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November 22, 2024

Exploring France the Easy Way: A Stress-Free River Cruise for Travelers 50+

By Marybeth Bond If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting France without feeling rushed, a river cruise is the perfect way to explore at your own pace. Why is a river cruise a perfect choice for a 50+ traveler? You don’t have to plan every detail. You unpack once. You don’t have to rent a car,…
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Africa, Blog, Featured, full-image, Home, South Africa, Uncategorized, Women Travel, Women travel

July 26, 2024

African safari by water and by land

An African safari by water and land in three countries offers a window into the African bush, surrounded by wild animals, multicolored birds, sensational sunsets and friendly local guides. By Marybeth Bond At that moment, the hippo threw back his head, opened his huge mouth and barred his dagger-like teeth at me. Then he snorted…
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Adventure Travel, Alaska, NORTH AMERICA, Travel Magazine, Uncategorized

July 2, 2024

Alaska and the northern lights

Fairbanks is Alaska’s best place to see the Northern Lights. Shivering in the frigid Alaskan night, I stood in deep snow on a hilltop outside Fairbanks and scanned the black sky. I had travelled north, far north, to the interior of Alaska, gambling that I would see the Aurora Borealis. Would this be another night…
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