There aren’t many people in this hobby fawning over long-haul economy class products. Most of us collect points and miles in order to fly in business or first class. It’s hands-down the best way to travel long-haul and if given a choice, I’d choose a premium cabin over economy any time. Except, when it comes … Read more
It was Mother’s Day and one week before I was supposed to start a new job. I needed a vacation and a Mother’s Day gift, so I decide to travel someplace and bring my mom along. My plan to travel to Asia was put on the back burner because it was raining everywhere. Bora Bora and Europe … Read more
I downloaded the United MileagePlus X app last year but never really used it since it was all the way on the second page of my phone screen. I’m not a big shopper and prefer to buy things online, where I make use of shopping portals to earn extra miles on my purchases. This weekend … Read more
A lot of people out there think manufactured spending has to be done in massive numbers. That if you aren’t spending $100,000+ every month you may as well sit on the sidelines. Some people are discouraged because they don’t have enough credit or places where they can buy Visa gift cards they can churn for miles. The … Read more
I’ve had my Bank of America checking account since high school. For a long time, I was using it for money order deposits and then using those funds to pay off credit cards I used for manufactured spending. I decided to switch that activity to my Wells Fargo account. Hust to separate my ms activities from my … Read more
A couple of weeks ago I shared my anxiety about booking travel in advance and a reader suggested a post about award change and cancellation fees might be in order. Booking flights with airline miles is great. But sometimes things come up and you may have to cancel or change your plans. Some airline penalize … Read more
Since my trip to Calais and Thessaloniki last summer, I’ve gotten a steady stream of emails from readers interested in volunteering abroad. When I was researching organizations helping refugees in Europe, I had a hard time finding accurate information. A lot of people are having trouble finding reputable organizations to volunteer with, finding information about lodging, … Read more