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 6131It was Friday morning and I was swimming in a London hotel pool without a care in the world. The world outside was calling…it was London after all…but I wanted more time to luxuriate in the warm water of the basement pool. The pool was an added bonus as the main reason for choosing the …
Review London Hilton Bankside with Twin Beds in London and a Pool Read More »
I’ve sailed on many cruise ships and cruise lines solo, with friends and family. I’ve also been subject to missed ports while sailing, norovirus, medical evacuations and a cruise ship that never left the port of Miami so I’ve seen some things. And I get the cruise contract basically gives me ZERO rights and the …
8 Days Notice – Fair or Not Fair? NCL Getaway Cruise Changes – Transatlantic Sailing 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 …
Summer Travel Sandals – Review Waldlaufer Nora Bronze Wedge Sandal 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 »
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 »
One day in any city is a tough call – there’s so much to see, do and eat how can you squeeze it all in? The answer is you don’t. Consider the “one day only” visit an appetizer to the city which may (or may not) tempt you to return. For those visiting via a …
Cruise Port Zeebrugge – One Day in Bruges – What to Do, See & Eat Read More »
When in Rome…..or Bruges… I often shun the very touristy things when I travel but in Bruges, I had to give in to the canal tour. Sure, I already walked a good portion of the city along the canal but why not get in the boat with thirty strangers to see the city from the …
The Bruges Boat Tour of the Canals – See the City from the Water 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 »
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 …
One Step Closer to Whiskey, Biscuits and the Highlands – Philly to Edinburgh on AA Read More »