Dr. Mary Travelbest

In this episode, the FAQ is: If I am a Step 2 traveler, how do I reach Step 3? Today’s Destination is: Banff, Canada Today’s Mistake- I rented a hotel room in Alaska without A/C Travel Advice:  Stoke your wanderlust   FAQ: If I am a Step 2 traveler, how do I reach Step 3?   Step 2 is for traveling in your same country and in a comfort zone that is familiar. Getting over that level takes some adventure. Ask yourself if you’re ready to see more diverse experiences now. Are you ready to make a move to a distant land, such as Hawaii, Alaska, or the Bahamas?  Get a travel guidebook and start researching the area for clues on how to get there, what to do and how to prepare. Then talk to people you know who have been there. Ask them questions about what they liked. Be curious. Eventually,  you will have the courage and the savings to make the trip and enjoy the higher step to a more difficult and rewarding adventure. Today’s destination: Banff, Canada ...

In this episode: FAQ is: Need services for handicapped? Where can you go for information?   Today’s Destination is: Monarch Dunes and Paso Robles Wineries, CA Today’s Mistake- Trusting the first person you ask for directions Travel Advice:  Visit your local zoo or park and get some outdoor fun.  FAQ: Need services for handicapped? Where can you go for information?   Answer: We talk about ability-travel here often, so listen if you want to know more. I have a friend named Kathryn who is traveling the world now, when she can, and doesn’t let her handicaps keep her from going. She works full time as a teacher, and travels weekends and holidays. She went on a summer trip to Australia and New Zealand and we spoke while she was there.   She says there are plenty of services available to those with a lack of ability, and to seek help when you need it. The best advice is to try to stick to a morning routine, as much as possible.    Here’s a few ...

Welcome to Dr Travelbest and a Train Travel Special episode. In this episode:  FAQ: What’s the difference between travel medical insurance and emergency medical evacuation coverage? Today’s Special TOPIC: Train travel Today’s Mistake- Not sleeping on the plane to Europe and jet lag Travel Advice:  Tips on train travel FAQ: What’s the difference between travel medical insurance and emergency medical evacuation coverage? Answer:  Travel medical insurance This is important coverage for Step 3, 4, and 5 travelers going abroad, where your U.S. health plan may have limited glocal coverage or no coverage. Travel medical insurance usually pays for ambulance service, doctor and hospital bills and other medical expenses during your trip. You can find generous coverage limits of up to $500,000 per person, but depending on your trip you may not need that level of coverage. This can add up. I recently broke my wrist in a city where I don’t have coverage, and my insurance i...

You are listening to Dr Mary Travelbest guide. Here are the show notes. In this episode: FAQ is:  How can I travel solo while I am still in a “group”?  Today’s Destination is: Sedona, AZ Today’s Mistake- Bought the wrong ticket online Travel Advice:  Gas up when half full.   FAQ: How can I travel solo while I am still in a “group”?    Answer: Before or after your group trip, plan some solo time, for just you. That way, when you do get to the arranged activities, you will be ready and prepared. Some people like to warm up by going with just one friend, before they join the group. That’s ok, too.   After your group tour, you may want to have a few days in the same region to purposefully explore other options, and see things that were left off the tour. Tourguides generally only show you the best parts of the region. To really experience, you need some solo trip time, too.   Today’s destination: Sedona, Arizona   Sedona, Arizona a...