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September 3, 2020 53 mins

In this episode we talk about:

  • How Valerie went from being an adult who had never set foot on a plane or ship to visiting all 50 states, going to dozens of countries, and becoming a travel writer.
  • Some surprising benefits of cruising and Valerie's favorite cruise routes and ports 
  • Valerie's quest to visit 100 National Park sites in honor of the centennial anniversary of the NPS
  • Tips for making the most of any trip to a National Park
  • How Valerie got her first job in the cruise industry, even though she had never been on a cruise or even seen a cruise ship in person 
  •  What it's like to live and work aboard a cruise ship
  • How to get a "dream job" working for a company like National Geographic 
  • Books Mentioned:

  • Valerie's Sea More book series
  • Cruise Confidential by Brian David Bruns (the infamous American waiter) 
  • Forever Nomad by Tynan (who writes on cruises)
  • Links:

  • Valerie's Travel Blog - The Road Lots Traveled
  • @valeriedperry on Instagram
  • Find a National Park near you
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