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, …
Visit France. Paris. then Normandy: where Impressionism was born
Like countless other Francophiles, I am captivated by French art, history and fashion, as well as the cheeses, wine, pastries, …
Paris tips for women, solo travelers, romance.
Paris promises something for everyone – sophistication, beauty, culture, history, cuisines, art, escape and that nebulous quality called ambiance and …
Small expedition ships sail again. the norwegian coast and the british isles.
Along the Norwegian coast and the British Isles, small expedition ships sail again. “With the safety and well-being of our …
Small expedition ships sail again. the norwegian coast and the british isles.
Along the Norwegian coast and the British Isles, small expedition ships sail again. “With the safety and well-being of our …
San franciscobest things to do recommended by locals
Click here IMG_4779 to listen to the seals at Pier 39 in San Francisco. As a San Francisco local, we …
Discover France’s secret villages
Walking in the Maritime Alps leads to the Mediterranean Coast Rocky, snowcapped Alps tumble down to the dazzling waters of …
Europe riverboat cruises offer ease and old world beauty
Seeing Europe from a riverboat is an intimate way to navigate the historic Old World waterways. We were close to …
A bit of culture and the best tour at the Sydney opera house
On my last trip to Australia my best tour of the Sydney Opera House was backstage. No doubt you’ve laid …
Loving lucerne
Along the shores of Lake Lucerne, ringed with snow-capped peaks, couples promenade arm-in-arm as the sun dips behind the mountains …
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 …
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 …
Gourmet barging in burgundy, France
The mere name Burgundy evokes splendid wines, fine cellars, history and epicurean feasts. The secret is out among wine and …
Where the pacific meets the rainforest. the wickaninnish inn
You can tell a lot about a luxury hotel by the way it greets its guests. You might expect a …
Where the pacific meets the rainforest. the wickaninnish inn
You can tell a lot about a luxury hotel by the way it greets its guests. You might expect a …
Cleveland boasts a vibrant art scene
Cleveland is in the news. I grew up in Akron, Ohio and Cleveland has changed a lot since I was …
Cleveland boasts a vibrant art scene
Cleveland is in the news. I grew up in Akron, Ohio and Cleveland has changed a lot since I was …
Visit the star-studded sunnylands in palm springs
Truth be told I didn’t expect to be so spellbound by Sunnylands. The name put me off. I rather expected …
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 …
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 …