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One of the ways I have changed the most as a traveler in the past year or two is that I have been looking for more social experiences. Meeting locals to share experiences and learn about what the culture is really like gives things a very different spin from simply seeing the sights. Generally speaking, […]
With Labor Day right around the corner, I’m betting that a fair amount of you have roadtrips planned for the long weekend. I’ll be one of the over 29 million people that AAA is projecting will be on the roads this holiday weekend. With 1,350 miles of driving on my agenda, a little bit of
Did you know there’s not a single Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Starwood, IHG, or Club Carlson in Slovenia outside of Ljubljana? For the most part, this country is home to non-chain hotels and other independently managed accommodations. Despite having a healthy balance of hotel rewards points in my budget, I frequently find myself in locations without chain hotels. Since
I never used to take library books with me on vacation, for fear of losing them, spilling coffee on them, being late to return them, or simply wanting to leave them behind rather than carrying them after I finish reading them. Instead, I’d stop by garage sales, used book sales, and book exchanges for 50-cent
I’ve spent a lot of unexpected time at airports in the past three weeks, so have had plenty of time to rank my favorite things to do to pass the time. 5. Go Online Yes, I procrastinate on the internet on a daily basis, but I do so through embarrassing methods when I’m in airport
I’m a little embarassed to admit that I’m turning into a food-snob. I love to cook and know my way around a kitchen, so when I go out to eat, I won’t settle for mediocre food. Even better is when you eat well and you earn rewards! While rewards in general are something that make
Am I the only one who spends hours and hours researching or planning a vacation and totally forgets about getting organized? Woops! This pre-vacation checklist is the only reason my life doesn’t fall apart. With a little thought ahead of time, you can take care of all your loose ends and be prepared. What to Do
Most of the frequent flyer world thinks lounges are one of the greatest things since sliced bread. I love the concept of free wi-fi, snacks, beverages, and a quiet place to spread out and relax or get work done, but honestly I don’t use them very frequently. For starters, I’m a leisure traveler without a ton
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Sometimes the experience a non-chain hotel offers outweighs my desire to earn points toward future free travel. Obviously, the best of both worlds is when you can pick the perfect hotel and earn/redeem points for that stay, and there have definitely been times when I can make that happen. Even if you’re deadset on booking
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Obviously I’m a big fan of travel, but to be more specific, most of my favorite travels have been in natural settings. I tend to favor national parks over big cities and incredible vistas over shopping malls. In order to keep these wonderful destinations beautiful for future visitors, I try to include green travel efforts
