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One Step Closer to Whiskey, Biscuits and the Highlands – Philly to Edinburgh on AA

2 Comments / Flights, Itineraries, Scotland / By philatravelgirl

We are now one step closer to my favorite things (Scotland version) – the Highlands, Whiskey and Shortbread Biscuits now that American Airlines launched their new (seasonal) direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Edinburgh (EDI) this week. For East Coast travelers that fly out of Philadelphia, this is great news as we don’t …

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Roadtrip: One Day in Page Arizona – Visit Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon

4 Comments / Arizona, Itineraries, Photography / By philatravelgirl

“If you start early enough, you can do it all in a day” the front desk clerk said at the Courtyard Marriott Page when I was checking in. Unfortunately, in my research, I had planned it out wrong so back in my room, I went about researching tours and times for the next day …

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Visit Italy Itinerary: Solo Travel in Italy – La Dolce Vita from Naples to Milan

Leave a Comment / Italy, Itineraries / By philatravelgirl

Italy is a country that every traveler should visit (a few times). I was fortunate to begin my love affair with Italy, at the age of 22, on a memorable ten day bus tour with the local church group of senior citizens, a guide and a tight bus schedule (my version of solo travel in …

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Road Trip Itinerary: Art Weekend in D.C. – Art, Walk, Eat, Drink, Repeat

2 Comments / Art, D.C., Itineraries / By philatravelgirl

Washington, D.C. is a three-hour train ride from Philly and yet I’ve only visited three times over the years –in high school, when a friend lived in the city and last time for my trip to South Africa (the award ticket from IAD-JNB ). D.C. really is a wonderful city with so many great FREE …

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Me on Monday: My Whirlwind Travels So Far This Year

Leave a Comment / Family Travel, Itineraries, Puerto Rico, Seattle / By philatravelgirl

I’m exhausted! Now that I have a job and vacation time again, I’ve been putting it to good use this year. That said, I’m tired and woefully behind on posts as I’ve been chosing the couch over my laptop after work to decompress from my horrible commute. But there so much to share with you …

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Three Days in Edinburgh – Scottish Castles, a Hairy Coo and Lush Landscapes

5 Comments / Itineraries, Scotland / By philatravelgirl

For my Memorial Day trip this year, I decided a quick three days in Edinburgh would be a perfect diversion from my normal London visit. I would still go to London for two nights before flying home to see friend. With such a short visit to Edinburgh, you’d think I would have done advanced prep …

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Mom’s First Trip to Paris & London – The 10 Day Itinerary

5 Comments / Itineraries, London, New York, Paris, Travel with Mom / By philatravelgirl

My “travel hacking” hobby as some call it, has definitely provided me with unbelievable memories from trips around the world. One of the best parts of this “hobby” is sharing the travels with my family. Two years ago, my then eleven year old niece, traveled on her first trip to Paris & London (business class) …

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The 27 day African Safari Itinerary – Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa

11 Comments / Africa, Botswana, Itineraries, Safari, South Africa, Travel, Victoria Falls / By philatravelgirl

My African Safari was almost a month long encompassing South Africa (Johannesburg, Capetown and the Garden Route), Botswana (Okavango Delta and Chobe Safari Park) and Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls). The incredible “bucket list” worthy trip using points inspired me to start this blog to share my experience. While I originally posted the below a while back …

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Escaping Reality and Life: The Three Month Travel Sabbatical in Europe

10 Comments / Europe, Itineraries, The Good Stuff / By philatravelgirl

When I lost my job of 10+ years, I did what most rational (not really) people would do – I ran away to Europe on my EPIC Adventure (travel sabbatical). See I didn’t quit my job to travel the world, my job quit me so I thought “why not travel”. Having had a job (or …

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