Kirsty Manning: I always pick up a bottle of Fess (saline nasal spray) before I board and use it liberally to ward off any lurgies on the the plane, airport or in hotels where there tends to be lots of air-conditioning. $10 fess.com.au
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Bush Breathe Travel Spray
GadgetsFrom the people who brought you Midgie Magic, here’s another locally made treat I found in Broome: Bush Breathe Travel Spray. Use it as a mist for plane travel. It contains anti-viral and anti-infectious essential oils: Lemon myrtle, lemon-scented tea tree, Eucalyptus Radiata, Niaouli, Cajeput, and Rosalina. Spray onto a tissue or makeup pad and tuck it into your pocket. $20. For an extra $3 they’ll send you a 50ml empty glass bottle to use in-flight. hiddenvalleyhandcrafts.com.au
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The Pillow Bar ‘Roll and Go’ Travel Pillow
GadgetsThe Pillow Bar Breakfast in Bed Down Alternative “Always Kiss” Petite Travel Pillow. Simply roll up and pack it in your bag. When you’re ready unroll, shake and fluff to enjoy a good night’s sleep. US$80. bedbathandbeyond.com
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Midgie Magic insect bite relief cream
GadgetsOne of a couple of locally-made treats I found in Broome, this Midgie Magic is heaven-sent for those of us travelling just after the Wet Season – aka Midgee paradise. $12. hiddenvalleyhandcrafts.com.au
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Steiner Safari Ultrasharp 10×26 Compact Binoculars
GadgetsOn my True North cruise along WA’s Kimberley coast, a pair of binoculars was always to hand for when birdlife, a waterfall, or another incredible natural attraction popped into view. It’s not possible to buy an Aussie-made pair so these German binoculars do the trick. They have high powered magnification (10×26) with high definition, brilliance and colour integrity, are lightweight, compact, wrapped with NBR-Longlife Rubber Armouring, and come with a neck strap and protective pouch. $279.95 opticscentral.com.au
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