Dr. Mary Travelbest

This is Dr Mary Travelbest, a guide for you to travel. The 5 Steps to Solo Travel will help you get going. See the series on Amazon.   In this episode: FAQ is: How have your travels changed you? Listen to the program for the response. Today’s Destination is: Harriman, New York Today’s Mistake- overweight luggage Travel Advice:  Dubai is accessible Today’s destination: Harriman, New York   https://www.visitthecatskills.com/ North of New York City is upstate and some of my best memories growing up were here. If you saw the movie, Dirty Dancing, which took place at now-closed Grossinger’s in the Catskills Mountains. It’s a haven for people wanting to get away from New York City. Nearby is Harriman State Park, where you can do some great sightseeing and hiking. It’s all part of a bigger mountain region in Upstate New York, including parts of the Appalachian Trail and the Catskills area. Today’s Mistake- Overweight luggage Flying with overweight luggage can get pricey. I arrive

In this episode: FAQ is: Boston or New York? Today’s Destination is: Coronado island, California Today’s Mistake- Underestimating time required for security.  Travel Advice: How to swim without losing your valuables.    FAQ: Boston or New York?   If you have to choose, decide which is more relevant, the larger city with three airports or one large airport, Boston.  If you plan to see a broadway play, that’s easy, New York. If you want to ride the T, visit cemeteries from the Revolutionary War, then Boston. In New York, you may want to see some of Central Park. Think of rhe TV show, Friends, based in New York, or Seinfeld. Then think of the show Cheers and that is Boston. Both are good choices. Since I’m born and raised in New York, I will go there with my choice. I pick New York. What about you?   Today’s destination: Coronado, California   It’s not really a complete island, because it’s connected by land. It’s just south of San Diego and north of Mexico. Most people arr

Welcome to Cairns, Australia and Dr. Mary Travelbest   In this episode: FAQ is: Dr. Travelbest, What are the seven natural wonders of the world? Today’s Destination is: Cairns, Australia  Today’s Mistake- Leaving my wallet in a taxi Travel Advice:  Avoid single supplements when you travel. FAQ: What are the seven natural wonders of the world? Answer: One will be talked about on this podcast, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, which is located by Cairns. The other six are:   Aurora Borealis (also known as the northern lights) Harbor of Rio de Janeiro. Grand Canyon, USA Mount Everest. Victoria Falls. Parícutin, Mexico volcano   Today’s destination: Cairns, Australia It’s a city in Queensland, on the tropic north east coast.  The population is about 150,000 plus lots of tourism is happening here. Some of the world’s most beautiful diving spots are here, on the Great Barrier Reef.   It’s known for agriculture, the port, and now a destination for worldwide trav

 Dr. Mary Travelbest’s Solo Travel North Dakota In this episode: FAQ is How far in advance should I book my travel? The destination is North Dakota. The lesson learned is carry a flashlight and the tip is how to stay awake while driving.   FAQ: When asked, how far in advance should I book my travel, I had to dig into my expert opinions for some data. The domestic trips should be booked one to two months in advance and international trips are best planned even further in advance, especially if you are traveling on specific dates or for a holiday period. Those are when flights are highly sought after and as you know.   https://www.farecompare.com/travel-advice/tips-from-air-travel-insiders/   Today’s Independent Destination- Fargo, North Dakota   The touristy thing to visit in Fargo is the Hjemkomst Center, a scenic museum complex that features a replica of a Norwegian Viking ship and a wooden stave church. The name means Homecoming, which represents the Nordic people.   htt