Flight attendant, 34, shares the incredible adventures her job has afforded

Cathay Pacific flight attendant Lenni Liu is in the sky more than most top models, business moguls and even the Kardashians.

But the 34-year-old doesn’t waste time when she’s on the ground, using her layovers as a means of seeing more of the world’s most iconic sites. 

‘I’ve been fortunate enough to travel to numerous places as a flight attendant. Some of my highlights have been Blausee in Switzerland, Toronto, Johannesburg and San Francisco,’ she told FEMAIL.

Cathay Pacific flight attendant Lenni Liu (left) is in the sky more than top models, business moguls and even the Kardashians

Lenni (left of left and right) has visited Dublin (left), Peru, the Pillipines and Barcelona - which she calls the foodie capital of the world

Lenni (left of left and right) has visited Dublin (left), Peru, the Philippines and Barcelona – which she calls the foodie capital of the world (right in Jordan)

Cebu in the Philippines allowed for swimming with whale sharks (pictured)

Cebu in the Philippines allowed for swimming with whale sharks (pictured)

On Valentine’s Day she found herself in Switzerland staying in a lakeside cabin, for instance.  

‘I remember sitting by the fire when it began to snow outside, which created one of the most beautiful and romantic views you can imagine,’ she explained.

In Canada’s city of Toronto she decided to get truly ‘adventurous’ and explore the local islands. 

Out in the world! Lenni's visit to Africa was one she's not likely to forget (pictured)

Out in the world! Lenni’s visit to Africa was one she’s not likely to forget (pictured)

Standing structures: The architecture in Barcelona (left) and Jordan (right) were a highlight

Standing structures: The architecture in Barcelona (left) and Jordan (right) were a highlight

Standing structures: The architecture in Barcelona (left) and Jordan (right) were a highlight

'Machu Picchu is one of those historic picture-perfect places you need to visit,' she said

‘Machu Picchu is one of those historic picture-perfect places you need to visit,’ she said

Which beauty brands does Lenni use on a flight? 

‘I bought a waterproof backpack from duty-free, and rented a kayak and armed with my camera in my bag I paddled through the islands taking photos as I went,’ she said. 

‘Another memory I won’t forget was once during a layover in San Francisco, a colleague and I drove about an hour out of the city to go pick cherries, peaches and plums. We ended up with about 20 kilos of cherries which we needed to share around.’

While it may seem as though so much time away from home would make it difficult to socialise, Lenni has never had a problem.  

While it may seem as though so much time away from home would make it difficult to socialise, Lenni has never had a problem (pictured in Jordan)

While it may seem as though so much time away from home would make it difficult to socialise, Lenni has never had a problem (pictured in Jordan)

'Funnily enough, becoming a flight attendant has actually improved my social life,' she explained (pictured in Africa)

‘Funnily enough, becoming a flight attendant has actually improved my social life,’ she explained (pictured in Africa)

‘Funnily enough, becoming a flight attendant has actually improved my social life,’ she explained. 

‘Being able to travel so easily and so far has allowed me to keep in touch with friends and family all around the world. 

‘My two best friends live in New York and San Francisco, and because Cathay Pacific flies in and out of these destinations so regularly, we get to spend quality time together despite living in different countries.

‘Once I visited my friend in San Fran eight times in one year. It was the best.

‘I’ve also made great friends with my colleagues, especially during layovers. We often get to explore the cities we are in and get to know each other really well.’

Lenni has spent a good amount of time exploring the capital cities (pictured in Bangkok)

Lenni has spent a good amount of time exploring the capital cities (pictured in Bangkok)

Lenni Liu’s top five travel picks for holiday travelling

  • Barcelona in my opinion is one of the best foodie destinations in the world. Whenever I go there I head straight to Mercado de La Boqueria, a market place of food heaven. I usually have tapas for just about every meal, there are so many things to choose from, you can’t go wrong. Cathay Pacific flies to Barcelona four times a week from Hong Kong so it’s very easy to get to.
  • Machu Picchu is one of those historic picture-perfect places you need to visit. Surrounded by the biggest mountains, the whitest clouds and the bluest sky, it’s a place you have to see to believe. I was lucky enough to have a few days layover in New York when I first visited Peru. These layovers are often an adventure in themselves and Cathay Pacific gives you the choice to stopover in New York, LA and soon Washington DC for trips to South America.
  • Copenhagen, if ever a place that was made to be enjoyed on a bike, then this is definitely the city. I love that no matter where you are, you are always beside the sea. Copenhagen has such a relaxed atmosphere and the people are some of the happiest people I’ve met. You should definitely go on a treasure hunt to find the Six Forgotten Giants outside of Copenhagen, you’ll thank me later!
  • If you like a holiday that’s wilder and more adventurous, where you can get up close to a whale shark or go parasailing by the beach then Cebu is perfect. The Philippines has more than 7,000 islands with the whitest sand, you can never stop exploring.
  • If you’re planning on travelling between April and May, then Amsterdam should be your number one destination. During these months there are more than seven million flowers that bloom, in the Garden of Europe, mostly tulips but they are breathtaking. Tulips are my favourite so naturally I took some for safe keeping.  



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