The Gutsy Traveler

Travel Life Lesson

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 …
Family memories

Family travel. the best and the worst family getaways.

Family travel is a time to make memories that last a lifetime. Over two decades and to over two dozen …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Managing airport stress

Managing airport stress

No one escapes stress. All people can do is to manage it. There are a multitude of causes, but airports …
Managing airport stress

Managing airport stress

No one escapes stress. All people can do is to manage it. There are a multitude of causes, but airports …
Credit card fraud can cost you lots of money and headaches.

Debit and credit card fraud

Unfortunately, debit and credit card fraud are hazards of travel. Although rates of fraud vary in different countries, according to Forbes, “Mexico and …
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10 easy ways to avoid gaining weight on a cruise

Some sources estimate that cruisers gain 1-2 pounds per day. There are always a few dedicated gym-goers on every cruise, …
2014-10-18 16.41.59

10 easy ways to avoid gaining weight on a cruise

Some sources estimate that cruisers gain 1-2 pounds per day. There are always a few dedicated gym-goers on every cruise, …
Iceberg Antarctica

Travel life lesson #2: feeling small

I’ve stood at the precipitous edge of the Grand Canyon and felt as tiny as a flea. I’ve climbed to …
Don't get caught in a bind without cash or with credit cards that have been deactivated.

Money, credit cards and debit cards

I am repeatedly asked for travel tips about how I deal with cash, credit cards and debit cards when I …