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Gutsy Traveler: Cars drive along a road in Grand County, Colorado, where autumn trees line the path and a mountain covered in colorful foliage rises under a partly cloudy sky. It's an ideal setting for exploring fall colors and witnessing elk rutting adventures.

Ultimate Guide to Grand County, Colorado: Discover Fall Colors, Elk Rutting, and Hidden Gems in Rocky Mountain National Park

Grand County Colorado, the western entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park offers hiking, fishing, wildlife, skiing, and Grand Lake …
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, …
Gutsy Traveler: A low-angle view of a commercial airplane flying overhead against a blue sky with scattered clouds, just like the type featured by CBS Morning News Travel Experts.

CBS Morning News travel expert Marybeth Bond. Watch the segment.

Marybeth on CBS Morning News, offering her expert advice and sizzling tipsDownload After a refreshing hiatus spent penning captivating travel …
rodeo with horse and rider

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 …
View of the town of Lindos on Rhodes

Meet you in the Greek islands: Cruise to Cyprus, Rhodes and beyond.

Join me on a mesmerizing Greek Islands cruise, where ancient history seamlessly blends with stunning landscapes. The Greek Islands, with …
Gutsy Traveler: A woman with her hair in a ponytail stands in a doorway, holding the door handle, with warm indoor lighting illuminating the scene, offering a comforting reminder of safety tips before you go on the road.

Travel safety for women

Travel safety for woman is the number one concern for students, seniors and world adventurers. I’ve written chapters in my …
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 …
National geographic girlfriend getaways

National geographic girlfriend getaways

Women are stepping out with girlfriends, zooming along roads, paths and waterways with style, humor and courage. Through my own …
A road trip through our national parks in utah and  arizona

A road trip through our national parks in utah and arizona

When the walls feel like they are closing in and I need a boost again, I return to the wide-open …
Wine Tasting

Ditch the diet and follow the foodies along Napa Valley’s gourmet mile”

Now is not the time to start a diet: ditch your guilt and follow the foodies along Napa Valley’s Gourmet …
Revel in Barcelona and beyond

Revel in Barcelona and beyond

Barcelona’s sensory-rich food scene, stunning Gaudi-designed architecture and glitzy nightlife lure big crowds in the summer. Last year over 18 …
Small expedition ships sail again. the norwegian coast and the british isles.

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.

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 …
Bucket list trip: cruise Australia and new zealand

Bucket list trip: cruise Australia and new zealand

Australia and New Zealand kept calling our names, but let’s face it, they are a long way from home. I …
cruise ship and snow mountains in New Zealand

Packing for a cruise

Packing the right clothes for a cruise has always been a big challenge. I’ve packed for more than a few …
Iceland by sea: explore the land of puffins, elves and fjords

Iceland by sea: explore the land of puffins, elves and fjords

Despite its name, only 10% of Iceland is actually covered in ice. In fact, the country about the size of …
Sure, it’s a little annoying to schlep your luggage all the way to your gate, but wouldn’t you rather spend that $25-$55 on something more interesting? (Photo: frankieleon)

Travel rip-offs and how to avoid them

Let me share my travel tips of how to avoid theft, frauds and over-paying. 1.) Avoid baggage fees. Depending upon …
Olga having coffee with Himalaya in background

In nepal, miracles are possible

In Nepal, child slavery wasn’t on the national radar until Olga Murray came upon the scene. This is Olga arriving …
apps

The best travel apps for frequent travelers

As avid travelers, we want to share the best travel apps we have found useful before and during our journeys …
Hike the backcountry around Moraine Lake. Banff Lake Louise Tourism / Paul Zizka Photography.

Active days, comfortable nights in the canadian rockies.

Adventure in The Canadian Rockies Only an hour from Calgary, and three hours from San Francisco, the mountains in Alberta …