by Marybeth Bond | Mar 30, 2014 | Travel, Packing Pointers
Packing is such a pain. Lists help me reduce the stress. Here’s my list of last minute items I’ve forgotten in the past: cell phone charger, night gown, toothpaste, washcloth (many hotels overseas do not provide them), large safety pin or clothespin to fully...
by Marybeth Bond | Mar 30, 2014 | Adventure, Giving Back, California, San Francisco, Featured, Travel
My friends all thought I was crazy. “Climbers fall you know. Splat — on the pavement. That could be you,” I was warned. After all, I’m not a so young any more and I had never rappelled off a skyscraper. Nor had I ever done a “free”...
by Marybeth Bond | Mar 29, 2014 | Palm Springs, Palm Springs, California, Cultural Exploration
Truth be told I didn’t expect to be so spellbound by Sunnylands. The name put me off. I rather expected a Hollywood set. The 200-acre historic estate, located in Rancho Mirage, CA near Palm Springs, is quite the opposite; filled with priceless art, gorgeous gardens,...
by Marybeth Bond | Mar 29, 2014 | Safety Tips, National Geographic Travel Books
Gutsy Mamas: Travel Tips and Wisdom for Mothers on the Road In this pocket tome, Marybeth Bond dispenses invaluable advice on staying healthy on the road, traveling to third world countries and close to home, traveling to adopt abroad, and keeping children of all...
by Marybeth Bond | Mar 28, 2014 | Travel, Packing Pointers, Videos
Flying soon? Here are packing stip that will help you get through that line a little quicker, from gutsy traveler Marybeth Bond: Remember the 3-1-1...