Welcome! My name is Amy, and I use to work as a full-time flight attendant based out of Houston, TX! Between my many years in the air and a childhood as an Army Brat, I’ve grown accustomed to strange places and new faces. I look forward to sharing my stories, advice and life in general with you!
It can be tough communicating in a new place where you are not familiar with the language. There are many challenges that you will face, but there are some tricks to help you learn the basics quickly while traveling. Necessity Forcing yourself to use the native language will help force yourself to learn it. Don’t…
Paris may be one of the most popular cities to visit in the world, but there is another beautiful city in France that is also a great tourist spot, the city of Marseille. Marseille is the 2nd largest city in France. The Mediterranean city is known for its famous port and is home to an…
Staying on budget is usually the top priority when people plan holidays and extended trips. When I traveled around Europe and the Middle East for nine months, I had a respectable — but far from extravagant – amount of savings and I was aware of the fact that if I strayed from my budget too…
Malaria is a disease carried by Mosquitoes that can be fatal if left untreated. Mosquitoes bite humans and take blood. Therefore an infected Mosquito can transfer the parasite into the blood stream. The parasite is called Plasmodium, and there are many different types of the parasite, but only five will cause Malaria. The disease if…
German philosopher Friedrich Engels once wrote to a friend, “That you are going to America is bad, but I really don’t know what other advice to give you. Outside of New York, the only endurable place is St. Louis.” His words may be a bit harsh, but they speak to St. Louis’ power to win…
