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Women Travel Statistics from Women Travel Expert

Women travel statistics from research done by the #1 women travel expert, indicate that women consumers now drive the world travel economy. Women are earning more, spending more and influencing all levels of the travel industry. Women's purchasing power in the travel...

African Safari by water and by land

An African safari by water and land in three countries offers a window into the African bush, surrounded by wild animals, multicolored birds, sensational sunsets and friendly local guides. By Marybeth Bond  The throaty growl was wild and untamed – the primeval voice...

Safety Tips for Women Travelers

Safety and security are super important for women travelers. I know, I traveled around the world ALONE for two years. And I had very, very few difficult situations. Here's what I learned.   I plan my accommodations, daytime activities and clothing to avoid...

Monterey Bay Aquarium New Exhibit

What to do in Monterey Spend an afternoon at the Monterey Aquarium. Here's the latest on the new exhibit. Dive into the food scene of Pacific Grove. Meander along the pedestrian trail to Lover's Point. Go for a walk along the unsoiled nature beaches. Enjoy fine dining...

Go beyond the vineyards for the Sonoma County you may not know

When you think of Sonoma County, images come to mind of vineyards and vine-covered hillsides, elegant tasting rooms and fabulous dinners at intimate restaurants. Beyond the famous food, wine and vineyards, Sonoma offers plenty more to discover. Go West Beyond the...

Traveling Solo Jump Started Change in My Life

        Traveling solo? That can be a scary idea. Travel is, or can be, as much an inward as an outward experience, and mine proved to involve an important inner dimension. Cut off from all of my support systems, I was tested in some rather wild...

A road trip through our national parks in Utah and Arizona

When the walls feel like they are closing in and I need a boost again, I return to the wide-open spaces of the southwest and the healing peacefulness of the canyons for a road trip in Utah and Arizona.                 Nothing...

San Francisco Presidio National Park at the Golden Gate Bridge

With the famous span of the Golden Gate Bridge as the backdrop, the San Francisco Presidio National Park is a great escape. This huge National Park is nestled along the Bay and Crissy Field extending through 262 acres of historic forests to the cliffs above the...

TransAmerica Bicycle trip is a mother-daughter challenge.

The Challenge of a Cross Country Bicycle Trip Why another bicycle trip? My daughter asked if I would bike across the US with her. I'm impulsive so I jumped at the chance to spend time with her as well as to have a great adventure. But I had no idea what lay ahead....

Revel in Barcelona and Beyond

Barcelona’s sensory-rich food scene, stunning Gaudi-designed architecture and glitzy nightlife lure big crowds in the summer. Last year over 18 million tourists descended upon the Catalan metropolis of 5.5 million people. If you want Barcelona to yourself and you want...
Women Travel Statistics from Women Travel  Expert

Women Travel Statistics from Women Travel Expert

Women travel statistics from research done by the #1 women travel expert, indicate that women consumers now drive the world travel economy. Women are earning more, spending more and influencing all levels of the travel industry. Women's purchasing power in the travel...

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National Geographic Girlfriend Getaways

National Geographic Girlfriend Getaways

Women are stepping out with girlfriends, zooming along roads, paths and waterways with style, humor and courage. Through my own experiences and those of women I interviewed for the National Geographic book 50 Best Girlfriends Getaways, I learned that travel is one of...

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African Safari by water and by land

African Safari by water and by land

An African safari by water and land in three countries offers a window into the African bush, surrounded by wild animals, multicolored birds, sensational sunsets and friendly local guides. By Marybeth Bond  The throaty growl was wild and untamed – the primeval voice...

read more
Millennials. Safety Tips.

Millennials. Safety Tips.

Safety Tips for millennials going abroad.  Including college students and professionals traveling for business. Bar Tips - Buddy System Go with a buddy. It's better to have two sets of eyes to watch for bad situations. Don't leave without your buddy. Get smart...

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Top Five Favorite Places in Switzerland.

Top Five Favorite Places in Switzerland.

My top five favorite places In Switzerland range from the Jungfrau region to Lake Maggiore in the south and they are easy to reach by train. In the Ticino region. Lake Maggiore and Lake Lugano. At the Zurich International Airport, I jumped on a train and three hours...

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Women Travel Solo Tips

Women Travel Solo Tips

It's easy to travel alone. Here are women travel solo tips for women travelers to get you ready. Just because you start out alone doesn't mean you'll stay alone all the time. You'll discover there is a treasury of companionship out there. On a beach in Bali I asked an...

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Alaska and the Northern Lights

Alaska and the Northern Lights

Fairbanks is Alaska's best place to see the Northern Lights. Shivering in the frigid Alaskan night, I stood in deep snow on a hilltop outside Fairbanks and scanned the black sky. I had travelled north, far north, to the interior of Alaska, gambling that I would see...

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Safety Tips for Women Travelers

Safety Tips for Women Travelers

Safety and security are super important for women travelers. I know, I traveled around the world ALONE for two years. And I had very, very few difficult situations. Here's what I learned.   I plan my accommodations, daytime activities and clothing to avoid...

read more
Overtourism, Flight Guilt and How to Travel Responsibly

Overtourism, Flight Guilt and How to Travel Responsibly

Today most travelers have experienced overtourism and huge crowds at the popular tourist destinations: the Statue of Liberty, Yosemite National Park, Barcelona, the Louvre and Eiffel Tower. The statistics of overtourism in Europe are staggering: Barcelona hosted 32...

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Escape to Norway and Cruise the Fjords

Escape to Norway and Cruise the Fjords

Emerald fjords carved into the coast by glaciers are the ultimate symbol of Norway. If exploring this breathtaking scenery is on your bucket list, then a cruise is the way to go. After two sunny days in vibrant Amsterdam, we left the city always ready to party....

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