Wow, been on the board for maybe 2 years, never knew this existed.

Hi, I'm Jen (duh). Leadership in a global consulting firm, based in Boston. I love travel, started traveling internationally in my mid-20s and have been to maybe 30 countries and most US states (all but 2 or 3, I think). I do it mostly for work (ugh) but do like to plan at least 1 fun vacay a year to a new destination. I also love scuba diving, swimming, cycling, skiing, car racing (me driving), singing, being on/near the water, and my dog.

Thanks to everyone who makes this a knowledgeable, diverse and welcoming community!

greetings from california

baaack
 

Not sure where to post this, but here goes.
Have I really been absent for 3 years? Yes, since November 2016.
In 2014 I became disabled and my employer forced me into retirement. So much for 40-50 trips a year. Not to worry. The out-of-court settlement was a Good Thing.
And with physical therapy, a service dog, and Carmellimo.com I am able to do some traveling.
By running as much as possible through AA and Hilton credit cards, I still get lots of miles and points. Not to mention iDine and shopping portals.
Many thanks to Flyertalk and FreeFrequentFlyerMiles for educating me.

Not the average airline employee
 

Hello, from inside DFW airport!
Dave

Greetings from a long-time lurker now account holder!

Hi all 👋
 

Hi everyone, I am new to this forum but have been a long time reader and part of the community as well. I am both traveler and working in travel industry, I feel like it’s what I love to do and close to me.

Wishing the best for the community and everyone in it, let’s travel.

New Traveller
 

Hi everyone

Newbie traveller here! I am Lynsey and I'm a 31 year-old civil servant based in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. I suffer with anxiety and depression, and living in the UK at the moment is doing absolutely nothing to help with that. So I have decided that getting away for a while is probably the best way forward and will help to build my confidence. Starting in 2020, I have decided to begin a mission to fly to as many British Airways destinations as I can. I know, from reading this forum, a lot of people will be screaming 'DON'T DO IT WITH BA!' I am afraid to tell you that my mind is made up. I have developed brand loyalty to BA from the way they have handled issues relating to my disability (epilepsy) in the past and I feel confident and safe on their aircraft and with their team. Plus, Heathrow is the easiest airport to get to from work/home.

I have lurked on FlyerTalk for a while - some of the tips I have picked up have been absolutely phenomenal, so thank you to all of the dedicated members here. I am going to be watching the BA threads closely, to see if I can pick up tips on how to build status and spend Avios wisely. I hope to maybe cover my journey on a YouTube channel - used to do that in the past and enjoyed it. Not for money (no ambitions to be Sam Chui - I am too much of a critic for a start), just so I have a record and maybe to encourage others with anxiety and depression to just put themselves out there.

Hope to speak with some of you soon!

Lynsey

You're right....stand by for a bit o' BA bashing. Or maybe not. But best of luck on your travels.

There's a Facebook Group that fellow BA fans enjoy: The British Airways Fan Page. It has a few tips, but will also help reinforce your love of BA.

No kidding. I randomly flew to Qinhuangdao earlier this year, and lament not having visited the beach library. Do you like living in that area?

Hi everyone, My name is Thomas, if you are interested in going to Russia I could tell you different useful things. I used to be a guest teacher in a summer camp for kids in Siberia. There were several teachers from different countries. Great experience!
So, I've been to Moscow, Saint-Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Tomsk. If you want to know anything, ask here or send DM :)

I am a photographer and I love to travel places.

I'm someone who's long felt like "real life" is what happens when I'm traveling, and the day-to-day regular 9-to-5 schedules that happen in between are just waiting and planning periods before my next trip.

I often evaluate new places to visit largely based on how good the hiking is there.

I'm comfortable with a wide range of travel, from FC flights/5-star resorts to long hard-seat train cars/run-down hotels and lots in between. In fact, I like to mix it up. I feel like I get to see more of the world and meet more of its people this way.

I am an educator and love traveling and learning about new cultures.

I'm one of those "long-time listener, first-time caller" folks. I think I've been lurking on FlyerTalk for at least five years, but have finally got around to making a login. FT has been extremely helpful to me in the past, and while I can hardly claim to travel anywhere near as much as most of the members here, I get in a few miles here and there, and it'll be nice to actually talk to you all rather than nod and agree in the privacy of my own room :D