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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 …
Gutsy Traveler: A cozy room in a San Francisco bookstore, lined with bookshelves brimming with poetry volumes, features a central table stacked high with more literary treasures and a sign proudly announcing "Poetry Room." Near the window, two people are engrossed in their reading.

San Francisco’s literary oasis: City Lights Bookstore and the Beat Museum

In the heart of San Francisco, where echoes of the “Summer of Love” and the enduring hippie spirit still resonate, …
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 …
Safety tips for women travelers

Safety tips for women travelers

Safety and security are super important for women travelers. I know, I traveled around the world ALONE for two years …
Norway. Woman on rock

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 …
The friendly cheese vendor who wanted to sell me my favorite "epoisse" stinky cheese.

France. Impressionist painters in Normandy

The friendly cheese vendor who wanted to sell me my favorite “epoisse” stinky cheese. Normandy attracts anyone who loves the …
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 woman wearing a hat and sunglasses holds a map, standing on an elevated location overlooking a cityscape with a distant historical building, reminiscent of travel stories shared in a Cosmo interview.

Seven safety tips – your hotel room – interview with Cosmo

Hotel safety is a major concern for women on the road, whether traveling for business or leisure, alone or with …
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, …
cruise ship and snow mountains in New Zealand

Packing for a cruise

Packing the right clothes for a cruise has always been a big challenge. I’ve packed for more than a few …
With one small lock you can turn your luggage into a safe to protect your laptop, ipad, smartphone money, jewelry and other valuables when you leave your hotel room.

Travel tips for students

As students get ready to travel, there is more to consider than what bathing suit to pack.   Here are some …
Sure, it’s a little annoying to schlep your luggage all the way to your gate, but wouldn’t you rather spend that $25-$55 on something more interesting? (Photo: frankieleon)

Travel rip-offs and how to avoid them

Let me share my travel tips of how to avoid theft, frauds and over-paying. 1.) Avoid baggage fees. Depending upon …
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The best travel apps for frequent travelers

As avid travelers, we want to share the best travel apps we have found useful before and during our journeys …
Best places to heal

Best places to heal

My mother shared her love of gardening with me when I was young, and when she died after a long …
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 …
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Top ten must-dos in quebec city and nearby nature

North America Quebec City is a delicious slice of old Europe and North America. Quebecers like to say that their …
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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 …
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 …
Travel with Teens

Travel with teens. tips and best vacations.

Why Travel With Teens? Attitude with a capital A, sullen silence and mono-syllabic conversations are only half the fun of …