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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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How to make traveling with children harmonious and enjoyable.
My daughter was recently traveling and called to tell me that a screaming baby and mom were seated behind her,...
What is a Real ID, and why you will eventually need one to travel.
In 2005, congress passed a Real ID standard which sets minimum security standards for states issuing licenses. ...
Don’t always fly to warm locations for winter travel, consider a ski trip.
Happy Holidays! It's Christmas weekend, but there's still plenty of winter left, at least until the end of February. ...
Why its important to observe local laws when traveling?
If you've been paying any attention to the news lately, you will recall the issues some LGBTQIA members and their...
Is black travel different?
While there will be many different opinions on the topic, I believe that black travel is different. Historically...
Is it safe to travel?
One of the most asked questions I get about traveling is whether a destination is safe for travel. Historically it...
Travel Programs
If you’re well-traveled, there are a few resources to know that will make your travels more manageable and less...
Has travel changed?
There’s no doubt in my mind that travel has changed since Covid. It seems people now have a sense of urgency to...
Long-distance travel options.
Flying back and forth from Singapore to the US is a true example of long-range flying, and I have been flying this...
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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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