The Gutsy Traveler

Mexico

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 …
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Women travel safety: attacks in India and Mexico: travelers do’s and don’ts

Women travel safety is a hot topic. From Acapulco to New Delhi — in tourist bars, hotel rooms, taxis and …
Volunteer at a school in Cambodia. All you need is an afternoon.

Volunteer vacations for a day.

Volunteer Vacations Many tourists hunt for a meaningful service project overseas, however, most volunteer vacations are for a week or …
Volunteer at a school in Cambodia. All you need is an afternoon.

Volunteer vacations for a day.

Volunteer Vacations Many tourists hunt for a meaningful service project overseas, however, most volunteer vacations are for a week or …
San Miguel de Allende, a colonial-era city in Mexico’s central highlands, is known for its baroque Spanish architecture, thriving arts scene and cultural festivals.

Family travel and language school in Mexico

Family Travel A true story about family travel, by Marybeth Bond about living in Mexico with her young daughters. A …
Where is the riviera maya--and why go?

Where is the riviera maya–and why go?

For pure alabaster white sand, turquoise-blue water, and a seamless vacation of R&R, you should know about the Riviera Maya; …
Spring break beach trip in the planning. Mexico?

Spring break beach trip in the planning. Mexico?

Lousy winter weather and a pent up demand for a vacation in the sun are my reasons for heading south …