Disclaimer—I’m a Type A Planner. I plan most of my trips a year or more in advance. So when I have to throw together a trip in just 2 months, it seems very last-minute to me! Last month, I explained why returning to Russia for a visit is complicated. My family made plans to update […]

One or more of these credit card offers may no longer be available. See our Hot Deals page for the latest offers. A few weeks ago, Leana wrote about her recent credit card applications. My husband and I hadn’t applied for new credit cards since last July. I was shocked to learn it had been […]

I’m a dreamer when it comes to travel. Half the fun of this whole miles and points hobby to me is dreaming about potential future trips! I spend at least a few minutes each day checking out possible destinations. I drive my husband crazy with this! Luckily, I have this blog as an outlet to […]

According to some people, I’m putting the lives of my family at risk on our vacations. Why? Because we travel to some dangerous places. It’s clear to me that people have widely varied opinions on the definition of dangerous travel. Are These Places Too Dangerous? Well-meaning family, friends and people on travel forums tell me […]

One or more of these credit card offers may no longer be available. See our Hot Deals page for the latest offers. It’s back! The U.S. Bank FlexPerks Visa has a new sign-up bonus and a special promo tied to the upcoming Winter Olympics. Is it worth it? My husband and I signed up for […]

Samantha Brown is a name you probably recognize. I know her from watching her videos on Disney Vacation Club Properties, but she has been hosting travel shows on The Travel Channel for over 15 years. When I ran across this article about her new show on public television, Samantha Brown’s Places to Love, I had […]