The Gutsy Traveler

Why Travel With Teens? Attitude with a capital A, sullen silence and mono-syllabic conversations are only half the fun of …

Packing is such a pain. Lists help me reduce the stress. Here’s my list of last minute items I’ve forgotten in …

My friends all thought I was crazy. “Climbers fall you know. Splat — on the pavement. That could be you,” …

My friends all thought I was crazy. “Climbers fall you know. Splat — on the pavement. That could be you,” …

Summer travel tips so your vacation will go more smoothly. Most of us plan our vacations months before we travel …

Summer travel tips so your vacation will go more smoothly. Most of us plan our vacations months before we travel …

Since the ninth century, millions of world travelers have embarked on Spain’s ancient Camino de Santiago trail, the pilgrimage route …

This fun, information-packed guide presents ten categories for women to go with girlfriends, sisters, or mothers. The wide-ranging chapters have …

What have I learned traveling through 100+ countries?  I traveled alone around the world for two years at the age …

What have I learned traveling through 100+ countries?  I traveled alone around the world for two years at the age …

I visit New York about three times a year, usually alone, on business.  I’m going back to speak at the …

Before beginning a long trip, I review my checklists. I hope they help to make your packing and planning easier …

Before beginning a long trip, I review my checklists. I hope they help to make your packing and planning easier …

My family and I couldn’t wait to vacation in Southern Thailand where the weather is almost always sunny and deliciously …

If traveling to more than 100 countries on six continents doesn’t teach you something, well, you’re just not paying attention …

If traveling to more than 100 countries on six continents doesn’t teach you something, well, you’re just not paying attention …

Someday you too may be dropped off  on a beach in Southern Thailand  and have to drag your bag up …

What should every traveler pack whether for a trip by land or sea? 1. A large safety-pin or a clothespin …

The two weeks before my departure were a whirlwind of activity and emotions: stress, excitement, anxiety, parties, sad goodbyes, painful …

The two weeks before my departure were a whirlwind of activity and emotions: stress, excitement, anxiety, parties, sad goodbyes, painful …