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Sick During or After Travel: Still Worth the Trip?

October 20, 2025 By Nancy 3 Comments

A teddy bear is sitting on a bed, covered with a white blanket. It is wearing a light blue surgical mask and has a digital thermometer tucked under its arm.

Full disclosure: I returned from Guatemala last week, and I got sick on the last day. After 4 days of severe stomach issues, I went to the doctor and was prescribed an antibiotic for my presumed traveler’s ailment from consuming contaminated food on my trip. And I thought I was being so careful! I’m hopefully […]

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New Transfer Bonus, New 90k Credit Card and More!

October 20, 2025 By Nancy Leave a Comment

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Catching up on recent miles and points news: New Mid-Tier Citi AA Card: Citi just launched the new Citi AAdvantage Globe Mastercard (non-affiliate link) with 90k welcome bonus after spending $5000 in the first 4 months, $350 annual fee. I’m going to consider this card for myself since I fly AA frequently. See more commentary […]

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Pros and Cons of Visiting Guatemala

October 16, 2025 By Nancy Leave a Comment

A vibrant street scene in a colorful village. The ground is painted with intricate, multicolored designs, including a large face and heart motif. The walls of the buildings are adorned with murals, including images of birds and geometric patterns. Overhead, strings of colorful hats are suspended, adding to the festive atmosphere. People in traditional clothing are walking along the street, and lush green mountains are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

My daughter and I just returned from a trip to Guatemala. This was technically my 4th time visiting Guatemala, but it had been over 30 years since my last visit. Traveling in Guatemala is always an adventure! But, I don’t recommend it to everyone. Pros of Visiting Guatemala Scenery: Guatemala is a beautiful country! It […]

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Last stop: Shanghai Shenanigans

October 13, 2025 By Nancy 2 Comments

A nighttime cityscape featuring a brightly lit skyline with modern skyscrapers. The buildings are illuminated with colorful lights, and a prominent tower with a spherical structure is visible. The sky is overcast, and the city lights reflect on the water in the foreground.

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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Getting a Consent Letter from Non-Traveling Parent

October 10, 2025 By Nancy 6 Comments

A yellow toy biplane with a silver propeller is placed on a light wooden surface. In the background, there are stacks of books with white and black covers. The scene is softly lit, creating a warm and playful atmosphere.

This week, I contacted American Airlines through X (Twitter) to have them add my AAdvantage account number to my upcoming flight reservation. Since I booked the flight with Alaska Airlines miles, I couldn’t add my AA number myself online. If my AA number isn’t on my reservation, I won’t get my AA credit card benefits […]

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Why My Travel Habits Raise Some Eyebrows

October 8, 2025 By Nancy 10 Comments

A cobblestone street in a historic town at dusk, with people walking and a cyclist. On the left, there is an old stone building with intricate carvings, and on the right, a yellow building with arches lit by warm lights. In the background, a large volcano is visible against the evening sky.

As a frequent traveler, my travel habits raise some eyebrows in my friend and acquaintance group. Mostly, it’s due to the sheer number of times my family travels each year, which seems crazy to “normal” people. If they don’t know that I use miles and points for all our flights and some of our lodging, […]

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