Naked & Alive: Stepping Out Of My Comfort Zone At Black’s Beach
Recently I had my first nude beach experience. Okay, that’s a lie. I had one in my twenties in Australia, where I sheepishly took my top off and proceeded to lay face down, on my belly, for the duration of
How Much Fun is Too Much Fun? An Overscheduled Flight Attendant Wonders.
Flight Attendants hate being overscheduled. I’ve talked about this in several posts now, and this disdain for too many plans made #3 on the Top 7 Most Annoying Things About Flight Attendants list. But in case you missed it, here’s
8 Reasons Summer Travel Is The Worst
Aaahhhhh, the joys of summer travel… Said no flight attendant ever. Ask any flight attendant and they’ll all tell you: Summer Travel is the WORST. Don’t get me wrong, I love Summer. Being a New Englander, having a long history with
How To Spend A Rainy Rhode Island Weekend With Your Bestie
There is nothing like girl time with your bestie. Time to kick back, let your hair down, talk a little shit, and laugh all the belly laughs. I was thrilled to have my best friend coming to stay with me
How to Support Indigenous People While Traveling
The Fourth of July has just passed—America’s Independence Day. And while I love a good BBQ Summer holiday, this particular one brings conflicting emotion. As a country, we are finally gaining greater awareness of the atrocities committed in the “discovery”
Why Are Flight Attendants So Cranky? Here are 40 Good Reasons.
Ahhh Summer travel is upon us. And that means cranky flight attendants. We are all glad to be getting back to normal life (glad-ish in my case), but summer travel can present some special challenges for flight attendants. Far from
So, You’re Scared to Fly? Top 7 Tips to Beat Your Fear of Flying.
So, you’re scared to fly. A lot of people are afraid of flying. It’s nothing to be ashamed of. As a matter of fact, according to experts, between 33-40% of the population has some fear of flying. Only about 2.5-5%
So You Want to Fly for Free: A Comprehensive Guide to Non-Rev Travel
People often ask me for “insider tips” of scoring the best fare for a flight. I hate to disappoint, but I haven’t purchased airfare in more than seven years. It turns out, I’m the LAST person to ask about plane
TOP 5 Things This Flight Attendant Will Miss About the Pandemic
I had an out-of-state visitor this weekend in tiny Rhode Island. The food was good, the views were good, the company was great, but one thing struck me as odd. In all the restaurants we visited, masks were optional. I
Pride in the Back Galley: The ‘Other’ Gay Flight Attendant
June is Pride month, and you know what that means—corporate America vomiting rainbow gear and #loveislove ads for thirty days. And if my shampoo can pander to me via free rainbow hair ties, then I can certainly get in on