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 6131I miss the brain freeze you get when eating a good pint of ice cream. I didn’t give up ice cream voluntarily, my body decided for me when I started experiencing lactose intolerance symptoms in my early 30’s. Once I was diagnosed, I became the food buzz kill at restaurants (according to my friends) when …
Wellness Travel: Traveling with Lactose Intolerance Read More »
Last year, I discovered a comfortable German shoe company, Waldlaufer that you’ve probably never heard of – I hadn’t until Benjamin Lovell Shoes introduced me. Since then, I’ve been a (super) fan of the shoe company wearing my Waldlaufer Jasmin Henni Oxford every day since my sandals were put away for the season. The only …
Winter Travel Shoe Obsession: Waldlaufer Liberty Loafer Review Read More »
Sometimes, I make travel mistakes – dumb mistakes – where I should know better but somehow I just fail at being a fabulous (ha-ha!) traveler. The universe caught me this time with a six hour layover at London Gatwick. I also thought British Airways would know better (or be better) but alas, they were not …
Travel Mistakes I’ve Made: Flying on Separate Tickets with Checked Luggage Read More »
A grown woman should not cry in a shoe store but I was tearing up in Benjamin Lovell Shoes in Philly when not one, but eleven boxes of shoes emerged from the stock room in my size. To understand this, you’d need to have size 11 feet like I do and forever hear “we don’t …
In Search of the Best Travel Shoes in Size 11 at Benjamin Lovell Shoes in Philly Read More »
Chances are you have a friend or family member that is a traveler like me and chances are they are a pain in the ass to buy for at holiday (and birthday) time because they just want to be on a trip anywhere but here and that’s not in your $50 holiday gift budget. My …
Holiday Gift Guide for Travelers Under $50 – Practical, Fun & Whimsical Gifts Read More »
Avoid My Travel Nightmare in One Step with Ortho Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Ortho Home Defense but all opinions (and sadly the bug bite nightmare) are uniquely mine. A few months ago, I woke up in a fancy island hotel covered in bug bites. The hotel had a program in place (very few …
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Having just returned from Alaska on a Holland American Cruise and my first Disney Cruise in April, I thought it would be good to revisit first time cruise tips and a realistic budget guide for your first cruise. In the next few weeks, I’ll share more about the Disney Magic Cruise and my Alaska Cruise …
First Time Cruise Tips plus a Realistic Cruise Budget Guide Read More »
One excuse I’ve heard over the years for not traveling is “it isn’t safe to go to x, y or z”. I was reminded this weekend that staying at home isn’t safe either – bad things can happen anywhere. While sitting in one of four lanes of traffic waiting to turn onto the highway, I …
Travel Safety Tips to Consider on Your Next Trip Local or Abroad Read More »
It felt weird leaving London Heathrow without my luggage. I was on the Heathrow Express surrounded by many people with bags all trying to fit (trains were on a modified schedule that day) while I sat in my seat with a handbag and small backpack. Thankfully my luggage wasn’t lost or delayed, in fact, it …
Take My Bags Please! Heathrow Luggage Delivery Service with AirPortr Read More »
Not everyone will have a baptism by fire to solo travel like I did. I was abandoned in Paris by my (former) friend at Valentine’s Day and chose to explore the city on my own until my flight home. This was in the time before the internet and smart phones. My passion for independent travel …
10 Solo Travel Tips & Destination Ideas to Plan Your Vacation Read More »