James Dobson. Photo / Brett Phibbs
Do you travel light or heavy?
I've learned that there's no point packing those pieces where you think, "I might want to wear this". You never do.
Cattle or first class?
Cattle. I can't be doing with all that leg room, flight attendants fussing over you, real cutlery...
I can't travel without...
Wearing big
supersized layers, and making sure I cut back on unnecessary jewellery, belts, and so on that need removing constantly for the ever-present metal detector.
What's always in your hand luggage?
A good magazine, my iPod loaded up with lots of new music, and I guess I'm in danger of sounding like of bit of a wanker, but my visual diary, and some Evian spray.
What's the best thing you've brought back from a trip?
A few extra kilos from consuming too many pastries in Paris, and a limited edition lightning bolt beer glass from Eley Kishimoto - a present for my boyfriend that survived the trip from the UK!
Favourite or most exciting airport to land in?
London Heathrow, it means I'm moments away from seeing my family and hanging out with friends in one of my favourite cities in the world.
Most memorable trip?
I won't name the airline, but let's just say a leaking toilet that left carpet on one side of the plane completely sodden, and, to top it off, seeing a giant cockroach on the seat in front of me. Eeeek!
James Dobson is the designer for Jimmy D, and co-buyer for Auckland boutique Children of Vision.
