It’s no secret that I write a blog that obviously focuses on traveling on a budget; I can’t help it – deals naturally excite me the same way other people get a rush in other areas of life. The downfalls of being “budget-conscious” is that some people often lump the words “deals”, “budget”, “bargain”, etc. … [Read More…]
Rant: Hmm… “Mistake” Charges from Hotels?
Maybe it’s just me (ok – it’s not just me because Mommy Points also posted about a similar experience not too long ago), but I have been noticing an unsettling trend on my credit card statements after nearly all of my recent hotel stays (and now that I think about it – car rentals too): … [Read More…]
Rant: This United Devaluation Nonsense is Stressing Me Out
I hate planning ahead. I hate planning ahead. I hate planning ahead! There – I got it out of my system. But seriously, if you have been living under a rock and haven’t heard the terrible news yet, United just announced some “changes” to their award chart. “Changes” is a terrible word in the flyer … [Read More…]
Rant: The Downfalls of Wearing the “Points”
I always joke about how I wear the “points” in the relationship, because points and miles are my domain. Luckily, Mr. Points Traveler likes to travel. Mr. Points Traveler likes points and miles. However, there is something Mr. Points Traveler doesn’t like to do, and that is planning. Many moons months ago, Mr. Points Traveler … [Read More…]
Two Things That Amused Me Today
In an hour, I am leaving Australia (sad face), but I am headed to Tokyo to meet up with Mommy Points and other frequent flyers for a few days, so I’m looking forward to that before arriving back home in NY. Two things amused me today at the airport. The first is probably old news, … [Read More…]
Rant: Open/Exposed Hotel Bathrooms Create Awkward Situations
When I travel, 9/10 times I will split a hotel room with friends, family members, or other traveling companions to keep the costs at a minimum. Typically when traveling with 2-3 friends, we book a room with two beds, and request a roll-away bed or a pull-out couch if it’s available so that everyone has … [Read More…]
Rant: Some People Just Don’t Get It
Ok guys – it’s pep talk time! Time to get your butts in gear… Between the blog posts, tweets, Foursquare check-ins, and Facebook status updates, it’s no secret that I love to travel, and that I try to do it as frequently as possible. For me personally, I’m grateful that I grew up in a … [Read More…]
