My family just returned home from our big summer trip to Japan and China. Overall, it was a great trip! Nobody got sick, we all made it home in one piece, and we experienced many new and exciting things! Over the next few weeks, I’ll write about our flights, hotels and adventures in more detail. […]

Note: I’m currently traveling in Asia and will have limited access to the internet. Replies to comments and emails will be delayed. When it comes to travel, do you prefer to keep your group small? Or, do you like to organize trips with larger groups of friends, neighbors and extended family members? I have traveled […]

Note: I’m currently traveling in Asia and will have limited access to the internet. Replies to comments and emails will be delayed. It’s hard to believe I’ve been knee-deep in this miles and points travel hobby for over a decade now. And by knee-deep, I don’t mean just dabbling in collecting miles and points for […]

Note: I’m currently traveling in Asia and will have limited access to the internet. Replies to comments and emails will be delayed. You know that saying “When in Rome, do as the Romans do?” How far are you willing to take that when it comes to food? When I was researching my current trip to […]

Note: I’m currently traveling in Asia and will have limited access to the internet. Replies to comments and emails will be delayed. Blankets, pillows, eye masks, in-flight entertainment screens and snacks can make a long flight more bearable. But, there is one flight amenity that I really don’t care about one way or the other. […]

Most of you are probably aware of the fact that Southwest program will undergo major negative changes at the end of the month. Nancy has highlighted some of them in her recent post, and today I want to focus specifically on credit expiration. As of now, Southwest credits don’t expire, but that will change very […]