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Race and nationality when traveling.
Travel comes with some inequities in the travel and tourism industry for people of color. Often that impact is also...
There’s a reason for airline rules.
As a former flight attendant, I have seen many travelers take offense to a flight attendant’s request to follow an...
Why I have a maid in Singapore?
Living in Singapore has allowed me the opportunity to employ a helper, more commonly known as a maid in the US. While...
Five interesting facts about Singapore
Singapore is a great place to live as an ex-pat. It has an excellent infrastructure, schools, and healthcare system....
Must have travel Apps.
Almost every person has a smartphone and a mobile App they use every day. Many travelers use their phones no matter...
Traveling with pets.
For travelers with pets, considerations must be made when making travel plans. For many, pets are a part of the...
Have you ever considered moving to another country?
As an immigrant and having been a Singapore ex-pat, it’s not unusual for me to consider moving to another country. ...
How to make your holiday stay feel more at home?
Most hotel rooms are standard, but you don’t have to see your holiday stay as a sterile place. Incorporating personal...
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Hi, I’m Donna
As a woman of color, I navigate the world of travel with a distinct lens.
I retired in 2013 after 23 years as an international flight attendant while living and raising two children in Singapore. I became an empty nester in 2018 when my son graduated college, and my daughter started college. I moved back to Singapore in 2018, but as it is with ex-pats, most of my ex-pat friends had transitioned.
As an empty nester, I didn’t have much in common with the new ex-pat mothers I met. However, whenever I met new people, just as always, conversations evolved around travel once they realized I was a former flight attendant. People often ask me questions and opinions about travel, so in 2020, I decided to blog about it.
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