The Gutsy Traveler

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Seattle's best attractions selected by locals

Seattle’s best attractions selected by locals

I’ve learned that your first impression of a city remains with you always. Every time I fly into Seattle I …
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Ireland by bike: pedaling through the emerald isle

If life seems richer, greener, and more melodic in Ireland, that’s because there is simply more clear air, clean water, …
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Ireland by bike: pedaling through the emerald isle

If life seems richer, greener, and more melodic in Ireland, that’s because there is simply more clear air, clean water, …
Learn how to pronouce 'pho' before you order.

Ten things you need to know before you go to vietnam

Marybeth Bond, Gutsy Traveler I just returned from Vietnam, an outrageously exciting country to travel to. A little preparation before …
South africa standouts

South africa standouts

South Africa is seductive; it is wild; it is a photographer’s paradise, a gourmet’s Valhalla, an adventurer’s Utopia.   From …
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Gutsy or adventurous? bike tours or pedal cross country?

Bike tours? Wasn’t it enough to take bike tours? Well no. For reasons that made perfect sense to us, but …
New York Times features Marybeth:  "Pioneer in women travel"

New York Times features Marybeth: “Pioneer in women travel”

For advice, ideas, tips on women travel, the New York Times recommends Marybeth. Marybeth is a journalist, editor, author based …
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Hawaii. the big island

As the jet makes its arching descent across Hilo Bay on the Big Island of Hawaii, we’re mesmerized by the …
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Hawaii. the big island

As the jet makes its arching descent across Hilo Bay on the Big Island of Hawaii, we’re mesmerized by the …
Travel with Teens

Travel with teens. tips and best vacations.

Why Travel With Teens? Attitude with a capital A, sullen silence and mono-syllabic conversations are only half the fun of …
After the sea ice melts for the summer, polar bears move to the shoreline., many of them near the wilderness lodge.

Polar bears and beluga whales

“Polar bears  move as if the country has belonged to them always.” John Muir, on a visit to the Arctic …
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Culinary adventures and travel tips to avoid the worst.

Many of us travel, among other reasons, for the love of food. These travel tips to help you survive your …
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Family safari in africa

The noise was wild and untamed—the primeval voice of Africa herself. The full-chested roars of two male lions echoed across …
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Family safari in africa

The noise was wild and untamed—the primeval voice of Africa herself. The full-chested roars of two male lions echoed across …
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Machu picchu. stop-over in lima, peru is it safe? what to do?

Lots of trips to Machu Picchu and the other South American destinations stop in Lima for 8-18 hours.  When my …
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Machu picchu. stop-over in lima, peru is it safe? what to do?

Lots of trips to Machu Picchu and the other South American destinations stop in Lima for 8-18 hours.  When my …
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Walking tours in england

Tours in England often overlook the fabulous footpaths in the Cotswolds.  The ancient network of footpaths were created over the …
If you walk across the bridge, be sure to wear a warm jacket. Wind or fog may be your companion.

Best walks in San Francisco. secrets from the locals.

The best walks in San Francisco are free.  As local residents, here are our secrets. Golden Gate Bridge Walk The …
Heron Island is 1/2 mile long,  a National Park, Research Center, and a resort. World class diving, snorkeling, turtle viewing and birding.

How to explore the Great Barrier Reef

Sharks were far from my mind when I walked the mile around the island at sunset. Imagine my surprise, when …
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Five easy hikes in San Francisco

With over 40 hilltops (and 70 by some accounts), San Francisco is the second hilliest city in the world. While …