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Mother daughter travel to Machu Picchu – a family affair
Mother/Daughter Travel We thought we were prepared, but we really weren’t. Our first glimpse of the colossal pre-Columbian city, standing regally under a piercingly blue sky, moved us emotionally and physically. We were both surprised by our reaction to the 15th-century Inca site perched almost 8,000 feet above sea level. My 21-year-old daughter Annalyse draped…
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Tango footnotes from buenos aires
Tango away the night in the cultured, elegant, eclectic and seductive metropolis nicknamed the Paris of South America. I lived in Paris for four years, and I disagree with the nickname. Although some building look like Parisian architecture, and there are sweeping wide boulevards, expansive parks and fine cafés, it is the flair and character…
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Gutsy traveler of the month: techie biker pedals across the world
“Nothing quite prepared me for how genuinely tough, wild and desolate Patagonia is. The friendship and solidarity I’ve met on the road astounds me on a daily basis,” recounts Mike Howarth, an e-commerce expert from Yorkshire England, who I met in Antarctica. “A common respect amongst cyclists, an understanding of the battle endured each day…
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Scout out lake tahoe: winter fun for you and your dog
Waggin’ Winter With snow finally flowing in Lake Tahoe, snow sport enthusiasts flock to the mountains to catch up on some much needed skiing. Though some dogs prefer lounging by the fire to romping in the snow, a weekend getaway to Lake Tahoe, whether you prefer North Lake or South Lake, is the perfect opportunity…
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Stockholm travel tips
We wished we had more travel tips about Stockholm when we visited last summer. We quickly discovered that 50% of the city’s area is water and it’s easy to explore the city by boat, bike or on foot. Rent a bike Stockholm is sprinkled over 14 islands, and with its flat bike lanes and constantly…
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Stockholm travel tips
We wished we had more travel tips about Stockholm when we visited last summer. We quickly discovered that 50% of the city’s area is water and it’s easy to explore the city by boat, bike or on foot. Rent a bike Stockholm is sprinkled over 14 islands, and with its flat bike lanes and constantly…
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Gutsy women. women travel as featured on oprah and the today show. fourth edition.
Gutsy Women is a must-read for the women who travel. Featured on Oprah and the Today Show. “It’s a nuts-and-bolts approach to women’s travel…seasoned advice geared to both novices and veterans.” — USA TODAY “Packed with instructive and inspiring travel vignettes and tips…it is not just for adventure seekers or solo travelers.” — BOSTON GLOBE…
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Media credentials: print, tv, national geographic online
Marybeth reaches an audience of several million people as she writes and broadcasts in a variety of formats: National Geographic, Yahoo Travel, USA Today, CNN, OnTravelRadio and GutsyTraveler.com . Ranked #1 on Google Search for “WomenTravel Expert” VIDEO INTRODUCTION https://gutsytraveler.com/video-introduction-to-marybeth-bond/ Publications and/or Show Title National Geographic Writer, Author. IntelligentTravel.com and three travel books. Yahoo Travel.…
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Media credentials: print, tv, national geographic online
Marybeth reaches an audience of several million people as she writes and broadcasts in a variety of formats: National Geographic, Yahoo Travel, USA Today, CNN, OnTravelRadio and GutsyTraveler.com . Ranked #1 on Google Search for “WomenTravel Expert” VIDEO INTRODUCTION https://gutsytraveler.com/video-introduction-to-marybeth-bond/ Publications and/or Show Title National Geographic Writer, Author. IntelligentTravel.com and three travel books. Yahoo Travel.…
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Tasty travels: Australian sticky date pudding recipe
Aussies know a thing or two about desserts. I gobbled up decadent chocolate cakes and English pavlova –white meringue layers filled with whipped cream and fresh fruit. But my absolute favorite Australian dessert is sticky date pudding. I ate it for the first time, served warm with double cream sauce, after a camel ride to…
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Money, credit cards and debit cards
I am repeatedly asked for travel tips about how I deal with cash, credit cards and debit cards when I travel. Here are my top five tips. 1. Plastic Promises Power Bring plastic and debit cards. Two credit cards, two debit cards. Forget about Travelers’ Checks, They are a hassle to get changed. Fewer and…
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Soaking up the sun: best of sarasota, florida
When temperatures drop, I would rather chill on the beach than catch a chill. Growing up in Ohio, we endured the long, cold, grey winters. For several years we made the two-day car trip to Fort Myers to soak in the sun. Recently I visited Florida’s west coast for a conference and stayed a week to…
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Istanbul, Turkey tantalizes the senses
Considered a favorite city by many Europeans, Istanbul, Turkey is vibrant, exotic, chaotic and very exciting. I spent eight dynamic days in Istanbul, wandering the lesser known neighborhoods, riding the trams and ferries, zipping back and forth between the Asian and European sides and seeing more than just the mosques’ minarets. Istanbul appealed to all…
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Five tips for traveling where you don’t speak the language
Moving to a small town in Greece from California—in the middle of the tourist off-season, I might add—has taught me a thing or two about surviving in a country where you don’t speak the language. With a little help from your smartphone and a healthy dose of humility, it is easy to enjoy yourself regardless…