U.S. Immigration focuses on Fun Life in America: Standing on a windy highway, raising her hand, waiting for a ride to the next destination… this is a travel style that many "backpackers" yearn for. However, for Amanda Nolan, this method seemed a bit too simple; she planned an "upgraded version"—traveling across America by private plane. Currently, she has hitchhiked on planes to visit 42 states.
Nolan expects to take a private plane to the remaining 8 states this fall, completing her journey across America.
Nolan said that traveling by hitching rides sounds fun, but in reality, it is not easy. "I need to spend hours making contacts," she said, "I have to go to the airport, tell people my plans, and then start waiting. Sometimes, I have to wait several days to catch a flight that is going my way."
During her travels, Nolan ran out of money and worked odd jobs in 250 towns to earn her fare. She said that this travel method provided her with unique experiences and allowed her to meet a group of enthusiastic amateur pilots.