Flips on Trips

Tripping in Philly

We're traveling to Philadelphia to visit our friend Vanessa.

And eat cheesesteaks!

Day 1: Ontario, CA to Philadelphia, PA

The Journey
Boarded a before-humans-wakeup flight from Onatrio International (ONT) to Philadelphia (PHL) by way of a quickie layover in Phoenix (PHX).

On the PHX - PHL flight we lucked out with new, upgraded, German-designed seats on our Boeing 737-800 which feaured increased width and legroom. This was after squeezing into the traditional sardine-sized seats on our flight from ONT, but LG didn't mind.

Dollyanna @ THE PHILIPPINES

DAY 0: USA

One special Flips on Trips blogger is returning to the motherland! (That's me, by the way)

After a 14+ hour plane ride from LAX, official stops will include Lucena, Polillo Island, Palawan, and -- of course -- Manila. It will be a mix of "Hello, Aunties!" and "Hello, Tourist Site!" I'll be traveling with my wonderful parents / tour guides. It's been over 20 years since my father has been home so it will be fun to see his reactions to the changes.

I'm currently spraying my clothes with permethrin and stocking up on anti-motion sickness meds. Last time I was there in the late 1980s I threw up the aftereffects of a rather turbulent ferry ride for several days, all the while keeping mosquitoes well fed (from my blood, not my upchunks). I'll eventually post a list of product reviews and travel tips, but for now enjoy the vacation recaps below!

Tripping in Dallas

Dollyanna @ DALLAS, TX

Friday, February 6 - Wednesday, February 10, 2015

Between sessions at a conference I was attending, I snuck away to some Dallas tourist sites. Didn't find any fellow Flips, but I did find...

Chocolate Run 5K in San Diego

This is flip tripper Liezl reporting. I will be running the Chocolate Run 5K in San Diego, CA on March 23, 2014! Cheer me on!

Um... It's snowing.

Thanks, Vail Summit. Trapped in snow at 10,662 ft elevation. 22 degree weather. Thick blanket, flashlight, and food and water in hand. It helps to watch Survivorman.

Tripping Three of the Four Corners

Google Map showing route with beginning and end points and fueling stops in between.

4 states (plus a tiny corner of Arizona) in 18 hours or less.

Can we do it?

Check back here to see if we survive.....

UPDATE: We did. But it took 21 hours. Stupid snow. And ice.

Tripping to Sacramento

Flips on Trips recently visited the state capitol of California, Sacramento. They brought along with them a special guest Flip! Stay tuned for more details...