Pilgrimage
Why its time to go
Oct 22, 2013
Raise Your State at a Costa Rica Retreat
Oct 8, 2012
Navigating the unknown
Jun 29, 2011
Time to visit Mexico – again and again
by Elaine J. Masters | Aug 1, 2014
Great travel writing can stir up the shallows, the fondly forgotten, the murky areas of memory and...
Read MoreWhy its time to go
by Elaine J. Masters | Oct 22, 2013
Why it’s time to go: Musings on Teotihucan, Whale Sharks and a little Quantum Physics...
Read MoreRaise Your State at a Costa Rica Retreat
by Elaine J. Masters | Oct 8, 2012
Standing in front of the colorful paintings, I could imagine reaching out to touch the feathers of...
Read MoreGoing the distance – Living the dream of long term travel
by Elaine J. Masters | Apr 27, 2012
Do you have a dream of long term travel or living overseas? When we’re just starting out in...
Read MoreJoshua Tree National Park – Startled awake
by Elaine J. Masters | Jan 1, 2012
I was sleepy by the time we finally drove into Joshua Tree National Park. The sun was already sliding down as we pulled into the parking lot at Jumbo Rocks, intending to take the trail to Skull Rock before sunset. I parked and...
Read MoreBeth Whitman travels with a passport making a difference
by Elaine J. Masters | Nov 30, 2011
From Wanderlust & Lipstick to Passports with Purpose Beth Whitman is a gal who turned her love of backpacking into a never-ending journey. She wrote the essential solo womens travel guide, Wanderlust & Lipstick, founded...
Read MoreClose to Mother – Morning in Waikiki
by Elaine J. Masters | Aug 13, 2011
Her arms outstretched fingers alive and flowing in time to an inner orchestration as she murmured, ‘Lovely hula hands…”. Hawaii brought her so much joy. I’d forgotten.
Read MoreNavigating the unknown
by Elaine J. Masters | Jun 29, 2011
Today I was reminded that the road rises up to meet you and it’s far more fun than living trying to control or plan every minute. I interviewed Mark Susnow, life coach and author of Dancing on the River, Navigating Life’s Choices.
Read MoreOn travel luggage and attitude
by Elaine J. Masters | Sep 7, 2010
Life is one big journey, and within our luggage are all the things we choose to take with us.
Read MoreBurning bottles and eco travel tips
by Elaine J. Masters | Jul 27, 2010
While visiting Thailand’s Koh Tao island, I once stayed in a thatched hut perched on boulders over an unbelievably blue sea. Before eco-tourism, international tourists threw out hundreds of water bottles each week and the local remedy was burning.
Read MoreKnocked out by world travel writer Chris Gillebeau
by Elaine J. Masters | Jun 26, 2010
Here’s to adventurous spirits living uncommon lives in unusual ways. Yours may be a monitor-only exploration for you now, but perhaps you’ll find what you need to kick out of the ordinary and into what really feeds you.
Read MoreThe lost art of how to relax.
by Elaine J. Masters | Jun 24, 2010
Transitioning out of the ordinary is often a great source of enlightenment about oneself and one of the most valuable aspects of travel.
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Elaine J. Masters

Once we overcome the virus, the world will be waiting. Travelers know one thing - how to pivot and we will. We'll travel again and whether it's a short road trip or across the planet, I'll be here to help putting my years of travel to work. The Tripwellgal mission remains: to help us connect with our beautiful planet and each other with care and wonder. Stay in touch and happy travels!
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