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Give a listen to this Bucket List Travel series. The Garden Route in South Africa may open your mind to a new destination. You will hear Rose Kilian, the closing voice for the past few years on the Dr. Mary Travelbest podcast. Do you recognize her sweet tone?
Listen to all four episodes and tell me which was your favorite and why.
Thanks for your interest in travel.
This week’s podcast is a Bucket List Travel episode about the Garden Route in South Africa. Have you heard of it? I found this photo which makes me excited to learn more. Rose Kilian tells about her hometown in this short episode. All four of the series are from listeners like you! I hope you loved them as I did. Thanks to you and others!
Is Crete, Greece on your Bucket List? Listen 👂 to this week’s podcast from Kirsty Nunez.
If you are traveling soon, give a listen here. Its a fun interview!
Society & Culture · 2024
Give a listen to this podcast about travel, featuring your friend, Dr. Travelbest (me). https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/me-and-the-magic/id1495433129?ls=1 Thank you to Amanda Bauner, host of the show for a great interview and a rich dive into travel solo.
Society & Culture · 2024
This morning is overcast. A heat wave is predicted. How do you hydrate on these days?
This is where we grow vegetables and sunflowers to brighten God’s world.
If you are traveling, enjoy the moment.
Waiting in airports with nothing to do? Listen to your favorite podcasts. It's a great way to catch up on news, stories, and fun. Make sure your devices are charged, and listen to some short podcasts, like the one called Dr. Mary Travelbest Guide.
One other problem solved.....
And a bonus...yesterday, I spoke with several friends who are traveling soon and haven't planned their jetlag yet. I use Timeshifter (not a client or affiliate) to help me out. Let me know if you like it.
Announcing: 5 Steps to Solo Travel Part A Sale. Special sale to those in the Prime of your life. Today, July 18, 2024, you can get this for $.99. Tomorrow it's $1.99 and increases daily. The image is a QR code to this deal on Amazon for the ebook. The price goes back to $9.98 next Thursday, July 25, 2024. You will own it. YOLO. Please take a look at the comments if you prefer to use the URL. Hint, if you prefer, there is an audio version, too, for around $13. or free on Audible.
Did you want to get some travel ideas, but don't want to "work" at it? I can send you to my blog, writing every week since I can remember (maybe 7 years) about solo travel. You can search for your destination here. Comment has the link. Hint: It's a simple blog for simple people.
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Woman at the top at JAL. Read on. https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/24/business/japan-airlines-first-female-ceo-interview-intl-hnk/index.html?
Mitsuko Tottori admits Japan has much more to do to get people like her into the chief executive seat.
Featuring San Francisco Airport this week on the podcast. Tell us your airport stories. You can hear how I left my phone at the airline counter, on my first stop around the world. OOPS! https://drmarytravelbest.libsyn.com/?_ga=2.221317400.
You can travel at your age, level, status, and interest. Wherever you are in your journey through life, take a minute to consider where you want to travel and our tips will help you get there and our mistakes will make you smile, knowing you got this! Dr Mary Travelbest wrote "5 Steps to Solo Travel...
Any ELO fans in the room? I like the music even better than the video. Enjoy this virtual trip to California, via a beach ball. If you are watching, give me a thumbs up, ok? .)
In California, we believe in play - Every day, any way. Visit The Ultimate Playground and see where the fun takes you: https://www.visitcalifornia.com/ultima...
Sea-Tac airport terminal. I spent 10 hours here alone in 1980 due to missing a flight back to Chicago. I still enjoy it here. What’s your favorite airport?
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Dr Mary Travelbest Guide : Kerala, India Plus stretching tips for solo travel, mistakes and stuffing the pillow
In this episode, FAQ is: What are the best stretching methods for solo travel. Today’s Destination is: Kerala, India Today’s Misstep- I did not get to use my airline credits on Spirit. Travel Advice: U-shaped airline pillows can be stuffed with clothes. FAQ: What are the best stretching method...
Dr Mary Travelbest Guide : Hyderabad, India Plus adapting to food, nail polish, gratitude
In this episode, FAQ is: What if I don’t like the food? Today’s Destination is: Hyderabad, India Today’s Misstep- Wrong color nail polish Travel Advice: Grateful before happy FAQ: What if I don’t like the food? Answer: You mostly will, but if not, have a plan. If you find yourself not e...
It looks like we have been trend-setters. Did you find anything interesting here? Flying solo soon?
Surveys show a growing number of people are traveling solo — including couples. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports for TODAY on popular destinations and tips for staying safe for those going alone.
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Sea-Tac airport terminal. I spent 10 hours here alone in 1980 due to missing a flight back to Chicago. I still enjoy it here. What’s your favorite airport?
So many images. Here are 40 something of the first half of the world tour. The goal is to bridge cultural understanding. I’ve talked to people from all over the 🌎.
On this epic journey, I have been seeing a lot of churches and attended services when possible. Today, I saw this community gather inside a church with a history and a present. It was bombed in WW2, and revived with a re-build. This video is from the audience view of the altar. It’s an Anglican Church. Two of the three priests were women. The choir was outstanding. They had two organists. What a special place it is. Have you heard of Coventry, 🏴 just a couple of hours from London?
Outside of the city, a farm home is being built near a lake. This is near Hyderabad, India. Learn something new today. Look up this city on a map.
For the women who want to travel. Dr. Mary Travelbest sends greetings after 3 weeks in Southeast Asia.
This connection physical bridge between neighborhoods in Manila represents making connections, much like we do when we travel. The cost was $3.9 billion in all, however you can’t put a price on friendships. May your friendships bridge across many different cultures and age groups.Make a friend today. I met several new friends this week across the world 🌎. We are more similar than different.
Dr Travelbest helps women in their prime years with travel. In this episode: FAQ is: How to organize my meds when I travel? Today’s Destination: Coachella Valley, CA Today’s Mistake- Cell Service is blocked by mountains. Get coverage. Tip: Sleep during the heat of day. Sun Rash can go south fast
Are you a woman who wants to travel independently? Give a five minute listen here. The FAQ is: How can I keep my car cool when it’s parked? Today’s Destination is: Space Coast, Florida Today’s Mistake- Tar on my skin from swimming Travel Advice: Call ahead if you have limited mobility.
Dr Travelbest answers your questions: The FAQ is When I arrive in a new city, should I take one of those busses to show me the famous places or not? The destination is Madrid Spain and Today’s Lesson Learned-Spending too much time making reservations and the Travel Advice-Don’t run out of gas
Do you want to do more travel independently? Listen here. Can you explain why sulfur from hot springs is good for your skin? You asked me about the rotten egg smell. This special edition is on California Beaches from Los Angeles to Malibu (part 5) Today’s Lessons Learned- Soaked shoes and sneakers Today’s travel Advice: Fly nonstop whenever possible. #women #travel #independent
Dr Travelbest helps the independent traveler get going. In this episode: The FAQ is How do I filter my drinking water? I want to be sure that I drink clean water when traveling remote. Today’s Destination is: Beaches of Honolulu, Hawaii. Today’s Mistake- Losing a High School Ring. Travel Advice- Scorpions: Be aware in hot weather. If you like this, give us a comment, review or share, please.
Post Pandemic travel destination ideas include Colorado. Have you been there lately? In this episode: The FAQ What’s a good small town USA destination for independent travel? Today’s Destination is: Fort Collins Colorado. Lesson Learned is- Mixing up day and night. Travel Advice- Remove worry
The FAQ is how can I meet people when I travel without anyone else in my group? The destination is. China 1988 to Now Part 2 My lesson learned-. My bad directions Travel Advice- Clear your mind of distractions and enjoy putting your toes in the sand, listening to the chirping birds and tasting a new flavor or where you are now. #Chinatravel
Do you want to travel more? Here is a guide for women. My favorite place in China to see again is? The special episode is about travel to China, then and now….part one of 2 The lesson learned is: Know my USA politics better (I knew less than they did….at the time) #womentravel The travel tip is: Be willing to meet a stranger and get to know them.
We don't mention disabilities. 20% of people have them. The special episode is Ability Challenged travel. The lesson learned is: Losing money from Covid travel. the Tip is: feel like a local, wherever you are. The FAQ is: what are the traits of Independent Women?
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Where do you want to go? How can I help you get there? What’s keeping you back? What’s on your bucket list? Send me your questions here. I’m all about Independent Travel near and far. I’m planning trips to these places soon: Taiwan, Alaska, San Francisco, Dayton, Chicago and Palm Springs. Each of these trips is for the purpose of getting more current content for “The World’s First Guide to Independent Travel for Women”, and you can become part of the story. Tell me your travel stories, including your worst ones. I love to hear them! I would like to tell you how to build your travel experiences, too.
