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Ready to wander beyond the pages? Join this panel of travel writers as they share their most unforgettable journeys, offer practical tips for crafting a life filled with courage and discovery and the empowerment discovered when living a life of adventure. Whether you’re an armchair traveler or a globetrotter, or perhaps you’ve always dreamed of being a travel writer, this discussion will spark your wanderlust.
Linda Ballou, author of “Lost Angel in Paradise,” “Get Great Trips for Free,” and the most recent “Lost Angel Unleashed-Stories from the Heart,” she hosts a podcast and contributes to numerous magazines
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Lisa Niver, award-winning travel expert who has explored 102 countries on six continents – her memoir, “Brave-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty” has inspired millions
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Jen Ruiz, award-winning lawyer turned travel writer, author of “12 Trips in 12 Months,” 3-time TEDx speaker, and featured travel expert by “The Washington Post,” “Huffington Post,” ABC News, and more
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Moderator: KJ Matthews, award-winning media and entertainment journalist, regular contributor to BBC News and DW News, and former contributor to Extra News and CNN for over a decade
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Home of The BookFest. For more information, please visit our website: TheBookFest.com
Ready to wander beyond the pages? Join this panel of travel writers as they share their most unforgettable journeys, offer practical tips for crafting a life filled with courage and discovery and the empowerment discovered when living a life of adventure. Whether you’re an armchair traveler or a globetrotter, or perhaps you’ve always dreamed of being a travel writer, this discussion will spark your wanderlust.
Linda Ballou, author of “Lost Angel in Paradise,” “Get Great Trips for Free,” and the most recent “Lost Angel Unleashed-Stories from the Heart,” she hosts a podcast and contributes to numerous magazines
thebookfest.com/speaker/linda-balou
Lisa Niver, award-winning travel expert who has explored 102 countries on six continents – her memoir, “Brave-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty” has inspired millions
thebookfest.com/speaker/lisa-niver
Jen Ruiz, award-winning lawyer turned travel writer, author of “12 Trips in 12 Months,” 3-time TEDx speaker, and featured travel expert by “The Washington Post,” “Huffington Post,” ABC News, and more
thebookfest.com/speaker/jen-ruiz
Moderator: KJ Matthews, award-winning media and entertainment journalist, regular contributor to BBC News and DW News, and former contributor to Extra News and CNN for over a decade
thebookfest.com/k-j-matthews
Home of The BookFest. For more information, please visit our website: TheBookFest.com
