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 …
Ultimate Guide to Grand County, Colorado: Discover Fall Colors, Elk Rutting, and Hidden Gems in Rocky Mountain National Park
Grand County Colorado, the western entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park offers hiking, fishing, wildlife, skiing, and Grand Lake …
Women travel statistics – 80% of all travel decisions made by women
Women Travel Statistics show that women—young, old, single, married, and widowed—are fueling an explosive growth in the travel industry. More …
Voyage to Antarctica
Our journey to Antarctica was nothing short of magical—a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that left us breathless with wonder at every turn …
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San Francisco’s literary oasis: City Lights Bookstore and the Beat Museum
In the heart of San Francisco, where echoes of the “Summer of Love” and the enduring hippie spirit still resonate, …
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Marybeth on CBS Morning News, offering her expert advice and sizzling tipsDownload After a refreshing hiatus spent penning captivating travel …
Travel Trends for the 50+ Traveler
By Marybeth Bond As someone who has gracefully crossed the threshold into the 50+ age bracket myself, I find the …
Riding high in Cody, Wyoming: Where rodeo meets western art
Cody, Wyoming, a picturesque gateway to Yellowstone National Park, embodies the essence of an authentic Western town. Locals don cowboy …
Meet you in the Greek islands: Cruise to Cyprus, Rhodes and beyond.
Join me on a mesmerizing Greek Islands cruise, where ancient history seamlessly blends with stunning landscapes. The Greek Islands, with …
Normandy as painted by the Impressionists
Normandy is like a beret perched askew on a Frenchman’s head, the 360-mile Normand coast curls along the north and …
Escape the ordinary: Luxury spa retreats in Napa Valley’s wine country
Napa Valley, with its iconic vineyards and serene vistas, is not only a destination for oenophiles but also a sanctuary …
Visit France. Paris. then Normandy: where Impressionism was born
Like countless other Francophiles, I am captivated by French art, history and fashion, as well as the cheeses, wine, pastries, …
Monterey Bay Aquarium
What to do in Monterey and Pacific Grove Jellies are one of Mother Nature’s strangest and most beautiful wonders. They …
Safety tips for women travelers
Safety and security are super important for women travelers. I know, I traveled around the world ALONE for two years …
Tips for women traveling solo
Here are tips for women travelers to get you ready. Just because you start out alone doesn’t mean you’ll stay …
France. Impressionist painters in Normandy
The friendly cheese vendor who wanted to sell me my favorite “epoisse” stinky cheese. Normandy attracts anyone who loves the …
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Travel safety for women
Travel safety for woman is the number one concern for students, seniors and world adventurers. I’ve written chapters in my …
The best meat in Hong Kong (foodie heaven)
Hong Kong really has become foodie heaven with a truly dizzying array of restaurants in a relatively small area. I find …
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 …
Summer in norway on a budget
Is it possible to travel in Norway on a tight budget? Yes. We found a way. Last summer my partner …
Chasing the midnight sun in norway. hut-to-hut hiking and freedom camping.
Hut-to-hut hiking and Freedom Camping is the way to go in Norway if you love the outdoors and want stay …
National geographic girlfriend getaways
Women are stepping out with girlfriends, zooming along roads, paths and waterways with style, humor and courage. Through my own …
California state park captures gold rush era. a western version of colonial williamsburg, virginia
Main Street in Columbia State Historic Park is designated for only horse-drawn vehicles. The state park is California’s version of …
Top five favorite places in Switzerland.
My top five favorite places In Switzerland range from the Jungfrau region to Lake Maggiore in the south and they …
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 …
How do you avoid the crowds? Overtourism, flight guilt and how to travel responsibly
Today most travelers have experienced overtourism and huge crowds at the popular tourist destinations: the Statue of Liberty, Yosemite National …
Escape to Norway and cruise the fjords
Emerald fjords carved into the coast by glaciers are the ultimate symbol of Norway. If exploring this breathtaking scenery is …
How to visit national parks and avoid crowds
For years I’ve been trying to figure out how to visit National Parks and avoid the crowds. From the Grand …
Southern Italy where they’ve perfected the art of slowing down
When our cook, Fausta Solfa, mentioned that dinner would be at 7:30 pm, someone in our group asked: “Is that …
Holland america line celebrates new ship rotterdam
“Isn’t this fabulous? We are making history together as Holland America names the new ship Rotterdam with her Royal Highness” …
Go beyond the vineyards for the sonoma county you may not know
When you think of Sonoma County, images come to mind of vineyards and vine-covered hillsides, elegant tasting rooms and fabulous …
Traveling solo jump started change in my life
Traveling solo? That can be a scary idea. Travel is, or can be, as much an inward as an outward …
A road trip through our national parks in utah and arizona
When the walls feel like they are closing in and I need a boost again, I return to the wide-open …
Paris tips for women, solo travelers, romance.
Paris promises something for everyone – sophistication, beauty, culture, history, cuisines, art, escape and that nebulous quality called ambiance and …
Treasures of california gold country
History, adventure, chic western towns and gold: You’ll find them all in California’s Calaveras County. As we drove to California …
Carmel, monterey and big sur with your pet
Carmel, Monterey and beyond with your pet. Tips for pet travel. When I was young our pets stayed in the …
San Francisco Presidio National Park at the Golden Gate bridge
With the famous span of the Golden Gate Bridge as the backdrop, the San Francisco Presidio National Park is a …
Ditch the diet and follow the foodies along Napa Valley’s gourmet mile”
Now is not the time to start a diet: ditch your guilt and follow the foodies along Napa Valley’s Gourmet …
Sonoma: jack London state park
After weeks of lockdown, my husband and I were eager to get moving again and enjoy a change of scenery …
Transamerica bicycle trip is a mother-daughter challenge
The Challenge of a Cross Country Bicycle Trip Why another bicycle trip? My daughter asked if I would bike across …
Stepping out solo in Paris
Alone in Paris. The art of dining alone. Text by Stephanie Levin Traveling alone for a woman affords multiple advantageous: …
Love nepal? me too. here’s someone you need to meet. olga at nepal youth foundation.
Love Nepal? So do I. Meet Olga who founded the Nepal Youth Foundation and has served over 50,000 Nepalese children …
Revel in Barcelona and beyond
Barcelona’s sensory-rich food scene, stunning Gaudi-designed architecture and glitzy nightlife lure big crowds in the summer. Last year over 18 …
Small expedition ships sail again. the norwegian coast and the british isles.
Along the Norwegian coast and the British Isles, small expedition ships sail again. “With the safety and well-being of our …
Small expedition ships sail again. the norwegian coast and the british isles.
Along the Norwegian coast and the British Isles, small expedition ships sail again. “With the safety and well-being of our …
Seven safety tips – your hotel room – interview with Cosmo
Hotel safety is a major concern for women on the road, whether traveling for business or leisure, alone or with …
Wildlife viewing in grand teton national park in wyoming
Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming is filled with wildlife like bears, moose, elk and eagles. The national park is …
Marin county. nestled between San Francisco and napa.
Where is Marin County and why go? When the frigid fog rolls into San Francisco, locals head across the Golden …
Family travel. the best and the worst family getaways.
Family travel is a time to make memories that last a lifetime. Over two decades and to over two dozen …
Paso robles. wine tasting and concerts.
Paso Robles, mid-way between San Francisco and Los Angles, is known for wine tasting and summer concerts. Recently my husband …
Paso robles. wine tasting and concerts.
Paso Robles, mid-way between San Francisco and Los Angles, is known for wine tasting and summer concerts. Recently my husband …
Women travel safety: attacks in India and Mexico: travelers do’s and don’ts
Women travel safety is a hot topic. From Acapulco to New Delhi — in tourist bars, hotel rooms, taxis and …
Wolves of Yellowstone National Park are a hot attraction
We fed the bears marshmallows from the back seat of the family car when I was kid. Cranking down the …
Take me to Telluride
Think Telluride is all about powder skiing and film festivals? Thing again! This is the place where Butch Cassidy began …
Tips for going solo: single travel is easier than you think
Pros and Cons of Solo Travel Have you ever wanted to take a road trip to see the fall foliage, …
Grizzlies in the mist in british columbia
On a distant islet off British Columbia’s Vancouver Island, our group of six donned flotation coats and boarded a yellow …
Calgary stampede in alberta, Canada is not to be missed.
Why wait if you love horses and a good party? I dusted off my cowboy boots and joined daredevils, music …
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San franciscobest things to do recommended by locals
Click here IMG_4779 to listen to the seals at Pier 39 in San Francisco. As a San Francisco local, we …
Bucket list trip: cruise Australia and new zealand
Australia and New Zealand kept calling our names, but let’s face it, they are a long way from home. I …
Packing for a cruise
Packing the right clothes for a cruise has always been a big challenge. I’ve packed for more than a few …
Travel tips for students
As students get ready to travel, there is more to consider than what bathing suit to pack. Here are some …
Lost luggage. what to do? the best and worst airlines.
Lost luggage is the fear of every traveler. An interesting study came across my screen this week with research about …
Discover France’s secret villages
Walking in the Maritime Alps leads to the Mediterranean Coast Rocky, snowcapped Alps tumble down to the dazzling waters of …
Canadian train journey mimics road trip in convertible – without the wind mussing your hair
Conductor Caitlin Bailie, who also does a highly entertaining interpretive dance for explaining safety regulations, leads passengers in a toast …
I left my heart in … Paris
Last weekend I fell in love with a new city, Paris. For three euphoric days I ran around the City …
I left my heart in … Paris
Posing with the Eiffel Tower on a clear, winter day in Paris By Annalyse Sheppard Last weekend I fell in …
Iceland by sea: explore the land of puffins, elves and fjords
Despite its name, only 10% of Iceland is actually covered in ice. In fact, the country about the size of …
Travel rip-offs and how to avoid them
Let me share my travel tips of how to avoid theft, frauds and over-paying. 1.) Avoid baggage fees. Depending upon …
Charleston, south carolina restaurants
Roof top bars with live jazz at sunset, romantic restaurants, elegant inns and a pervading ambiance of old glamour entice …
Walking trips in europe
Walking trips in Europe are a safe and easy way to avoid the tourist crowds in big cities? Get off …
Women business travelers safety tips
Women business travelers now constitute nearly fifty percent of all business travel in the United States, holding an annual travel …
Magic in the heart of the Austrian alps
From ski slopes with stunning vistas to fine food at the top of the world, the Austrian Alps roll out …
Semester abroad – 30 days ’til departure
Annalyse, a college student from Los Angeles is studying abroad in Florence, Italy. She shares tips, trips and tales from …
In nepal, miracles are possible
In Nepal, child slavery wasn’t on the national radar until Olga Murray came upon the scene. This is Olga arriving …
Berlin on a budget
Berlin is top of the list for cities that are “in” right now and here’s how to do it on …
The best travel apps for frequent travelers
As avid travelers, we want to share the best travel apps we have found useful before and during our journeys …
Nightlife in Berlin: clubs and entertainment
Then nightlife in Berlin is world famous with clubs that feature gardens, a swimming pools with a swing, a fake …
Europe riverboat cruises offer ease and old world beauty
Seeing Europe from a riverboat is an intimate way to navigate the historic Old World waterways. We were close to …
Active days, comfortable nights in the canadian rockies.
Adventure in The Canadian Rockies Only an hour from Calgary, and three hours from San Francisco, the mountains in Alberta …
Active days, comfortable nights in the canadian rockies.
Adventure in The Canadian Rockies Only an hour from Calgary, and three hours from San Francisco, the mountains in Alberta …
Peru and Machu Picchu with disney. beyond the magic kingdom
A mother-daughter trip to Machu Picchu in Peru My 21-year-old daughter Annalyse draped her arm around my shoulder and I …
Burgundy by bike, boat or car
Paris may be crawling with tourists scurrying to monuments and museums, but in Burgundy, a mere 90 minutes south on …
Yellowstone country wildlife. welcome bear cubs, bison calves and wolf pups
Spring is an exciting time of the year to see Yellowstone wildlife, especially newborns. If you ask the locals, most …
Solo traveler. tales and tips.
No one expected me to be a solo woman traveler. I had never eaten a meal alone in a restaurant …
How to visit Sydney in a few days
Imagine a glimmering, youthful city like San Francisco or Cape Town, built around water, with hundreds of bays and 37 …
Tips for a Las Vegas bachelorette party or girlfriend getaways
Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas! Famous for the “Las Vegas Bachelorette Party” or more low-key girlfriend getaways, Las Vegas offers it …
A bit of culture and the best tour at the Sydney opera house
On my last trip to Australia my best tour of the Sydney Opera House was backstage. No doubt you’ve laid …
Ski or hike in zermatt, Switzerland.
Head to Zermatt, Switzerland for spectacular powder runs, stunning trails and the romantic charm of an idyllic Alpine village. Matterhorn …
Ski or hike in zermatt, Switzerland.
Head to Zermatt, Switzerland for spectacular powder runs, stunning trails and the romantic charm of an idyllic Alpine village. Matterhorn …
Romantic ocean view resorts in southern california
Eat, sleep and soak in Southern California’s most romantic ocean view resorts. The Lodge at Torres Pines, La Jolla and …
Seattle’s best attractions selected by locals
I’ve learned that your first impression of a city remains with you always. Every time I fly into Seattle I …
Loving lucerne
Along the shores of Lake Lucerne, ringed with snow-capped peaks, couples promenade arm-in-arm as the sun dips behind the mountains …
Now’s the time to visit Portugal
Lisbon, Porto and the Duoro River Valley have become “all the rage”. One of the Great European River Journeys The …
Travel dangers for women
These days, it’s discouraging to read all the stories about travel dangers, especially for women whose vacations have become nightmares …
Travel dangers for women
These days, it’s discouraging to read all the stories about travel dangers, especially for women whose vacations have become nightmares …
Best places to heal
My mother shared her love of gardening with me when I was young, and when she died after a long …
Ireland by bike: pedaling through the emerald isle
If life seems richer, greener, and more melodic in Ireland, that’s because there is simply more clear air, clean water, …
Ireland by bike: pedaling through the emerald isle
If life seems richer, greener, and more melodic in Ireland, that’s because there is simply more clear air, clean water, …
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Ten things you need to know before you go to vietnam
Marybeth Bond, Gutsy Traveler I just returned from Vietnam, an outrageously exciting country to travel to. A little preparation before …
South africa standouts
South Africa is seductive; it is wild; it is a photographer’s paradise, a gourmet’s Valhalla, an adventurer’s Utopia. From …
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Volunteer vacations for a day.
Volunteer Vacations Many tourists hunt for a meaningful service project overseas, however, most volunteer vacations are for a week or …
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Volunteer vacations for a day.
Volunteer Vacations Many tourists hunt for a meaningful service project overseas, however, most volunteer vacations are for a week or …
Gutsy or adventurous? bike tours or pedal cross country?
Bike tours? Wasn’t it enough to take bike tours? Well no. For reasons that made perfect sense to us, but …
Managing airport stress
No one escapes stress. All people can do is to manage it. There are a multitude of causes, but airports …
Managing airport stress
No one escapes stress. All people can do is to manage it. There are a multitude of causes, but airports …
Travel Bali
It’s the name that immediately comes to mind when you think of the romantic ending of Eat, Pray, Love. The lush, …
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New York Times features Marybeth: “Pioneer in women travel”
For advice, ideas, tips on women travel, the New York Times recommends Marybeth. Marybeth is a journalist, editor, author based …
5 things to do for car safety before hitting the road
Before you hit the road, here are some basics everyone driver needs to know for car safety and to save …
5 things to do for car safety before hitting the road
Before you hit the road, here are some basics everyone driver needs to know for car safety and to save …
Unforgettable cape town. exclusive, discrete luxury at the ellerman house
Are we having a “deja vu” of the Amalfi Coast or the Cote d’Azur , my husband and I asked …
Top ten must-dos in quebec city and nearby nature
North America Quebec City is a delicious slice of old Europe and North America. Quebecers like to say that their …
Packing tips for everyone
Even the most experienced travelers need help packing and are constantly learning new travel tips. Packing tips Start to pack …
Girlfriend getaway: ashland, oregon
For a girlfriend getaway, or mother-daughter trip, check out Ashland, Oregon. Theater lovers, foodies and nature enthusiasts all agree that …
Girlfriend getaway: ashland, oregon
For a girlfriend getaway, or mother-daughter trip, check out Ashland, Oregon. Theater lovers, foodies and nature enthusiasts all agree that …
Debit and credit card fraud
Unfortunately, debit and credit card fraud are hazards of travel. Although rates of fraud vary in different countries, according to Forbes, “Mexico and …
Hawaii. the big island
As the jet makes its arching descent across Hilo Bay on the Big Island of Hawaii, we’re mesmerized by the …
Hawaii. the big island
As the jet makes its arching descent across Hilo Bay on the Big Island of Hawaii, we’re mesmerized by the …
Five tips for traveling where you don’t speak the language
Living in a rural village in Nepal taught me a thing or two about surviving in a country where you …
Costa rica, panama, nicaragua travel hotspots
Seasoned travelers know that if you want to know where the next hotspots on earth will be, you ask the …
Costa rica, panama, nicaragua travel hotspots
Seasoned travelers know that if you want to know where the next hotspots on earth will be, you ask the …
Easy getaways in Canada and the california redwoods.
Canadian Bargains This fall is a great time to discover Canada and take advantage of our strong US dollar that …
Easy getaways in Canada and the california redwoods.
Canadian Bargains This fall is a great time to discover Canada and take advantage of our strong US dollar that …
The power of pet travel therapy at a hotel
We already know that, like humans, dogs and cats release the ‘love hormone’ oxytocin. When I pat my dog, or …
The power of pet travel therapy at a hotel
We already know that, like humans, dogs and cats release the ‘love hormone’ oxytocin. When I pat my dog, or …
Winter travel road tips
December is one of the the busiest travel seasons, and this years is shaping up to be no different. Heavy …
Gourmet barging in burgundy, France
The mere name Burgundy evokes splendid wines, fine cellars, history and epicurean feasts. The secret is out among wine and …
Escape to maui. a fabulous find on kaanapali beach.
Beat the winter blues by heading to Maui to swim with turtles before breakfast try stand-up paddle boarding at noon …
America’s best music cities
Where can you find the best jazz, rock, folk, or symphony? From Austin to Nashville, Chicago to Branson, here are …
California wines from napa to santa barbara.
Visitors to San Francisco and locals head to the Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles, Carneros, or Santa Barbara to taste and …
Travel with teens. tips and best vacations.
Why Travel With Teens? Attitude with a capital A, sullen silence and mono-syllabic conversations are only half the fun of …
Polar bears and beluga whales
“Polar bears move as if the country has belonged to them always.” John Muir, on a visit to the Arctic …
Culinary adventures and travel tips to avoid the worst.
Many of us travel, among other reasons, for the love of food. These travel tips to help you survive your …
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Where the pacific meets the rainforest. the wickaninnish inn
You can tell a lot about a luxury hotel by the way it greets its guests. You might expect a …
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Where the pacific meets the rainforest. the wickaninnish inn
You can tell a lot about a luxury hotel by the way it greets its guests. You might expect a …
British columbia’s quirky attractions: vancouver, victoria, okanagan valley and beyond
Everybody loves a road trip and kitschy, small-town landmarks are part of the fun. We’ve all seen them on highways …
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Family safari in africa
The noise was wild and untamed—the primeval voice of Africa herself. The full-chested roars of two male lions echoed across …
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Family safari in africa
The noise was wild and untamed—the primeval voice of Africa herself. The full-chested roars of two male lions echoed across …
Philanthropic travel ideas: how to volunteer on vacation
If you want to make a difference and lend a hand, here’s how to volunteer on vacation. I promise you, …
Cleveland boasts a vibrant art scene
Cleveland is in the news. I grew up in Akron, Ohio and Cleveland has changed a lot since I was …
Cleveland boasts a vibrant art scene
Cleveland is in the news. I grew up in Akron, Ohio and Cleveland has changed a lot since I was …
Machu picchu. stop-over in lima, peru is it safe? what to do?
Lots of trips to Machu Picchu and the other South American destinations stop in Lima for 8-18 hours. When my …
Machu picchu. stop-over in lima, peru is it safe? what to do?
Lots of trips to Machu Picchu and the other South American destinations stop in Lima for 8-18 hours. When my …
Royal India: rajasthan, the “land of kings”
From the moment I step off the plane, India starts working its magic on me. The air swirls with smoky …
Royal India: rajasthan, the “land of kings”
From the moment I step off the plane, India starts working its magic on me. The air swirls with smoky …
Walking tours in england
Tours in England often overlook the fabulous footpaths in the Cotswolds. The ancient network of footpaths were created over the …
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 …
Chicago. friendly, cosmopolitan, best little city in america
I think of Chicago as “New York Light” or “The Other Coast”. A dynamic city on the shores of Lake …
Cruise the croatian islands or the Greek islands
Crystal clear seas and more than 1,000 islands lure sailors to cruise the Croatian Islands or the Greek Islands every …
All aboard for deals on eurorail passes for train travel in europe
I just returned from a five country, fifteen-day trip zipping around Europe with a Eurail Pass. Discount train travel in …
Best walks in San Francisco. secrets from the locals.
The best walks in San Francisco are free. As local residents, here are our secrets. Golden Gate Bridge Walk The …
Mellow mendocino – a favorite San Francisco getaway
There are many reasons San Franciscans drive north along the rugged, dramatic coast to Mendocino. With so may San Francisco-based …
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 …
Family travel on a disney cruise
My Mickey ears were cast aside in my teens when I graduated to American Band Stand and Woodstock. Later in …
Royal India: rajasthan’s hidden treasures
Love it or hate it, India ignites the imagination and unsettles the soul. After 8 fabulous trips to India, you can …
10 easy ways to avoid gaining weight on a cruise
Some sources estimate that cruisers gain 1-2 pounds per day. There are always a few dedicated gym-goers on every cruise, …
10 easy ways to avoid gaining weight on a cruise
Some sources estimate that cruisers gain 1-2 pounds per day. There are always a few dedicated gym-goers on every cruise, …
California road trip through the vineyards
Many travelers think only of Napa or Sonoma when they plan a California wine road trip. Don’t miss out on …
Changing women’s lives in Turkey with exercise.
I’m going to tell you right away what the best part of traveling and my job is: meeting amazing people …
Changing women’s lives in Turkey with exercise.
I’m going to tell you right away what the best part of traveling and my job is: meeting amazing people …
Travel insurance. travel anxiety. yes or no?
Is travel insurance is really worth the cost? What a tough question because every trip and every traveler has different …
California wine country. where to hike, bike, sip.
I live near California Wine Country, not far from Napa and Sonoma, and I love to be active by day …
Cruise scandinavia to discover norway, sweden, denmark
There’s a lot to see in Scandinavia. From deep fjords, jagged snow-covered peaks, thundering waterfalls, to smorgasbords of succulent salmon …
Family travel and language school in Mexico
Family Travel A true story about family travel, by Marybeth Bond about living in Mexico with her young daughters. A …
Getaway to carmel and monterey bay aquarium
A shared obsession with with the ocean was the unlikely impetus for a family trip to Monterey Bay Aquarium. Our children …
Ways to explore in a new city
Finding your way around a new city by trial and error makes for great stories after the fact, but usually …
Tour company gives free bike trips to great teachers
For over a decade, outstanding teachers have won free bike trips during their summer vacations, thanks to the generosity of …
Remembering the Berlin wall, check point charlie, and how the city has changed
Before the fall of the Berlin Wall 25 years ago, Check Point Charlie was the gateway for intrepid tourists to …
A family trip on horseback in arizona navajo country
“Campfire smoke rising up the canyon walls, stars overhead, and a full belly, what more could you want?” our Navajo …
Unusual packing tips for frequent travelers
My five most useful packing tips for frequent travelers. Packing is always stressful. Even though I’ve packed for trips to …
Family travel trends
The urge to splurge is driving consumer travel habits this season. Take to the Sky: Airlines are rolling out new …
Family travel trends
The urge to splurge is driving consumer travel habits this season. Take to the Sky: Airlines are rolling out new …
Romantic wine country getaway in sonoma valley
From the moment I pulled into the discrete entrance to the Kenwood Inn and Spa, I felt like I’d returned …
Romantic wine country getaway in sonoma valley
From the moment I pulled into the discrete entrance to the Kenwood Inn and Spa, I felt like I’d returned …
Travel life lesson #3: the meditation of flying
While constant jet lag and waiting can be a challenging aspect of air travel, those precious hours spent in the …
A high in Sydney: climb the Sydney harbor bridge
Truly one of the world’s top adrenaline-rush experiences. I hope you take a look, from 440 feet above the water, …
The Australian outback: camel rides and ayers rock
“You’re lucky mate, you are doing something most Aussies never do. Ninety percent of Australians haven’t seen red sand and …
How to explore the Great Barrier Reef
Sharks were far from my mind when I walked the mile around the island at sunset. Imagine my surprise, when …
Food down under: the best restaurants in Sydney
I learned on my recent trip that Sydney is a treat for the committed gourmand. Fresh local produce, seafood and …
Food down under: the best restaurants in Sydney
I learned on my recent trip that Sydney is a treat for the committed gourmand. Fresh local produce, seafood and …
Step into history in hanoi, vietnam at the metropole hotel
Hanoi is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful colonial Indochinese cities. It was a bucket list item for my adult …
Gutsy traveler of the month: paola gianturco and international women’s issues
I’ll admit, it’s easy to be “wowed”by Paola’s accomplishments …
Gutsy traveler of the month: paola gianturco and international women’s issues
I’ll admit, it’s easy to be “wowed”by Paola’s accomplishments …
Five tips for traveling where you don’t speak the language
Living in a village in Nepal —in the middle of the tourist off-season, I might add—has taught me a thing …
Five tips for traveling where you don’t speak the language
Living in a village in Nepal —in the middle of the tourist off-season, I might add—has taught me a thing …
Five easy hikes in San Francisco
With over 40 hilltops (and 70 by some accounts), San Francisco is the second hilliest city in the world. While …
Five easy hikes in San Francisco
With over 40 hilltops (and 70 by some accounts), San Francisco is the second hilliest city in the world. While …
Snag off-season discounts at luxury resorts
From Cape Cod to Lake Tahoe, luxury properties at ski resorts and beaches offer deep discounts in their off season …
Ten tips to avoid jet lag
As a travel writer, I frequently fly across oceans and time zones. Here are my travel-tested tips to avoid jet lag …
Celebrate remission from breast cancer with a trip.
When Judy’s doctor called and gave her the good news about her remission from breast cancer, we screamed, laughed and …
Celebrate remission from breast cancer with a trip.
When Judy’s doctor called and gave her the good news about her remission from breast cancer, we screamed, laughed and …
Packing tips for travel : ten mistakes that could ruin your vacation
Let’s face it. Packing for a trip is not easy …
Check list: day before travel
Packing is such a pain. Lists help me reduce the stress. Here’s my list of last minute items I’ve forgotten in …
Why i rappelled 23 stories down the hyatt regency for outward bound
My friends all thought I was crazy. “Climbers fall you know. Splat — on the pavement. That could be you,” …
Why i rappelled 23 stories down the hyatt regency for outward bound
My friends all thought I was crazy. “Climbers fall you know. Splat — on the pavement. That could be you,” …
Visit the star-studded sunnylands in palm springs
Truth be told I didn’t expect to be so spellbound by Sunnylands. The name put me off. I rather expected …
Book: “Gutsy Mamas: Travel Tips and Wisdom for Mothers on the Road”
In this pocket tome, Marybeth Bond dispenses invaluable advice on staying healthy on the road, traveling to third world countries …
Summer travel tips
Summer travel tips so your vacation will go more smoothly. Most of us plan our vacations months before we travel …
Summer travel tips
Summer travel tips so your vacation will go more smoothly. Most of us plan our vacations months before we travel …
A scorpion hunt for nature enthusiasts. follow the call of the weird and wild.
In addition to birding or hiking, many nature enthusiasts look for the weird and wild such as a scorpion hunt …
The best meat in Hong Kong (foodie heaven)
Hong Kong really has become foodie heaven with a truly dizzying array of restaurants in a relatively small area. I find …
My favorite walks in San Francisco
Despite its reputation for dizzying hills, San Francisco is a town for walking. Every weekend for seven years when I lived …
Travel life lesson #2: feeling small
I’ve stood at the precipitous edge of the Grand Canyon and felt as tiny as a flea. I’ve climbed to …
Historic hawaiian hotels
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Mauna Kea Beach Hotel History with a twist of luxury is seductive. When I think of …
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The 10 cities with the most pride
From Miami to Honolulu and every town in between, people are generally very proud of the place they are from …
Mother daughter travel to Machu Picchu – a family affair
Mother/Daughter Travel We thought we were prepared, but we really weren’t. Our first glimpse of the colossal pre-Columbian city, standing …
Tango footnotes from buenos aires
Tango away the night in the cultured, elegant, eclectic and seductive metropolis nicknamed the Paris of South America. I lived …
Confessions of a hotel maid
A hotel maid has decided to spill the dirtiest secrets behind housekeeping. . How do you usually begin a typical …
Confessions of a hotel maid
A hotel maid has decided to spill the dirtiest secrets behind housekeeping. . How do you usually begin a typical …
Gutsy traveler of the month: techie biker pedals across the world
“Nothing quite prepared me for how genuinely tough, wild and desolate Patagonia is. The friendship and solidarity I’ve met on …
Scout out lake tahoe: winter fun for you and your dog
Waggin’ Winter With snow finally flowing in Lake Tahoe, snow sport enthusiasts flock to the mountains to catch up on …
The low down on naples: how to be a beach bum in luxury
Naples is a place with two Ritz Carlton’s, private clubs crowded with Bentleys …
Stockholm travel tips
We wished we had more travel tips about Stockholm when we visited last summer. We quickly discovered that 50% of …
Stockholm travel tips
We wished we had more travel tips about Stockholm when we visited last summer. We quickly discovered that 50% of …
Gutsy women. women travel as featured on oprah and the today show. fourth edition.
Gutsy Women is a must-read for the women who travel. Featured on Oprah and the Today Show. “It’s a nuts-and-bolts …
Media credentials: print, tv, national geographic online
Marybeth reaches an audience of several million people as she writes and broadcasts in a variety of formats: National Geographic, …
Media credentials: print, tv, national geographic online
Marybeth reaches an audience of several million people as she writes and broadcasts in a variety of formats: National Geographic, …
Foodie friday: grilled oysters, marin farmers market
One of the best ways to shop and eat in the Bay Area is at a farmers market. One of …
Tasty travels: Australian sticky date pudding recipe
Aussies know a thing or two about desserts. I gobbled up decadent chocolate cakes and English pavlova –white meringue layers …
Money, credit cards and debit cards
I am repeatedly asked for travel tips about how I deal with cash, credit cards and debit cards when I …
Soaking up the sun: best of sarasota, florida
When temperatures drop, I would rather chill on the beach than catch a chill. Growing up in Ohio, we endured …
Istanbul, Turkey tantalizes the senses
Considered a favorite city by many Europeans, Istanbul, Turkey is vibrant, exotic, chaotic and very exciting. I spent eight dynamic …
Planning your trek on el camino de santiago
Since the ninth century, millions of world travelers have embarked on Spain’s ancient Camino de Santiago trail, the pilgrimage route …
Five tips for traveling where you don’t speak the language
Moving to a small town in Greece from California—in the middle of the tourist off-season, I might add—has taught me …
Solo travel is easy and rewarding
Have you ever wanted to see a Broadway play in New York City, take a road trip to see the …
My San Francisco is aglow for the holidays
Our Holiday Favorites Every December, when my daughters were young, they dressed up in their holiday finery – red velvet …
My San Francisco is aglow for the holidays
Our Holiday Favorites Every December, when my daughters were young, they dressed up in their holiday finery – red velvet …
Discover southern comfort in savannah
Find relaxation in quaint Savannah, Georgia with decorative architecture and lush green landscape throughout the downtown. It is an urban …
Safari adventure in south africa
On an exploratory adventure to the Northern Cape, a few months ago, I hunted for lions with a bushman guide …
How to prepare for your european trip
My best trips to Europe began long before departure day. Thanks to advance planning I had more choices and less …
The Grand Canyon of Greece: hiking to cliff-top monasteries in meteora
The best part of any good hike is the reward of an epic view.You sweat and trek your way to …
A local’s guide to traveling in saigon
The past six years of my life have been spent in Southeast Asia—more specifically in Thailand, Cambodia and now Vietnam …
A local’s guide to traveling in saigon
The past six years of my life have been spent in Southeast Asia—more specifically in Thailand, Cambodia and now Vietnam …
Santa fe is synonymous with art, jewelry, food and sunshine
If you have a weak spot for sunshine, blue skies, silver jewelry, southwestern art and fabulous food, you’ll adore Santa …
Tasty travels: the all-american corn recipe
Have you seen a corn dish on a menu in Europe or Asia? Corn casseroles are as American as meat …
Tasty travels: the all-american corn recipe
Have you seen a corn dish on a menu in Europe or Asia? Corn casseroles are as American as meat …
Fall foliage drives for birders and wildlife viewing
From Florida to Michigan, Calif. and Beyond. Visit Our National Wildlife Refuges To really explore an area and see birds …
Tip of the week : avoid dental disasters
Remember Tom Hanks in the gripping survival drama Cast Away? Using a rock, he knocked out his sore tooth to …
Solo travel is easy and rewarding
Have you ever wanted to see a Broadway play in New York City, take a road trip to see the …
Solo travel is easy and rewarding
Have you ever wanted to see a Broadway play in New York City, take a road trip to see the …
How to survive long flights
Over the years I’ve learned some tips to help survive long domestic or international flights. The key is a combination …
Food and wine festivals in napa, somona and beyond: why you need a wine bra!
Meet a celebrity chef like Charlie Palmer, sip wine and eat well at the Bacchus-inspired festivals all over the country …
Myanmar: Photos, reflections and tips
GDone Floating Market in the morning at Inle lake, Shan state, Myanmar Bagan city downtown skyline cityscape of Myanmar at …
How to breeze through airport security
Avoid the long lines at airport security. Frequent travelers, if you travel internationally, check out the Global Entry pass. Once …
An oasis of calm and luxury in Las Vegas
I’m going to get to the good part right away and tell you to get the salted mini pretzels. Order …
An oasis of calm and luxury in Las Vegas
I’m going to get to the good part right away and tell you to get the salted mini pretzels. Order …
Ten tips for saving on summer travel
Pack your bags and get ready for summer vacation. Here are my best tips for saving on summer travel and keeping …
Ten tips for saving on summer travel
Pack your bags and get ready for summer vacation. Here are my best tips for saving on summer travel and keeping …
Turkey: a rich historical land
On a recent trip to Turkey our guide stated that there are more Greek ruins in Turkey than in Greece …
Travel diseases in popular summer destinations
Some of the most popular travel destinations during summer include cities and regions in Central and South America, Africa, Asia, …
Best romantic spots in San Francisco to steal a kiss
From sunsets on the beach to expansive views of the city by the bay, here’s some local expertise on great …
Best romantic spots in San Francisco to steal a kiss
From sunsets on the beach to expansive views of the city by the bay, here’s some local expertise on great …
Ten most romantic travel destinations
All destinations are not created equal. Picking the right location for natural beauty, relaxation, superb dining and stunning sunsets can …
Ten most romantic travel destinations
All destinations are not created equal. Picking the right location for natural beauty, relaxation, superb dining and stunning sunsets can …
Food writer & contributor barbara davis treadwell
My world is a large one – a delicious, delectable, luscious view of life in many countries. For over 42 …
Food writer & contributor barbara davis treadwell
My world is a large one – a delicious, delectable, luscious view of life in many countries. For over 42 …
Kick up your heels in Canada’s festival city – edmonton
I put down my blanket and settled into the grassy hillside of the ski resort in Edmonton Canada with fellow …
Kick up your heels in Canada’s festival city – edmonton
I put down my blanket and settled into the grassy hillside of the ski resort in Edmonton Canada with fellow …
Sundance: a little resort that’s big on rustic charm
For some people, the word “Sundance” conjures images of Robert Redford in the movie Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, …
Sundance: a little resort that’s big on rustic charm
For some people, the word “Sundance” conjures images of Robert Redford in the movie Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, …
New york city travel deals for the frugal traveler
Is it possible to visit New York without breaking the bank?Here are cheap and chic hotel suggestions and alternative sightseeing …
New york city travel deals for the frugal traveler
Is it possible to visit New York without breaking the bank?Here are cheap and chic hotel suggestions and alternative sightseeing …
The best of napa (when you abandon your diet)
“The Gourmet Mile” in Yountville, a small town with a big reputation for exceptional cuisine and extraordinary wine. Located in …
Sail into spring with an easter cruise
Sometimes hiding Easter eggs in the backyard just doesn’t cut it. So how about giving your kids a treat this …
How to meet the locals
For those of us who travel a lot, the most enduring memories are often of the people we meet along …
Ten tips for planning a national park vacation
My parents saved all year for our summer family vacations. Mom, dad and four kids piled into the station wagon …
Five reasons to ski utah
The snow fell early and in great abundance in Utah so far this winter. Here’s why I head west to …
Tasty travels: french country winter soup
When I was a student in Paris, a classmate invited me to her home in the Loire Valley for the …
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Ten romantic travel destinations
Pick the perfect romantic destination for you and your loved one with a little help from The Gutsy Traveler and …
How to volunteer around the world in exchange for room and board & lessons learned along the way
It was just a typical day at the office. I worked at a national travel magazine, and I was making …
National geographic: 50 best girlfriends getaways in north america
This fun, information-packed guide presents ten categories for women to go with girlfriends, sisters, or mothers. The wide-ranging chapters have …
National geographic: best girlfriends getaways worldwide
Marybeth began writing about women travel over 20 years ago encouraging all women to ‘go for it’ alone, with …
National geographic: best girlfriends getaways worldwide
Marybeth began writing about women travel over 20 years ago encouraging all women to ‘go for it’ alone, with …
An antarctic voyage is my “dream of a lifetime”
National Geographic Traveler named the Antarctic one of the “50 Tours of a Lifetime”. One of the world’s most remote …
A traveler’s life lessons
What have I learned traveling through 100+ countries? I traveled alone around the world for two years at the age …
A traveler’s life lessons
What have I learned traveling through 100+ countries? I traveled alone around the world for two years at the age …
Top ten holiday celebrations and cities in america
San Francisco, CA My home town San Francisco is renowned for holiday celebrations on a grand scale and this year’s …
Exploring Thessaloniki: Take a walk in the cultural capital of Greece
“Just walk slowly,” he said. A rather odd answer to my inquiry about tips for sightseeing in Thessaloniki, Greece, but …
Hawaii history at a luxury resort is seductive
When I think of famous, elegant hotels – the Ritz in Paris, the Plaza in New York and the Pera …
Hawaii history at a luxury resort is seductive
When I think of famous, elegant hotels – the Ritz in Paris, the Plaza in New York and the Pera …
Adventure hiking and climbing the comfortable way
TIP: Unless you both love roughing it, select a trip with comfort, great food and activities you both love. During …
New york’s neighborhoods: soho, noho, chelsea, greenwich village, and tribeca
I visit New York about three times a year, usually alone, on business. I’m going back to speak at the …
Safety tips before you go and on the road
What should you know when you check into a hotel? What should you take out of your wallet or purse …
Safety tips before you go and on the road
What should you know when you check into a hotel? What should you take out of your wallet or purse …
Ten ways to make holiday travel easier
Whether you go by car, train, or plane this holiday season, you will be traveling with millions of other people …
Ten ways to make holiday travel easier
Whether you go by car, train, or plane this holiday season, you will be traveling with millions of other people …
Ten things to do before an international trip.
Before beginning a long trip, I review my checklists. I hope they help to make your packing and planning easier …
Ten things to do before an international trip.
Before beginning a long trip, I review my checklists. I hope they help to make your packing and planning easier …
Seven haunted hotels…stay here if you dare
To celebrate Halloween, check out the seven spookiest hotels in the U.S. While we all know about the Stanley Hotel …
Top 10 travel mistakes and how to avoid them
Even the most seasoned traveler, like me, still makes mistakes. Here are the worst dumb mistakes that could have ruined …
Where’s The Gutsy Traveler™?
We gasped in awe at the first glimpse of the well-preserved Inca ruins standing regally under a piercingly blue sky …
Where is Machu Picchu? the lost city of the incas?
Where is Machu Picchu? Somewhere in South America, right? I’ll admit Machu …
Temples for a first-time visitor to kyoto, Japan
The intriguing history and beautiful traditions of Kyoto, the cultural capital of Japan, stretch back over 12 centuries, but how …
Yellowstone country in wyoming boasts lots of low budget or free experiences.
When we traveled on a family vacation to Yellowstone and onward to Cody, Wyoming we spotted bear along the road, …
Yellowstone country in wyoming boasts lots of low budget or free experiences.
When we traveled on a family vacation to Yellowstone and onward to Cody, Wyoming we spotted bear along the road, …
Best places to view the golden gate bridge
I drive across the bridge several times a week and never tire of its moods, magnificence and changing faces. Here …
The america’s cup races in San Francisco bay. explore its maritime past and kayak, sail, rocket boat, or cruise in the bay.
Ever since majestic clipper ships transported hordes of gold-seeking “49ers” to her shores, San Francisco has been a legendary port-of-call. …
Surviving the Thailand tsunami
My family and I couldn’t wait to vacation in Southern Thailand where the weather is almost always sunny and deliciously …
Golf in San Francisco and ideas for off the course
You may know San Francisco for its famous Golden Gate Bridge, world class performing arts and museums, and cuisine, but …
Bagettes and biodiversity in the coral sea, new caledonia
A tiny island, a dot on the map between Fiji, Tahiti, Australia and New Guinea, is attracting attention from avid …
Best of the baltics: estonia
5 Factoids About Estonia: 1.) Second tallest people in the world. First are the Dutch. 2.) Estonian’s are known for …
Burma or myanmar. now’s the time to go.
Mayanmar is a “hot” destination these days. My travel writer colleague at USA Today told me she had a very …
Berlin; top 5 sites to see
Top Five Sites to See in Berlin, Germany My third trip to Berlin I realized you’ll never have enough …
Best of the baltics: copenhagen
Copenhagen is one of Europe’s oldest capitols with a royal touch; the monarchy. Denmark is known for having the highest …
Best of the baltics: copenhagen
Copenhagen is one of Europe’s oldest capitols with a royal touch; the monarchy. Denmark is known for having the highest …
Video: meet travel expert marybeth bond
If traveling to more than 100 countries on six continents doesn’t teach you something, well, you’re just not paying attention …
Video: meet travel expert marybeth bond
If traveling to more than 100 countries on six continents doesn’t teach you something, well, you’re just not paying attention …
Riding the rails in the rockies
“I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.” …
Riding the rails in the rockies
“I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.” …
Stockholm’s vasa museum
and for over 300 years it lay at the bottom of the Stockholm harbor. In the 1950’s a private researcher …
Panama – one of the world’s most wildlife-rich countries.
Panamá, which is a true land bridge between North and South America, is home to more than 10,000 species of …
Ecotourism in south africa
Ecotourism Making an Impact: Minimum Footprint Perspective In 1920, there were an estimated 120 elephants left in the whole of …
Ecotourism in south africa
Ecotourism Making an Impact: Minimum Footprint Perspective In 1920, there were an estimated 120 elephants left in the whole of …
The italian job… of being a savvy tourist
How to Get the Most Out of Your Italy Vacation Travel to Europe in the summer of 2004 may prove …
Celebrate the love of life in wine country of california
A place to celebrate the love of life in the heart of Alexander Valley There is still room at the …
Monet’s garden at giverny is a great day-trip from Paris
The French Impressionist’s final home in Giverny is where Monet lived for 43 years, and painted every day in his …
Adventure travel from zip line to biking and heli-hiking.
Travel Expert, Marybeth knows how to add an adrenaline rush to every vacation. My motto is “active days and comfortable …
Adventure travel from zip line to biking and heli-hiking.
Travel Expert, Marybeth knows how to add an adrenaline rush to every vacation. My motto is “active days and comfortable …
Protect your smartphone or laptop from theft of financial or personal information.
We all lock our hotel room doors and make copies of our passports as precautions, but how many of us …
About marybeth bond, travel expert
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRfrEIb_iIg Travel Expert, Marybeth Bond, ranks at the top of google searches. How did she get there? Her brand, blog …
About marybeth bond, travel expert
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRfrEIb_iIg Travel Expert, Marybeth Bond, ranks at the top of google searches. How did she get there? Her brand, blog …
Black truffles from perigord, tuscany and yes – Australia.
Aroma and the sweet taste of Perigord Truffles…and YES…from Australia. Expensive little fungi that the ancient Romans and Greeks though …
The perfect travel bag – travel expert advice
Someday you too may be dropped off on a beach in Southern Thailand and have to drag your bag up …
Colorado summer activities
The forecast for summer activities in Colorado calls for big blue skies in the day and cool evenings at any …
Dallas. travel, tourism, best sights to see.
You’ve got to love a city who’s slogan is “Think Large. Live Big!” And Dallas is big in every way; …
Napa valley’s best breakfast picks
Before Stepping up to the Tasting Bar, Sit Down to the Most Important Meal of the Day Bed, then breakfast …
Message from marybeth
I’m excited to have you on my site. My credentials: Traveled to over 90 countries worldwide National Geographic Travel Book …
Message from marybeth
I’m excited to have you on my site. My credentials: Traveled to over 90 countries worldwide National Geographic Travel Book …
Miami – top ten sights to see
Voted by locals as the peak experiences in their hometown; Tango down the colorful streets of Little Havana, sunbathe at …
Top five quirky things to do in kyoto, Japan
First of all, is it safe to travel to Japan now? I just returned from a trip to Japan and …
Top five quirky things to do in kyoto, Japan
First of all, is it safe to travel to Japan now? I just returned from a trip to Japan and …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Meeting the locals at an Indian village in panama
In the far northwestern corner of Panama, tucked up next to the border with Costa Rica, the relatively undiscovered Bocas …
Meeting the locals at an Indian village in panama
In the far northwestern corner of Panama, tucked up next to the border with Costa Rica, the relatively undiscovered Bocas …
Finding latin america’s sea turtles
I had heard Panama had great bird-watching, eco-lodges and indigenous cultures, but until recently, I had never heard of the …
Best costumes from Venice during “carnival”
Carnival in Venice is an elegant costume party in the streets, along the canals and in private villas. Locals and …
Best costumes from Venice during “carnival”
Carnival in Venice is an elegant costume party in the streets, along the canals and in private villas. Locals and …
Budget traveler tells five things not to do in London
London has no shortage of attractions. Whether you’re into food (best Indian food, hands down), shopping (Harrods…need I say more?), …
Wanderlust and culture shock in latin america or anywhere
I was in Ecuador when it happened to me. Many seasoned travelers had warned me about it, but I, with …
Travel advice. three tricks to get the kids involved on a family vacation
The Three Ps of Engaging Your Kids in Your Family Vacation Every year, I’d take my kids on a family …
Love is in the air. candlelight dinner at 30,000 feet.
Dream on Marybeth.Who offers a romantic getaway that begins on a flight? Turkish Airlines, recently voted Europe’s Best Airline …
Love is in the air. candlelight dinner at 30,000 feet.
Dream on Marybeth.Who offers a romantic getaway that begins on a flight? Turkish Airlines, recently voted Europe’s Best Airline …
Wildest mating strategies in animal kingdom now on display in San Francisco museum
From sex change to cannibalism, the natural world is filled with wild mating strategies. In a new aquarium gallery titled …
Paris where the summer solstice is a night of music
I went to Paris, thinking I’d visit museums and historic sites. Jazz in St. German des Pres. Instead I happened …
Trendy, chic and cheap in Paris
Don’t be put off by the name or the location, Mama Shelter, nestled into the 20th arrondissement, is one of …
Trendy, chic and cheap in Paris
Don’t be put off by the name or the location, Mama Shelter, nestled into the 20th arrondissement, is one of …
Cliff jumping in a blizzard in interlaken, Switzerland
My first impression of Switzerland was the clean, invigorating Alpine air and incredible mountain scenery. But I was looking for …
Shhhhh….san diego’s gaslamp quarter has a secret speakeasy.
A girlfriend and I were recently on Fifth Avenue in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter looking for a …
Shhhhh….san diego’s gaslamp quarter has a secret speakeasy.
A girlfriend and I were recently on Fifth Avenue in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter looking for a …
Rome. where the pope has achieved both celestial and celebrity status
Rome and the Vatican I have to say that religious traditions in any country are a fascinating portrait of the …
Rome. where the pope has achieved both celestial and celebrity status
Rome and the Vatican I have to say that religious traditions in any country are a fascinating portrait of the …
Florence’s sweet spots and italian men
The hardest part about your first few days in a foreign country is trying to balance your need for rest …
Machu picchu’s siren call- to stand at the top of the world
It was a feeling that I yearned for. To stand on top of a mountain in the cool silence of …
Lessons learned from the costa concordia and titanic tragedy?
Public’s memory is short and enthusiasm for cruising is high but there are some cruise survival tactics we can take …
First hour, first day in europe at the frankfurt airport
The two weeks before my departure were a whirlwind of activity and emotions: stress, excitement, anxiety, parties, sad goodbyes, painful …
First hour, first day in europe at the frankfurt airport
The two weeks before my departure were a whirlwind of activity and emotions: stress, excitement, anxiety, parties, sad goodbyes, painful …
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 …
Italy pre-trip anxiety calmed by movies and books
From Student Foreign Correspondent Annalyse. After running around furiously for the past few days, packing, saying goodbyes and re-packing, I’ve …
Diving the reefs of roatan, honduras
Do you dream of tropical vacations? I’m talking about imagining yourself on a relaxing island with powder-soft white sand beaches …
Diving the reefs of roatan, honduras
Do you dream of tropical vacations? I’m talking about imagining yourself on a relaxing island with powder-soft white sand beaches …
Seven ways to chart the perfect chilean adventure: part 2
Our Chilean adventure continues… 5. Gallop across the Patagonia Steppe Billowing, untamed clouds race across the sky as you gallop …
Seven ways to chart the perfect chilean adventure: part 1
1. Stroll through Santiago For help on your planning contact my friends at http://www.santiagoadventures.com/ Santiago shimmers with so much green …
Blog & packing tips from college co-ed study abroad
Annalyse, a college student from Los Angeles is studying abroad in Florence, Italy. She shares tips, trips and tales from …
Near alice springs – Australia’s walk on the wild side
Do you like walking? King’s Canyon’s remote location, mid-way between Alice Springs and Uluru in Australia’s Red Centre, means it …
9 tips on how to shop securely
Contributed by: Andrea Woroch Americans are in love with both shopping and mobile devices, so naturally technology has helped us …
9 tips on how to shop securely
Contributed by: Andrea Woroch Americans are in love with both shopping and mobile devices, so naturally technology has helped us …
A sultan’s palace in Java and a puppet artist.
Regal school girls practice English with Marybeth Bond, the Gutsy Traveler. School girls, market, artist making shadow puppets. Shopping, handicrafts, …
Chef’s holidays at yosemite
Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give …
Croatia from the deck of a sailboat – cruise the adriatic islands off croatia
Crystal clear seas and more than 1,000 islands make Croatia one of the world’s best cruising destinations. The water is …
Alaska from sea, air and land
Alaskan Cruise and Wilderness Lodge Adventure By: Carly Redgers – Adventure Blogger I’ve been fortunate enough in my life to …
Travel the world as the chef of a cruiseline
How many times did you eat Alaskan King Crab, filet mignon or baked Alaska? Ask anyone who has taken a …
Relaxed island life in southern california
Coronado Island is a world away from skyscrapers, freeways and malls, yet it’s only a bridge away from downtown San …
Extrême chocolate tasting in legendary Switzerland
For the delight of fine chocolate lovers, visit a chocolate factory in Switzerland. Take the “Chocolate Train” and visit the …
Overseas trips last minute check list.
Why don’t I follow my own advice, and finish all preparations early? Tomorrow I leave for Asia and I’m still …
Switzerland really is this beautiful. head for the mountains.
The Swiss Alps are a hiker’s heaven with hundreds of miles of well marked and maintained trails …
Adenaline rush and hiker’s heaven in the Swiss Alps
For adventure addicts, Interlaken Switzerland is the perfect place to set up base camp. You’ll see hand gliders land in …
How to travel with a new partner – travel advice
Whether you are headed to Wine Country or to Italy, the first overnight trip you take with a new partner …
The top of europe and the alps
I could see France, Germany and Italy from the observation terrace perched above a 14-mile long sea of ice in …
New york city speak-easy for cocktails and food
Little Italy in New York offers much more than red sauce dining and the Feast of San Gennaro. Read more …
Seven best things to do if your flight is cancelled
Airline Passenger Rights 1. Request rule 240, which in the US stipulates that the airline must deliver you to your …
Fitness tips for travelers
Five simple exercises you can do in airports, hotel rooms or a rental car. When you hit the road, skies …
Don’t let the bed bugs bite
I love traveling in the developing world, but I don’t love dealing with insects – and I especially don’t want to …
Hotel security. how to be safe and stress free.
Here are some tips to make sure you, and your stuff, are safe and secure in your hotel room …
Packing for europe – swiss cities and the alps
I’ll admit that packing for Europe takes effort to select fashionable and functional clothes that are also comfortable. So my …
Health tips for women travelers
Women, if you’re like me, when planning travel, you’ve got your agenda planned, your wardrobe to match the adventure you …
Hooked on hiking – grand teton national park
Steel yourself for the jaw-dropping stunning mountain scenery when you enter Grand Teton National Park. The granite mountains rise 7,000-feet …
Paris free street-music festival on the summer solstice
Best Free Street-Music Festival in Europe Don’t miss the “Fete de la Musique” on the summer solstice (June 21st) in …
Packing for Paris
Let’s face it, Parisian women are, at least by American standards, always stylish in unusual ways. So when visiting Paris, …
Top 10 romantic things to do in San Francisco
From our local friends at the Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf: 1. Walk, bike, run or skip across the Golden Gate …
Hiking to heaven: a hut trip above aspen and vail
When you have worn out your shoes, the strength of the shoe leather has passed into the fiber of your …
Top ten reasons: Turkey
From our friends at Thomson Family Adventures: 1) Maybe you’ve been to all the usual places… but Turkey is NOT …
Bond girls bike america
Mother’s Day 2010 found me and my daughter JC on a grand adventure for a good cause: biking across America …
Ten best gardens to visit with mom
1. Winterthur Garden, Wilmington, Delaware http://gardenblog.winterthur.org/ Before you go, check their garden blog, a resource for garden lovers who want …
Boomers kick butt – technology & trends
As I learned at a summit on “Boomer Consumers” last week in San Francisco, 2011 is a year like no …
Boomers kick butt – statistics, business & travel trends
I was surprised to discover how many Boomers were buying my travel books, communicating to me on Facebook, LinkedIn and …
Friday fotos: blaine harrington iii
Check out this week’s featured travel photos! Blaine Harrington is a travel/location photographer, based in Metro Denver (Colorado, USA). He …
In fiji, your own island, barefoot luxury, and reefs to roam
With over 300 islands set in crystal-clear waters, palm-fringed white sand beaches, lagoons and coral reefs, relaxation is big in …
Six ways to stretch your travel dollars
Whether you’re off on a weekend getaway or a longer trip, you want to keep your money for the things …
Riding the rails in the rockies
“A-a-a-all abora-a-ard,” chimed the conductor at Vancouver’s Pacific Central Station as we hurried down the platform toward “The Rocky Mountaineer.” …
Big island big adventure
As the jet makes its arching descent across Hilo Bay on the Big Island of Hawai’i, we’re mesmerized by the …
Video: rapa nui traditional dancers
Matato’a Dance group as seen worldwide. “Matato’a (the watchful eye of the warrior) is a musical and dance group from …
Book: a woman’s world
Marybeth’s best-selling first collection of travel stories, A Woman’s World, chronicled and celebrated the diverse and bold new ways women …
Where is the riviera maya–and why go?
For pure alabaster white sand, turquoise-blue water, and a seamless vacation of R&R, you should know about the Riviera Maya; …
Hawai’i island-kīlauea volcano’s new eruption, spews lava
Kīlauea volcano’s new eruption site, which suddenly cracked open on Sat., Mar., 5, continues to spew lava through fissures on …
Where’s the largest irish event west of the mississippi?
Irish Eyes Are Smiling in San Francisco San Francisco’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival is the largest Irish event …
Celebrate wine, food, love of life in the heart of alexander valley
There is still room at the table on the terrace overlooking the vineyards of Alexander Valley at the newly opened …
When planning travel online is a bust – get honest answers from friends.
Do you ever wonder who writes the reviews on travel sites that rate hotels and restaurants? Here’s a cool new …
Spring break beach trip in the planning. Mexico?
Lousy winter weather and a pent up demand for a vacation in the sun are my reasons for heading south …
Banish bad hair days – dos and don’ts
Can you beat back frizz, control cowlicks and tame unruly hair when you’re traveling? Yes! Bad hair days do not …
The insanity of learning to surf at my age – on the north shore of oahu
I can remember exactly the first time I felt I had to surf….against all expectations, as I am uncomfortable in …
Would i do it again? bike across america?
Six months after our return from the 3,115 – mile bike trip, I am repeatedly asked if I would do …
Valentine’s day without a lover
Valentine’s Day is for lovers, right? I spent many years without someone special in my life in mid-February. So if …
National geographic radio: hear the inside story about rapa nui – easter island
My interview with Boyd Matson, National Geographic Radio, XM Radio, NPR is streamed on the National Geographic Website and is …
Questions about easter island – why and how?
Despite its isolation in the middle of the South Pacific (roughly equal distance from Tahiti and South America), Easter Island …
Night life at easter island – dance ’til you drop
Recently I went to Easter Island, the most remote and least visited World Heritage Site, home of the giant stone …
Energy grids, vortexes, geometric points on easter island
The magnetic rock attracts people worldwide who are searching for spiritual healing and enlightenment. They camp out by it, under …
Best ceviche in the pacific at 27′ south latitude
Click here to share in my culinary adventures in Easter Island! …
Shorter flights from peru to easter island
How remote is it? Close enough for a several day “add-on” to a trip to Peru Easter Island, known as …
Where in the world is easter island? a speck in the pacific ocean
The coast of Chile and Peru is 2,400 miles and a 5-6 hour flight away and just about as far …
From stone age to space age – easter island
Until about 40 years ago once a year a Chilean warship visited Easter Island, bringing supplies. Very few tourists visited …
Hawaii adventures – night snorkel with the manta rays
Night Snorkel with the Manta Rays Travel Channel says it’s one of the Top 10 things to do in your …
Hawaii lomi lomi chocolate wrap
Blissed-Out with a Chocolate Body Wrap Lomi Lomi is Hawaiian massage. Practioners of this ancient Polynesian healing technique use not …
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Marybeth speaks about travel safety on cnn news. cnn airport channel.
In this clip from CNN, Marybeth shares great advice for travel safety and hotel security while you travel. “Don’t let …
Hawaii five adventures – fins and paddles on the kona coast
Leaving the rainforest and volcanoes behind, we traded our backpacks for fins, goggles and paddles on the Kona Coast. There …
Hawaii five adventures – bike the rim of the volcano
Bike the Rim of the Volcano The forty-five minute drive from Hilo to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park leads you to …
Hawaii five adventures – hilo’s open-air market
Among the Best Open-Air Markets in the West www.bigisland.org Hilo blossomed from a village centered around the mission church to …
Hawaii five adventures – waterfalls on the big island
After we’ve wandered around the gardens at the Palm Cliff House outside Hilo, we lace up our walking shoes and …
Hawaii five o: plantation-style inn
Exotic birds soar from palm to palm as we wind our way down the drive to the Palm Cliff House, …
Hawaii five o -5 outstanding adventures on the big island of hawaii
If you think Hawaii is only about resorts, pools and beaches, think again. The Big Island of Hawaii has so …
Grass roots philanthropy. biked 3,115 miles across america for charity and challenge.
No stilettos. No shopping… just pedaling to promote strong bones for life! www.bondgirlsbikeamerica.com The Bond Girl Team, composed of …
How to prepare for a crisis — disaster advice
While you can’t avoid natural disasters, or control all situations, you can be prepared. I was in Southern Thailand with …
Hotel security
When You Reserve Your Room Ask if they have security personnel 24/7. Reserve a room located between the second and …
Bargain for your hotel room
Do your homework You can call the hotel directly. Ask the hotel reservations staff the “occupancy rate” of the hotel …
Giving back
A rewarding aspect of travel is learning about organizations around the world that help the people and places we visit, …
Travel tips from readers
What To Pack, from Delia, Alexandria, VA If you are wondering what to pack when travelling south of the border, …
Travel tips for everyone
Leave Your Itinerary with someone back home. Whether you’re single or have a million relatives, leave your travel itinerary with …
Family travel tips
Ask these questions when booking a room: Do kids stay free? Is breakfast free? Does the hotel offer a discount …
Keeping women business travelers safe
Women now constitute almost 50 percent of all the business travel in the United States, and spend $175 billion on …
How to survive overnight flights
What is “economy class syndrome?” I thought it referred to dark circles under the eyes, cramped legs and sore necks …
Safety tips
A key to safe travel is to make smart choices and use your common sense, especially when traveling alone. Don’t …
Pack like a pro
Start packing at least a week before your departure. If you’re going on an adventure or overseas trip, begin several …
What to pack. a packing video
What to pack? What to pack for almost every trip. The basics made easy. What to leave at home? What …
Video: marybeth’s first new bike (in her life)
Marybeth Bond’s first new bike – in her life! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mAOIhiCNK0 …
Video: high speed packing tips
This high-speed demonstration shows how to fit everything you need for your trip into your luggage. Visit http://www.PackingMadeEasy.com for more …
Video: marybeth as a featured speaker
Marybeth speaks with passion and from experience. She has climbed the Himalayas, written eleven books, and scaled mountains in the …
Himalayas? been or want to go?
If you can’t travel to the Himalayas, the next best thing is to eat Himalayan cuisine. The Taste of the …
Video: marybeth on hgtv
On HGTV’s “Fine Living”, Marybeth talks about packing, Paris, and house swaps. [kaltura-widget uiconfid=”535″ entryid=”0_dw1b5s8d” width=”400″ height=”330″ addpermission=”” editpermission=”” /] …
Featured guest on oprah offering travel advice
How did I become a Travel Expert for women and land on Oprah? My career has been dedicated to travel …
Book: a woman’s passion for travel – more stories from a woman’s world
A Woman’s Passion for Travel: More Stories from a Woman’s World “Passion”: any kind of feeling or emotion — hope, …
Book: a mother’s world – journeys of the heart
In stories close to home and far away, from Peru to Kenya and New York City to Ukraine, mothers recount …
Book: a woman’s europe
A Woman’s Europe captures the magic of the Swiss Alps, the French countryside, the streets of Moscow, the isles of …
Chilling out at a chilean spa
Even the best organized trips can become tiring if you don’t take a few days off, so I’m chilling in …
Perfect days in patagonia
I’m on the edge of beyond in Northern Patagonia, where the wind howls down the plunging valleys and ricochets between …
Green, clean and glistening santiago
I arrived safely after a 21-hour trip and stop in Lima, Peru. Only 4 hours of sleep in the past …
Girlfriends getaways – getting started
We know that “girls’ night out” is fun–we love to confess, confide and laugh together. A short trip together– even …
Temples of kathmandu
Even if you only have one day in Kathmandu you should visit the “Monkey Temple” (Swyambunath, populated with new-born to …
Touchdown in chaotic, exotic nepal
No one taking a daytime flight into Nepal should miss the jaw-dropping sight of the Himalayas along the northern horizon …