It’s no secret that things here on the blog have slowed down a bit during the month of July, and I’m glad they did. Sometimes it’s very easy to get completely wrapped up in this points and miles obsession hobby, that you forget to take time to take in and celebrate life’s happy moments with … [Read More…]
Dad Post: Choosing My Next Value Destination Using the Big Mac Index
I recently came across the “Big Mac Indexâ€, which was created by The Economist in 1986. Even though I’ve stumbled across these annual reports multiple times during my 30+ years in the financial services industry, I never really paid attention to it until now. This year while all of you were learning and socializing at … [Read More…]
Dad Post: Hello From the “Deal of a Lifetime” Trip
On July 8, I received a phone call at 1 a.m. I was hesitant to pick up the phone because when you get a call at 1 am, it’s either terrible news, a pervert, or my points-obsessed daughter with a “deal of a lifetime”. The deal of a lifetime was a rare release of Singapore … [Read More…]
Award Inspiration: 11 Countries and 7 Continents on Miles and $351.85
It’s very rare that I meet other points and miles fanatics in the “real world”, but when I do cross paths with another, it’s absolutely exhilarating. Last year, I met a very inspiring person named David on a TV set by chance. Once we started chatting, our conversation naturally shifted towards the topic of travel, … [Read More…]
I’m Escaping This Cold Weather…
Last night, I played around on United.com looking for an excuse to get away from the freezing cold weather that has “graced” the northeast. Though I was expecting such last-minute fares to any warmer destination to be in the $1000+ range, I was greeted by a little surprise…. $427 round-trip nonstop between Newark and Honolulu … [Read More…]
2013 at a Glance + Let’s Meet Up Next Month
What a great way to start off 2013 with a bang; so far in the month of January I’ve been on a total of 6 flights. The first three days of the year were spent in the quaint town of Aiken, SC where I was able to meet with fellow reader/friend, Susan (@miffsc). Then from … [Read More…]
Surprise Trip to Columbia/Aiken, South Carolina
9 days have passed since my last post? Yikes! Unfortunately packing, painting, and moving (during yesterday’s snow storm), has totally consumed my life. I don’t care what anyone else says, living out of a suitcase and hotel hopping is much easier [and more fun] than owning furniture and moving, ha. Well, with my move officially … [Read More…]
FTU Weekend and My First “Bump” Experience + Giveaway Winners Announced
I’m just getting settled in after yet another amazing frequent-flyer-filled weekend at Frequent Traveler University in Los Angeles. I apologize for the delay in posting the winners from the blog’s anniversary giveaway post (it’s for a good reason, I swear!), but plans coming home changed [for the better] as I was able to experience my … [Read More…]
Dad Post: My Wife Bailed On Our Anniversary Trip – I Went to Costa Rica Alone
On September 23,2012, I got the following text from my lovely daughter: “Dad! EWR-SJO $283 RT for 4402 UA PQM… Book now!!” The one thing Angelina is good at is finding cheap airfare for the family, but when it comes to her paying me back $, that’s another story, ha! Anyway, the timing of the … [Read More…]
Highlights of an Incredible Weekend at the Chicago Seminars
I just returned from a pretty awesome weekend attending the Chicago Seminars with 500+ other frequent flyer and points and miles junkies, and it was an incredible experience just as I had expected it to be! This was my second year attending the seminars (last year’s event planted the seed of inspiration for the blog), … [Read More…]
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