Last week I wrote about possibly upgrading and finally using miles + cash to be waitlisted. I have since been trying to figure out the best way to get the best bang for my bucks.
Travel
Amazing Opportunity: The New York Times Will Hire a Journalist to Travel the World
The New York Times is a running an advertisement for a job that takes you all over the world.
Review: Day 2, Morning Session – International Balloon Fiesta
The next morning, I left the hotel at 0545 to give myself enough time to make it for Mass Ascension which was set to begin at 0700. I was completely unprepared for…
Review: Day 1, Evening Session – International Balloon Fiesta
I left the hotel around 1630 so that I could grab food and then drive to the park for the Evening Session. In particular, I wanted to see the Twilight Twinkle Glow. Twilight Twinkle Glow is…
Review: Sam Adams Brewery Tour
I had a few options to get to the Sam Adams Brewery in Jamaica Plains. Uber was the quickest option, while the Boston T would be the cheapest. I caught the Red Line to Downtown Crossing where I switched to the Orange Line.
Introduction: Quick Trip to Boston
Last weekend, I had to be in Massachusetts to see the New England Patriots and Houston Texans play. I took some time to explore the city that holds a special place in my heart.
Flight Deal: Singapore
I have posted about flight deals in recent weeks and it is not stopping. There are still deals to be had, look at how cheap the flights are…
Turo is to Rental Cars as what Airbnb is to Hotels
I was searching for rental cars and hotels for an upcoming trip when I talked a friend and he told me that I should try Turo car rental marketplace. I can only say, wow! This is a game changer.
My New Passport Arrived, Now What?
Last month, I came across a great fare deal to Southeast Asia. It was so good that I went to purchase it but quickly found out that I did not have the required six months left before expiration.
Confirmed: I am going to Singapore!
Last month, I purchased a cheap fare to Singapore on United Airlines. I am using this as a mileage run for a move to United Premier Platinum.
Introduction: Weekend in Dallas
The city of Wichita Falls is small, which means that residents go to Dallas or Oklahoma City on the weekends. Dallas is one of my favorite cities so I decided to visit. I planned this trip last minute, Friday afternoon, to be exact.
My Introduction to statusmatcher.com
I like to think that I have an above average understanding of reward points and miles, to include status matching. A status match is when you parlay your hotel, airline, or car rental status into status with another program. For…
Flight Deal: Southeast Asia…Again!
Three weeks ago, I wrote about the amazing flight deals that were happening throughout Southeast Asia. I snagged a trip to Singapore for ~$600 in November. The Star Alliance (ANA, Air China, Singapore, United, etc) has opened fares as low…
How Do You Receive the Monthly Uber Credit from the American Express Platinum Card?
Last month, I was elated to learn about the benefits that the American Express Platinum Card offered. The card offers outstanding benefits for its cardholders. One of those benefits, the monthly Uber credits, offers a lot of value ($200 to…
Uber is Offering FREE Rides to/from Hurricane Harvey Shelters
Uber is donating $300,000 in rides, food, and relief to communities affected by Hurricane Harvey. This was posted on the Uber blog yesterday.