The Gutsy Traveler

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Gutsy Traveler: The yellow building, marked "Café Van Gogh," features red doors and windows adorned with floral decorations, capturing the essence of a French getaway. Outside, tables and chairs await patrons who might stop by during their Van Gogh art tour or river cruise adventure.

Exploring France the Easy Way: A Stress-Free River Cruise for Travelers 50+

By Marybeth Bond If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting France without feeling rushed, a river cruise is the perfect way …
Norway. Woman on rock

Women travel statistics – 80% of all travel decisions made by women

Women Travel Statistics show that women—young, old, single, married, and widowed—are fueling an explosive growth in the travel industry. More …
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 …