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Real Simple Mention
04/05/2020
Real Simple Mention
Proof that you can still explore the world and satisfy that culture craving without stepping foot outside. Get Lost—in a Travel Podcast While you clean, organize, exercise, or stare at the ceiling, take your mind elsewhere with a fabulous travel podcast. “Travel With Rick Steves” is a weekly one-hour chat with experts on all things travel, and it’s been going strong since 2014. Another fan favorite is “Jump” with Traveling Jackie (formerly “The Budget-Minded Traveler”), full of advice and inspiration for all things travel, adventure, and lifestyle. A few more: “Amateur Traveler,” “Indie Travel Podcast,” and “Betty in the Sky With a Suitcase!”. Find your favorite and let it take you places.
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Great to be included in this list
02/17/2020
Great to be included in this list
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Nice to be called one of the five best travel podcasts...
02/17/2020
Nice to be called one of the five best travel podcasts...
Should a relaxing, laugh-out-loud podcast be in order, air steward Betty N Thesky has you covered. Guest-starring pilots and other flight attendants, her amiable storytelling show calls on a lifetime’s experience of flying to far-flung places to deliver countless cute observations, some of them about god-awful passengers (yes, that’s you). Every half-hour episode features enjoyable tales and a wonderful whirlwind range of topics — typified by recent episode 171, which covered popsicles, legs, thieves, bras, capes, Cuba and Jamaica.
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Prevention Magazine Feb 2017
03/09/2017
Prevention Magazine Feb 2017
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Us News and World Report (I like being called a seasoned jet-setter)
05/10/2016
Us News and World Report (I like being called a seasoned jet-setter)
How to Beat Jet Lag Seasoned jet-setters share their secrets for fighting fatigue and other effects. There's no one-size-fits-all solution for beating jet lag, but these tips can help. By May 5, 2016, at 10:10 a.m. If you're a frequent flier, you're probably all too familiar with the uncomfortable sensation of crossing many time zones while waiting for your internal clock to catch up. Waking up . Getting erratic hunger pangs. Feeling fatigued, irritable and disoriented. Let's face it: Diagnosing the symptoms of jet lag isn't difficult, especially if you traverse different time zones often. But finding a one-size-fits-all solution for conquering jet lag isn't so easy or clear-cut. Take it from Heather Poole, a flight attendant at a major carrier and author of "." According to Poole, "Nobody beats it. You just deal with it as best you can." While there's no secret remedy for curing jet lag, it helps to understand the factors that impact your degree of jet lag so you can minimize its effects. With this in mind, we spoke with seasoned road warriors and flight attendants to bring you smart strategies to fight fatigue and fly on. [See: .] Seek Sunlight Poole suggests getting outside and getting sunlight as soon as possible after domestic flights. "Light wakes you up," she says, pointing out that the key to switching your sleep patterns is monitoring your exposure to light while in flight and once you arrive. "It's why I stay off my phone or computer when I want to go to sleep. That light from the screen wakes up a part of my brain, and I'll stay awake regardless of how tired I am," she says. Betty Thesky, a flight attendant for a major carrier and the author of "," echoes similar sentiments. When flying from Europe to the U.S., she suggests exposure to sunlight, exercise and coffee to perk up. According to Dr. Christopher Sanford, a travel medicine expert, associate professor of global health at the University of Washington and author of 's travel medicine section, "Early-morning exposure to bright light for eastward flight and before-bed exposure to light for westward flight may reduce jet lag." As a result, most travelers find westward travel takes less of a toll than traveling east, he explains, pointing out that the body's natural inclination is to stay awake, making it easier for travelers to adjust their wake-sleep cycle when traveling east to west. Adjust Your Inner Clock … For Longer Trips "The key is to stay awake long enough to go to bed early," Poole says, emphasizing that your approach for adjusting to a new time zone hinges on the time you land. "When I used to fly from New York to Vancouver, I'd work out, go shopping or grab something to eat, and then go to bed around 7 or 8 p.m. I'd wake up feeling great," she says. Conversely, when landing in in the morning, Poole prefers to get a few hours of shut-eye, but makes sure to wake up after two to three hours. "If I'm really tired, I might leave the curtains cracked so the room doesn't get completely dark, or I'll leave the TV on so it won't be as hard to wake up," she says, cautioning, "I just know if I don't wake up, I'll pay the price later." After getting up, Poole prefers to explore the city and eat when she gets hungry. She also tries to stay awake until 10 p.m. "The secret is staying slightly tired until you go to bed, so you can go back to bed. If you go to sleep too early, you'll wake up at 2 a.m. wide awake," she says, noting that consuming too much caffeine can also make it difficult to adjust your sleep cycle. "I believe it is always better to get sleep if you can," Thesky says. She recommends setting realistic goals, emphasizing that many people place unattainable expectations on themselves. "They think, OK, it's an eight-hour flight. I'll get six hours sleep, arrive in Europe and hit the ground running." Despite their intention to cure the lag time quickly, "These folks are usually very disappointed and feel like walking zombies by the end of their first day," she explains. Thesky prefers to sleep during the flight and take a nap upon arriving before hitting the streets. According to Sanford, if you're traveling across many time zones quickly, "You're probably going to experience daytime sleepiness and nighttime insomnia and feel spacey for a few days." While it's a smart idea to go to bed at the appropriate local time, for shorter trips he advises maintaining your current sleep patterns to reduce jet lag symptoms. [See: .] Stay Hydrated and Maintain a Healthy Diet As Sanford puts it, "There's no magic method to abruptly boost your immune system, but regular exercise, avoiding tobacco and [eating] a balanced diet all favor good health." He also cautions that jet air tends to be dry, so it's important to stay hydrated while in flight. Poole echoes similar sentiments. "Being dehydrated will make you feel tired," she says. While it can be tricky to maintain a well-balanced diet while on the road, it's advantageous to bring some staples, she adds, pointing out that she tries to pack nuts, yogurt, a banana or carrots with hummus. Another good way to adjust to a new time zone is hitting the gym, Poole says. Though maintaining an exercise routine can be challenging while traveling, it can help jolt you awake and adjust quickly, she adds. Still, she cautions it's best not to stretch yourself too thin – prioritze what's most important for you to feel your best, whether that's sleep or exercise. "For me, sleep is more important when I'm on the road working. If I'm tired, I'm cranky and I don't handle difficult situations as well as I do when I'm rested … I try to work out hard when I'm home so that I don't feel guilty when I can't find the time to work out when I'm traveling," she explains. Prepare Prior to Takeoff and Pack the Necessities Before you travel overseas, Sanford advises ensuring you're up to date on immunizations, including influenza. "If traveling to a low-income nation, see a pre-travel provider to discuss, among other topics, additional and the need for an antimalarial medication," he adds. And during your flight, he suggests minimizing the amount of alcohol you consume to avoid extra dehydration and fatigue. Beyond taking the ahead of your trip, it's also critical to ensure you bring items that will optimize in-flight comfort. "I never travel without my headphones, even if I never turn them on. It's the best way to avoid a chatty neighbor. I have a playlist I only listen to when I'm traveling. It's calm and peaceful, and if it doesn't put me to sleep, it definitely helps me to relax. I'm like Pavlov's dog: As soon as I hear it, I go limp – even in a middle seat," Poole says. Sanford also urges packing ear plugs or noise-canceling headphones to block out most sounds, though he cautions that little can mitigate the sound of crying babies at 35,000 feet. Apart from headphones, Thesky recommends packing a blanket, eye shades or ear plugs to ensure comfort, along with a book in case you encounter in-air technical difficulty. Consider Skipping the Sleep Aids For some, taking an antihistamine, a prescription medication or melatonin can help, Sanford explains, but it varies according to the traveler. And before you take melatonin, Sanford cautions that it's not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. "Although most people, anecdotally, find some benefit from taking it, large studies demonstrating safety and efficacy have not been performed," he explains. [See: .] "Melatonin helps a bit," Thesky says, though she strongly encourages fliers to skip Ambien and other prescription medicine on an airplane, particularly if they plan to indulge in alcoholic drinks. While a sleeping pill that a traveler is comfortable with will do the trick, she points out that it's not uncommon on long-haul flights for passengers to pair a pill with too many drinks and "end up they will have no recollection of a few hours later." Liz Weiss is the Travel editor for Consumer Advice at U.S. News & World Report. You can follow her on , connect with her on , circle her on or email her at .
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So nice to be on NPR's The Big Listen
02/16/2016
So nice to be on NPR's The Big Listen
I get very nervous when being interviewed, but Lauren Ober was really nice to talk to.
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I made the Top Ten Podcasts Ever
07/07/2015
I made the Top Ten Podcasts Ever
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BBC Radio 4 Documentary
05/24/2014
BBC Radio 4 Documentary
I'm very flattered to be included in this documentary about podcasting the first ten years. I found this documentary to be both entertaining and educational.
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BBC Documentary Betty in the Sky with a Suitcase
10/16/2013
BBC Documentary Betty in the Sky with a Suitcase
Oct 15 2013
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Tribune Review
10/16/2012
Tribune Review
How nice is it to just appear in an r?
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Interview on Avaition Career Podcast
09/23/2012
Interview on Avaition Career Podcast
I was flattered to be interviewed by Carl Valeri on the Avaition Career Podcast. We chat about the flight attendant career path.
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I'm in Readers Digest!
10/17/2010
I'm in Readers Digest!
I contributed to the article called 13 Things Your Flight Attendant Won't Tell You. I love that the sister article The 50 Secrets Your Pilot Won't Tell You...is on the COVER!
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Here is my Crazy Rental Car Story on ButterFlyDairy
10/17/2010
Here is my Crazy Rental Car Story on ButterFlyDairy
Check out my story about rental cars on BetterFlyDairy... it's pretty funny!
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Oh my Gosh my Book is mentioned in the New Yorker!
08/17/2010
Oh my Gosh my Book is mentioned in the New Yorker!
I have to admit this was very exciting for me. The New Yorker no less! This article was written by Eileen Reynolds about flight attendant books, she wrote...
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Fun article on Heather Poole's Galley Gossip
08/11/2010
Fun article on Heather Poole's Galley Gossip
Heather Poole is a fellow stew and a really good writer. She has her own book coming out soon. I have never met her, but I like her work.
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I was interviewed on BBC and PRI's The World
08/11/2010
I was interviewed on BBC and PRI's The World
Oh my gosh this was a big one. With all the press about the Jet Blue Flight Attendant they asked me to comment. I also did a whole junket of radio interviews all over Canada... I should really send Steven Slater a thank you note!
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Betty on the Jim Engster Show WRKF Baton Rouge
07/27/2010
Betty on the Jim Engster Show WRKF Baton Rouge
This is a fun 12 minute interview that I did on Jun 16th 2010. We discuss weight issues along with some airline high jinks.
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Interview on Candid Conversaitons
07/26/2010
Interview on Candid Conversaitons
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I'm a guest on Around the World Radio
06/05/2010
I'm a guest on Around the World Radio
I did this interview on June 3rd, it's a 9 minute interview that I was thrilled to do. Around the World Radio is a really good travel show that airs on 1290 Santa Barbara and is also broadcasted around the world.
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Here I am in GroupAway magazine!
05/28/2010
Here I am in GroupAway magazine!
This is the spring 2010 issue of GroupAway Magazine...fun!
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My Book is Mentioned in THE Washington Post
05/23/2010
My Book is Mentioned in THE Washington Post
My book is mentioned in the May 23 2010 Washington Post we are quoted about the annoying cel phone problem on the airplane.
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I'm a Guest on This Week in Travel
05/11/2010
I'm a Guest on This Week in Travel
I am this weeks guest on "This Week in Travel" which is an hour long show featuring the top travel stories of the week.
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Betty on the Amateur Traveler
05/07/2010
Betty on the Amateur Traveler
What a pleasure to do this show, and I got to talk about my recent trip to Borneo. Host Chris Christensen is always a joy to talk to!
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Betty on Conversations Live
05/07/2010
Betty on Conversations Live
Host Cyrus Webb and I have a 18 minute talk on his show called Conversations ive which airs on Blog Talk Radio and 92.3 FM in Mississippi
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Interview on Fommers "The Travel Show"
05/03/2010
Interview on Fommers "The Travel Show"
Here is a 10 minute interview with Arthur Frommer and Pauline Frommer on "The Travel Show" WOR News Talk Radio. I have to admit this was a really exciting one for me...the Frommers (as in the Frommers Travel Guide Books)...how exciting is that?! I especially like the lead in from Arthur Frommer!
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Oh My Gosh...I'm in USA Today!
04/21/2010
Oh My Gosh...I'm in USA Today!
It's really hard to belive I'm in USA Today...life is getting very surreal! It's online now and with any luck it will be in the real paper on Friday April 23, 2010!
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Betty on Mark and Brian!
04/15/2010
Betty on Mark and Brian!
This was exciting for me...I was on Mark and Brian!! KLOS FM in Los Angeles, listen to the whole 11 minute interview!
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Betty on the Vacation Gals
04/14/2010
Betty on the Vacation Gals
This is an article on the Vacation Gals posted on April 14th 2010, these are some great gals!
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Betty on "The Stuph File"
04/13/2010
Betty on "The Stuph File"
This is a 11 minute radio interview with Peter Anthony Holder , this was a really fun interview, I really enjoyed talking with him!
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Betty on Champagne Living
03/23/2010
Betty on Champagne Living
I really like this article in Champagne Living called "Things I Learned from a Moroccan Camel Driver"
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