What’s in My Wallet (January 2024)
As I head into the new year, I always like to take a look at the cards I have in my wallet to make sure that I’m getting…
A Better Way to Store Your Bag Under the Seat in Front of You: Saturday Travel Tip
For anyone that flies regularly, we all know that seat space is at a premium on a plane, particularly when storing your bag.
American Express is Trying to Build a Lifestyle App. I Have My Doubts.
I originally had a separate post written on my travel plans for 2024, but Gary Leff over at View from the Wing highlighted an interesting development in regards…
Keep or Cancel: Capital One Venture X Review (2024)
As stated in a previous post, one of the many ways that you can get lots of points and miles is through credit cards. I’ve probably had close…
Get $2.50 Extra on $15 Spend at TopCashback (& Email Test)
Hi all! In light of yesterday’s post, wanted to write a brief post, both to alert people to this, as well as to test that changes made to…
Welcome to Class: Points & Miles 101 – 7. Earning Points with Other Activities
Welcome to Class! In this latest section, we have gone over earning points and miles through actually flying and staying in hotels, as well as through using credit…
Welcome to Class: Points & Miles 101 – Case Study #2: Using Points & Miles to Back-up Delayed Flights on Christmas
Back in 2022, I wrote a post about what to do when you miss your flight or your flight is cancelled or delayed. I recently had a situation…
Welcome to Class: Points & Miles 101 – 6. Credit Cards
Welcome back to class! In our last class, I introduced the most intuitive way of earning points and miles: actually flying and staying in hotels. That’s pretty easy!…
Thoughts on This Blog for 2024
Hi all! Long time no blogging. It was a wild 2023. I traveled on my first Virgin Voyage, traveled to London, roadtripped across the US multiple times for…