This week: Taking 12 trips in 12 months with travel writer Jen Ruiz. Writing the book people want to buy. The typical south Florida birthday party. Hiker math. Digestible stories. Going on your first book tour. Airport reading. TedX talks. Finding legitimacy in being a “travel blogger.” The money dam. Finding the big cheese. Overcoming the fear of solo travel. Cruise lines as a retirement plan. Staying price loyal over brand loyal. The cold pink refrigerator in the the desert.