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Amanda McCoy

POPSUGAR Contributor

Amanda is a writer, photographer, dreamer, and total wanderluster. From secluded camping to the bustle of the world's most iconic cities, from mom-and-pop eateries to seaside bistros, from the Louvre to the rolling Tuscan hills — travel continues to feed and challenge my soul.

Latest Posts by Amanda

Things to Do Before a Trip

Your Vacation Checklist: 10 Things to Do Before a Big Trip

by Amanda McCoy 8 minutes ago

World's Most Luxurious Hotels

10 of the Most Luxurious Hotels Around the World

by Amanda McCoy 1 hour ago

Wine Hostels

Wine Hostels Are a Thing and We Couldn't Be More Excited

by Amanda McCoy 1 hour ago

Places to Travel in Your 20s

20 Places You Have to Visit Before You Turn 30

by Amanda McCoy 4 hours ago

Middle Seat Tips

8 Tips For Surviving the Dreaded Middle Seat on a Flight

by Amanda McCoy 22 hours ago

How to Get the Row to Yourself on a Plane

9 Tips For Scoring an Empty Row on a Plane

by Amanda McCoy 22 hours ago

Best Destinations to See Stars

10 Magical Destinations Around the World For Stargazers

by Amanda McCoy 1 day ago

Best US Cities For Food Trucks

The Top 10 Food Truck Cities in the USA

by Amanda McCoy 5 days ago

What Happens When You're Stranded at the Airport?

I Was Stranded in the ATL Airport For 48 Hours — This Is What I Learned

by Amanda McCoy 5 days ago

Spring Break Destinations For Families

10 Family-Friendly Spring Break Destinations That Won't Break the Bank

by Amanda McCoy 2 weeks ago

How to Sleep in Coach

Flying Coach? Here's How to Actually Get Restful Sleep on a Long Flight

by Amanda McCoy 3 weeks ago

Best Travel Credit Cards

A Complete Breakdown of All the Best Non-Airline Travel Cards

by Amanda McCoy 3 weeks ago

Cold Weather Cruises

Bundle Up and Set Sail to These Cold-Weather Cruise Destinations

by Amanda McCoy 3/04

Can Traveling Help With Anxiety?

How Traveling Has Taught Me to Calm the F*ck Down

by Amanda McCoy 3/04

Top Travel Destinations of 2018

Travel Experts Share Their Picks For the Top Can't-Miss Destinations of 2018

by Amanda McCoy 2/26

Cheap Spring Break Destinations

10 Spring Break Destinations That Won't Break the Bank

by Amanda McCoy 2/21

Reasons to Travel by Train

6 Reasons Train Travel Is the Way to Go

by Amanda McCoy 2/13

How to Fly First Class

Everyone Can Fly First Class in Their Lifetime: Here's How

by Amanda McCoy 2/01

Travel Trends 2018

10 Travel Trends on the Rise in 2018

by Amanda McCoy 1/02

Cheap Travel Destinations 2018

10 Budget Destinations on the Rise in 2018

by Amanda McCoy 1/02

Best Underwater Resorts

These 5 Underwater Resorts Will Literally Put You Under the Sea

by Amanda McCoy 1/01

Expert Travel Tips For the Holiday Season

10 Insider Travel Tips For Dealing With the Busy Season

by Amanda McCoy 12/29/17

Ways to Save on Holiday Travel

10 Ways to Bring Down Holiday Travel Costs

by Amanda McCoy 12/24/17

Best Cities to Spend Christmas In

10 Cities Around the World Worth Traveling to For Christmas

by Amanda McCoy 12/24/17