Dr. Ralston, the TourDoctor has been teaching at the University of Utah since 1991.  Fortunately her parents introduced her to the value of travel by visiting almost all the lower 48 states before she graduated from high school  During her undergraduate school years she began to study parks, recreation and tourism and extend her love for the travel industry.  She has traveled to internationally to all the continents with the exception of 2 . . . but that will soon change so check back.  From time to time she has shared advice about travel and specific recommendations about specific destinations.  The recorded podcasts are presented here along with more detailed reports.  If you are a planning on a career in the travel industry or just preparing for a personal travel adventure, then hopeful the recommendations will help you succeed in attaining your goals. Check back often for new podcasts and tip sheets.