Dr. Mary Travelbest

Glacier National Park This is for women who want to travel. Please post a review on Amazon for 5 Steps to Solo Travel. In this episode: FAQ is : Since airlines don’t provide food on flights, what is the best airport food service?  Today’s Destination is: Glacier National Park Today’s Mistake-  Don’t always follow Google Maps Travel Advice:  Pick your room at a hotel.    FAQ: Joan asks, Since airlines don’t provide food on flights, what is the best airport food service?    Answer:  Since airlines are not feeding most people, your robotic and app-powered food delivery service is growing in airports. There are firms that allow you to order, pay and pick up food from participating airport restaurants.  There’s a firm called, “At Your Gate” that has a service where a robot brings you food in the Los Angeles Airport. Their slogan is “don’t fly hungry.” You can order a day ahead of your flight if you wish. Overall, I prefer to bring my food to the airport, but in case you can’t

Please leave a review of the book/episodes on Amazon, where other women like you can learn to travel. In this episode: FAQ is: What are the best snacks to bring on a trip? Today’s Destination is: Fort Myers, Florida Today’s Mistake- I Couldn’t sleep Travel Advice:  Pack an extra toothbrush FAQ: What are the best and easiest snacks to bring on a trip? Answer: My favorite snack food is nuts, mixed with a trail type snack that’s packed in small baggies by me. I buy larger sizes and transfer them to the size that I need for my trips. I mix it up a bit, with the ingredients, such as berries, coconut, seeds and other non-salty flavors. If I am craving salty snacks, I like the idea of edamame or popcorn. Even cheese can help me with satisfying this craving. The only other favorite is fruit, but most of the time this will need to be chilled.   https://www.today.com/health/9-cheap-healthy-snacks-when-you-re-craving-something-salty-t192259 Today’s destination: Fort Myers, Florida Fort

Dr Travelbest helps women travel solo.  5 Steps to Solo Travel. Please share this with your parents, loved ones and future travelers, so you make their trips the very best. Pleas review the book in Amazon. Your review will make a difference to another woman like you. What is Step Five? Step 5: This is for the person who has been to many different countries where they speak another local language. You have faced challenges like surmounting new cultures largely unfamiliar to your own, or navigating travel in a place where transportation is limited. Step 5 is a full travel champion. You are adopting unique experiences with geography and nature firsthand, even with countries you may not read about in the news or on social media. You will meet people who are different from you. Certain challenges will occur when you visit some countries like China, where you can’t read the street signs as different letters are used for language, or when you try to bargain at the market for fruits in K

I ’ve been traveling independently for decades and soon to release a second guidebook: 5 Steps to Solo Travel on Amazon and I hope you buy it May 8, Mother's Day. Please share this with your parents, loved ones and future travelers, so you make their trips the very best. Why did I start being Dr Mary Travelbest nearly 30 years ago? I identified that there was no formal way to learn how to travel safely by yourself. When I was looking for this information, there was none available. Now, there is information, but not for the older woman, so this is for you! If you are mid-life or older, I hope you pay attention here, because we are going places.  Here is a recap of the  earlier steps……briefly, Step One is your first solo trip, nearby overnight.  Step 2 is state to state travel, Step 3 is to a far away state or nearby country, Step 4, now, is to a far country and Step 5 is to a country where you don’t speak the language.   What is Step Four?   Step 4: You’re already taken sever

Dr Travelbest helps women travel. What is Step Three? It’s the third of five steps that will bring you to the level you wish to travel. Only this is by yourself solo, or with a friend, independently, but not on a guided tour. Step 3: You have traveled solo to a different state or country. You may have already been to places like Canada, Mexico, Hawaii, or Alaska. Suggested trips might include some of these places, but with a more adventurous or spontaneous spirit. At this level, the travel step includes passport-required countries, international visas, and/or driving. Your travel has advanced to the middle point in the 5 Steps to Solo Adventures. Step One was about getting started with a drive to another city. In Step Two, you went to another region or state. You are now at Step 3 and you are more accomplished than most travelers, even if you don’t realize it. To advance to Step 3, you must have already  visited different parts of the USA, various regions within your country, and

Dr Travelbest helps women travel solo. Here's to making your next trip extra special. What is Step Two? It’s the second of five steps that will bring you to the level you wish to travel. Only this is by yourself solo, or with a friend, independently, but not on a guided tour. Step Two: Some solo travel, but mostly group travel or organized by tour guides. Suggested trips include: state-to-state travel for an extended period, completely on your own.  Be ready for a slightly different experience from the first step, but without any significant fear of the unknown. Visit a nearby state,  just a short flight  or a 200-mile car trip away, where you might stay overnight for at least one or two days. After arriving at your destination, you might visit  local sites on this trip  through public transportation, such as the train, bus, or trolley. If there is a zoo, spend a few hours wandering through it as a nature exploration. Go to a park and walk the perimeter. Packing Tips. Trave

What is Step 1?   It’s the first of five steps that will bring you to the level you wish to travel. Only this is by yourself solo, or with a friend, independently, but not on a guided tour.  The steps in order: briefly, Step One is your first solo trip, nearby overnight.  Step 2 is state to state travel, Step 3 is to a far away state or nearby country, Step 4 is to a far country and Step 5 is to a country where you don’t speak the language.   Before I became a solo traveler, I was shy and introverted. I did not have confidence in myself. I was often quite lonely and sad, and my life felt unimportant. I was bullied by my so-called friends as a young teen. These so-called friends smeared oil and grease from carbon paper all over my body and mocked me. This has never been publicly shared before, as I was shamed. The experience of travel has lifted a burden from my past and now I can share the lessons I have learned throughout this book—of new places to see and favorite places to revi

In this episode: FAQ is : Karen asks, At what age can I join AARP?   Today’s Special Edition is on AARP Travel Today’s Mistake- Being frazzled in the airport Travel Advice:  Room service is overrated.   FAQ:   Karen asks: Is there an age requirement for AARP?   Answer: What is AARP's Membership Age? While AARP is dedicated to people over 50, there is no minimum age to join. People of all ages can get an AARP membership for as low as $12 per year with auto-renewal. Anyone can become an AARP member and gain access to hundreds of discounts, programs and resources. My brother joined when he was 40. You can join at any age. They have a promo now if you purchase 5 years of membership. That sounds like a good offer if you plan on being a traveler soon.     Today’s Special Edition is on AARP Travel I’ve been an AARP member, which stands for American Association of Retired Persons. I’m on their mailing lists and get a lot of travel information from them. Some years I join

FAQ is : How can I avoid extra fees when I pay with my credit card? This is Dr Mary Travelbest Today’s Destination is: Tijuana International Airport, Mexico Today’s Mistake- Skimping on healthy meals Travel Advice:  Weigh your luggage before you depart for the airport   Check out this episode!

In this episode: FAQ is : When do I need a covid test for travel? Today’s Destination is: La Jolla, California Today’s Mistake- I needed another suitcase for the trip home Travel Advice:  Noise Canceling Headphones are best   FAQ: When do I need a covid test for travel?   Answer:  There’s a lot of confusion now about getting the right covid test for travel. Some countries require a proof of vaccination and others require testing. Some require both. CDC gives the following information:   Travel guidance and risk assessment.   This tells you what countries are the most risky for your current travel. Level 4 is high risk. There is also a level where it’s unknown about the risk level, so it’s recommended to read this before travel. https://www.cdc.gov/ https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/map-and-travel-notices.html     List of what types of tests there are and which countries require which kind of test. This is up to date, so that’s the most reliable infor

Welcome to Dr Travelbest FAQ is: When do I need a covid test for travel?   Today’s Destination is: La Jolla, California Today’s Mistake- I needed another suitcase for the trip home Travel Advice:  Noise Canceling Headphones are best Check out this episode!