I have a fun interview for you today. I’ll be speaking with a woman who authored “The 50 States Bucket List,” a book which describes things to do in every state and offers space to journal details of the trip.

I interviewed Jessica Laughlin, the author of “The 50 States Bucket List” months ago. I appreciate her patience as we worked through a whole bunch of interviews with Workampers and employers.

Jessica’s book is a delightful look at the many activities to do and places to see in all 50 states. For RVers planning trips, her book would be a fun resource to use in making travel plans.

Writing the book was her way to combine a passion for travel, a love for writing and a talent for drawing into one big project.

The book features hand-drawn maps of every state that accentuates historical sites and fun things off the beaten path.

Jessica describes the book as her love letter to the open road. In writing it, she hopes to spark an interest in travel among other people and then fan those desires into real flame.

Jessica did a great job in researching so many details about the states, but also in capturing the flavor of each state through her meticulous drawings.

Each state is highlighted in a two- to three-page spread that provides background information on the states as well as suggestions on what to do and see when visiting.

Each state’s full-color, hand-drawn map gives people an idea of what takes place in various regions of the state or what it might be best known for in terms of history and culture.

What makes Jessica’s book so special is that she created space for readers to journal details of their visits. She prompts people to write about the strangest sites they saw in the state as well as the best food they enjoyed and where they found it.

Jessica said it’s also a great book for kids to journal their own experiences in the state while studying history and key facts as well.

Writing and drawing for books is just a hobby for Jessica, who works full-time as a realtor in the Las Vegas area. She has done some travel already, but RVing with her husband and dog remains on her bucket list of things to do.

People can connect with Jessica on Instagram or by visiting her website at www.jessicalaughlindesigns.com.

If you’re looking for a nice gift for someone who wants to travel, I encourage you to pick up a copy of “The 50 States Bucket List” on Amazon or at other bookstores.

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That’s all I have for today’s show. Next week, I will be speaking with a couple who just took over a campground run by their parents for 25 years in Maine. I’ll have more details on the next episode of The Workamper Show. Thank you for listening.