The Gutsy Traveler

Women travel

College Semester Abroad, Annalyse with Eiffel Tower, Paris, France

I left my heart in … Paris

Last weekend I fell in love with a new city, Paris. For three euphoric days I ran around the City …
Hanging out with Travel Gurus Rick Steves and Andrew McCarthy (Editor Nat. Geo. Traveler, Actor, Author) in L.A.

Women business travelers safety tips

Women business travelers now constitute nearly fifty percent of all business travel in the United States, holding an annual travel …
Magic in the heart of the Austrian alps

Magic in the heart of the Austrian alps

From ski slopes with stunning vistas to fine food at the top of the world, the Austrian Alps roll out …
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In nepal, miracles are possible

In Nepal, child slavery wasn’t on the national radar until Olga Murray came upon the scene. This is Olga arriving …
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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 …
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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Ski or hike in zermatt, Switzerland.

Head to Zermatt, Switzerland for spectacular powder runs, stunning trails and the romantic charm of an idyllic Alpine village. Matterhorn …
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Ski or hike in zermatt, Switzerland.

Head to Zermatt, Switzerland for spectacular powder runs, stunning trails and the romantic charm of an idyllic Alpine village. Matterhorn …
Romantic ocean view resorts in southern california

Romantic ocean view resorts in southern california

Eat, sleep and soak in Southern California’s most romantic ocean view resorts. The Lodge at Torres Pines, La Jolla and …
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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 …
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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 …
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 …
Learn how to pronouce 'pho' before you order.

Ten things you need to know before you go to vietnam

Marybeth Bond, Gutsy Traveler I just returned from Vietnam, an outrageously exciting country to travel to. A little preparation before …
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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 …
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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 …