1. When did the travel bug hit you?
I was born in a little town in Nebraska with 700 folks—mostly all my relatives. I wanted to find “the rest of the world” around my 14th birthday (but of course I had to wait until I was 17). After that, I travelled whenever I could, first in U.S.A. and then the world
2. How many places are still on your “to go to” list?
Greenland, Iceland, Ireland, and Galapagos Islands are right up on top for now.
3. Is there anywhere you would not visit? Why?
I would like to visit Venezuela but not until it is safer.
4. What are your top three tips for traveling alone?
1. Don’t be afraid to be alone; there are friendly singles and couples that will always befriend you. 2. Don’t talk about you too much; be a good listener first as most folks would rather talk than listen. You will be adored for being a listener. 3. Be flexible; go with the flow, never know what opportunities will arise.
5.What inspired you to write Traveling Well With Less: A Woman’s Guide.
It was Monday October 7 and I was leaving on a cruise in Bucharest on Friday. My daughter called and asked if I was packed and I said, of course. So she said, why don’t you write a book on Travelling with a carry on and why it is best, etc. and do it before you leave Friday? So I did.
6. Do you intend to write another book? What will it be about?
My daughter, Tosca (the same one above), advised me to write a Financial Independence book for women. So I might.
7. Would you write in another genre? No.
8. Where do you feel most comfortable when writing? At my desk in the middle of the family room.
9. If you could eliminate one task from your daily schedule, what would it be?
I have already eliminated making my bed every day so that takes care of 15 minutes saved. I hate to dust—so that would be #1 on my list.
10. Think about punctuation marks. Which one would you pick to describe your personality and why?
Period probably. I like to finish what I start—one way or another.
11. Describe your handwriting.
Scribble. I make notes all over for everything.
Traveling Well With Less: A Woman’s Guide What, not another travel book? No, something better! Author Laura Moncrief has traveled to over 70 countries and every continent and she wants to save you from the many pitfalls that can be a disaster when you travel. This book tells you how it is (and it ain’t like it used to be) and how to ensure you will have what you need to travel well without dragging along the kitchen sink.This book includes tips on all aspects of travel but the most important parts of this book are THE LISTS—what to pack and what to wear. Print off these lists for every trip, and whether you are going for a week or a month, you’ll never forget something important that might ruin an adventure.
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