Part 1. Can a middle-class family really afford a cruise to Alaska? Part 2. Visiting Alaska with the help of miles and points As I’ve mentioned a few times, next May we are going north to Alaska. And we are doing it via cruise ship, the best way to go IMHO. Alaska is an amazing […]

For me, one of the hardest things about living in America is being so far away from my family. Sure, they may be dysfunctional, but I still love them dearly. It is sad that I’ve missed so many  occasions, like the birth of my nephews, and most importantly, seeing them grow up. For example, this […]

You’ve seen me link to  Doctor of Credit site quite a  few times. I honestly believe it’s the most useful and up-to-date resource currently available in The Hobby. And no, I’m not  being a weasel. William (the founder) and I have had our disagreements in the past. But I have to give credit where Credit […]

Well, the title is self-explanatory, right? I saw this notification in my email this morning: So, what should you do if you had plans to burn Avios on some of the affected routes? Redeem them now, like right now. Well, as long as the route is within USA. The award  taxes  on those are only […]