The Lonely Passport loves to hear the stories, escapades, and anecdotes of fellow travel lovers. As such, beginning today, we have a new feature: Travel Lover Interviews!

Our very first interviewee is a good friend, utterly awesome, and loves to use her Passport.

Introducing…Miss H!

So, obviously, you’re a lover of travel. Tell us all the places you’ve been internationally!

You’re right I love to travel! I’ve been to London, Paris, Belize, Costa Maya and Grand Cayman.

What did you enjoy about these places?

I love the difference of culture and the local cuisine.

Any local travel that you’ve really enjoyed? Why?

I always enjoy going to Bushkill, PA in the Pocono Mountains. The scenery is amazing and the air is crisp. When the leaves start changing in autumn, it makes for a beautiful drive.

What are your travel planning habits? Do you research the places you’re going to and plan your future activities there accordingly? Or Do you allow spontaneity to rule the day when you arrive? Tell, tell.

First I usually find a travel buddy. I check out RCI.com and Costco.com for any special travel deals, because my family has a timeshare and membership…might as well see what discounts you can get first 🙂:-) I usually have an idea of what I want to do, but I never really like having a structured itinerary…I rather just go with the flow when I get there. Meet some locals and check out the underground scene. I’m into art, dance and music…so I’m always up for something new and different.

What is the best hotel you’ve stayed at? What made it the best?

Rubens Hotel (London). It’ was a top notch 5 star hotel. Wonderful service and great location.

Any crazy airplane stories?

On the flight back from Paris to DC a Persian lady asked me to watch her sleeping baby. Yeah it was asleep when she was there, but as soon as she left the ‘sleeping giant’ awoke from his slumber! I’ve been a baby sitter on the ground and also 50,000 feet in air…can I get an award for that? 🙂:-)

Name the Top Five places (passport required) that you’re dying to visit and why.

1) Australia – I’ve always wanted to see the Great Barrier Reef.
2) Fiji/Bora Bora – It’s as close as you can get to Paradise right now.
3) Samoa – I’m interested in the people and the language.
4) Italy – I’m ready to taste some REAL pasta.
5) Greek Islands – Looks beautiful from pictures and television…I want to check it out myself!

We like nostalgia here at the Lonely Passport: when did you first get the traveling bug? What is it that you love about traveling?

In 2005 when I graduated from college. My mother’s present was a cruise vacation. After seeing beautiful places and meeting beautiful people, I knew that I just had to keep seeing the rest of the world! When I travel I get to expand my horizons and explore. I like experiencing new things and it’s always nice to spice up the hum-drum day to day life.

Thank you so much, Miss H! The Lonely Passport also loves how traveling allows for the expansion and broadening of horizons, and is always up to be the next travel buddy!