by Marybeth Bond | Mar 30, 2014 | Travel, Packing Pointers
Packing is such a pain. Lists help me reduce the stress. Here’s my list of last minute items I’ve forgotten in the past: cell phone charger, night gown, toothpaste, washcloth (many hotels overseas do not provide them), large safety pin or clothespin to fully...
by Marybeth Bond | Mar 30, 2014 | Adventure, Giving Back, California, San Francisco, Featured, Travel
My friends all thought I was crazy. “Climbers fall you know. Splat — on the pavement. That could be you,” I was warned. After all, I’m not a so young any more and I had never rappelled off a skyscraper. Nor had I ever done a “free”...
by Marybeth Bond | Mar 28, 2014 | Travel, Packing Pointers, Videos
Summer travel tips so your vacation will go more smoothly. Most of us plan our vacations months before we travel. The more preparation we do, the less stress we’ll have when the time come to take off. In this short video, I share some tips that will...
by Marybeth Bond | Dec 2, 2013 | Spain, Adventure, Featured, Travel, Solo Travel Tips
Since the ninth century, millions of world travelers have embarked on Spain’s ancient Camino de Santiago trail, the pilgrimage route to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela where it is believed the remains of the apostle Saint James are buried. Kurt Koontz,...
by Marybeth Bond | Jan 28, 2013 | National Geographic Travel Books, Girlfriend Getaways
This fun, information-packed guide presents ten categories for women to go with girlfriends, sisters, or mothers. The wide-ranging chapters have something for everyone. “Best City Getaways for Girls Who Just Wanna Have Fun” focuses on San Francisco, Miami,...