2025 Eurail Travel Planning Guide and sinus relief
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Where in the world am I? Eurail Travel planning Hi there, I’m Dr. Mary Travelbest. I’m in San Diego now, sharing my best travel ideas and working on another book for you to enjoy: 5 Steps to Solo Travel, Part C. I’m about to launch on a 90-day trip around the world. Listener Story Spotlight I want to tell you about a listener named Kristen. Kristen loves to travel. She recently received a Fullbright Scholarship and took a trip with her husband and sons to a foreign country, Portugal, for several months. She’s full of great travel ideas and will be helpful as I continue to...
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Best of D. C. Smithsonian Museums
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This is a Best of..... Have any questions? Please ask. The photo was taken by me on the grounds of one of the many museums of the Smithsonian.
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Train Travel: SLO to San Diego and Gluten Free Travel
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Episode title: SLO to San Diego by Train, GF Diets, and a Confidence Challenge Hi there. I’m Dr. Mary Travelbest, a world traveler who has traveled solo for over 50 years. I'm coming to you after a recent trip to Asia. I visited Taiwan and South Korea for 10 days. I’m here to share my best travel ideas and work on solo travel. I’m about to launch on a 90-day trip around the world solo again. The aim is world peace through cultural exchange. I’m about to travel the world for 90 days. Listener Story Spotlight I want to tell you about a listener who recently retired as a...
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Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan
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Episode: Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan FAQ Should I use public transportation abroad? Episode: Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan Lesson Learned: Don’t schedule everything Day 1 Travel Tip: Trust your gut instincts, if unsure, pivot fast. FAQ Response: Should I use public transportation abroad? Yes, you should try it at the least, but not in rush hour with all of your luggage. One way to test it out is to try it early in the morning, before rush-hour workers arrive, but while it’s still light outside. Most of the time, you only need a card to swipe, and you...
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Seoul, South Korea and travel insurance comparisons
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Seoul, Korea episode Listener Story Spotlight A friend and a listener named Lois recently went to Hawaii. She told me she spent much time getting travel insurance for herself and her partner. She had to pay more than she expected as her partner was having a birthday between the day she bought the service and the day of the trip. But she said it was well worth it for her peace of mind. The FAQ for today is: Where to find the best travel insurance for a long trip abroad. 1. Start with a neutral comparison engine; you can see this in the show notes. Why use it first? Where to click ...
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Travel Planning: Ecuador
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Ecuador: planning Listener Story Spotlight I want to tell you about a listener named Pat who loves to take 40-minute walks. She does one every day. We have traveled together to Spain and have been ski buddies for over 10 years. She's a superb figure skater and loves cats. Maybe you even know my friend. Her last name is Brown, inspiring me to go to the Galapagos Islands this year. Thanks, Pat, for that encouragement. The FAQ for today is: How do you choose your outfits for weather conditions that constantly change? The answer is more straightforward than you think: It's basic...
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Travel Planning: Colombia
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Travel Planning: Part 1 Colombia In this episode: Where an I heading series: Part 1 Today’s Mistake- avoiding potholes and buying new tires Travel Advice: Safety and security tip FAQ: How do you use SERVAS? I use Servas International to help me plan my trips. You sign up on the website, and a representative will contact you and interview you. They will make sure you are a real person and check references. Then, you get a Letter of Engagement, and you can contact hosts and day hosts. Today’s destination: Planning my trip to Colombia Friends to meet in...
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Boulder, CO
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Boulder, Colorado FAQ: Isn’t it awkward to eat alone? Step 1 question Destination episode: Boulder, CO. Lesson Learned: Got on the wrong train line. Travel Tip: Screenshot your map before leaving Wifi FAQ Response to Isn’t it awkward to eat alone? Yes, it is the first few times. No doubt. But it gets easier with every time you do it. Soon, you’ll just walk in a restaurant and not even think about it. I can relate to the woman who has never done it, because I remember my first time. I was scared. I told the hostess: “I’ve never eaten solo in a...
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Blue Zone Travel
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Special Episode Blue Zone Travel The five "Blue Zones" in the world, which are regions identified as having a high concentration of people living to a very old age, are: Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; and Loma Linda, California, USA. Notably, four of these Blue Zones are located near oceans, making them easily accessible by sea travel. Ocean proximity: Blue Zones like Costa Rica and California are situated not too far from coastlines, making them ideal destinations for those interested in combining a...
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5 Steps to Solo Travel for the Woman on the Go: What are the 5 Steps?
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Are you traveling? Tell me why or why not. Need a confidence boost? Here are the 5 Steps to Solo travel, summarized and a link to the book on Amazon. Step 1: Local Solo Travel. Close to home local travel. Step 2: Domestic solo trips, familiar with the territory. Maybe cross country. Step 3: National travel with more complexity, such as Alaska or Hawaii Step 4: International travel in familiar cultures Step 5: Fully independent, adventurous international solo travel. I’ve been creating this podcast weekly since 2018. I’m on my way to helping more than 100,000 women travel...
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FAQ is: How do you stay healthy when on the road?
Today’s Destination is: New Hampshire
Today’s Mistake- The city was closed.
Travel Advice: Culture rules for solo travelers
how your travels have changed you. You mention some things: treating flight attendants and fellow travelers kindly, what is the appropriate length for pants, how to behave in public baths. What else? How about things like how your priorities have changed, how you are more daring and how more careful. How you roll with the punches when you get a rash or forget something. How you are very willing to try certain foods, but not turtle blood. Consider including more introspection. It doesn't have to be lengthy, but it's something I would like to read about. And if you decide to do this, do it in the same place for each destination.
FAQ: How do you stay healthy when on the road? Do you have any tips?
Answer: Get your immunizations for travel prior to departure. Keep a record, in case you are asked for proof of immunization prior to entering a new country.
I asked a molecular biologist, who knows cell therapy what she does to stay healthy.
When you travel, she suggests to bring immunity boosters such as: anibiotic prescription tinctures, oregano oil, kickass immunity found at Whole Foods, grape seed extracts, cats claw, and activated charcoal in case you ingest something poisonous.
She explains that this charcoal helps leach toxic ions from the body. Food poisoning can ruin your trip.
She explained that we lose production of certain vitamins as we get older. She recommends tincture over pills.
She says, “If I am feeling down its a quick pickup for travel.”
I am not a medical doctor, so ask yours for advice.
Today’s destination: New Hampshire
New Hampshire is the Granite State. The slogan is Live Free.
Leave no trace, protect the great outdoors.
If you’re looking to take a day trip, or travel swiftly by plane, New Hampshire makes it easy to plan for your transportation. With two major airports, and smaller regional airports across the state, you can fly directly into New Hampshire. Both of my cousins attended UNH. It’s got to be a great place to visit if you are traveling in New Hampshire, located in the eastern part of the state in Durham.
My friends Don and Enid Larsen live in Dunbarton, New Hampshire, which is between Manchester and Concord. They love the rural area and the population is about 3000 people in the town. You may visit this town and find some great people live here, many who own a John Deere vehicle.
Great North Woods: New Hampshire Grand
Dartmouth Lake Sunapee: Dartmouth Lake Sunapee Region
Lakes: Lakes Region Tourism Association
Merrimack Valley: Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce
Monadnock: Monadnock Travel Council
Seacoast: The Seacoast Chamber Alliance
White Mountains: White Mountains Attractions
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