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 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, …
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 …
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 …
womentravelfest

 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 …
Museum Campus Aerial View. Credit: ©City of Chicago

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 …
Bedriye Hulya

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 …
Bedriye Hulya

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 …
The Fjords are accessible quickly and easily by cruise ship.

Cruise scandinavia to discover norway, sweden, denmark

There’s a lot to see in Scandinavia. From deep fjords, jagged snow-covered peaks, thundering waterfalls, to smorgasbords of succulent salmon …
San Miguel de Allende, a colonial-era city in Mexico’s central highlands, is known for its baroque Spanish architecture, thriving arts scene and cultural festivals.

Family travel and language school in Mexico

Family Travel A true story about family travel, by Marybeth Bond about living in Mexico with her young daughters. A …
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Gutsy traveler of the month: paola gianturco and international women’s issues

I’ll admit, it’s easy to be “wowed”by Paola’s accomplishments …
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Gutsy traveler of the month: paola gianturco and international women’s issues

I’ll admit, it’s easy to be “wowed”by Paola’s accomplishments …
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.

Historic hawaiian hotels

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Mauna Kea Beach Hotel History with a twist of luxury is seductive.   When I think of …
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Tango footnotes from buenos aires

Tango away the night in the cultured, elegant, eclectic and seductive metropolis nicknamed the Paris of South America.  I lived …
Gutsy women. women travel as featured on oprah and the today show.  fourth edition.

Gutsy women. women travel as featured on oprah and the today show. fourth edition.

Gutsy Women is a must-read for the women who travel.  Featured on Oprah and the Today Show. “It’s a nuts-and-bolts …
Media credentials: print, tv, national geographic online

Media credentials: print, tv, national geographic online

Marybeth reaches an audience of several million people as she writes and broadcasts in a variety of formats: National Geographic, …
Media credentials: print, tv, national geographic online

Media credentials: print, tv, national geographic online

Marybeth reaches an audience of several million people as she writes and broadcasts in a variety of formats: National Geographic, …
Bali

Solo travel is easy and rewarding

Have you ever wanted to see a Broadway play in New York City, take a road trip to see the …
At dance practice with Balinese dancers

Solo travel is easy and rewarding

Have you ever wanted to see a Broadway play in New York City, take a road trip to see the …