Katy Andrews watched the loading symbol spin on her laptop screen. She held her breath as a new page appeared. The flight was booked. Her life was about to change forever.
It took a failed round of IVF and a tragic miscarriage for her to finally take the leap of faith. Like many others, the 37-year-old had always wanted to travel. Two years later, that dream became a reality. She was boarding a plane to New Orleans with nothing but a rucksack on her back.
Katy and her husband Ciaran scrimped and saved for several years to raise the £9k needed for the trip. They sold their home in Harpurhey along with everything they owned – including Katy’s wedding dress. There was no going back. The pair were set to embark on the trip of a lifetime.
