In early June, we took a trip to Southern California for four nights. P2 had some work meetings, so I decided to tag along. We didn’t use any points or miles for this trip. Some of P2’s expenses were covered by his company, and we covered all other expenses with our credit cards. With a…
It’s coming. Amazon’s biggest day(s) of the year – Prime Day. Starting on July 16th and running through the 17th, Amazon Prime Subscribers will have access to discounts and deals on thousands of products. If you’ve been waiting to purchase something, start preparing now. Maximize points and miles Amazon is not an elevated earning category…
As travel hackers, we’re always looking for the best ways to earn the maximum amount of points and miles. We try to do that by combining a variety of credit cards, portals, and other ways to spend less money / earn more points and miles (aka stacking). Last year, when we were just starting our…
Many travel hacking blogs will encourage you to open credit cards relatively frequently to earn points and miles for travel. That way, you can capitalize on the sign-up bonuses you receive from hitting the minimum spend in the first several months of having that credit card. And while I’ve certainly taken advantage of sign-up bonuses…
In the United States, particularly in cities and surrounding suburbs, Starbucks stores are ubiquitous. It seems like you can’t go more than a few blocks without running into another one. And while Starbucks isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, it’s hard to deny the convenience when you need a shot of caffeine. If you’re someone who…
If you’ve read up on travel hacking, many sites provide a list of best credit cards in order of how to open them. And one thing you’ll notice is that airline (and hotel) credit cards are rarely on those lists. There certainly is value in opening cards with flexible points currency that you can transfer…
If you’re reading this blog, you likely shop online. Did you know that you can use shopping portals to turn your online shopping into free travel? It only takes seconds, but if done strategically, it can earn you a free flight or a free night (or more) at that dream destination. Here are the numerous…
Who doesn’t want a free flight? The price of food increased 5.8% in 2023. And it’s estimated that those costs will continue to rise in 2024. We all need to eat, so why not turn those purchases into future travel? For Q1, earning a free flight is well within reach with some strategic spend. Chase…
It can be daunting when you want to start earning free or mostly free trips. There is so much information out there but you don’t know where to start. And the idea of opening multiple credit cards can be intimidating. If you want to start travel hacking but aren’t ready to open a new credit…
Whether you’re a travel hacker or simply someone who enjoys seeing the beauty of the United States, the National Park system is a great way to see the natural wonder of America. And while endless money to travel would certainly be nice, it’s likely not a realistic situation for most of us. In this post,…