Hi there! I’m Phil, and welcome to Phil Be Trippin!

The name might be playful, but the reason I finally launched this blog is real: I’ve been doing a lot of travel lately—more than ever, actually—and it hit me that I’ve got stories, tips, mishaps, and wild experiences that deserve a home beyond the camera roll.

I’ve had the privilege of visiting places I used to only see in movies or on travel shows. Sydney, Australia? Been there. Bali, Indonesia? Did the jungle swing. I’ve taken long layovers that turned into mini adventures in Amsterdam, Paris, and Taiwan. Right now, I’m actually writing this during a 10-day trip in Kenya. I’ve seen London. Tasted kangaroo. Partied in a cave in the Dominican Republic.

And in between all of that? I’ve been exploring corners of the U.S.—49 states down, one (Alaska) to go.

But the real reason I started this blog isn’t just to document my own travels. It’s to encourage you—yes, you reading this—to start thinking about how travel can fit into your life too.

I know a lot of people who want to travel but feel like they can’t. Maybe they think it’s too expensive. Or they can’t take time off. Or it just seems… complicated.

I used to think some of those same things. But what I’ve found is that travel is a lot more possible than we’re often led to believe. It’s all about how you plan, how you pack, and how you prioritize adventure—even if it’s just a long weekend somewhere new.

This blog is here to do two things:

1. Tell the stories from the trips I’ve taken—what I saw, what I ate, what went wrong, what made me feel alive.

2. Share practical advice that helps make travel easier, cheaper, and way less intimidating.

At some point, I’ll be posting travel hacks, packing tips, how I book flights, how I find good deals, and how I keep it moving without checking bags.

But to kick things off, I just want to share where I’ve been and what I’ve been doing lately—because it’s been a ride, and I think you’ll enjoy coming along.

So whether you’re someone who’s never left your state or someone plotting your next international escape, I hope Phil Be Trippin gives you something to smile about, learn from, and maybe—just maybe—inspires you to book that trip you’ve been thinking about.

Because the world is big. The food is good. The views are better.
And you? You be trippin’ next.

Let’s go. 🌍✈️