wpv-fv domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home1/swolko1/dev.philatravelgirl.com/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131uael domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home1/swolko1/dev.philatravelgirl.com/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131Every year, I visit London in May/June/July timeframe and this is the first time in over ten years that I’m not in the city and to be honest, I miss it. I even miss the political discussions that ensue once the black cab driver hears my American accent. I miss my friends, my walks along …
London Travel Quarantine for Visitors – When can I travel to London again? Read More »
My family is planning for Thanksgiving and asked me “when do you leave and/or when does your flight land?” as I have spent many years away for Thanksgiving (great award flight availability) as an add on to my birthday trips. I’ve landed in Perth (Australia) on Thanksgiving, celebrated with friends for a Thanksgiving in Paris …
Celebrate Thanksgiving in London – Memories, Turkey Dinner and Christmas Lights Read More »
The extended stay market of serviced apartments in London is one hidden part of the lodging options in the city. Offering studio flats with a kitchen or even larger options like a two bedroom, two bath option, extended stay options are plentiful but as a leisure traveler you’ve probably never heard of a company like …
Review of Native Bankside – Hidden Gem Luxury Hotel Apartment in London Read More »
[updated May 2019] Whenever I’m asked for London Travel Tips, I tend to talk really fast, excited that folks are going to the city that I’ve been enamored with for more than twenty years. They look at me and say “can you send those to me?” as they back away from the crazy lady. I …
25 London Travel Tips to Help You Plan, Shop, Eat and Find Hidden Gems Read More »
It’s crazy how many times I’ve visited London and still have not checked all the boxes in “things to see”. With the Diana, Her Fashion Story exhibit, I thought it was about time to venture over to Kensington Palace for a tour. As I exited the Kensington tube station, I had a bit of a …
Royal Attraction in London – Visiting Kensington Palace Read More »
Six hours and fifteen minutes. That was my layover in London’s Gatwick airport on the way to Amsterdam (AMS) airport before my transit to Rotterdam. If this was Singapore Changi airport, then six hours is easy layover to keep busy but in Gatwick it just seemed awful to be stuck in the airport. For a …
Review: BA Gatwick Lounge South Terminal on a Long Layover at LGW Read More »
New Year’s Eve has never been my favorite holiday. The forced “fun”and thinking that life changes at midnight wiping the old year’s slate clean and offering a tabula rasa isn’t quite realistic in my experience. As I entered my 40’s, I settled into my single girl comfort (after work) of the couch, pizza and wine …
Bucketlist London New Year’s Eve Fireworks from Waterloo Bridge “Pink Area” Read More »
What to do when you have a six hour layover at London Gatwick Airport and are flying British Airways? Take a shower at Gatwick! Unfortunately, London Gatwick doesn’t have an Arrivals Lounge like London Heathrow so I made my way to the British Airways (BA) Departure lounge, in the South Terminal, which was renovated last …
Refreshing Connection: British Airways Lounge Shower at Gatwick (LGW) South Terminal Read More »
If you drove past my house this holiday season, you’d never know that I love the Christmas (holiday) lights as the house is dark. While I would love to go all “Christmas Vacation” with lights, the technical difficulties are my downfall, that, and no outside electrical outlets. Seeing the twinkling lights transport me back to …
London: Winter Wonderland Hyde Park and Christmas Lights in London Read More »
If you are a long time reader or follow me on social media, it’s no secret that I have a bit of a cookie obsession. A visit to Blondie’s Kitchen Pop Up at Selfridge’s in London was going to be a treat on my continual quest to find a good cookie in London (it really …
Blondie’s Kitchen – The Milk & Cookies Pop Up Shop In London Read More »