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Traveling Abroad? 5 Expert Tips to Help Travelers Understand Different Payment Methods.
Traveling abroad is a thrilling adventure, but one aspect that can quickly become daunting is navigating the local...
Say Goodbye to Pre-Travel Stress: 5 Ways to Jet Off Anxiety-Free.
The thrill of travel is undeniable, but for many, the excitement is accompanied by a wave of pre-travel anxiety. From...
Five Expert Tips to Recharge and Conquer Post-Vacation Depression.
Having just returned from a seven-day Alaskan cruise, I feel the post-vacation depression. Just like many other...
Mastering Minimalism: 5 Ways Color Coordination Helps You Pack Less.
Packing for a trip can often feel daunting as you try to fit everything you need into a limited space. However, I’ve...
3 Insights on Travel as a Privilege for Black Travelers.
The definition of privilege is “a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular...
Two ways to embrace a Vacation lifestyle Without Traveling.
Traveling the world is a dream for many, but sometimes circumstances or responsibilities keep us grounded. However,...
Why a cruise? 10 reasons why people love cruising.
Travelers choose to cruise for many reasons, as it offers a unique and compelling way to explore the world. I’ve...
Airline Vouchers 101: How to Get the Most From Your Flight Delay Compensation?
Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or not, the odds are you’ve encountered or at least heard about travel vouchers...
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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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