by Marybeth Bond | Dec 20, 2018 | Deals & Discounts, California, Cultural Exploration, San Francisco, Recommended Travel Companies, Family, Travel, Girlfriend Getaways
By Marybeth Bond/GutsyTraveler The tourist season, when we have lots of out-of-town visitors is almost here and we’re gearing up for it. Here are our suggestions of where to go beyond “must see” tourist places: Fisherman’s Wharf, Alcatraz, Ghirardelli, and The...
by Marybeth Bond | Sep 4, 2018 | Best Travel Apps, Travel, Packing Pointers, Featured
As avid travelers, we want to share the best travel apps we have found useful before and during our journeys worldwide. Walking tours anytime by local experts Detour, is a cool new app for people who hate conventional walking tours (meeting with large groups at an...
by Marybeth Bond | Mar 22, 2017 | 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 and...
by Marybeth Bond | Jan 22, 2017 | Women, 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, it’s...
by Marybeth Bond | Jan 7, 2017 | Florence, Safety Tips, Travel, Packing Pointers, Romance, Girlfriend Getaways, Solo Travel Tips, Travel Statistics, Student Travel Tips
Safety Tips for millennials going abroad from college students to professionals traveling for business. Bar Tips – Buddy System Go with a buddy. It’s better to have two sets of eyes to watch for bad situations. Don’t leave without your buddy. Get...
by Marybeth Bond | Aug 30, 2016 | Women, 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...
