cheaper in NWK.

[@vtcs1963]

@@enzhus why?

[@NoraDunn]

Good point about the cost and time to get to the repositioning airport. Neward has some good international options, which is lucky. Many smaller airports don't.

[@vtcs1963]

@@NoraDunn newark is not a small airport though!!

[@enzhus]

@@vtcs1963 I live in Westchester county, it's easier and cheaper for me to get to JFK than NWK.

[@davesaunders7080]

Solid tips using many options, I agree with booking with airline in case stuff happens.

[@NoraDunn]

Thanks Dave!

[@RJ-sk2gv]

Hello! ​@@NoraDunn just had your videos randomly suggested to me, I'm not even travelling anytime soon 😂 Anyways, I just would like to see you review Kayak flights. Thanks for this Google review I've never really used Google to search flights, I find it a bit confusing. But I'm also a well-seasoned traveler, happy 13 years so far. Never used travel agencies cos they charge extra, no miles benefits and I don't like not having full access to my itineraries. Kayak had been my go-to site to check flights then book directly from the website, but usually they only show base fare so it could take some time comparing prices. After the pandemic, Agoda stepped up their game and I get more search match and cheaper flights there, with the luggage/extras option. The prices are the same, or lower too, so I've never tried booking directly from a third-party app but Agoda changed that. I still prefer it as just a guidance to check flights and then book directly from the airlines. 😅 just to make sure. Please kindly do comparisons of these two if you don't have a video of it yet? I'd love to see your pov

[@RJ-sk2gv]

​@@NoraDunn thank you❤

[@NoraDunn]

@@RJ-sk2gv Thanks for sharing your experience and for your suggestions! I'm a pretty devout user of Google, so I'll have to do some research over time using other sites to see how they compare. I know lots of travelers who also like to check prices on Skyscanner as sometimes they show different flights/combos.

[@miryanacolton5674]

For those looking for more extended sizes for Merino try Simply Merino- it’s made in Tasmania Australia. Love their clothing ❤

[@NoraDunn]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@adamromo7307]

Not a bad video Nora. You should mention the date graph too, that is INCREDIBLY helpful for finessing dates for a cheaper trip as long as you're not too picky on what date you leave and come back on -good for planning out trips far not in the near future

[@NoraDunn]

I did mention the date graph, and yes - it's one of my fav features!

[@adamromo7307]

@@NoraDunn I meant grid* oops I see that you covered it now! I must've zoned out during that part; it was short so forgive me! xD

[@NoraDunn]

@@adamromo7307 No worries!

[@38orangsweet]

Thanks for the fun tips, and the engaging video. I learned a couple things, so I appreciate it! Regarding the tips for both VPN and other currencies... in my experience these have both produced mixed results, but once I go to actually purchase there are still more steps to consider. The currency that I'm using to pay sometimes determines what the airline uses to sell the ticket. For example; searching a US carrier for a different currency gives me, for example, a cost in euro. But when using a US credit card to pay, then the cost and fare revert to USD. The times this does not happen are when I use a local currency (in this example, if I used my euro credit card, the euro fare applies) and also most of the time booking 3rd country fares... i.e. purchasing on EU airline, fare is in euro, paying with US credit card... the fare stays in euro. All in all, even when finding a better fare in one currency or location, for the most part it's just not worth it. With one exception, which you noted - and that's when a 'locals only' fare is an option. Anyway, I know that's not the main point of the video. Just my experience.

[@NoraDunn]

Great food for thought - thanks!

[@PaulYeghouchian]

Hey Nora, saw you off Gabe's video and came over and subbed, love your content and I'm also from Toronto, keep crushing it!

[@NoraDunn]

Woohoo! Thanks Paul!

[@ndifrekeudo3601]

Nice video Nora can do video tips on how to get a cheap hotels too I think that will be helpful and complimentary to this one. Looking forward to it.

[@NoraDunn]

Great suggestion! Thanks!

[@shaunpierce4174]

I insist on an absolute minimum layover time of 4 hours just in case of delays, I would rather have to kill time at an airport waiting for a connecting flight than risk being late for it.

[@NoraDunn]

Agreed! Here's a video I created about layover strategies and mistakes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHmweZyjh8xpabcsi=D35XXEJ93NPAGkXr

[@300rivers7]

Just subscribed ❤ Great channel, with very valuable information.

[@NoraDunn]

Glad you found it valuable!

[@DaveThompson-u8v]

Nora, as usual tons of really useful info. Many thanks.

[@NoraDunn]

You're very welcome!

[@nircreemills]

Thanks Nora, you always share useful content. As a seasoned traveller, I aways learn a lot from you.

[@NoraDunn]

Thank you!

[@kovie9162]

Another feature that I wish these apps had is alerts about a given destination that might make you reconsider your plans in terms of dates or destinations, that might not occur to you, like a national holiday that shuts everything down when you're there, popular sights being closed for repairs or renovations, a major sporting event that will make hotel rooms expensive and transit crowded, or political unrest and the like. I.e. a comprehensive vacation planner and not just separate flight, hotel and car rental reservation pages.

[@NoraDunn]

Ooh - interesting! I like this idea, though it would be difficult to put into practice.

[@temprmj1]

it's really cool how the picture behind you blends into the wall design

[@NoraDunn]

Thanks! I love using this wall as a backdrop.

[@Google]

Great video, thanks for sharing these tips

[@NoraDunn]

Thanks for watching!

[@janeevans9382]

Your hair looks great!!

[@NoraDunn]

Thank you so much!

[@suzanneweiss2977]

Nora! Yet another helpful video! Thanks for all the info you provide.

[@NoraDunn]

You are so welcome!

[@antigroundhogday]

Thank you for all the great tips. I hope one say you're able to find a retailer to partner with that does not exploit others, but I understand we all need to make a living in this world. I wish you well and continued happy travels!

[@SandyBanks-vk5dl]

I always go to my local library for preliminary searches because if I search from my home computer, the next time I go to look the prices almost always are higher. This way I can document the flight into in the library and then go home to book it.

[@NoraDunn]

Really? I researched this in depth for a video last year and I concluded it was a myth that airlines track IP addresses and raise the prices with subsequent searches. Interesting that you've found that to be true. Another solution that doesn't involve the library would be to use a VPN. That would solve the problem.

[@Marbaruch]

It might be a cookie not the IP adress

[@GrantMcWilliams]

@@NoraDunn I've found this is usually a time thing. I did find a wine store in Portugal that was doing this and I confirmed it with Incognito mode in my web browser. Google would give me one price for a bottle of wine, then the first time I browsed the site I'd get the same price. The second time the price would go up. Come to find out they were giving the International price without VAT initially and then it would locate me (in Portugal) and change the price to the one with VAT. Sometimes web developers spent too much time trying to be clever.

[@rayg.2431]

@@Marbaruch Agreed, it's a cookie from the previous visit, so clear cookies and the browser cache periodically, particularly before searching for flights.

[@hangseng9364]

Thank you for the video! I've used Google flight pretty often but still could learn couple things. The funny thing is I was search for ticket to go to Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, and you were pretty much doing the same thing. I hope you could make the trip to Vietnam and did have good time there.😀

[@NoraDunn]

Ha ha! The Ho Chi Minh was just for illustration purposes, but I have been there before and I adore Vietnam.

[@mjbalmmac1588]

Very timely. I have been struggling trying research options to get to an area

[@mbwelsh65]

Thank you, I just learned so much. I liked the feature to add multiple airports to the search.

[@NoraDunn]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@robertocalvosalvado1365]

Thanks for the tips. I've never used this Google tool before. Amazing. I really liked the options available to plan a trip to an open destination and find deals to take advantage of.

[@NoraDunn]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marywinter8216]

Enjoyed your video and your format. New subscriber here. Thank you for the information. Great to have a resource to fall back on. Regards!

[@NoraDunn]

Welcome aboard!

[@sf3413]

Which detergent do you use for your merino when traveling? Thank you!!!!

[@NoraDunn]

I actually use normal detergent, but if I'm staying somewhere for a while, I'll buy a small bottle of Woolite (or similar) at the local grocery store.

[@JM.TheComposer]

I must have spent 30+ hours perusing Google Flights in the last month. And I've saved over $3500 on flights, thanks to codeshare discoveries and such! But still, I learned a lot from this video. Thank you!!

[@NoraDunn]

Wow - good for you, that's awesome! Glad you still learned a thing or two from my video too. Thanks!

[@Barbara-u5h]

Nora, all sound great,but if big storms are going to hit entire east coast..what to do,? Lax or mia

[@NoraDunn]

Interesting question! Travel insurance can help with flight delays/cancellations, etc.

[@Mr.DJones]

Thank you for your time and posting. Great information. Off to Vietnam in three months. :) I'll be deselecting all US carriers for the flight from the West Coast of the US to VN. Very interesting mosaic on the wall behind you. Have a great time in Bulgaria.

[@NoraDunn]

Thanks David! Happy travels!

[@StanLyons-wp5vx]

Every helpful info how to navigate Google Flights. Thank you.

[@NoraDunn]

You're welcome!

[@heidigarvis7596]

Great video. I've shared it several times! TY👍🌟👏

[@NoraDunn]

Awesome - thanks!

[@ORvanTiel]

I wouldn't ever fully discount the multi-city option. I recently used it to book a flight going from where I live to Finland after Christmas, and then going back to college from there, and it was half as expensive as either one way on its own

[@NoraDunn]

Wow - interesting! Thanks for the intel.

[@blairriggs587]

I use it all the time

[@JM.TheComposer]

@@ORvanTiel Yes, multi flight can be useful and cheaper if you are going to one main region. It definitely found the best overall deal when I visited Vietnam and Taiwan from Canada. (EVA Air.)

[@gumerzambrano]

Great tips! Will definitely watch more of your videos

[@NoraDunn]

Thanks!

[@abkeener81]

Thank you for this video, Nora. What advice for clothing do you have for those of us who are sensitivities to wool? I’m asking for myself. Most wools (any type) typically make me itch. I typically wear cotton undies, shirts, and sweaters. Socks too. I’m also a guy. I’m Andrew.

[@NoraDunn]

Hi Andrew! Bamboo and eucalyptus (tencel) are good alternatives, and they have antibacterial (etc) properties too.

[@thenoeticskeptic5819]

5:30 I live in Las Vegas. I've found that sometimes it is cheaper to fly out of Los Angeles, and sometimes it is cheaper to fly out of Las Vegas. I think it has to do with low-cost legs into/out of Las Vegas as part of the trip. Is there some way to check on this?

[@NoraDunn]

Sure - when flying out of LA/Las Vegas, enter both airports into the "from" field! I go through this in the video - it's a little known secret and an awesome feature!

[@mjbalmmac1588]

I look forward to seeing more for women. I like sleeves and v necks so options seem limited. Will keep an eye

[@NoraDunn]

I LOVE their v-neck tee-shirt, and I like the look of their long-sleeved v-neck.

[@udmlaw02]

Great info! I also love your necklace! ❤

[@NoraDunn]

Thanks!

[@JimBarcelona]

Merino wool's utility ends at around 95F (35C). Thanks for the video though. I didn't know that tickets for 2 can be cheaper sometimes.

[@NoraDunn]

It depends on the thickness of the wool. I've worn some garments in warmer temps than that. But on the whole I'll concede that it's better for keeping you warm than cool. :-)

[@Giggidygiggidy12]

Hello what's the best airline mileage card including bonus offers

[@NoraDunn]

That depends on where you're from and what kind of travel goals you have. No easy answer! However Travel Freely is a free app designed to help you pick the perfect card for you based on your needs, spending habits, etc! my.travelfreely.com/share?bref=phyt

[@glennr9913]

I've learned most of the Google flight tricks you mentioned, and you confirmed things about the trickier things that are possible that I'd wondered about. My dilemma is, how can I book directly with the airlines while trying to use credit card travel miles? Is that possible? Btw, I've really been enjoying the airport lounges that are included with my credit card. It's great to get free food and drinks (including alcohol) in a cheerful atmosphere during layovers. We also recently enrolled in Global Entry so we won't have to endure the long lines at security. Those lines can be quite frustrating and tiring. Thanks for the great videos. 👍

[@NoraDunn]

Yes, you can book directly with the airline using miles if the credit card allows you to transfer the miles to that airline (or to another airline within the alliance that has "codeshare" flights with the one you wish to fly on).

[@AlexTheLi0n]

I’ve often wondered if it was cheaper to book a one way vs round trips. lol 😂and as much i travel you would have thought that I would have tried that. lol 😂 in all my years of traveling I haven’t once searched for a one way ticket.

[@NoraDunn]

Ha ha! Well, I think most of the time the round trip pricing is better, so don't beat yourself up too much ;-)

[@mrlogboy]

Great…….. Al my flight out of the bag. Every single one you mention is what I’ve been doing and helping family and friends get good deals.. guess they won’t need me as much lol

[@NoraDunn]

Ha ha!

[@praveenJacksport]

Very informative and to the point . Nice video

[@NoraDunn]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cs4849]

I have that very pair of travel pants and took them and other merino wool clothing to Norway last month. I really am a convert, but I wish they would make women’s pants that look like the men’s travel pants. I’ve never used Google flights, but I will try that the next time I’m booking.

[@NoraDunn]

Glad you like the Unbound Merino travel pants! I agree; a similar style to the men's travel pants would be a great addition.

[@garys2187]

Thank you for sharing this. I was only vaguely aware of Google Flights. Question: Is there a way to make the duration of the trip something like 6 weeks?

[@NoraDunn]

Absolutely! Just enter in a 6-week time frame, then play around with the Date Grid to get the best exact dates.

[@garys2187]

@@NoraDunn Thanks Nora. Your videos really are helping us plan our traveling future. We plan to check out Unbound Merino this coming weekend.

[@NoraDunn]

@@garys2187 Woohoo! Thanks Gary.

[@louiswilliams4657]

Great job ! Thank you !

[@NoraDunn]

Glad you liked it!

[@davidborges2627]

Where did you get that world map medallion. It's awesome

[@NoraDunn]

Thanks! You can get it here: www.amazon.com/shop/theprofessionalhobo/list/2H88L1AJASF08?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsftheprofessionalhobo_YB311KYBCCCGXC74NQ24

[@sarapugh6700]

really dig yer new do!

[@NoraDunn]

Thanks!

[@Deyan_B_Travels]

This was very helpful. Thank you!

[@NoraDunn]

Thanks!

[@well-blazeredman6187]

Good video, Nora. One that I'll view again.

[@NoraDunn]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Great tips, Nora! ❤

[@terrifromm5085]

I never thought to use this. Thank you.

[@NoraDunn]

Awesome! You're welcome.

[@spokesdog9958]

You content is always helpful. Wondering if you have a video on the airlines themselves. Have currently been looking at reviews of airlines offering routes to my destination to help make a good choice and many passengers have posted negative reviews about those airlines. Any tips on navigating this process to find a decent airline in 2024/25? Thank you

[@NoraDunn]

Great suggestion! Airline experiences are so subjective; it depends on route, the time of year, and the passenger leaving the review. (And we'll always hear the bad reviews because people tend to be very vocal when they have a negative experience; we don't hear as much about the good experiences).

[@spokesdog9958]

@@NoraDunn Agree.

[@arohila]

Great information. thanks.

[@NoraDunn]

You're welcome!

[@margsangster8994]

Thanks for this great video. Interestingly, when I select bags drop down in the filters, I only get one option, which is for carry on bags. This is really annoying, because, even though I am a minimalist traveller and only travel with a carryon bag and one backpack, because in live in Australia, I have to check my bag as we can only carry on bags that are 7 kg and under, which is difficult to stick to.

[@NoraDunn]

It's funny because some searches also allow to filter/add checked bags too.

[@Said_w_the_G]

Don’t forget! One-way trip means you need to collect your luggage before going to your ‘connection’.

[@NoraDunn]

Good to know!

[@jumpiam8477]

Yep! It's risky if you don't know that airport well. My husband and I had a hard time changing the terminal in LAX. Not fun! 😅

[@davi1]

depending on the airlines you can request they check your luggage through for you.

[@aceddie]

Love the content and the delivery Nora! I am a traveling nut. I have built miles enough that I never need to buy a ticket if I don't want to. I still find this episode very enlightening. I'd really like to chat with you if that is possible. Reply and I will answer and again congratulations on your vlog's success.

[@NoraDunn]

Thank you so much for your support and kudos! I'm currently on a sabbatical so unavailable for chats.

[@aceddie]

@@NoraDunn Be safe sister

[@mbvmanagement3716]

I want to thank you for these great tips. A word of caution. Changing payment currency also means that in case of cancellation, a refund is in that currency too. You may lose $ because of the currency exchange rate fluctuation. It cost me one time $600. However, i also made a few $ too when the rate was in my favor.

[@NoraDunn]

Great tip - thank you! Indeed, if you're paying in a highly volatile currency and then need a refund that could get tricky. I have made similar mistakes, but not with super volatile currencies.

[@iriswagstaff]

Thanks for the great tips. I woukd love to purchase merino wool from Unbound but rhey don't make clothes in my size. The average US women is a size 14 and would also not be able to purchase this product. Can anyone suggest another company with more size options?

[@NoraDunn]

Sorry about that. This article has more resources: www.theprofessionalhobo.com/merino-wool-clothing-for-travel-a-guide-to-choosing-the-best-brands/

[@MyBelch]

Just booked tix for my family R/T Bangkok to Chicago in October on Cathay Pacific. The tickets were reasonably priced, but they wanted almost $600 additional for our family of 3 to sit together. My daughter is 12. I assumed they would at least reserve a seat for her to sit next to one parent without additional costs. I called them. They suggested I should roll the dice and hope something favorable shows up. I'm starting to hate airlines as much as I hate car rentals. Money grubbing imbeciles.

[@NoraDunn]

Sorry that's happening. But indeed, at check-in you will be assigned seats and most airlines allow you to change the seats for free at that time. I can't imagine there won't be two seats together at that time.

[@jumpiam8477]

I like ANA/United from Chicago (ORD) to Bangkok. I checked on google. The price is still reasonable in October. I never have to pay for choosing a seat.

[@MyBelch]

@@jumpiam8477 Yeah, I had been checking for about two months before I bought my tickets. They don't reveal the additional costs to sit next to your family until AFTER you commit to the purchase. Snaky shit. Never again, Cathay. Should have gone with ANA or United.

[@AlexTheLi0n]

I hear you on the Morino wool idea but I don’t think that not washing my clothes for 2 to 3 weeks would work for me. I’m only saying that your clothes should be washed more often. Just as you should shower once or twice a day.

[@NoraDunn]

I'm surprised at how much longer my merino clothes last, but I also prefer to wash them more often than that, since clothes can get dirty in other ways from external factors.

[@elizaC3024]

Fabulous tips 👌 😊

[@NoraDunn]

Thanks!

[@Secretasianman969]

I love the dog sound effects. Nice touch!

[@NoraDunn]

Ha ha! Pure uncensored ambiance from my travel destination!

[@gavinwalker1726]

Thanks. (Don't know ow why you wouldn't get the train from Thailand to Singapore :))

[@NoraDunn]

I originally did have the train booked, but then my partner got Dengue fever and we were stuck in hospital for a week in Thailand and then we only had a day to get to Singapore.

[@petgranny194]

Thanks, Nora, good info.

[@NoraDunn]

My pleasure!

[@mike_fly_]

I use NordVPN, and would be really interested to hear from experienced searchers whether or not there is a benefit to change my VPN country to search in Google Flights or airline sites.

[@NoraDunn]

Me too! I'm hoping for some people to weigh in on this.

[@SultansMama]

Yes! Just a week ago I used a vpn on a whim to see if I could find cheaper flights for a family trip from USA to Southern Africa. I followed instructions I found online to clear my cookies and browser history then select vpn country. Couldve been a fluke, but i saved hundreds per ticket over US prices and even got more direct flights.

[@raiitaly]

when using nord which country do you enter?

[@mike_fly_]

When and how to use other countries is precisely what I am hoping to learn from experienced VPN users

[@NoraDunn]

@@raiitaly I don't often do it, but if I'm going to, I'll use the home country of the airline, and/or the departure/arrival countries.

[@khats4369]

I love wool clothes for everyday and travel. It’s unfortunate that Unbound Merino doesn’t offer extended sizes for women.

[@NoraDunn]

I’ve personally given this feedback to Unbound Merino, and they’re well aware of the need to offer larger sizes. The challenge according to them, is that they don’t just want to take the same pattern/dimensions of smaller sizes and make that larger, because that’s not how larger people are shaped. They want to make something that will be flattering and fit properly. And for that, I respect their approach. It just means it’s taking them longer to get the right designs in place and manufactured.

[@Xalta_Sailor]

Some brands just want to keep their image up. How terrible of them.

[@khats4369]

@@Xalta_Sailorit’s disappointing to think because I wear a size 16/18 that I would t be able to be considered stylish.

[@carolinacadabra8278]

Or much choice! They have 2 dresses. One for skinny gals only and one too fancy. Why not start with a basic trapeze dress? That’s why I appreciate Wool&. They show every item on a range of body types.

[@rachelgracey9853]

Woolx does. I’ve ordered their pieces and they fit great. I’m a US 18/20.

[@bassboy8910]

do you think using a travel agency is a safer way to secure flights to Europe? I found good flights but what if something goes wrong? You have no one to call. I await Your thoughts please.

[@NoraDunn]

Great question! This is the challenge. A travel agent might find you a good flight, but if something goes awry (eg: a cancelled flight), and you're at the airport trying to sort it out, the people at the airline desk might not be able to help and they'll say you need to contact the travel agent. If the time difference is such that it's off-hours for the travel agent and they can't be reached, then you could be a bit stranded. That said, if the travel agent is available (and customer service oriented), they might be able to advocate for you in a way that you wouldn't be able to on your own. So....it's a gamble.

[@healthyfoodandtravel6103]

Hello. I have a question. I want to have ticket from Canada to Egypt 1 week then to srilanka 3 month .return to Canada How I do that on Google flights Thank you so much for your help. David

[@NoraDunn]

Hi David, I'm sorry I can't do your search for you. If this video isn't clear enough to help you do your search, then I suggest you use a travel agent. Good luck - and have a great trip!

[@kerusso3568]

Can you still buy other peoples airline miles and use them to book flights?

[@EfficientRVer]

Of course the answer varies by airline, and maybe even by the status level of the person whose miles you are using. It more often would be in the form of them booking you a ticket, than you buying miles that get added to your own miles account. The less the airline knows about what's going on transactionally, the better. I'd only do such a transaction with someone I trusted, not for instance someone on Craigslist, more likely someone at work.

[@NoraDunn]

Great answer, EfficientRVer! Thanks :-)

[@DaveG-qd6ug]

Good stuff. I use google flights as a starting point. But I find prices for flights to Buenos Aires from Florida are frequently wrong, esp using a non US carrier. And domestic flights in Argentina almost always have the wrong price. ITA travel matrix seemed more accurate in the past although I have not used it lately as I usually go straight to the airlines website.

[@NoraDunn]

I've also noticed flights to Buenos Aires can be super expensive! ITA travel matrix has some super advanced search options - I occasionally use it if I need to search for flights with a specific code.

[@DaveG-qd6ug]

@@NoraDunn Yes the OTA's and google flights often use the "official" exchange rate which is worse than the MEP (credit card) rate. But the carriers use MEP and will display the correct price. These outlier situations also happen in other countries with multiple exchange rates like Cuba.

[@NoraDunn]

@@DaveG-qd6ug Ooh - thanks for explaining!

[@jacquistaben8999]

I’d love to wear more marino wool, but I’m a curvy person… this brand suits slender people.

[@NoraDunn]

Yes, Unbound Merino doesn't yet serve the plus-sized market. I've given them this feedback. Here's a breakdown of a dozen or so other merino wool brands, some of which cater very nicely to curvy people: www.theprofessionalhobo.com/merino-wool-clothing-for-travel-a-guide-to-choosing-the-best-brands/

[@EfficientRVer]

First time viewer, subscribed. You sure are getting a lot of clueless/hateful comments about the wood ad within the video. Do people really just watch and get angry, rather than skipping over it? I guess they do. A lot of "trust fund" comments from people who don't understand remote work, business travel, or nomadic living. Maybe they have never left a 100 mile radius of where they were born, or maybe only have flown a few times to tourist vacation spots.

[@NoraDunn]

Ha ha - thanks for your support, and also your other comments helping out other viewers! Indeed, some people love to "express themselves" negatively from safe anonymity of behind a screen. To each their own, I guess! But also, you seem to inherently understand that as a content creator I'm producing content and offering it for free; sponsorships allow me to continue to do it while affording to live - and it also allows me to authentically endorse products and services that I love.

[@ultimobile]

What is a "career traveller" ?

[@NoraDunn]

Travel is both my lifestyle and my career - as in I create content about travel.

[@marlengaddis5491]

What size they go up to for mens

[@NoraDunn]

Their T-shirts (for example) have regular and tall sizes, up to XXL.

[@Skandish]

I found that Google Flights will show much cheaper flights if you just sign out from your account. Price grid will not be available though.

[@NoraDunn]

Oh - that's interesting! I didn't know that. Curious that the price grid isn't available if you're not signed in.

[@Skandish]

@@NoraDunn what's most interesting is that when you're not signed in - a new tab called "Cheapest" appears, that shows options not shown at all when you're signed in. It can be 2-3 times cheaper.

[@mikestil1]

Is google flights better than kayak?

[@NoraDunn]

I prefer Google Flights, but Kayak is also a solid option. I know people who prefer Kayak. To each their own!

[@007michaeldavies]

Nice ... just to confirm, no kickbacks from Google, right?

[@NoraDunn]

Nope! Ha ha

[@tacticalofficer6103]

Thank you !

[@NoraDunn]

Welcome!

[@SweetSourTravel]

Thanks great tips

[@NoraDunn]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Mr.Matt.Hutchinson]

Great video, but the volume seemed very low.

[@NoraDunn]

Sorry about that - that's odd!

[@chrismco89]

How about Airlines stop playing games with us and just offer a consistently reasonable fare. They CAN do this even in peak travel season.

[@NoraDunn]

Agreed.

[@SaviorCross]

Subscribed.

[@NoraDunn]

Thank you!

[@Kered-9]

Do you always book directly with the airline? I usually use Expedia but I have booked directly with airlines before. Thanks.

[@NoraDunn]

Yes, I always book directly with the airline. I don't like using OTCs like Expedia, because if something goes wrong at the airport, some airline desks won't/can't help you - you have to call Expedia. And if it's an awkward time of day/night, or you don't have calling credits or power on your phone, it can be problematic.

[@Gary_and_Linda]

We have never seen a difference in prices using a VPN. 😭

[@NoraDunn]

It's a bit hit-and-miss.

[@LoveStallion]

I still do not like that Google Flights does not let you search by Basic Economy and Economy. It almost always lists the Basic Economy fare as Economy. You'll see regular Economy once you select flights, but only then do you see that cost. It's annoying.

[@NoraDunn]

True.

[@PipiArgenti]

you are the bestest

[@NoraDunn]

Thanks!

[@cdt996]

Have you tried kiwi? I find it’s even more powerful than google flights. Gives you a lot of flexibility for dates ranges and regions. Also includes lots of repositioning, skiplagging, and other advanced tricks that an experienced traveler might use.

[@erikh9991]

I have tried GF and it was always more than Expedia. Thanks.

[@NoraDunn]

Thanks for the tip!

[@Retiredtraveler1961]

I've used Google flights. I don't find it to be very helpful at all. What I choose is kayak, kayak allows me to get the lowest priced round-trip multi city or one way. With Google flights there's no difference in the price. Living in the Baltimore area I only have one airport to choose from so the option of choosing for example Washington DC is a no go as Dulles airport is an hour and a half to two hours away due to DC traffic. I've also used kayak to save thousands on multi city flights overseas. For example, I am about to take a flight this January 2025 Baltimore to Auckland, Sydney to Fort Myers and I saved $4000 off of the airline price.

[@NoraDunn]

Interesting! How does Kayak save you money? I'd love to know.

[@Retiredtraveler1961]

@@NoraDunn it works by connecting me with the lowest fare, usually booked through AaronGrant. I've used them twice without issue. For example, my flight in January Business Class multiple stop Baltimore to Auckland, New Zealand January 1st , return January 21st Sydney, Australia, to Fort Myers I paid 8300 a ticket Business Class, the airlines were anywhere between &11,700 to $12,700. Delta was as high as 16,500 round-trip.

[@NoraDunn]

@@Retiredtraveler1961 Thanks for the intel! I appreciate it. Happy travels!

[@mbvmanagement3716]

​Wait till you do have a problem w your flight and need to resolve it. Airlines will just refer you to that 3rd party that originated the fair.

[@Retiredtraveler1961]

@@mbvmanagement3716 i've never had a problem at all… I've had flight changes, (AaronGrant contacted the airline and fixed my itinerary. (No problem free ) I had a same-day flight cancellation, contacted the airlines directly, and they rebooked me, No hassle

[@margiemartinson5767]

I am unfortunately allergic to wool due to the natural lanolin in the wool.

[@NoraDunn]

Oh, boo. Lanolin is wool's magic ingredient!

[@margiemartinson5767]

@@NoraDunnnot great since I’m been an outdoor educator, camper, snowshoer, backpacker, etc. I’ve had to wear synthetics and now with everything coming out about microplastics and PFASs. UGH!

[@vtcs1963]

I was skeptical about merino wool too because I have a sensitively to lanolin but it turned out amazing for me. I started with one T-shirt to try it out and now I have a whole travel wardrobe. I think the merino sheep lanolin is different than the regular wool sheep. Edit: I googled this. Merino sheep actually have MORE lanolin than other sheep (I couldn’t find out if it is chemically the same) but the wool is specially refined up to five times to remove it. I guess that is why merino wool is more gentle!!

[@NoraDunn]

@@vtcs1963 Wow this is really good to know! Thanks for sharing!