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 […]

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Safari Tip: Shipping Luggage from Johannesburg to Capetown

Checking into the Intercontinental Johannesburg, I arrived with two bags and a backpack.  Upon checkout, I would needed to be one bag lighter and make the weight (I bought a small travel scale just in case as backup) by shipping luggage ahead to Capetown.   The hotel was the perfect spot […]

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 […]

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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 […]