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Gourmet barging in burgundy, France

Gourmet barging in burgundy, France

The mere name Burgundy evokes splendid wines, fine cellars, history and epicurean feasts. The secret is out among wine and …
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Culinary adventures and travel tips to avoid the worst.

Many of us travel, among other reasons, for the love of food. These travel tips to help you survive your …
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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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Remembering the Berlin wall, check point charlie, and how the city has changed

Before the fall of the Berlin Wall 25 years ago, Check Point Charlie was the gateway for intrepid tourists to …
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Step into history in hanoi, vietnam at the metropole hotel

Hanoi is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful colonial Indochinese cities. It was a bucket list item for my adult …
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 …
Stockholm's rose-colored buildings and honey-colored blondes will catch your eye.

Stockholm travel tips

We wished we had more travel tips about Stockholm when we visited last summer. We quickly discovered that 50% of …
Stockholm's rose-colored buildings and honey-colored blondes will catch your eye.

Stockholm travel tips

We wished we had more travel tips about Stockholm when we visited last summer. We quickly discovered that 50% of …
Don't get caught in a bind without cash or with credit cards that have been deactivated.

Money, credit cards and debit cards

I am repeatedly asked for travel tips about how I deal with cash, credit cards and debit cards when I …
Morning sun on Camino de Santiago

Planning your trek on el camino de santiago

Since the ninth century, millions of world travelers have embarked on Spain’s ancient Camino de Santiago trail, the pilgrimage route …
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 …
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How to prepare for your european trip

My best trips to Europe began long before departure day. Thanks to advance planning I had more choices and less …
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 …
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 …
Santa Barbara Romantic

Ten most romantic travel destinations

All destinations are not created equal. Picking the right location for natural beauty, relaxation, superb dining and stunning sunsets can …
Santa Barbara Romantic

Ten most romantic travel destinations

All destinations are not created equal. Picking the right location for natural beauty, relaxation, superb dining and stunning sunsets can …
Napa

The best of napa (when you abandon your diet)

“The Gourmet Mile” in Yountville, a small town with a big reputation for exceptional cuisine and extraordinary wine. Located in …
Potato Leek Soup

Tasty travels: french country winter soup

When I was a student in Paris, a classmate invited me to her home in the Loire Valley for the …
National geographic: best girlfriends getaways worldwide

National geographic: best girlfriends getaways worldwide

   Marybeth began writing about women travel over 20 years ago encouraging all women to ‘go for it’ alone, with …