The Gutsy Traveler

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Uncategorized, Women travel, Women Travel

July 26, 2024

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. One morning as the roosters announced a new day, my husband, two daughters and I met Mahdey, our hiking guide, in the hotel lobby in Ubud, Bali. He grinned widely, and enticed 9-year-old Annalyse and…
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Luxury, Travel

July 2, 2024

Ten best travel books for adventurous professional travelers. France. Italy.

“Books to spark your wanderlust for travel to France, Italy and beyond,” was the subject of an interview I recently did with PBS (Public Broadcasting Service). What do you think of the ten best books I recommended? France: A Moveable Feast, Ernest Hemingway, La Seduction by Elaine Sciolino. The Piano Shop on the Left…
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Luxury, Travel

July 2, 2024

Ten best travel books for adventurous professional travelers. France. Italy.

“Books to spark your wanderlust for travel to France, Italy and beyond,” was the subject of an interview I recently did with PBS (Public Broadcasting Service). What do you think of the ten best books I recommended? France: A Moveable Feast, Ernest Hemingway, La Seduction by Elaine Sciolino. The Piano Shop on the Left…
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