The Gutsy Traveler

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Gutsy or adventurous? bike tours or pedal cross country?

Bike tours? Wasn’t it enough to take bike tours? Well no. For reasons that made perfect sense to us, but …
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Travel Bali

It’s the name that immediately comes to mind when you think of the romantic ending of Eat, Pray, Love. The lush, …
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 …
It's so hard to choose just 2 or 3 plays. I saw Hamlet at the outdoor Elizabethan theater, Roe, a contemporary play inside and Charles Dickens' Great Expectations.

Girlfriend getaway: ashland, oregon

For a girlfriend getaway, or mother-daughter trip, check out Ashland, Oregon. Theater lovers, foodies and nature enthusiasts all agree that …
It's so hard to choose just 2 or 3 plays. I saw Hamlet at the outdoor Elizabethan theater, Roe, a contemporary play inside and Charles Dickens' Great Expectations.

Girlfriend getaway: ashland, oregon

For a girlfriend getaway, or mother-daughter trip, check out Ashland, Oregon. Theater lovers, foodies and nature enthusiasts all agree that …
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The power of pet travel therapy at a hotel

We already know that, like humans, dogs and cats release the ‘love hormone’ oxytocin. When I pat my dog, or …
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The power of pet travel therapy at a hotel

We already know that, like humans, dogs and cats release the ‘love hormone’ oxytocin. When I pat my dog, or …
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Family safari in africa

The noise was wild and untamed—the primeval voice of Africa herself. The full-chested roars of two male lions echoed across …
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Family safari in africa

The noise was wild and untamed—the primeval voice of Africa herself. The full-chested roars of two male lions echoed across …
 Volunteer travel to the highlands of Guatemala. I joined a medical group with www.faithinpractice.org

Philanthropic travel ideas: how to volunteer on vacation

If you want to make a difference and lend a hand, here’s how to volunteer on vacation. I promise you, …
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Royal India: rajasthan, the “land of kings”

From the moment I step off the plane, India starts working its magic on me. The air swirls with smoky …
A woman walks by a temple in Rajasthan.

Royal India: rajasthan, the “land of kings”

From the moment I step off the plane, India starts working its magic on me. The air swirls with smoky …
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 ten travel tips from the womens travel fest

Last weekend I picked up great travel tips at the sold-out Womens Travel Fest. I had the honor to share …
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Chicago. friendly, cosmopolitan, best little city in america

I think of Chicago as “New York Light” or “The Other Coast”. A dynamic city on the shores of Lake …
We ran across a few bridges like this on our walk through the jungle.

In Bali new friends lead to a magical memory

In Bali, I was reminded that there are all kinds of people who transform a ho-hum trip into a magical memory …
The Udaipur Lake Palace rises gracefully from the calm waters of Lake Pichola. (Photo: Henrick Bennetsen)

Royal India: rajasthan’s hidden treasures

Love it or hate it, India ignites the imagination and unsettles the soul. After 8 fabulous trips to India, you can …
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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, …
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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, …
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Changing women’s lives in Turkey with exercise.

I’m going to tell you right away what the best part of traveling and my job is: meeting amazing people …
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Changing women’s lives in Turkey with exercise.

I’m going to tell you right away what the best part of traveling and my job is: meeting amazing people …