Marybeth is an experienced journalist with book, magazine, newspaper, radio, TV and web experience. She won the Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Award and was honored with a half page profile about her in the New York Times.

She has contributed to National Geographic (3 books and articles), LA Times, New York Times, AAA publications, CNN, Escape Magazine, Travelgirl Magazine and others.

Marybeth is also the creator of the niche website GutsyTraveler.com

One of her specialties is women travel, with 12 books on the subject, radio, TV (Oprah guest), web and print coverage.