The Gutsy Traveler

Solo Travel Tips

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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 …
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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 …
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Tips for women traveling solo

Here are tips for women travelers to get you ready. Just because you start out alone doesn’t mean you’ll stay …
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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 …
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Traveling solo jump started change in my life

Traveling solo? That can be a scary idea. Travel is, or can be, as much an inward as an outward …
Tips for going solo: single travel is easier than you think

Tips for going solo: single travel is easier than you think

Pros and Cons of Solo Travel Have you ever wanted to take a road trip to see the fall foliage, …
Solo traveler. tales and tips.

Solo traveler. tales and tips.

No one expected me to be a solo woman traveler. I had never eaten a meal alone in a restaurant …
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Travel dangers for women

These days, it’s discouraging to read all the stories about travel dangers, especially for  women whose vacations have become nightmares …
Photo by Seth Doyle

Travel dangers for women

These days, it’s discouraging to read all the stories about travel dangers, especially for  women whose vacations have become nightmares …
New York Times features Marybeth:  "Pioneer in women travel"

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 …
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Packing tips for everyone

Even the most experienced travelers need help packing and are constantly learning new travel tips. Packing tips Start to pack …
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Planning your trek on el camino de santiago

Since the ninth century, millions of world travelers have embarked on Spain’s ancient Camino de Santiago trail, the pilgrimage route …
Five tips for traveling where you don't speak the language

Five tips for traveling where you don’t speak the language

Moving to a small town in Greece from California—in the middle of the tourist off-season, I might add—has taught me …
Seven best things to do if your flight is cancelled

Seven best things to do if your flight is cancelled

Airline Passenger Rights 1. Request rule 240, which in the US stipulates that the airline must deliver you to your …
Hotel security. how to be safe and stress free.

Hotel security. how to be safe and stress free.

Here are some tips to make sure you, and your stuff, are safe and secure in your hotel room …
Health tips for women travelers

Health tips for women travelers

Women, if you’re like me, when planning travel, you’ve got your agenda planned, your wardrobe to match the adventure you …

Marybeth speaks about travel safety on cnn news. cnn airport channel.

In this clip from CNN, Marybeth shares great advice for travel safety and hotel security while you travel. “Don’t let …
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Bargain for your hotel room

Do your homework You can call the hotel directly. Ask the hotel reservations staff the “occupancy rate” of the hotel …
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Safety tips

A key to safe travel is to make smart choices and use your common sense, especially when traveling alone. Don’t …