Holiday travel

Discover the best classic Palm Springs small hotels

May 4, 2019

I wanted to be a biker – Milwaukee’s Harley Davidson Museum

Apr 29, 2017

This holiday visit one fun park – Knotts Merry Farm

Dec 3, 2016

Where to eat and drink well in El Paso, Texas

Nov 19, 2016

Revealing West Texas – Your Road Trip Planner, Part 1

Oct 29, 2016

Discover the best classic Palm Springs small hotels

by Elaine J. Masters | May 4, 2019

I have a sibling who joins friends in Palm Springs at the same resort every year. I appreciate...

I wanted to be a biker – Milwaukee’s Harley Davidson Museum

by Elaine J. Masters | Apr 29, 2017

It didn’t take much encouragement. I swung my leg over the tank, leaned forward, my hands...

This holiday visit one fun park – Knotts Merry Farm

by Elaine J. Masters | Dec 3, 2016

Strains of the music from ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ swirled around me as I stepped...

Where to eat and drink well in El Paso, Texas

by Elaine J. Masters | Nov 19, 2016

El Paso, it was love at first bite. After arriving late and missing dinner, having breakfast...

Revealing West Texas – Your Road Trip Planner, Part 1

by Elaine J. Masters | Oct 29, 2016

Brake for Turkey Vultures, Javelinas and Auodads Americana, escape and wide open places –...

Witchy, Parisian fun at a ghostly Halloween party

by Elaine J. Masters | Oct 25, 2016

“You’re so dramatic!” my mother would lament. I don’t know why she was...

Five casual dining spots serving the best food in Tijuana

by Elaine J. Masters | Oct 8, 2016

Ban the thought of filling up on nachos, rice and beans when dining on a budget in Tijuana. You...

Riding a Segway – See San Francisco with the Electric Tour Company

by Elaine J. Masters | Sep 15, 2016

Where would we be without wheels? They keep us spinning, moving, exploring. We sing...

Road trip snack ideas – Tips for travelers

by Elaine J. Masters | Jul 29, 2016

Our road trip was packed full of adventure but unfortunately packed pounds on our waistlines too....

Dangerous beauty – Yellowstone Park safety tips

by Elaine J. Masters | Jun 16, 2016

The National Parks are wild and extraordinary places to experience. In ever popular Yellowstone...

Diving Tubbatha Reef – UNESCO World Heritage Site

by Elaine J. Masters | Jun 8, 2016

The sky and sea met in a wash of peach and gilded light. Our small live-aboard ship bobbed and on...

Travel photo roulette #120 – The winner is…

by Elaine J. Masters | Jan 15, 2016

The Travel Roulette #120 Winner – Rachel Heller Congratulations, Rachel for this shot that...

Elaine J. Masters

Elaine J. Masters, travel writer / tripwellgal on the road

Whether you're taking a short road trip or zipping across the planet, I'm be here to help. Learn from my years of travel for work and pleasure, solo, family and a few tours. 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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