'Two for the Road' starts this weekend

Josh Roberts believes the best trips involve long hikes and muddy boots. His life goals haven't changed much since he was a kid: He still wants to be Indiana Jones when he grows up.

Follow him on Twitter (@joshwhowrites) and Instagram (@joshwhowrites), and visit his website (joshrobertsbooks.com) or Goodreads page to learn more about his forthcoming novel.

Josh joined SmarterTravel in 2001, and is an active member in both the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI).

In addition to SmarterTravel, he has written for USA Today, The Boston Globe, Yahoo! Travel, The Huffington Post, Airfarewatchdog, TripAdvisor, Jetsetter, ABC News, Oyster, and Business Insider. His travel photography can be seen in Britain and Ireland's Best Wild Places, published by Penguin UK.

The Handy Item I Always Pack: "A lacrosse ball. It's small, lightweight, and works wonders on loosening up tight muscles."

Ultimate Bucket List Experience: "Being the first to discover an ancient lost city. Failing that, visiting as many of the already-discovered ancient ruins as possible."

Travel Motto: "Not all those who wander are lost." -J.R.R. Tolkien

Aisle, Window, or Middle Seat: "Aisle."

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One of the perks of the travel-writer lifestyle is the chance to meet and work with interesting and adventurous people all over the world. Last year, on a trip to Antigua, I was fortunate to meet one such wandering spirit—a writer named Avital Binshtock.

This weekend, Avital and her friend Jen Haft are setting out on a cross-country road trip from New York to California, and they’re keeping an interactive blog to chronicle their journey. Writing on assignment for The LA Times, Avital’s and Jen’s Two for the Road journey will rely on reader suggestions about where to go and what to do once they get there.

They’re looking for sights, restaurants, nightclubs, hotels—anything, really—that will make their trip one to remember. I’m looking forward to reading it. I think you’ll enjoy it, too. And I’m sure Avital and Jen will appreciate any suggestions you might have.

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