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Amanda McCoy

POPSUGAR Contributor

Living part-time time in NYC, part-time in an airport, Amanda is an explorer, dreamer, wino (#notsorry!), and eternal questioner. She lives for adventure, discovering new and unfamiliar places, and just about every type of cheese.

Latest Posts by Amanda

What Are the Dirtiest Parts of a Plane?

These Are the 5 Parts of the Airplane to Avoid, According to Experts

by Amanda McCoy 17 hours ago

Cheap Places to Travel in the Summer

12 Dreamy Summer Destinations That Won't Break the Bank

by Amanda McCoy 12 hours ago

What Happens When You Drink Wheatgrass Every Day?

Healthy Eating Tips

I Took a Wheatgrass Shot Every Day For 1 Week, and These Were the Results

by Amanda McCoy 2 days ago

What Should I Do Before a Long Flight?

8 Mistakes You Might Be Making Before a Long Flight

by Amanda McCoy 22 hours ago

Common International Travel Mistakes

Traveling Abroad? Here Are the 9 Mistakes You're Most Likely to Make

by Amanda McCoy 1 week ago

Travel Destinations Based on Your Favorite Wine

Travel Inspiration

The Best Travel Destinations Based on Your Favorite Wine — Why Not, Right?

by Amanda McCoy 3 days ago

Wine Hostels

Travel Inspiration

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

by Amanda McCoy 1 week ago

Middle Seat Tips

8 Tips For Surviving the Dreaded Middle Seat on a Flight

by Amanda McCoy 1 day ago

How to Get the Row to Yourself on a Plane

9 Tips For Scoring an Empty Row on a Plane

by Amanda McCoy 2 days ago

Best Destinations to See Stars

Travel Inspiration

10 Magical Destinations Around the World For Stargazers

by Amanda McCoy 1 day ago

Things to Do Before a Trip

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

by Amanda McCoy 3 weeks ago

Places to Travel in Your 20s

Travel Inspiration

20 Places You Have to Visit Before You Turn 30

by Amanda McCoy 4/26

World's Most Luxurious Hotels

Travel Inspiration

10 of the Most Luxurious Hotels Around the World

by Amanda McCoy 5/01

Spring Break Destinations For Families

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

by Amanda McCoy 4/02

How to Sleep in Coach

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

by Amanda McCoy 3/27

Best Travel Credit Cards

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

by Amanda McCoy 3/23

Cheap Spring Break Destinations

Travel Inspiration

10 Spring Break Destinations That Won't Break the Bank

by Amanda McCoy 2/21

Cold Weather Cruises

Travel Inspiration

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

by Amanda McCoy 3/04

How to Fly First Class

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

by Amanda McCoy 2 days ago

Top Travel Destinations of 2018

Travel Inspiration

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

by Amanda McCoy 2/26

Best Underwater Resorts

Travel Inspiration

These 5 Underwater Resorts Will Literally Put You Under the Sea

by Amanda McCoy 1/01

Cheap Travel Destinations 2018

Travel Inspiration

10 Budget Destinations on the Rise in 2018

by Amanda McCoy 2 days ago

Travel Trends 2018

Travel Inspiration

10 Travel Trends on the Rise in 2018

by Amanda McCoy 1/02

Places to Visit For the Winter Solstice

Travel Inspiration

Pack Your Bags! These Are the 8 Best Spots to Celebrate the Winter Solstice

by Amanda McCoy 12/21/17