One Day In Knoxville
I popped down to Knoxville for a quick weekend to visit my best friend from college. The point was just…
Jetsetting
3 Days in Singapore: My Flight is Cancelled. Or is it?
I made it into Houston with no problem. I was flying United as a 1K on a Weds night flight…
7500 Club Carlson Points for Avis Rentals
For a long time the 3,000 US Airways miles for rentals of 3+ days was the best Avis deal (now…
Exotic Animal Adventure…in Strawberry Plains, TN
This weekend I was visiting my best friend from college after too long a separation. She’s based in the Knoxville…
Places I Want to Go: Mill Ends Park
I just saw on the news that Mill Ends Park, Â the “World’s smallest park”, was recently burglarized with thieves stealing…
3 Days In Singapore: Overnight at the Sheraton North Houston
Some of you might be happy to know that my recent overnight at the Sheraton North Houston was deliberate, and…
Up to 2775 United Miles for Avis Rentals
Just got an email from United finally offering a decent mileage bonus for crediting my Avis rentals to Mileage Plus….
3 Days in Singapore: Finally Flying Singapore First Class
Back in July the highly coveted seats in Singapore Airlines First Class became bookable for 140,000 United miles roundtrip. Via…
Amaze Others With Random Knowledge of Easter Island
So I’m going to do my best not to turn the blog into “Heels First on Easter Island” but I’m…
Check Your Email: 100 Expedia Rewards Points for Taking a Survey
Expedia is asking their members for feedback on how the program should evolve (though mention of changes tend to make…
Happy Birthday Jeanne!
In honor of Jeanne’s big day today, I offer a floral cosmo and customized Irish Birthday Blessing! May flowers always…
An American Family in Europe (Part 6) Last Night in Rome and Two Nights in Paris
When we got off the ship we knew we needed to take the train back to Rome and then take…
