I had a great time at the annual Chicago Seminars last month meeting many like-minded points and miles enthusiasts at all levels. One of my two sessions that weekend was “Mythbusters: Miles & Points Edition”. Whether you’re new to the hobby or are a long-time veteran, you probably already know that some people just don’t “get us“, and there are … [Read More…]

Have you heard of Maho Beach in St. Maarten? Even if you haven’t, you’ve definitely seen it in pictures! Maho beach is a must-see for any aviation enthusiast, as you can watch large and small aircraft land just yards above you, and it’s been at the top of my bucket list forever! I was thrilled when I … [Read More…]

I like to call myself the queen of spontaneous, short-hop travel. Dad is more of a planner, but is an expert at visiting new international cities on a budget. Getting away for a little while is satisfying because it gives you that “vacation” feeling without fully disrupting life back home. My secret to being able to … [Read More…]

It’s no secret that variations of the search “How can I move to Canada” spiked during this presidential campaign. While I have no plans to run away, I can’t relate to the interest of wanting to flee to Canada when the major drawback to moving north is the awfully cold and dark winters… yuck! The truth … [Read More…]