A few weeks ago, Angelina and I made sudden changes to our Australia trip by adding a few nights in Tokyo before heading home. Given the short notice that we had, I was fortunate enough to be able to snag a last-minute seat in Asiana’s Business class from Sydney to ICN (Seoul) that included a … [Read More…]
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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…]
Dad Post: One Way Van Rental Success – No Drop-Off Fees/Unlimited Miles
First, Happy New Year! May our travels be the best and cheapest ever, and may our enemies inherit our hotel and airline fees. 2013 is becoming a year of excitement for our point-collecting household. My son graduated from college with a degree in engineering, and I finally say goodbye to tuition payments. Simply put – … [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…]
Dad Post: A Few Days in Bali for Galungan Day, Bali Hyatt Review, + Tour Suggestions
Hey guys, it’s Dad. I’m sure you’ve noticed that BoardingArea experienced some downtime yesterday. To make it fun, Angelina asked via Twitter for followers to help her pick the next post. Well, I guess I have more fans than her because 2 out of the 4 responses were in my favor, yeah another Dad Post! … [Read More…]
Dad Post: Dad’s Take on W Hong Kong & Dining at World’s Cheapest Michelin Restaurant
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…]
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