Drugs!? I Went for the Miles!
So most people just think I’m crazy when they hear I’ve crossed the country for a day or the globe…
Mileage Run
2 1/2 Days in Alaska: Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and Finding Souvenirs
The next morning I decided to skip the Sealife center since I’d been able to see so much the day…
2 1/2 Days in Alaska: Harding Glacier and Whale Watching in Seward Alaska
So the benefit of Alaska’s 22 hour days is that when you have to leave at 5AM, it’s really bright…
2 1/2 Days in Alaska: Denali National Park Tundra Wilderness Tour Bus
I kept waking up during the night to look out the window and see if I could catch that one…
2 1/2 Days in Alaska: Cancelled Flights and the Midnight Sun
So before you think I’m crazy just from reading the title of this post, know that I had originally intended…
What is a Mileage Run and When Does One Make Sense?
News of my crazy 36 hours in flight recently had my friends asking me what a mileage run was and…
Go for the Gold (Status) on US Airways or Just Buy It?
Lately I’ve been thinking of switching carriers. Last year I stretched myself to requalify for United 1K status, including a…
Sheraton Charlotte Airport Revisited (Literally)
For our crazy mileage run originating in Charlotte, Jeanne and I overnighted at the Sheraton Charlotte Airport on points. I’ve…
Figuring out United Waitlist Ranking
Jeanne and I have an upcoming CLT-EWR-HNL-PHX-IAD-CLT mileage run. For the 10 hour segment on United we secured bulkhead seats in…
Birthday Mileage Run to Singapore: Outbound
So last fall I found myself in an interesting position. Opportunistically booking a last minute $400 weekend Alaska flight in addition…
If You Like It, You Can Go Back
Many of my friends think I’m crazy for the way I travel. Ok, probably most of them.  I prioritize taking…
Burning United Regional Upgrade Certs
Jeanne and I are headed out to Napa soon to celebrate her birthday. At least, that’s the excuse we’re now…
