The Gutsy Traveler
Riding High in Cody, Wyoming: Where Rodeo meets Western Art
Cody, Wyoming, a picturesque gateway to Yellowstone National Park, embodies the essence of an authentic Western town. Locals don cowboy …
Monterey Bay Aquarium
What to do in Monterey and Pacific Grove Jellies are one of Mother Nature’s strangest and most beautiful wonders. They …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Meet you in the Greek islands: cruise to Cyprus and Rhodes
Join me on a Greek Islands cruise where ancient history and breathtaking landscapes await. The Greek Islands beckon travelers from around the world to their sun-drenched shores. Mykonos, Santorini, Cyprus, …
Escape the ordinary: luxury spa retreats in Napa Valley’s wine country
Napa Valley, with its iconic vineyards and serene vistas, is not only a destination for oenophiles but also a sanctuary for those seeking luxury spa retreats. This article explores premier …
Visit France. Paris. then Normandy: where Impressionism was born
Like countless other Francophiles, I am captivated by French art, history and fashion, as well as the cheeses, wine, pastries, cuisine and films of France. I saw “Midnight in Paris,” …
Monterey Bay Aquarium
What to do in Monterey and Pacific Grove Jellies are one of Mother Nature’s strangest and most beautiful wonders. They have no bones, brains, teeth, blood or fins. Their bodies …
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 …
Travel safety for women
Women enjoying themselves along the Seine River in Paris. Travel safety for woman is the number one concern for students, seniors and world adventurers. I’ve written chapters in my books …
Tips for women traveling solo
Here are 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Take me to Telluride
Think Telluride is all about powder skiing and film festivals? Thing again! This is the place where Butch Cassidy began his bank-robbing career at the San Miguel Valley Bank on …