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Gutsy Traveler: A cozy room in a San Francisco bookstore, lined with bookshelves brimming with poetry volumes, features a central table stacked high with more literary treasures and a sign proudly announcing "Poetry Room." Near the window, two people are engrossed in their reading.

San Francisco’s literary oasis: City Lights Bookstore and the Beat Museum

In the heart of San Francisco, where echoes of the “Summer of Love” and the enduring hippie spirit still resonate, …
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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 …
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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 …
African safari by water and by land

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 …
Escape to Norway and cruise the fjords

Escape to Norway and cruise the fjords

Emerald fjords carved into the coast by glaciers are the ultimate symbol of Norway. If exploring this breathtaking scenery is …
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Traveling solo jump started change in my life

Traveling solo? That can be a scary idea. Travel is, or can be, as much an inward as an outward …
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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 …
Norway. Couple on a peak above a deep fjord

Summer in norway on a budget

Is it possible to travel in Norway on a tight budget? Yes. We found a way. Last summer my partner …
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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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British columbia’s quirky attractions: vancouver, victoria, okanagan valley and beyond

Everybody loves a road trip and kitschy, small-town landmarks are part of the fun. We’ve all seen them on highways …
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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 …
Fort Point

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 …
The best meat in Hong Kong (foodie heaven)

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 best meat in Hong Kong (foodie heaven)

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 …
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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 …
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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 …
Media credentials: print, tv, national geographic online

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, …
Media credentials: print, tv, national geographic online

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, …
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How to prepare for your european trip

My best trips to Europe began long before departure day. Thanks to advance planning I had more choices and less …