by Marybeth Bond | Jun 25, 2019 | Luxury, Homepage Slider, Cruising, France, Travel
River cruises are attracting gourmets, art fans and avid travelers for a leisurely way to explore Europe. Unpack once and watch vineyards and vistas in the French countryside from the top deck or your stateroom balcony. My husband and I selected a Scenic Cruise on a...
by Marybeth Bond | May 11, 2019 | Paris, Travel, Hotel Security Tips, France, Romance
Normandy attracts anyone who loves the impressionists and their paintings, as well as food lovers. Last spring I jumped at a chance to go to Normandy to follow in the footsteps of the Impressionist Painters. I criss-crossed the countryside from Giverny to the...
by Marybeth Bond | Apr 3, 2019 | Florence, Safety Tips, Travel, Packing Pointers, Romance, Girlfriend Getaways, Solo Travel Tips, Travel Statistics, Student Travel Tips
Safety Tips for millennials going abroad. Including college students and professionals traveling for business. Bar Tips – Buddy System Go with a buddy. It’s better to have two sets of eyes to watch for bad situations. Don’t leave without your buddy....
by Marybeth Bond | Feb 24, 2019 | Adventure, Cultural Exploration, France, Travel, Girlfriend Getaways
Walking in the Maritime Alps leads to the Mediterranean Coast Rocky, snowcapped Alps tumble down to the dazzling waters of the Mediterranean coast along the French and Italian border. My love of France and its sleepy villages fueled my choice to hike through this...
by Marybeth Bond | Dec 18, 2018 | AUSTRIA, Travel
From ski slopes with stunning vistas to fine food at the top of the world, the Austrian Alps roll out the welcome mat. Not far from the violin harmonies of Mozart in the gilded halls of Salzburg, I discovered a quieter perfection – the sound of a gurgling...
by Annalyse Sheppard | Nov 2, 2018 | Norway
Is it possible to travel in Norway on a tight budget? Yes. We found a way. Last summer my partner and I hiked hut to hut above deep fjords, drove scenic remote roads, soaked in panoramic views of sheer mountain faces and camped, under the never setting midnight sun....
