Name: Roxanne L. Scott
Occupation: Journalist
Website: roxannelscott.com
Currently Living In: Queens, NY
Travel Motto: "Read More, Learn More, Change the Globe" – Nas
Favorite Travel Destinations: Guanajuato, Mexico and Medellin, Colombia
What Makes Her Want to See the Globe: I'm curious by nature, and I always wonder how people live in other places. From mundane tasks such as grocery shopping to weddings and funerals, I want to know how other people do it!
Ultimate Bucket List Trip: Start in Cuba, then fly down to Cartagena, Colombia. Move on to coastal Brazil and later Buenos Aires. From there head to Namibia then up to Equatorial Guinea and finally Senegal.
Best Way to Maximize Vacation Days: Maybe tack on days to the holidays people usually don't take for vacation, like the few days after Columbus Day or Presidents' Day.
Advice for Those Who Want to Travel More: Make it a priority. I know many people who say they want to travel but can't afford it. But they have an expensive car or buy expensive shoes or clothes. The truth is, if you want to be well-traveled it has to be a choice all the way down to your budget. Begin with a travel budget for the year and stick to it. If you don't have the means for an international trip, start local in your area.
If you feel you can swing it, take a break from the rat race and work abroad for a few years. You'll be surprised how much easier it can be to get a job abroad depending on your career or destination.