Moon's American Nomad on "Around the World" Radio

Last week, I was in the mood for cocktails [2], particularly those created and/or regularly served in the Big Easy. That was due, of course, to three factors. One, my Moon New Orleans [3] guidebook had just been released. Two, my husband, Dan, and I are about to embark on our seasonal move from northern Michigan [4] to New Orleans. And three, well, I really love cocktails, and it doesn't take much for me to think about them – despite the fact that, as a lightweight, I don't drink them all that often.

Well, given the current frenzy of winterizing our Michigan home, packing up our stuff, and preparing for our lengthy road trip back to the Crescent City, I forgot to mention that I'll soon be interviewed by Arthur von Wiesenberger, a veteran travel expert and radio show host, and his producer, Michelle Karam. The one-hour travel show, “Around the World,” [5] is broadcast live from Santa Barbara every Thursday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. PST (PDT), on KZSB (AM 1290) – and simultaneously shown on the program's website. During our conversation, which is scheduled to begin at 10:26 a.m. (in less than 45 minutes!), we'll likely discuss New Orleans attractions and my brand-new guide, but who knows where our mutual passion for travel will take us?

Although I'm sorry for the lateness of this announcement, the good news is that the show will be rebroadcast tonight on AM 1290, from 8 to 9 p.m. PDT, and again on Saturday, from 10 to 11 a.m. PDT. Even better, you should be able to download an mP3 of the show (including my interview) from the website's audio archives [6] within 48 hours of the broadcast.

Moon New Orleans giveaway

Whether or not you're able to catch me on the radio, don't forget to enter my latest guide giveaway for a chance to win a signed copy of my recently released Moon New Orleans guide. To do so, simply answer the following question: “Upon arriving in New Orleans, what would you like to see, do, or eat first?” You can do this in one of three ways: leave a comment below this post, send an email to laura [at] wanderingsoles [dot] com, or post a comment on the Moon New Orleans Facebook page [7]. The contest will end at 11:59 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, September 25th, after which the winner will be chosen at random from all entries received.

For a taste of what the guide offers, check out my seven-day tour of the Big Easy [8]. I should also add that, since no one has yet entered, your chances are pretty favorable at the moment – so good luck!

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As always, I’m open to ideas for future posts. If you have any suggestions, burning questions, or destinations that you’d like me to explore in greater detail, please comment below, contact me via laura [at] wanderingsoles [dot] com, or connect with me on Facebook [9] and Twitter [10].

Disclosure: While I occasionally accept free or discounted travel assistance when it coincides with my editorial goals, my opinion is never for sale, which means that everything written in my American Nomad blog and Moon travel guides is my unbiased reflection of the things that I see, do, and experience while traveling across the United States.

Cover of Moon New Orleans [3] courtesy of Avalon Travel / Text © 2012 Laura Martone

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Laura Martone is Moon’s American Nomad [11] and the author of Moon New Orleans [3], Moon Michigan [12], Moon Florida Keys [13], and Moon Baja RV Camping [14].