This week Melissa welcomes the incredible author Patricia Schultz to the show. At a young age, Patricia took a life-changing trip to the Dominican Republic, fell in love with travel, and committed her life to experience as much as she could of the wonders of the world. Since that first trip, she's accrued passport stamps from over 150 of the 190 countries recognized by the UN. 

 

Patricia is a prolific traveler, and she's also a renowned travel writer. Most famously, she's known for her New York Times bestselling series, 1,000 Places to See Before You Die, which has encouraged millions of others to get out and see the world. 

 

Patricia recently released a new book: Why We Travel: 100 Reasons to See the World. While Patricia’s previous books delve into where to travel with practical logistics, this new book explores why we travel and how to make the most out of trips. 

 

And on Travel Hacks this week, Melissa highlights creative ways to prevent jet lag so that when you reach your final destination, you have the energy to explore and get the most out of your trip!