Hey, Oprah: I scored a very major interview, too.

Last week, Insider pubbed my essay on what I’ve learned about traveling the world with kids, and ran with the piece with one of my favorite photos I’ve ever taken with my daughter. So please indulge me by letting me trot it out in front of you here too:

(Thank you. 💖)

Tonight, when we sit down at the dinner table, I’ll be turning the recorder on my own children: I’m interviewing them for what I hope will be a fun Q&A in which I dig into their perspectives on world travel. Wish me luck — these subjects can be tough nuts to crack. (I’m sure I’ll resort to screen-time bribery in exchange for thoughtful answers.)

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• For Prevention, I’m working on a roundup of the best waterproof shoes. Pitch away.

• Northwell Health is New York’s largest healthcare provider. For its award-winning digital publication The Well, I am looking for someone who has had Lasik who is willing to chat with me for an as-told-to story about the procedure in detail — how the experience went, what you wish you’d known before, etc.

Recently Published

• Those Thrift Store Finds Are Worth How Much? (Glamour)

• 75 Best Gift Ideas for Dad, Because He Really Doesn't Need Another Tie (Woman’s Day)

• The Best Toys for Independent Play at Any Age (Verywell Health)

• This Is the Most Comfortable Airline, New Data Shows (Best Life)

• This LA Home Cook Puts Organic, Plant-Based Food at the Top of Her Grocery Budget — Here's What She Buys (AllRecipes)

• The 17 Best Walking Shoes for Women You'll Never Want to Take Off (Woman’s Day)

• What Is the 75 Hard Challenge and Is It Healthy? (Prevention)

• How Long Does An Appraisal Take? What Should I Expect As A Buyer? (HomeLight)

• I've traveled regularly to Palm Springs for 20 years. Here's my ultimate guide to help you plan a desert escape. (Insider)

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