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 6131While I’m grounded at home until the world is open to Americans again, I’m revisiting my travel love life through fun posts like this. Hope you enjoy! “Where is Your Husband?” is a question I’ve been asked so many times over the years as I’ve traveled solo that I wrote a post about questions to …
We all need something to look forward to right now. The pandemic took away the weddings, reunions, family vacations, summer cruises and so much more that we need a bit of hope. Travel has always been that ray of sunshine, the reason to work all day, to save for, to plan for, and to shop …
Travel Recovery Questions: Scared to Travel or Ready to Travel Tomorrow? Read More »
One rarely mentioned quirk that I have, that my friends know about me (and tease me), is my OCD like behavior in hotels. The first thing I do after taking photos for the blog is open the bar of soap and wash my hands then get a tissue (or ten) to pick up the television …
How Will Hotels Change After Covid-19? Goodbye Minibar, Hello Fitness Rooms! Read More »
I think it’s safe to say we all want to escape our homes right now –escape to blue waters and sandy beaches with a pineapple rum drink in hand. The current pandemic situation is fluid with governments around the world limiting people movement and restricting travel and borders. When can we cruise again is one …
When Can We Cruise Again? 5 Cruise Changes to Expect Read More »
On day 2 of work from home (WFH) this week, I almost ordered a trampoline. My neighbor has one and my home office window looks out to it so my inner child was screaming “I want a trampoline! You need to remember how to have fun!” Thankfully Amazon is shipping only essentials right now as …
Social Distanced and Bored? Travel the World with Virtual Tours, Posts and Photos Read More »
The controversy has popped up into our social feeds and reignited a debate of fierce stances – should you ask to recline the airline seat or not or just go for it without warning? I don’t normally jump into the “topic of the day” but here I am because I’m been the victim of the …
Travel Opinion – Should You Ask to Recline the Airline Seat or Not? Read More »
As I get older, the days and years really do seem to speed and the highlights become flashes of memories whereas the low points, the really low points in life seem to be set on slow motion torturing me even longer. That doesn’t seem quite far – 2019 has been a weird year that was …
My Travel Year in Review – Goodbye 2019 – Time for a Reset Read More »
I’ve never celebrated my birthday on the actual day. Cake, candles and making wishes would need to wait until Thanksgiving (U.S. Holiday) which could be a few days to more than a week away. Unlike friends who celebrate their birthdays with a day, week or even a month of fun, I have a November birthday …
November Birthday Travel Memories – Sharing the Spotlight with a Turkey Read More »
Everyone keeps saying the “desert call you back when it’s time for a change” and I’m starting to believe them. For the past two months, I’ve had photos of the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend pop up in my social media feeds almost daily – sure, I liked a few posts of friends …
Wellness Travel – The Desert Called Me Back for a Roadtrip Utah and Arizona Read More »
When I was in college, Valentine’s Day was a day the professors dreaded. They knew the chances of teaching an uninterrupted class was nil as there would be at least one (many more) knocks on the classroom door during class. But they had to open the door to let the music in. It was a …
My Solo Traveler Anniversary – Learn to Love Everything About the World Read More »