I took a 13-hour flight from the US to New Zealand. Here are 11 small things I did to help make the trip easier.

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The author in her business-class seat on an Air New Zealand long-haul flight.
The author in her business-class seat on an Air New Zealand long-haul flight.

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I paid $250 to stay in a plastic tiny house in New Zealand in the middle of winter. I thought I'd freeze, but by morning, I didn't want to leave.

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Insider's author in front of the geodesic dome she spent a night in during a trip to New Zealand.
Business Insider's author in front of the geodesic dome she stayed in during a trip to New Zealand.

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I flew on 2 long-haul flights, one in business and another in economy. The perks were drastically different — take a look.

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Insider's author sat in both economy and business class for long-haul flights.
Business Insider's author sat in both economy and business class for long-haul flights.

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I went inside a hidden room where flight attendants sleep on long-haul flights. I was amazed by its small size and comfy beds.

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Insider's author explored the hidden room where Air New Zealand flight attendants rest on long-haul flights on Boeing 777-300ERs.
Business Insider's author explored the hidden room where Air New Zealand flight attendants rest on long-haul flights on Boeing 777-300ERs.

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