by Marybeth Bond | Jan 25, 2021 | Homepage Slider, Adventure, Girlfriend Getaways
The Challenge of a Cross Country Bicycle Trip Why another bicycle trip? My daughter asked if I would bike across the US with her. I’m impulsive so I jumped at the chance to spend time with her as well as to have a great adventure. But I had no idea what lay...
by Marybeth Bond | Aug 15, 2019 | Homepage Slider, Travel
With the famous span of the Golden Gate Bridge as the backdrop, The Presidio is San Francisco’s great escape. This huge National Park is nestled along the Bay and Crissy Field extending through 262 acres of historic forests to the cliffs above the Pacific Ocean. The...
by Marybeth Bond | Feb 1, 2019 | Travel, Featured
Let me share my travel tips of how to avoid theft, frauds and over-paying. 1.) Avoid baggage fees. Depending upon the airline you can pay $15 to $75 for the first checked bag, and more for overweight bags. When possible, pack lightly enough to carry-on one bag or...
by Annalyse Sheppard | Oct 20, 2018 | Norway, EUROPE, Travel
Hut-to-hut hiking and Freedom Camping is the way to go in Norway if you love the outdoors and want stay on a budget. Last summer my partner and I hiked above deep fjords, slept in comfy huts, drove scenic remote roads, soaked in panoramic views of sheer mountain faces...
by Marybeth Bond | Feb 10, 2015 | Travel
I just returned from a five country, fifteen-day trip zipping around Europe with a Eurail Pass. Discount train travel in Europe can save you time and money if you plan to visit several neighboring countries. As a student in Europe, I learned to love to...