Southern Ocean meets Indian Ocean

When Should You Use a Travel Agent?

My friend’s flight was delayed due to weather and this caused her and her family to miss their connection to London.  When she told me that she was flying from Philadelphia to New York to London, I gave her this obviously weird look and said “Why would the travel agent […]

Travel Disaster: My Travel Meltdown in Capetown, South Africa

We’ve all experienced the travel meltdown, the point at which you just lose it at some point in your journey.  You’ve missed a flight connection, dealt with weather delays, were stranded overseas, waited at the baggage carousel only to realize that your bags are not coming anytime soon, been so […]

Meeting Travelers on the Road – Helen at Elephant Camp

Traveling solo, the best memories are often of the people you meet along the way – many of whom you never see again but who make the experience that much better.  I have met many people who came into my life for a short time period who made a lasting impression and […]

The Price of Travel Convenience – Is It Worth the Money?

Having forgotten to pick up bananas today and realizing that the nearest Trader Joe’s market is over five miles away, I decided to pop into the Whole Foods store next to my gym.  Now while the bananas would have cost less than a dollar at Trader Joe’s, the trip to […]

PhilaTravelGirl Table Mountain view

PhilaTravelGirl First Post: My Passion for Travel and Points

What’s your passion?  I pass a sign a few times a week on the way to lunch that asks this question?  My answer to the question depends on the day – the quick answer is travel and loyalty points, however, on stressful days my answer is simply finding the perfect chocolate chip cookie.  Obviously there […]