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Exploring Thessaloniki: Take a walk in the cultural capital of Greece

“Just walk slowly,” he said. A rather odd answer to my inquiry about tips for sightseeing in Thessaloniki, Greece, but …
Rockefeller fell in love with this crescent, white sand beach 50 years ago and built his award-winning hotel and golf course on the fringe.

Hawaii history at a luxury resort is seductive

When I think of famous, elegant hotels – the Ritz in Paris, the Plaza in New York and the Pera …
Rockefeller fell in love with this crescent, white sand beach 50 years ago and built his award-winning hotel and golf course on the fringe.

Hawaii history at a luxury resort is seductive

When I think of famous, elegant hotels – the Ritz in Paris, the Plaza in New York and the Pera …
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Seven haunted hotels…stay here if you dare

 To celebrate Halloween, check out the seven spookiest hotels in the U.S. While we all know about the Stanley Hotel …
Where is Machu Picchu?  the lost city of the incas?

Where is Machu Picchu? the lost city of the incas?

Where is Machu Picchu?                  Somewhere in South America, right? I’ll admit Machu …
Temples for a first-time visitor to kyoto, Japan

Temples for a first-time visitor to kyoto, Japan

The intriguing history and beautiful traditions of Kyoto, the cultural capital of Japan, stretch back over 12 centuries, but how …
Best of the baltics: estonia

Best of the baltics: estonia

5 Factoids About Estonia: 1.) Second tallest people in the world. First are the Dutch. 2.) Estonian’s are known for …
Best of the baltics: copenhagen

Best of the baltics: copenhagen

Copenhagen is one of Europe’s oldest capitols with a royal touch; the monarchy. Denmark is known for having the highest …
Best of the baltics: copenhagen

Best of the baltics: copenhagen

Copenhagen is one of Europe’s oldest capitols with a royal touch; the monarchy. Denmark is known for having the highest …
Stockholm's vasa museum

Stockholm’s vasa museum

and for over 300 years it lay at the bottom of the Stockholm harbor. In the 1950’s a private researcher …
Ecotourism in south africa

Ecotourism in south africa

Ecotourism Making an Impact: Minimum Footprint Perspective In 1920, there were an estimated 120 elephants left in the whole of …
Ecotourism in south africa

Ecotourism in south africa

Ecotourism Making an Impact: Minimum Footprint Perspective In 1920, there were an estimated 120 elephants left in the whole of …
The italian job… of being a savvy tourist

The italian job… of being a savvy tourist

How to Get the Most Out of Your Italy Vacation Travel to Europe in the summer of 2004 may prove …
Adventure travel from zip line to biking and heli-hiking.

Adventure travel from zip line to biking and heli-hiking.

Travel Expert, Marybeth knows how to add an adrenaline rush to every vacation.  My motto is “active days and comfortable …
Adventure travel from zip line to biking and heli-hiking.

Adventure travel from zip line to biking and heli-hiking.

Travel Expert, Marybeth knows how to add an adrenaline rush to every vacation.  My motto is “active days and comfortable …
Protect your smartphone or laptop from theft of financial or personal information.

Protect your smartphone or laptop from theft of financial or personal information.

We all lock our hotel room doors and make copies of our passports as precautions, but how many of us …
Black truffles from perigord, tuscany and yes - Australia.

Black truffles from perigord, tuscany and yes – Australia.

Aroma and the sweet taste of Perigord Truffles…and YES…from Australia. Expensive little fungi that the ancient Romans and Greeks though …
Napa valley's best breakfast picks

Napa valley’s best breakfast picks

Before Stepping up to the Tasting Bar, Sit Down to the Most Important Meal of the Day Bed, then breakfast …
Gutsy Women, Book Cover Photo, Marybeth Bond

Wanderlust and culture shock in latin america or anywhere

I was in Ecuador when it happened to me. Many seasoned travelers had warned me about it, but I, with …
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Love is in the air. candlelight dinner at 30,000 feet.

Dream on Marybeth.Who offers a romantic getaway that begins on a flight?   Turkish Airlines, recently voted Europe’s Best Airline …