Okay, well,
(SPOILER)
I got through the Feywood. I'd say it took an hour to go through the entire area, beating Rafflesia and figuring out the wierd-but-awesome illusion puzzle with Belias.

It took like, another hour to go through the freaking steps in Giruvegan. ;__; I was like 'well, thankfully, I'm almost there!".

Nope. It may've taken me another hour or so to go through the beautiful-but-lengthly Great Crystal. I mean, it was an awesome dungeon, but, argh!

But, it was worth it. Because after that plot twist I was like O_O, and omg it talked! It's less annoying now! And why won't Balthier spill it already! And yay, Reddas joined by party! And *takes a rest and saves*

Anyway, thank you for everyone's advice. I'll just leave this thread for anyone to give any other leveling questions/tips.