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!
This weekend, for my time off, I decided to venture alone to the other side of the island. Kris explained to me that the only way to get there using public transportation was to get on a bus that left Kona around 5:45 in the morning. Since I was still technically here on vacation and…
It’s been a pleasure working on this budget travel blog, and I’m happy I had the chance to become a contributing author. Being able to contribute a segment about Brooklyn, one of the most cultured cities in the world, is particularly a reward in itself. I just woke up this morning and started reflecting on…
Despite hating the word “foodie” and people who refer to themselves as one, I think I found the most god-tier market of them all. Packed to the gills, London’s Borough Market is chock full of vendors, food carts, home-made cider peddlers, and all sorts of libations. If you’re looking for some authentic mom and pop…
Finally got home and spent the night in my old bedroom. Really great to be home, and I think I just hit the brink for my travels overall. There’s nothing quite like being home and with your own family. I realize now part of what made the trip so special for me was being around…
Interested in English Slang? I have a story about that. I went to London pretty well-versed in English culture—or so I thought. The moment I got there, I suffered the worst embarrassment, asking where the ATM was. The man scratched his head, I tried to explain that it’s the machine you get money out of;…