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Douglas has spent most of his career in travel publishing, and a large portion of that at Fodor's. He can't imagine a better job, having always yearned to see the world and to share his enthusiasm for travel with others.
Q&A
Why do you travel?
I travel to experience new places, but I also enjoy revisiting favorite places as much as seeing new ones.
What’s one thing you never travel without?
I always have a $100 bill and a smartphone.
City or country?
I'm a city person who can also appreciate the country.
Do you like traveling solo?
I do because I find it more immersive, but I rarely do any longer.
Carry-on or checked?
Carry-on when I can, but checked when I have to.
What is your favorite time of year to travel?
April or October, depending on when I'm going.
What’s on your travel bucket list?
Currently Israel, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and Switzerland, but I vow to knock one of those off my list by the end of 2019.
Where’s your favorite beach in the world?
Bolod Beach in Bohol, Philippines
If you had limitless funds, what would be your dream destination?
A trip around the world by private jet, stopping only in places I had never been.
• What items do you always try to bring back as souvenirs?
I've made a vow that I will only buy things I will actually use. So I sometimes get food, sometimes an unusual kitchen utensil, sometimes a piece of art I can hang on a wall because I have no more table space.