by Marybeth Bond | Jan 18, 2012 | Italy
Rome and the Vatican I have to say that religious traditions in any country are a fascinating portrait of the local culture and a jumble of natives and tourists all scrambling towards the same goal. Italy, of course, is no different. After we visited the Vatican...
by Marybeth Bond | Jan 18, 2012 | EUROPE, Italy
The hardest part about your first few days in a foreign country is trying to balance your need for rest after a long week with your need to absorb anything and everything all at once. It’s kind of like trying to soak up the culture through osmosis while running...
by Marybeth Bond | Jan 18, 2012 | Safety Tips, Cruising, Travel
Public’s memory is short and enthusiasm for cruising is high but there are some cruise survival tactics we can take away from this tragedy. See insurance Q&A below. Don’t panic. Have a plan. Make your own decisions. In an emergency pack your passport, and...
by Marybeth Bond | Nov 29, 2011 | Bali, Adventure, Indonesia, ASIA, Java, Videos
Regal school girls practice English with Marybeth Bond, the Gutsy Traveler. School girls, market, artist making shadow puppets. Shopping, handicrafts,...
by Marybeth Bond | Aug 12, 2011 | Best Travel Apps, Safety Tips, Travel, Solo Travel Tips
Airline Passenger Rights 1. Request rule 240, which in the US stipulates that the airline must deliver you to your destination within 2 hours of your scheduled flight time. If it can’t (and delay isn’t due to weather) it must arrange your ticket on another...