I’m Going to the Edge of the World!
I’m going to Barrow, Alaska! That’s right, I’m going to be here: It hasn’t been a long held dream like…
Jetsetting
Expedia Rewards Less Rewarding When Booking Flights
I just got a really disappointing email from Expedia Rewards yesterday, that certain changes were going into effect immediately. Supposedly…
Picking Out Your First Points or Miles Earning Credit Card
I’m always excited when friends ask me about getting their first card to help fund their travel, because it means…
An Undervalued Benefit of Top Airline Status
For me, the biggest benefit of holding top status with an airline isn’t the upgrades, it’s the ability to cancel…
What Are Your Favorite Travel Songs?
I was confessing to Jeanne that sometimes when I’m flying international first class, the chorus of Fergie’s song Glamorous pops into…
I’m Not Even Supposed to Be Here Today!
Two weekends ago was a rare moment in our family because we had absolutely nothing planned for the entire weekend;…
Be a Travel Enthusiast, Never a Travel Snob
Some of my friends affectionately refer to me as a wine snob, which kind of rankles. To them it’s a…
Bangkok Spa Review: Health Land Spa is a Great Alternative to 5* Hotels
One of the many reasons I love Bangkok and Thailand in general, is being able to afford luxury spa treatments….
Update on Going for Status on 3 Airlines This Year
Earlier this year I wrote about my desire to go for status on 3 airlines. Here’s where I currently stand:…
25% Off In-Flight Food & Drinks With Your Citi AAdvantage Card
This might be old news to those used to flying American Airlines or who read through the benefits of their…
Visiting Anchorage? @VisitAnchorage Is a Great Source of Advice
I’ve been to Alaska a couple of times on itineraries I’ve planned through my own research. One trip I did…
When a Mini Vacation Mileage Run to Alaska Turns Into a DFW Hyatt Mattress Run and Tiff Meetup
I was excited about last weekend. The heat index in Washington, DC was consistently over 100 degrees the preceding week,…
