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A Taste of Banff, Including Lake Louise and Moraine Lake

July 9, 2025 By Nancy 4 Comments

A person is standing on a rocky ledge, taking a photo of a stunning mountain landscape. The scene includes a clear blue lake surrounded by tall, rugged mountains with patches of snow. Pine trees line the shore, and the sky is clear and bright blue.

Last week, my husband and I got away for a childless vacation to Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. See my review of our 3-night stay at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. We tried to squeeze as much sight-seeing as we could into our 2 1/2 days in the park while trying to allow time for […]

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Our Day in Machu Picchu: Expensive, Complicated, Worth It

July 8, 2025 By Leana 9 Comments

The image shows the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu, located in the Andes Mountains of Peru. The ruins are set on a mountain ridge with terraced fields and stone structures. In the background, steep, lush green mountains rise under a partly cloudy sky.

This is the fifth installment  in my series of posts on our recent trip to South America. See my previous  posts Back from our family trip to Peru and Easter island: Bumpy start, awesome memories  , Flying in LATAM economy to South America and Easter Island , Layovers in airport-adjacent hotels: luxury attainable via points and […]

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Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise: An Anniversary-Worthy Splurge

July 7, 2025 By Nancy 6 Comments

A scenic view of a turquoise lake surrounded by dense evergreen forests and mountains. In the distance, there is a large hotel or resort building near the lake's edge. The sky is overcast with clouds, and the landscape is lush and green.

Last week, my husband and I traveled to Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada for a kids-free trip to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. We stayed at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, which was about a 2-hour drive from Calgary YYC airport. While our stay was not cheap, the hotel was totally worth the price for […]

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Emirates Transfer Devaluation, Marriott Flash Transfer Bonus and More

July 4, 2025 By Nancy 1 Comment

A hand holding a lit sparkler and a small American flag against a dark background. The sparkler is emitting bright, glowing sparks.

Happy Independence Day! I hope you all are able to relax and enjoy the holiday. Amex Membership Rewards Devalues Emirates Skywards Transfer Ratio: Both Citi and Amex have decreased the transfer ratio to Emirates. Will Chase and Capital One follow suit? See this post on One Mile at a Time.  Chase Pay Yourself Back’s Solid […]

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Japan vs. China: A Tale of Two Toilets

July 3, 2025 By Nancy 3 Comments

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On my recent trip to Asia, my daughter and I flew to China after spending 10 days in Japan. Shortly after arrival, we were in culture shock because there were so many things that were different between the two countries. One of the biggest differences that I didn’t pay attention to before the trip was […]

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Dormy Inn Shibuya Jingumae Hot Spring in Tokyo: Practical, Not Fancy

July 2, 2025 By Nancy 1 Comment

The image shows a street view of a modern urban area with several buildings. The central building is a multi-story structure with a beige facade and small balconies. To the right, there is a white building with horizontal lines and large windows. In front of the buildings, there are three parked vehicles: a white truck, a black van, and a beige van. The sky is overcast, giving the scene a muted appearance.

This is a continuation of my Japan/China trip report. See also Back from China and Japan Trip! 5 Takeaways, Worth it: JAL Premium Economy Award Seats, Better Than Expected: AA Premium Economy Shanghai PVG to DFW, Hits and Misses from our day at Tokyo DisneySea, Take this Line and Shove It (Literally): Shanghai Disneyland Hits […]

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