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Hi! I'm Amy, the creator behind A Traveling Broad

I share practical travel tips that save you time, money, and frustration.

Each week, I help everyday travelers plan smarter trips with budget-friendly strategies, packing tips, airfare insights, and travel tools I personally use. If you want travel advice that’s realistic, helpful, and easy to apply, you’re in the right place.

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[#TravelTuesday] Flights are so expensive right now. 💸 What are your options?

June 30, 2026 Hey, Reader. I’m writing to you from balmy central Virginia. Our holiday weekend was fairly uneventful thanks to the extreme heat, but it turned out to be a good excuse to stay inside and take it easy. One thing that's been keeping me busy lately is trying to decide where to go on vacation later this summer/early Fall. I have a few destinations in mind, but instead of choosing the place first, I'm going to let the deal determine the destination. It may sound backwards, but...

13 days ago • 3 min read

December 16, 2025Hey ! 👋 It's Amy, back on track with this week's #TravelTuesday! I’m officially counting down the days until my extended winter break starts (hurry up, Friday!). I’m beyond ready for some downtime, fun day trips, and a little spontaneous adventure or two. For a fun twist on my usual holiday decorations, I’m turning some of our favorite travel photos into Christmas ornaments. This year’s theme (because yes, I always have one!) centers around travel memories, and I’m excited to...

7 months ago • 2 min read

March 18, 2025 Hey, Reader! 👋 What's new with you? As often happens with us, we changed our destination for last weekend's trip. Instead of going to DE, we headed SW to Abingdon, VA. With its rich history (chartered in 1778), fantastic food scene, and plenty of outdoor activities, there was a lot to love! Before starting the long drive home on Sunday afternoon, we took a short but scenic ride on the Virginia Creeper Trail—a perfect way to end our trip. Now, we're in the early stages of...

over 1 year ago • 3 min read