Hi guys, it’s Dad. My wife and I recently just got back from an amazing trip to Hong Kong, Macau, and Bali. Just like Angelina did for her trip, we also booked one night at the W Hong Kong before the SPG redemption rate increased from 12,000 to 20,000 points per night. My review will … [Read More…]
Dad Post: My Top 5 Travel Mistakes and What I’ve Learned From Them
Hi guys – It’s Dad again, reporting live from beautiful Bali!! First off, I would like to thank the blog readers for the kind words and comments about my missed flight experience. Even though I did not get to fly first class as planned, I really enjoyed the Cathay Pacific experience. As much as we … [Read More…]
Dad Post: Goodbye Cathay Pacific First Class – I Missed My Flight
Hello everyone – it’s Dad again. When this post gets published, I will be finally be in flight for my first budget luxury trip that I spent close to a year planning and anticipating. My wife and I were supposed to kick off the trip by experiencing the marvelous Cathay Pacific first-class cabin together, for … [Read More…]
Dad Post: A Luxury 8 Day Hong Kong/Bali Trip Challenge For Under $700
Hi guys – it’s Dad again. I’m getting ready for my first “luxury” trip, while still keeping my budget flair in check ($700 out-of-pocket). At the end of August, my wife Marie and I will be taking our first trip to Asia. We plan on visiting Hong Kong, Macau, and Bali, Indonesia. Traveling to Asia … [Read More…]
Dad Post: The Cheapest Cities to Visit According to the Backpacker Index 2012
Hello everyone, welcome to Dad Post #7. Angelina is on her way to Hawaii for some sun and relaxation (yes, I know…again), and she bribed me into posting by saying I had fans that were dying for more Dad Posts. She’s something else, isn’t she? Looking back, when I was 25, all I did was … [Read More…]
Dad Post: Buenos Aires on a Budget
Angelina is cracking her whip again! Â Some readers sent her an email wanting to know of any budget bed & breakfast recommendations in Buenos Aires. So after her constant nagging and text messages, I caved in and I am writing another post. After all, she is my favorite daughter (only one). In October 2010, my … [Read More…]
Dad Post: Budget Lima Layover Tips to Machu Picchu
This is Dad Post #5. Shout out to my three fans who wanted to see more Dad posts! In August 2011, my son Anthony and I took our second trip to South America. We used AA miles to travel from NYC to Rio de Janeiro (don’t forget to get your visa, which is good for 10 … [Read More…]
Guest Post: Getting Pick-Pocketed Twice in One Day & Global Top 10 Pickpocketing Hot Spots
Hello again – Welcome to Dad Post #4. Today’s topic: Pickpocketing – when lightening strikes twice. In 2010, my wife and I took a trip to Spain and visited Madrid, Seville, Granada, and Barcelona. Sad to say, two of those places hold the 1st and 4th place on the Trip Advisor Global Pickpocket Top Ten … [Read More…]
Guest Post: Dad Gets to LGA With Hertz On Demand
Hi again, this is another post from Dad. Angelina is busy sending us teaser pictures back home as they enjoy themselves over in Hong Kong. As you may remember, Angelina and I did a mileage run to Portland not too long ago. I’m sure you already know that our home airport is EWR, but this … [Read More…]
Guest Post: Learning a Language On Dad’s Budget
Hello again – this is Dad Post # 2; I’m filling in for Angelina while she and Kevin are currently on a flight headed to Hong Kong. As you can see, she has a very small guest-blogger budget (I think it is zero); however, she did promise to give me an autograph when she makes … [Read More…]
