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 6131Your flight has been canceled – what do you do? In the U.S., probably cry, get stressed out trying to salvage things and hope for an open seat the same day. Well, if you are originating in Europe, you can actually get canceled flight compensation if you meet all the requirements of the EU law …
My Canceled EU Flight – Filing for Canceled Flight Compensation with British Airways Read More »
Let’s start with the fact that 2018 was a crap year for me personally due to a job layoff and the ridiculous executive job search. Add to that, my friends woes (death of a parents, cancer diagnosis and job search drama) and it was tough to find the positives. Real life doesn’t get an Instagram …
How Travel Saved Me with First Class & Chocolate – A Year in Review Read More »
Located a few steps away from the corner bus stop, across from the canal is an unassuming white building set back from the street with a few marble steps to enter the archway. As I stepped inside, I was instantly transported to a luxury hotel filled with history and famous guests as evidenced by the …
Bruges Luxury Hotel De Tuilerieen – Memorable Canal and Belfry Views Read More »
There’s a new food hall in Philadelphia and it’s at The Bourse in Old City’s Historic District across from Independence Mall and Liberty Bell Pavilion and next to the Hotel Monaco Philadelphia on 5th Street. The newest entry in the Philadelphia dining scene is hitting on all cylinders to satisfy the food cravings of locals …
New Food in Philly – The Bourse Food Hall in Old City’s Historic District 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 »
If you are reading from the U.S. this week, I’m sure you’ve seen or heard the soundbite “…eat only six French fries as a portion” – yes, we all laughed because who can only eat six individual fries? I know that fries aren’t quite healthy but they are really tasty and that matters (in moderation …
Quirky Museum – Friet Museum Bruges (aka Museum of French Fries) Read More »
It’s no secret, I’m a chocoholic. I developed this chocolate sweet tooth later in life and as I get older, I’m definitely more selective in what I choose to indulge in. So when I planned my last-minute trip to Rotterdam and Belgium (Bruges and Ghent), I knew I needed to leave room in my suitcase …
Three of the Best Chocolate Shops in Bruges for Chocoholics Like Me Read More »
“If you start early enough, you can do it all in a day” the front desk clerk said at the Courtyard Marriott Page when I was checking in. Unfortunately, in my research, I had planned it out wrong so back in my room, I went about researching tours and times for the next day …
Roadtrip: One Day in Page Arizona – Visit Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon Read More »
I was swooning over the Spanish shoes by Jungla in a variety of colors (green, blue, red and purple) and hoping that they came in size 42 (European) because my big size 11 feet needed a bit of color for the fall/winter travel season. My closet was full of black shoes (flats and heels), black …
Stylish Winter Travel Shoes for Women – In Search of Colorful Shoes in Size 11 Read More »
I called the hotel to see if I was hip enough to stay there after a bit of time on their website where I definitely felt out of the demographic pictured. I didn’t quite ask that exact question but did ask “what is the mix of guest ages?” The New York City hotel has a …
Review – The Moxy NYC Times Square Hotel – You’re Never Too Old for Fun Read More »