Getting anywhere from Aotearoa can be a long journey- and travellers can expect to spend hours in the air.

Switching between planes and airports and enduring hours in security, customs, and baggage carousel lines, it's enough to suck the fun out of an anticipated trip.

BloggerAtLarge's Megan Singleton recently experienced a stopover in Dubai on her way to Italy- and she shares her tips on taking advantage of these unexpected delays.

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