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
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