The Layover

Like the U.S. has 50 states, Colombia has 32 departments. The southernmost department is called Amazonas. If you go to the southernmost city in Amazonas, you'll find a city called Leticia and, eventually, the Amazon river. In this episode, my guide Gerado and I talk primary vs. secondary jungle, indigenous rituals (including ayahuasca), cocaine labs and more. 

You think you've had the best meal you're ever going to have, but you haven't until you go to Hong Kong. This place has so many hidden gems, from the restaurants to the temples, and even the most international University in the world, CityU. Cindy is an Indonesian student and foodie at CityU. In this episode we talk about our favorite spots in Hong Kong. 
 
Cindy's Recommendations:
Dim Dimsum                                                                                  Yuan Ji Yun Jiao                                                                            Chukfo Taipan                                                                              Chuan Man Ju                                                                                Nam Shan Night Market
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Akwaaba is a word you'll see as soon as you enter the Accra airport (ACC), but the word originated in the region we talk about in this episode. Adu helps us understand a little about the Ashanti people, their culture, and their kingdom (yes, kingdom). We cover Lake Bosomtwe (a UNESCO world heritage site), the famous Akwasidae festival, some Twi phrases and more. 
Find Adu on Instagram @kofi.sterling.5                                 Snapchat: @kofi_jacky                                                                          X: adugenubat

George started his aviation career as a flight attendant. As life changed, so did he. He worked as a check flight attendant then transitioned into a role as a full time trainer and now works as a pilot coordinator. More than just ambition, it's been relationships and openness that have spurred him along. Hear his story in this episode. 

With flight lessons starting at about $250/hr, one of the biggest barriers to entry for flight training is the cost. In this episode, Dave talks about his journey from jump seat to right seat and how the cadet program gave his pursuit much needed focus and structure. 

Have you heard of the regional to mainline pipeline? Do you even know what that is? Are you wondering whether regional or mainline flying is better for you? In this episode, I talk with Derrick who has worked for both regional and mainline carriers. Hear about the differences between the two and how it was to make the leap here.  

In this episode Jim teaches us the foundations of surviving career changes. From an unemployment market after his graduation to a long stint in corporate followed by a covid layoff to becoming a flight attendant and being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Find his story here. 

Trichia's career is marked by leaps of faith. From working doubles between hotel counters and airport gates to working the aircraft aisle as a flight attendant. She's done it all and still has more to do. Ever considered taking the leap yourself? Find her story here. 

One of the major perks of working for an airline is being able to go wherever they go. In this episode, I talk with Tina about not just traveling but the process of doing it for free.  

Over 900 million passengers pass through U.S. airports a year. About 45,000 flights depart every day. I talk with Marques about the place around which flight attendants' work revolves. Check out this insider perspective on airports.