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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...
California State Park Captures Gold Rush Era. A Western Version of Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
Main Street in Columbia State Historic Park is designated for only horse-drawn vehicles. The state park is California's version of Colonial Williamsburg, a living history museum. Road tripping in Northern California? If you are headed to Yosemite National Park,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Escape to Norway
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....
How to visit National Parks and avoid crowds
For years I've been trying to figure out how to visit National Parks and avoid the crowds. From the Grand Canyon to Yellowstone and Bryce and Zion (all my favorite national parks), I'm zoning in on one park and 4 tips to help you enjoy your vacation. Yosemite...
Southern Italy where they’ve perfected the art of slowing down
When our cook, Fausta Solfa, mentioned that dinner would be at 7:30 pm, someone in our group asked: “Is that 7:30 pm regular time or Italia time?” The rest of us started laughing. Four days into our week-long sojourn in southern Italy and we were finally getting used...
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...