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Christy Karsten

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Christy Karsten is an airline pilot who loves to travel and explore the globe. When she's not exploring the world on a jet, she's adventuring the road less traveled, shopping, and enjoying local foods. She has been to five continents; with each trip, her bucket list continues to overflow while her list of destinations continues to expand. At her home in Southern California, she spends her time working out, hiking, and researching her next global journey. Depending on the day, this wife and mother is either an international airline pilot or a travel-hungry globetrotter.

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Frozen Twin Lakes below Mammoth Mountain in California.
CaliforniaWhat to Do in Mammoth Lakes, California If You Don’t Ski? | 11 Amazing and Fun Activities
A herd of cattle parading through the Fort Worth Stockyards
Airports and Flying12 Cool Things to Do at Dallas Airport During a Long Layover
Exterior of LAX at night
Los Angeles10 Fun Things To Do at LAX | According To a Pilot
American Airlines Flag Terminal
ChicagoMy 12 Favorite Things To Do in Chicago Airport During a Long Layover at O’Hare
Art at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
New York City8 Fantastic Things to Do Near JFK Airport During a Long Layover or At the Airport Itself – According To a Pilot
Highclere Castle of Downton Abbey fame
United Kingdom3 (More) Best Scenic UK Train Journeys Every Traveler Should Take
The southern end of Playa Bacocho in Puerto Escondido
Mexico7 Best Things To Do In Puerto Escondido, Mexico
New York City's High Line park
New York City6 Tips For Visiting New York’s High Line
Queen Mary 2 arriving in New York City
Cruises and SailingThe 11 Things I Learned On A Transatlantic Cunard Cruise
Alaska's Kenai Peninsula
Alaska5 Amazing Outdoor Adventures On The Kenai Peninsula In Alaska
Flight attendant
Airports and FlyingDecoding Airline Lingo With A Seasoned Pilot
A great white swimming and transiting the coast line near Malibu
Travel NewsGreat White Sharks Located Near Swimmers Along California Coast