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I’ve always been interested in drones, but never thought to take the leap and buy one. The rules and regulations were always just too much of a barrier for me to take the next step. I’ve been looking for a new hobby and rather than take up …
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Dave Ramsey Appears to Be Clueless About Travel Reward Credit Cards
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There’s nothing I hate more in this world than people who sit on a soapbox and preach gospel (not literal gospel) to innocent people like you. This is actually funny because it’s exactly what I’m about to do 😀 One of these peo…
Goodbye 2018 and Happy New Year!
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2018 for me was a very turbulent year, but not in the way you might think. You see, the term “turbulence” carries a negative connotation and if I had to sum this year up I would say it was hectic…but definitely not negative. Some high…
Donate for a Chance to Meet Lin-Manuel Miranda and See Hamilton
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Before the devastating hurricanes ravaged Puerto Rico, Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda had planned to bring Hamilton to Puerto Rico, but after Hurricane Maria devastated the island, the announcement was sped up. Hamilton will be playing at Puerto R…
Diner’s Club Quietly Screws Members By Increasing Minimum Transfer Rates
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For the 17 of you out there who use Diner’s Club Rewards, you’ll want to pay attention… My company uses Diner’s Club for our corporate cards so naturally I’m going to rack up a bunch of Diner’s Club Rewards during my…
Flight Deal: Miami to Rome Non-Stop for Under $450
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Dreaming of Roma? If you’ve been paying attention to this blog you know I am ALWAYS dreaming of The Eternal City so I would be remiss to not let you in on another awesome deal and a chance to experience life the way it should be. Deal Details All…
Life of An Expat: US to China and The Book of Names
Welcome to the second installment of “Life As An Expat”! If you missed the first one, definitely go ahead check it out! Today, I’m thrilled to bring you the story of David, an expat from the United States to Taiwan and China, and auth…
Read MoreWhen Does Paying for Overpriced Hotel Parking Make Sense?
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There’s nothing worse than planning a trip and booking your rental car, only to find out that parking at your hotel is $50 per night — what a racket! This past weekend I traveled to Los Angeles and stayed downtown at the Sheraton Grand. If …
How to Spend 48 Glorious Hours in Los Angeles
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LA is one of my favorite cities, hands down, and I suspect it may become yours, too… Behind all of the traffic, the wide wealth gap and the grit and grime is a Los Angeles that is rich in culture, character, and beauty. Think about it, you&#…
Use Google One to Save a Bunch of Money on Hotels
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Google One is Google’s new paid storage service that took the place of the Google Drive storage plan. All pre-existing Google Drive payment plan customers will be switched to Google One and new customers should visit the Google One website t…
A Spooky Guide to the Most Haunted Hotels in Los Angeles
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Did you know that LA is home to some of the most haunted sites in the world? Ever hear of the Black Dahlia? Elisa Lam? John Belushi? These are all people who have tragically passed away in an LA-area hotel. In fact, these hotels are still open and book…
Here Are The 50 Cheapest Michelin Rated Restaurants In The World
Ballin on a budget! For real! Michelin rated restaurants are the cat’s meow, but they are not all made the same. On one hand you’ll have a restaurant that costs your first born child and on the other hand you’ll have restaurants that …
Read MoreLife As An Expat: 7 Countries and Life on a Sailboat
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Deirdre is a Canadian expat to many countries — Grand Cayman, Belgium, Ireland, France, Switzerland, and Spain — which is certainly more than the average expat. Deirdre, her husband Bruce, and her children first left Canada in the mid …
A Trick for Finding Cheap Flights With the ITA Matrix ‘Nearby’ Feature
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Want to find cheap flights? One of the more common questions I see is how to get ahead of flight deals, rather than read about them when it’s too late. Bloggers and flight deal websites spend a considerable amount of time finding flight deals and…
Save up 32 Cents Per Gallon With This IHG Hotels Promotion
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Do you love cheap(er) gas? No, not that kind of gas… While IHG thinks people are going to be all googly-eyed at their new promotion of up to 5,000 IHG points per stay bonus (after your second stay), the real meat of the offer lies in the Fuel Rew…
5 Quick Things You Should Know Before Visiting Naples
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Naples, or Napoli as the locals call it, is one of the most eclectic cities I’ve ever visited, but it’s also a place that gets a pretty terrible rep. You see, Naples is a city where you just have to go with the flow — succumb to …
Are You An Expat? I’d Love to Hear From You!
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Attention expats! If you are or were an expat, I would love to hear from you and potentially showcase your story here on the blog! I’ve always been fascinated about the expat life and have even toyed with the idea of moving to a new country mysel…
Flash Sale! $499 Economy Flights to China & Tokyo or $1999 Business Class to China
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UPDATE: The search function for Air China blows and I’m having trouble finding flights at these prices. Doesn’t mean they aren’t there, just a PIA to find… Hot off the presses! If you have a few hundred bucks lying around, consi…
The Best Economy Seats on the Legacy US Airways Airbus A321
Alright, the last time I wrote a post bashing the legacy US Airways A321s, I got reamed out by the only five people in the world with enough time to make a fake commenter account and pick up for American. In an effort to put some lipstick on these pigs…
Read MoreFlight Deal: JetBlue Mint Transcon Flights As Low As $404
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What’s that, you say? You don’t enjoy 6+ hour flights in cramped airplane seats? Well, I’m here to brighten your day. Here’s the deal… Boston to San Francisco for $404 one-way, New York to Los Angeles for $559 on…