by Marybeth Bond | Mar 22, 2020 | Travel Life Lesson, TIPS, Family Travel, Adventure, Recommended Travel Companies, Travel
Family travel is a time to make memories that last a lifetime. Over two decades and to over two dozen countries, I traveled with my kids, usually without an adult partner to help out. If you want to do more than beaches and amusement parks, then read on for tips...
by Marybeth Bond | Mar 22, 2018 | Women Travel, Travel Life Lesson, Girlfriend Getaways, Solo Travel Tips
No one expected me to be a solo woman traveler. I had never eaten a meal alone in a restaurant or traveled on my own — except for business trips. I surprised everyone, including myself. You too can travel alone. I discovered it’s not lonely,...
by Marybeth Bond | Aug 30, 2016 | Women Travel, Travel Life Lesson, Travel, Solo Travel Tips, Student Travel Tips
These days, it’s discouraging to read all the stories about travel dangers, especially for women whose vacations have become nightmares. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe while you indulge your wanderlust in this big, wide, wonderful world. Pack...
by Marybeth Bond | Jul 1, 2016 | dog friendly, Travel Life Lesson, TIPS, Pets, London, England
No one escapes stress. All people can do is to manage it. There are a multitude of causes, but airports rank among the worst of them. A neuropsychologist remarked while passing through London Heathrow, the sixth busiest airport in the world, that it was a similar...
by Marybeth Bond | Apr 8, 2016 | Travel Life Lesson, TIPS, Safety Tips, Travel, Travel, Student Travel Tips
Unfortunately, debit and credit card fraud are hazards of travel. Although rates of fraud vary in different countries, according to Forbes, “Mexico and the United States are more prone to fraud with 44% and 42% of respondents there saying they’ve experienced...
by JC Sheppard | Jan 23, 2015 | Women Travel, Luxury, Recipe, Travel Life Lesson, Cruises, Travel
Some sources estimate that cruisers gain 1-2 pounds per day. There are always a few dedicated gym-goers on every cruise, but most of us go on cruises to relax, not to chain ourselves to an elliptical between ice cream binges. To hedge your bets for an enjoyable,...
