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A behind-the-scenes view of travel and travel experiences as a woman of color and a retired flight attendant of 23 years with extensive travel experience who has lived multiple times as an ex-pat.
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Three questions to ask your friends if they want to take a group trip.
I assume you are ready for travel, but is your group ready? When planning a group trip, standard questions need...
Airline Seat Assignments and Why You Shouldn’t Have to Give Up Your Seat.
Your airplane seat represents a commitment between you and the airline. You've purchased your ticket, selected...
How to Take Advantage of Federal Holidays for Travel in 2024.
Federal holidays are a golden opportunity for travelers. With extra days off work and a long weekend at your disposal,...
A Guide on how to Recover or Reclaim Lost or Delayed Luggage.
One of the most frustrating experiences for any traveler is the possibility of delayed or lost luggage. However, the...
Your Passport to Personalized Adventures: Why Your Travel Personality Matters
For me, traveling is not just about reaching a destination; it's about the journey itself, the experiences you gather,...
The Top 3 Travel Questions I get Asked as a travel blogger (That May Not Always Help).
As a travel blogger, I'm fortunate to connect with fellow travelers and readers who often seek advice and insights...
Secret Insights: 5 observations Flight Attendants make When You Board an Airplane.
As passengers step onto an airplane, they often have a mental checklist of what to expect during their flight. From...
Here are 8 traits of what truly defines a world traveler.
The term "world traveler" conjures up images of intrepid explorers, jet-setters, and travelers who have journeyed to...
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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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