US Bank $450 Checking Bonus: If you don’t mind moving some direct deposits, this is a good way to earn extra cash. See this post on Doctor of Credit. Earn up to 5000 Miles by Joining Airline Dining Programs: This article on AwardWallet is a good overview of current miles bonuses for joining airline dining […]

This summer, I decided to get Global Entry for my two younger kids (14 and 17). They already have TSA PreCheck, since that’s easier/quicker to get. However, our slow re-entry back into the U.S. after some recent international trips made us want to get all 5 of us in the Global Entry program (3 of […]

My family is traveling to Japan this summer, and my daughter and I decided to add a quick trip to Shanghai, China to the end of that trip to visit Shanghai Disneyland. Last month, I wrote about a change to China’s visa-free transit rule that tempted me to add Beijing to my itinerary (see this […]

Welcome to 2025! I hope everyone was able to enjoy the last few weeks of 2024 and you feel rejuvenated for the new year. I have been spending time with my family and new puppy, unpacking our new house and fixing up our old house to sell. As I slowly step out of my holiday […]

It’s Official: Redeem AAdvantage Miles on Hawaiian Airlines Mainland-to-Hawaii Flights After a 9-Year Hiatus! On my very first trip to Hawaii, we used AA miles to fly on Hawaiian Airlines. Shortly after, AA no longer allowed that redemption. Now, it’s back! See this post on View From the Wing. Hawaiian Airlines also flies to other destinations […]

In the last few weeks and days, there’s been some news about China that affects foreign travelers. I haven’t seen a lot of press about these changes, but since I have a trip to Mainland China in a few months, I’m paying attention. My current trip itinerary has me visiting Japan followed by a flight […]