Hey there! I’m Amy Stark aka A Traveling Broad.
Have you always wanted to travel but the thought of planning a trip is just too overwhelming?
Have you ever found yourself listening with envy as a friend or colleague shared stories from their latest travels?
I can totally relate, I’ve been there myself. But I’m confident that with some guidance and a desire to learn, you’ll be able to overcome your fears and create the life you want.
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Leo Tao
How I got started traveling
Growing up, the only traveling I’d done was with my family: we spent Sunday afternoons in nearby Washington, DC, visited both sets of grandparents in northwestern Pennsylvania, and vacationed at the beach every summer. I had never planned a trip myself until the summer before my senior year of high school.
Until you plan your first trip, you don’t know what you don’t know
I was talking to my mom one night while she was making dinner. When I asked her if we’d be going to the beach that summer like we did every year, she said she was sorry but she couldn’t afford to go for more than a day (my parents had split up the previous year and money was tight).
I really wanted to go for a week, not just a day, so I told my mom that I’d pay for the trip. She stopped what she was doing and looked at me with skepticism, chuckled, and sarcastically said, “sure you will” and considered the conversation over.
Her response both angered and motivated me. “I’ll show her!” I thought to myself. Although I was working part-time at Baskin-Robbins earning a measly $4 an hour, I was determined.
Long story short, despite my inexperience and low pay, I worked my butt off for the next 6 weeks and earned enough money to treat my mom and two brothers to a week-long all-expenses-paid vacation in Ocean City, Maryland.
We all enjoyed the trip but looking back, it could’ve been a lot better. It was my first time planning a trip so I didn’t know what I didn’t know (ya know?).
Since that trip, I’ve been able to travel extensively in the U.S. and abroad, even when money was tight. I’ve had a lot of adventures and made wonderful memories along the way.
Mistakes? Yep, I’ve made some doozies! But the most important thing is I learned from each and every one of them, which made the next trip even better. I share my experiences, lessons learned, and best travel tips here and on YouTube to help you save time, money, and frustration.
Don’t let doubt or fear stand in your way
Do any of these statements describe you:
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- You think you have to be rich in order to travel?
- You’re totally confused about how to plan a trip?
- You don’t know what travel-related expenses to include in a trip budget?
- You don’t know how to determine if a destination is good or not?
Well, you can breathe a sigh of relief. I am here to help you with all of that and more.
Let me help you along your travel journey
Each week, I share articles and videos chock full of information such including:
- How to travel without the pain of making costly mistakes (learn from mine instead)
- How to travel on a budget and still have a blast
- How to determine the best places to go and what to do when you get there
- What kind of luggage and travel accessories you need
- The skills you need to travel with confidence
Isn’t it time you realized your travel dreams?
Life is short. To make sure you don’t miss any information, take the first steps:
So, are you ready to start making travel a part of your life and share some laughs and adventures along the way? Start here.
Amy
A Traveling Broad