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Hi there, I am Dr. Travelbest. I am a traveler and I love to guide women on their adventures.

Dr. Travelbest is a 30-year tradition of helping others, and will be carried forth by daughter Christina Shubat (Dr. Travelbest), and for possible generations to come.

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Exploration

This book explores why women can travel solo.

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Adventures

Some women travel because they love adventure.

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Equipment

Your equipment will be only what you need, and not any more.

5 Steps to Solo Travel

Do not read it if you plan to stay home.

1. Overnight stay close to home.

2. Visit a nearby state.

3. Travel to multiple states.

4. Overseas to English-speaking countries.

5. Overseas to non-native countries, learn their culture.

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Book Part A Is Available

Women don’t travel enough. If you agree, that’s because you are either a woman, a traveler, or both. Dr Travelbest writes For Active Women in Mid-Life Who need to get going and see the world with or without a friend.

This book is a guide to travel in Your Prime.

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This book is a guide to your steps via destinations.

Book Part B Is Available

Women make great travelers, but some don’t know what is a great destination. This summarizes the 5 Steps and then describes Sleeping, Transportation, Eating, Packing, and Suggestions for each destination. With hundreds of destinations, you are not going to run out of places to visit.

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Take the 5 Steps to Solo Travel worldwide. Maybe you want to go places you dreamed about. This is your guide to see them near and far, including around the world in 2024.

This book describes how to travel the world.

Book Part C Is Coming Soon

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Danger: This book will make you want to go places. Do not read it if you plan to stay home.

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Enjoy the full book on your schedule, at your convenience, from wherever you are or may be….It’s 4 hours of fun listening, professionally edited.

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“This is for you if you have not found the best way to travel yet. Find your level, or step and go to places that fit your abilities and interests.”

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“This book is awesome. Brings real-life perspective rather than just words. My favorite section is LESSONS LEARNED!”

Cindy Borges, Media Director, Saatchi & Saatchi

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“You’ve done a masterful job with this travel book – it is so comprehensive, informative and also fun and easy to read! I’ve read through it all. ”

Pat Rarus, MS

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“This book was an inspiration to start traveling. I took baby steps at first to build my confidence, but I was ready to start exploring. The idea of starting close to home and maybe just an overnight trip before venturing on a longer journey is a great start.”

Cathy Andreucci, Retired Dental Hygienist

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