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A scorpion hunt for nature enthusiasts. follow the call of the weird and wild.
In addition to birding or hiking, many nature enthusiasts look for the weird and wild such as a scorpion hunt to break out of the mold. Consider these wild and wooly events some national wildlife refuges have planned this spring. Earn bragging rights on a Scorpion Hunt Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge – Alamo, NV Moapa…
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The best meat in Hong Kong (foodie heaven)
Hong Kong really has become foodie heaven with a truly dizzying array of restaurants in a relatively small area. I find the combination of street food, Asian influences and the vast wealth that brings some of the world’s top chefs and restaurant brands works together to create a Disneyland of the palate. Blue Butcher is a newer spot in…
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My favorite walks in San Francisco
Despite its reputation for dizzying hills, San Francisco is a town for walking. Every weekend for seven years when I lived in San Francisco, I laced up my comfiest walking shoes and headed for varied neighborhoods and parks. Try a few of these walks and you too will be struck by the juxtaposition of urbanity and…
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Travel life lesson #2: feeling small
I’ve stood at the precipitous edge of the Grand Canyon and felt as tiny as a flea. I’ve climbed to the top of Mt. Nimbus in the Canadian Rockies with my daughter and walked across a precarious suspension bridge, feeling dwarfed by the natural wonders around me. I’ve plunged into the paradise blue of the ocean…
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The 10 cities with the most pride
From Miami to Honolulu and every town in between, people are generally very proud of the place they are from. But what makes the citizens of a certain city passionate about it? For one, it has to have character; something that is unique to that city that one won’t find anywhere else. Second, the positive…
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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…