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Gutsy Traveler: A large red rock formation rises above green shrubs and trees under a partly cloudy sky in Sedona, Arizona.

Sedona, arizona

Explore Sedona, Arizona  There’s no better destination to catch up with friends and revive yourself than the glorious red rocks …
Gutsy Traveler: A coastal view with white buildings in the foreground, a dome-shaped structure, and two cruise ships set for Mediterranean cruises in the blue water of the sea against a backdrop of distant mountainous islands.

Island Hopping on a Mediterranean Cruise

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Gutsy Traveler: A man in a brown jacket and hat shares a truffle with a black dog on a leash outdoors, showcasing an authentic truffle hunting experience amid leafless trees, reminiscent of Provence, France.

Truffle Hunting in Provence, France: The Ultimate Guide to a Magical Culinary Experience

In the rolling hills of Provence, a timeless tradition unfolds each winter: the hunt for truffles. Truffles, the elusive and …
Gutsy Traveler: Two people walk past a modern building with a round glass base and an irregular, metallic upper structure—a must-see museum for anyone on vacation under a clear blue sky.

Treasure Hunt: Five Must-See Museums That Are Worth Designing Your Vacation Around

France, Arles, Provence LUMA Arles is a cultural space imagined by Swiss art collector Maja Hoffmann in collaboration with renowned …
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 …
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 …
Couple in an airport reading a map

Travel Trends for the 50+ Traveler

By Marybeth Bond As someone who has gracefully crossed the threshold into the 50+ age bracket myself, I find the …
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 …
Child looking at jellyfish in a tank

Monterey Bay Aquarium

What to do in Monterey and Pacific Grove Jellies are one of Mother Nature’s strangest and most beautiful wonders. They …
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 …
Baker beach with children at San Francisco Presidio

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 …
Bicycle trip across the USA. Mother and daughter

Transamerica bicycle trip is a mother-daughter challenge

The Challenge of a Cross Country Bicycle Trip Why another bicycle trip? My daughter asked if I would bike across …