Packing Pointers
Can You Avoid Jet Lag?
Yes and no. Unfortunately, you can’t eliminate all jet lag fatigue; however, you can minimize the effects by avoiding alcoholic beverages, or salty drinks (like Bloody Mary mix) and caffeine during the flight. Also drink a glass of water every hour you travel, keep your feet elevated, walk and stretch as much as possible, and [...]
Spring Break Beach Trip in the Planning. Mexico?
Lousy winter weather and a pent up demand for a vacation in the sun are my reasons for heading south to Mexico. The top international destination for Spring Break is Cancun, along the gulf of Mexico and that’s where I’m going next week. Actually I’m going to an area an hour south of Cancun called [...]
Banish Bad Hair Days – Dos and Don’ts
Can you beat back frizz, control cowlicks and tame unruly hair when you’re traveling? Yes! Bad hair days do not have to be part of your travel plans. Hair Beauty Dos and Don’ts 1. See your stylist and have your hair done the day before you leave. Planning, packing and closing up the house are [...]
Stop-over in Lima, Peru Is it Safe? What to Do?
Lots of trips to Machu Picchu and the other South American destinations stop in Lima for 8-18 hours. When my husband and trekked in Peru many years ago — Machu Picchu, the Cordillera Blanca — we too had a long lay-over in Lima. Recently I returned to Lima en route to Easter Island and discovered [...]
National Geographic Radio: Hear the inside story about Rapa Nui – Easter Island
My interview with Boyd Matson, National Geographic Radio, XM Radio, NPR will be aired the first two weekends in February, depending upon your location. The Easter Island Program will also be streamed on the National Geographic Website: and by Feb. 20th, the program will be available on itunes. The question I’m asked the most is: [...]
Improve your packing. Save time and stress. Watch this video
Marybeth Bond, the Gutsy Traveler, offers a 10-step program for the chronic over-packer. Visit http://www.PackingMadeEasy.com for more packing tips, packing lists, and videos from Marybeth Bond, the Gutsy Traveler! Marybeth Bond is the nation’s preeminent expert on women travel. She is the award-winning author-editor of 11 books, including the best [...]
Hawaii Five Adventures – Fins and Paddles on the Kona Coast
Leaving the rainforest and volcanoes behind, we traded our backpacks for fins, goggles and paddles on the Kona Coast. There is a world of difference between the east and the west coasts of the Big Island. One side is wet and verdant; the other side is dry and volcanic. We moved our base to the [...]
Pack Like A Pro
Start packing at least a week before your departure. If you’re going on an adventure or overseas trip, begin several weeks in advance. Plan, plan, plan. Make lists of what you will wear each day and what tops go with different skirts or slacks. Pick a color theme. Black, navy or khaki are the best [...]
Video: What to Pack
Marybeth says “plan plan plan!” Visit http://www.PackingMadeEasy.com for more packing tips, packing lists, advice, information, and videos from Marybeth Bond, the Gutsy Traveler! Marybeth Bond is the nation’s preeminent expert on women travel. She is the award-winning author-editor of 11 books, including the best sellers 50 Best Girlfriend Getaways in North America, A Woman’s World [...]
Video: High Speed Packing Tips
This high-speed demonstration shows how to fit everything you need for your trip into your luggage. Visit http://www.PackingMadeEasy.com for more packing tips, packing lists, advice, information, and videos from Marybeth Bond, the Gutsy Traveler!
