Across Canada by Train (Part 1)
This trip was a long time in coming but finally I got in our trip across Canada by Train with my parents and Sister, Monica. ... Read More
Reviving Phyl’s Journey
I am reviving the blog because I feel exciting things coming, which include more travel.... Read More
Leaving IBM
This blog started 5 years ago with my getting my exciting new job with IBM. The job was a dream job for the first 3 years…. I haven't blogged much in the past two years. I supposed because it is di... Read More
2019 Travel.. Paris, Dusseldorf and Pennsylvania
I know crazy.. but it feels like it's been a LONG time since I last traveled, and when I look at my progress toward Gold status on United for 2019... Indeed the year is half over and I haven't travele... Read More
Cheese, Chocolate and Mountains – Switzerland
With two trips in the fall of 2018 I had an opportunity to explore Switzerland just a bit.... Read More
Immersed in Venice
I had never been to Venice before and always wanted to go. I had an opportunity to sneak over there for a weekend getaway. I really had to cram it in, but I'm SO glad I went. And in the end got to ... Read More
Ihlabela – Beautiful Island
Just going home now from my 5th trip to Brazil in the last 10 months…. Although I think this will be the last for 2018 (I have no idea how I can even claim that!). The event that stands out this... Read More
Things that seem strange to me
I traveled to California (Costa Mesa, in the greater LA valley) a few weeks ago. It struck me that there were a lot of things that seem strange to me.. Does this mean I’ve been traveling too oft... Read More