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 6131You might remember (Gen-X and older alert) or be surprised to learn that there was a time you could walk to the airport gate without security checks. Saying goodbye at the airport gate isn’t just a movie trope or a funny scene in 90’s television, it was, at one point, reality before the security changes …
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Every year, in the dark days and cold nights of winter, we all dream of escaping somewhere warm and sunny. The cruise industry is at the ready to accommodate you during Wave Season with hundreds of itineraries around the world. Cruise Wave Season starts in mid-January and ends in early March – think of it …
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If you have followed my shoe posts for the past year, you will know how my size 11 feet are often relegated to a choice of black suede, black leather and black patent leather in the fall/winter season. If the salesperson brings out any size 11 shoe/boot in a color other than black, they are …
The Best Fall/Winter Boots Size 11 Purple (aka Wine) Suede Boots by Waldlaufer Read More »
I woke up early on Saturday to the sound of text alerts arriving. A bit groggy and without my glasses, I saw a text asking about my cash withdrawal in Indonesia. Wait what? Now I was awake, glasses on and reading text messages, emails and listening to a voicemail from the bank about my ATM …
Financial Safety Tips after my ATM card was skimmed & Credit Cards stolen Read More »
I planned a last minute transatlantic cruise from New York to Southampton, England and was super happy to pack my new Waldlaufer Nora sandals in Bronze because the color is a great neutral (surprisingly) to pair well with so many outfits and an easy shoe to pack. As I’ve posted before, I’m now a super …
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[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 …
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Traveling with an “invisible illness” is so often misunderstood – if you can’t see it, then is it real? I’ve found for the many with autoimmune diseases, traveling adds a few extra layers of planning (and clothes), stress and a plethora of “what if” scenarios. Your diagnosis is not who you are, it’s a part …
Wellness Travel – Traveling with Lupus by Christine Obst [Guest Post] Read More »
I was invited to appear on WHYY’s You Oughta Know television program to speak on “How to Travel for Less” (scheduled to air tonight). I currently teach a “How to Travel for Less” class at Main Line School Night twice a year (Spring & Fall semesters) to help people learn more to achieve their travel …
You Oughta Know – How to Travel for Less with PhilaTravelGirl Read More »
Despite luggage space being at a premium, I’ve often sacrificed precious shoe space for my workout clothes, sneakers/trainers and good intentions (thinking I’ll find a cool yoga, barre or cardio class in my destination or at the hotel). I’ve found that I rarely get to the local gym or boutique studio for travel workouts and …
Staying Healthy on the Road – Travel Workouts for Everyone 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 »