When children are grown and live independently, essentially leaving the nest, the parents become empty nesters. As...
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Travel and the language barrier
It’s true that not being able to communicate can be frustrating and scary. However, it should never be an excuse for...
Fall travel
Fall is a great time to travel. Leaves are changing colors, and it can be an excellent time for a road trip. However,...
My inner journey.
Being a mother is a never-ending travel experience. Just like taking an actual trip, preparation is vital! My recent...
What’s your travel personality?
Knowing your travel personality is essential in finding joy from your travel experiences. Your travel personality is...
Travel planning with Levantr.
Hot air balloon ride in Tanzania I’ve written much about group travel. I love to travel and sharing it with people I...
True but little known facts about Tanzania.
I am a strong proponent of research. I believe it’s essential to know about the culture and customs of the...
Know before you go-Covid testing.
The travel industry has bounced back significantly despite the realities of Covid. One of the many reasons travelers...
Hawaii as a vacation spot.
For many, Hawaii is a bucket list vacation spot. However, Hawaii is more than one island. Maui, Oahu, Lanai, Kauai,...
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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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