I don’t go shopping very often, but when I do, I try to shop online and utilize coupon codes to get the best deal possible. Credit card companies have been making it easy for me lately, by offering some really […]
Amazing statement credits and bonus point offers from Amex, Citi, and Bank of America Read More »
Back in July, I spent a week volunteering with UK-based organization Help Refugees in Calais, France. Help Refugees has a large warehouse in Calais, where they sort and distribute food, clothing, and shelter for 9,000+ refugees. The refugees use the Calais
My observations of the Calais Jungle refugee camp Read More »
I just got back from Chicago, where I attended the annual Chicago Seminars. I only attended the event for a day, since I was in town with my sister and we ended up staying in the city most of the time.
Future points and miles meetups in Northern California Read More »
A few weeks ago I wrote about a billing issue I experienced at the and how Accor had failed to rectify the situation. They kept giving me reference numbers and saying somebody would follow up. Or they would forward my
The latest chapter in the Accor – Ibis Calais billing saga Read More »
The Ibis Calais Hotel is located about 2.5 miles from the center of town and the Calais Ville train station. I chose this hotel mainly because it was close to the L’Auberge des Migrants/Help Refugees Warehouse where I was volunteering.
Hotel Ibis Calais Review Read More »
Virgin Atlantic miles aren’t the most celebrated airline currency, mainly because of the fuel surcharges imposed on most award flights. That being said, they can still come in handy, especially for partner flights. Normally, booking Virgin America flights with Virgin
How to book Virgin America flights with Virgin Atlantic miles Read More »
I recently came across a HARO inquiry from a dubiously named publication focused on air travel. It was from a blogger writing about “the struggles of air travel for female travelers” and read as follows: Looking for stories about the struggles
The REAL struggles of solo (female) travelers Read More »
Last week I announced a giveaway for a $150 Club1 Hotels credit. For those unfamiliar with Club1 Hotels, it’s a members-only travel website that offers some incredible deals on hotels and tours. In lieu of charging a commission, Club1 Hotels charges a $675
$150 Club1 Hotels giveaway winner chosen! Read More »
The $150 Hotel Credit Giveaway ends tomorrow at 8:30 PM (PT), so be sure to claim your free Club1 Hotels membership and leave a comment in the designated post letting me know where you’d like to spend the credit. Club1
MORE free stuff from Club1 hotels + $150 hotel credit giveaway Read More »
I was going to restrict my manufactured spending activities posts to monthly summaries. BUT, I think what happened this week is worth sharing. This past weekend, I went to one of my regular Walmart stores. This is the only location
My conversation with a Walmart Asset Protection associate Read More »