March 2014

#TRLT Today at 10 AM (PT): Gadgets on The Road Less Traveled

It’s Tuesday, which means I’m hosting another #TRLT chat. This week’s topic is electronic gadgets on the road less traveled. The chat takes place at 10 AM (PT)/1 PM (ET), though we will be changing the time in the coming weeks to […]

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Visa Mastercard gift cards at Safeway

Newbie guide to manufactured spending: Visa and Mastercard gift cards

All of the cards we’ve discussed so far involved a three-step process. You buy a reload card, load it onto a prepaid card, then cash out via various methods. There is an easier option: Skip straight to Visa and MasterCard

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Newbie guide to manufactured spending: Green Dot MoneyPak

I have yet to find a merchant that allows credit cards as a payment option on Green Dot Moneypaks, but your experience may vary. Moneypaks can generally be found at drugstores, gas stations, and grocery stores in increments of up

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Park Hyatt Sydney The Living Room dining area

Park Hyatt Sydney room service and breakfast at The Dining Room

The day we arrived at the Park Hyatt Sydney, my cousin and I decided to order room service for lunch. Since the view from the balcony was amazing, we decided to eat outside. Australia Trip Report: Introduction United 777 First

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Sultanahmed Mosque Blue Mosque

#TRLT on Tuesday at 10 AM (PT): Historical sites on The Road Less Traveled

This Tuesday we’re hosting yet another #TRLT chat on Twitter. Be sure to join us at 10 AM (PT)/1 PM (ET). This week’s topic will be Historical Sites on the Road Less Traveled. Below are this week’s questions. Q1: Which type of

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Holiday Inn Resort Vanuatu Family Villa

Best Category 3 IHG hotels

While uniformity persists in IHG’s Category 1 and 2 hotels, Category 3 is where things get interesting. You’ll find more hotels in major metropolitan cities and tourist destinations, with several award winners in the midst. These hotels are unique in

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