In 2023, I’ve booked no less than 10 trips for this calendar year. Some trips include my entire family, and some are just me or parts of my family. That’s a lot of flights, hotel reservations and dates to remember! How do I keep it all straight? Multiple Calendars In...

Recently, a reader asked me to help lay out a credit card strategy for travel hacking a family of 4 from Austin, TX to Switzerland in 2025. First of all, I’m a huge fan of Switzerland! In case you missed my trip report from 2022, you can read it here....

A few days ago I wrote about the new TAP Air Portugal Amex by Cardless. I applied for the card but was denied (see this post). Well, yesterday I received an email from Cardless that said: “We recently received an application from you for the TAP Miles&Go American Express Credit...

As many readers know, my oldest son is currently in college. My husband and I always imagined that our kids would study abroad in college, just as we did. I spent ~5 months in Guatemala during college, and my husband had two study abroad sessions in the UK. I love...

Sure, it is novel, but it is also stupid: you don’t tote a toddler on a top-heavy carry-on bag…these parents or guardians should be ashamed of their recklessness. Toddler Wheeled Through Airport On Top Of Carry-On Bag A short video shows a toddler fastened onto the handle of a carry-on...

Aloha, are you ready to explore the best things to do on O’ahu in November? With warm weather, fewer crowds, and an array of exciting events and activities, there’s no better time to discover the island’s hidden gems and unique Hawaiian culture. From attending captivating cultural festivals to embarking on...

Wyndham first turned my head when they rolled out a flat-rate redemption structure where a free night at any hotel cost the same number of points. This allowed savvy travelers to get the most out of their points at the rare, but often nice, top tier properties within the program....

Most of the time, when people in our hobby sign up for a credit card bonus, they envision vacationing at an exotic destination.  Or at least, something that’s fun. Unfortunately, sometimes life throws you a giant curveball. A few months ago, a good friend of ours received a devastating diagnosis....

Find out what happens when you try to bring a Leatherman multi-tool through security....

Last month, I wrote about getting on the waitlist for a special offer for the TAP Air Portugal Miles & Go Amex Card (non-affiliate link) by Cardless. Yesterday, I received an email with details of this new credit card. TAP Air Portugal Miles & Go American Express by Cardless The welcome...

Another day, another transfer bonus to announce! Citi is offering a 25% transfer bonus to Avianca LifeMiles from now through November 4, 2023.  So, if you have a Citi card that earns Citi ThankYou points, you can take advantage of this transfer bonus. Avianca LifeMiles are part of the Star...

How does my family travel so much? We use miles and points from credit card bonuses. See my Travel Hacking 101 post as well as current credit card offers here. A few weeks ago, my favorite bank announced a 30% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club through November 15,...

AmaWaterways AmaDara Mekong River Cruise through Cambodia and Vietnam: A few weeks ago, Harmony wrote a guest post about flying on the longest flight in the world. Now, read her review of the Mekong River Cruise through Cambodia and Vietnam. A river cruise is definitely on my bucket list. Get...

How does my family travel so much? We use miles and points from credit card bonuses. See my Travel Hacking 101 post as well as current credit card offers here. One of the most popular credit cards from one of my favorite banks just came out with an incredible offer...