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

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 August 25, 2026Hey, Reader. Well, we finally decided where we're going for our long weekend! We're heading to Amish Country in Pennsylvania for four or five days. I've been doing my research, and I had no idea there was so much to see and do in and around Lancaster. I'm looking forward to exploring the area, slowing down a bit and really taking it all in. I'm also very happy to see signs that the weather is finally starting to cool off. I've even started spotting pumpkin spice...

about 2 months ago • 4 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...

8 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