Dr. Mary Travelbest

This is a special edition on Corona virus variants like Omicron. If you are considering foreign travel, especially solo, you should start paying attention to the latest medical news about a coronavirus variant, a global risk called Omicron, which follows the Delta variant as a fast-spreading virus. The website: Who.int has more information. Dr Travelbest helps solo women guide their own trips. Check out this episode!

Show Notes Destination: Ensenada, Mexico Caption: Wineries near Ensenada, Mexico Welcome to Dr. Mary Travelbest’s Travel Guide, an episode for women like you who need a little extra support traveling the world, (slowly) one woman at a time. In this episode: FAQ is: I travel with my family and this trip I want to be by myself or maybe with a girlfriend. Is that wrong? Today’s Destination is: Ensenada, Mexico Today’s Mistake- I’ve made so many mistakes Travel Advice: Leave some days unplanned, so you have time to enjoy the freedom you have FAQ: You asked about solo travel, without your family. Is that wrong? Answer: It’s a personal choice you can make, so think about it. Do you have someone to care for your family while you travel? Will they be able to feed, dress and take care of themselves without you? If you can say yes to these questions, you should be able to make the trip. You are able to do the solo trip you always wanted to take. You can even take a quiz online to see ...

Are you a woman who wants to travel independently? Take five minutes to listen here. FAQ is: What are my favorite travel apps? Today’s Destination is: Duluth, Georgia Today’s Mistake- Broken ear buds Travel Advice:  Sit in an exit row on the plane for more leg room. Check out this episode! Caption: Dr Travelbest in Georgia. Show Notes Destination: Duluth, Georgia In this episode: FAQ is: What are my favorite travel apps? Today’s Destination is: Duluth, Georgia Today’s Mistake- Broken ear buds Travel Advice: Sit in an exit row on the plane for more leg room. FAQ: What are my favorite travel apps? Answer: My favorite travel apps are the airline that I am traveling on that day, rideshare apps like Uber/Lyft, public transportation apps wherever I am. When in Atlanta, it’s MARTA, in San Diego, it’s PRONTO, Expedia, plus Turo. Expedia and Booking are basically the same type of booking engine. Turo is like AirBNB, but for cars. Today’s destination: Duluth, Georgia I had ...

Are you a woman who wants to travel more? Give this five minutes. You'll love the travel tips and my mistakes, too. FAQ is : If there’s a flight delay or cancellation, what can I do about it? Today’s Destination is: London, England Today’s Mistake- Passing my stop on the sky train to the airport gate. Travel Advice:  Raise your hand to switch seats if needed Check out this episode! Show Notes: London, England In this episode: FAQ is: If there’s a flight delay or cancellation, what can I do about it? Today’s Destination is: London, England Today’s Mistake- Passing my stop on the sky train to the airport gate. Travel Advice: Raise your hand to switch seats if needed FAQ: If there’s a flight delay or cancellation, what can I do about it? Answer: When the airline cancels, you could be entitled to either a ticket refund or a replacement flight. These rules are all subject to change. You could claim compensation if the airline informed you of the cancellation less than 14 ...

 Are you a woman who wants to travel more? Listen to this. The FAQ is:  Should I rent a car in London or not? The Special Episode is about Volunteer Travel Lessons Learned is:  How to get pushed off the road and survive. Travel Tip is: Get your passport Now. Check out this episode!

Looking for help as you plan travel? Here is a trusted guide. The FAQ is: How can I find a good tour for me? Today’s Destination is: Nerja and Frigliana, Spain Today’s Mistake- Leaving my house key on the rental car keyfob. Travel Advice:  Pack the night before, or earlier Check out this episode! Caption: Frigliana, Spain (near Malaga) Show Notes Destination: Nerja and Frigliana, Spain In this episode: FAQ is: How can I find a good tour for me? Today’s Destination is: Nerja and Frigliana, Spain Today’s Mistake- Leaving my house key on the rental car keyfob. Travel Advice: Pack the night before, or earlier FAQ: How can I find a good tour, they way I like it? Answer: Independent travel is the opposite of a tour group, however, there are times when you will need to be on a tour, based on the destination. Everyone has their own idea of what makes a good tour and tour guide. Want a list of the best tour companies of 2021? Top for singles is Exodus Travel and for seniors El...