The Gutsy Traveler

Travel Health

Uncategorized, Women Travel, Women travel

July 26, 2024

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 the stage with with Patricia Schultz, author of 1,000 Places to See Before You Die, Felicity Aston, the first and only woman in the world to ski across Antarctica alone…
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Packing Pointers, Travel

July 2, 2024

Ten things to pack in your carry-on bag

What should every traveler pack whether for a trip by land or sea? 1. A large safety-pin or a clothespin to fully close the hotel or cruise ship cabin drapes. 2. Passport and a photocopy. Before you go make a PDF of your passport and full trip itinerary and store it at an attachment to…
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Best Travel Apps, Safety Tips, Travel

July 2, 2024

Ten ways to protect your eyes when traveling

Some of us have to learn the hard way. After my two-year-around the world trip I discovered I had damaged my eyes by not wearing proper eye protection. My perfect 20/20 eyesight was compromised due to over- exposure to harmful UV rays. How do you protect your eyes from dry airports, hotels, and the elements?…
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