Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue
I hope everyone had a fantastic fourth of July! We’ve been following Mike Hammari for a bit now as he makes his way across this nation of ours on foot, soaking in the scenes in a very different way than most of us are accustomed to. Slowly! Mike is covering a large portion of his […]
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Walking Across America with Points: Week 1
Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue
Give a warm welcome to Mike Hammari, who is writing a series of guest posts about a trip across the US on foot that he is currently in the middle of…very much in the middle of. He just wrote me today thanking me for finishing up a detail for this post that he couldn’t because […]
Delta SkyClub Atlanta, Terminal
Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue
A couple weeks ago, I booked a one-way Delta One flight between Atlanta and Buenos Aires for 45,000 Virgin Atlantic Flying Club miles (and just $5.60 in taxes). I was pretty dang excited about the ability to do this, as it was my previous assumption that Flying Club awards flying partner airlines–at least Delta specifically–needed […]
Walking Across America with Points
Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue
We’ve got a special treat for you today, MileValue readers! Meet Mike Hammari, who will be writing a series of guest posts about a cross-country trip he is currently in the middle of. Who needs miles when you’ve got feet? Those weary feet still need a decent place to rest. Mike is covering some of […]
Swindlers Are Part of the Travel Experience, But Here’s One Racket You Can Easily Avoid
Written by Million Mile Secrets @ Million Mile Secrets
INSIDER SECRET: Southeast Asia is a great place visit because you book super cheap flights there with miles & points. And once you get there, everything is incredibly inexpensive. A few years ago my wife and I visited Thailand on our honeymoon. It was the first big trip we booked together with miles & points. We …
This Small Mistake Almost Landed Me in a Mexican Jail, Now I Always Read the Fine Print
Written by Jason Stauffer @ Million Mile Secrets
INSIDER SECRET: Before you travel out of the country be sure you understand the visa requirements not only for getting into the country, but also for while you are in the country. Visiting friends is one of my favorite reasons to travel. There’s nothing like having a local to stay with and show you around. …
Brazil Visa Requirements Waived for US Citizens
Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue
Until mid March, Brazil required that all US Citizens visiting Brazil–even those visiting less than 90 days–obtain a visa that required both money and time to get. In 2018 Brazil made it easier to obtain by giving us the option to process the visa online and dropped the price from $160 to $40. As of […]
Tuscany Trip Report: Part III
Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue
Today I’m going to wrap up a trip report I started with you guys back in January, on a three week adventure through Tuscany with my boyfriend and parents. If you haven’t read Parts I and II, I recommend doing so before reading today’s post. Tuscany Trip Report: Part I Tuscany Trip Report: Part II […]
I’m Still Here!
Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue
Hey MileValue readers! I’ve been experiencing a rough patch over the last month with my health that I would like to dive into with you guys when I’m ready. That moment isn’t now, but it will come. And as I’m sure many of you can relate to, I’ve been sick while traveling. While I’ve had […]
Why I’m Becoming A Digital Nomad This Year – And How We Are Using Points And Miles!
Written by Brett Holzhauer @ Million Mile Secrets
Ever since I was a little kid, I’ve wanted something to be different in my life. When I was 5 years old, I didn’t want to be a firefighter or a police officer. I wanted to be a weatherman. At 13 years old, my dad told me that being a journalist and getting a journalism …
Reader Success! A Father-Daughter Trip Report of Ecuador, Braving the Amazon Rainforest, Galapagos, and More!
Written by Million Mile Secrets @ Million Mile Secrets
Welcome to the next installment of our Reader Success Series where Million Mile Secrets Readers share how they booked a trip with miles & points to get Big Travel with Small Money! Satish is our newest reader success story to show folks it’s possible to travel without spending a lot of money. If you would like to be inspired by more stories like this one, take a …
Confessions of Delinquent Miles & Points Collectors: Part III
Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue
By Amie M. Gardner and Keith R. Sbiral This is Part III of our series on how we used miles and points to make possible a 10 week, round-the-world trip in 2018. If you missed Part I, you can check it out here. You can find Part II (on airlines) here. In Part III we […]
I Survived a School Shooting and Travel Gave Me a Fresh Perspective on Life
Written by Brett Holzhauer @ Million Mile Secrets
Travel for many of us is a way to relax from our day to day lives, go explore the world, and educate ourselves about the world around us. For some like myself, it is the way I cope with a horrific situation and condition I now live with. June 7th, 2013 was supposed to be …
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Read MoreConfessions of Delinquent Miles & Points Collectors: Part II
Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue
Welcome to Part II of a three part series about why and how Amy M. Gardner and Keith R. Sbiral planned a heavily subsidized 10 week round-the-world trip to 15 countries, thanks to the power of miles and points. We hope you take this story as inspiration to travel more! Check out Amy and Keith’s […]
Confessions of Delinquent Miles & Points Collectors: Part I
Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue
At the end of December, I sent out a request for reader contributions. I want to thank everyone who reached out to me in January with their ideas and stories. Your enthusiasm is inspiring! I am happy to say that I got enough of a response that I plan on publishing plenty of reader experiences […]
Reader Success! A Trip for 4 to the Caribbean Thanks to Flexible Chase Ultimate Rewards Points!
Written by Million Mile Secrets @ Million Mile Secrets
Welcome to the next installment of our Reader Success Series where Million Mile Secrets Readers share how they booked a trip with miles & points to get Big Travel with Small Money! Patty is our newest reader success story to show folks it’s possible to travel without spending a lot of money. If you would like to be inspired by more stories like this one, take a …
Fly Roundtrip to Japan in a Flat Bed for Just 90k Points
Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue
Did you know that it only costs 90 to 95k Virgin Atlantic miles to fly All Nippon Airways Business Class between the United States and Japan? And only 110 to 120k to fly in ANA First Class? Those are roundtrip mileage prices. Not one way. To give you some perspective, it costs 160k United miles […]
Tuscany Trip Report: Part II
Written by Sarah Page Maxwell @ MileValue
I left off with my family and I driving south from Tuscany towards Pienza. Our route was scenic and not direct on purpose. You can take the highways to get places faster but why do so when half the enjoyment in this part of Italy are the drives? If you haven’t, read Part I of […]
Driving in Italy Is a Total Scam! In 10 Days I Got 4 Tickets Totaling ~$827 – Here’s What You Can Learn From My Mistakes
Written by Alex @ Million Mile Secrets
I have always considered myself a good driver. I drive a significant amount (~20,000 miles a year), and have a maintained a nearly spotless driving record. I have only ever received 1 speeding ticket in 15 years of driving! Well that is, until I took a trip to Italy last year. During this trip, we wanted …
Credit Card Is a Curse Word for Many, But Really They Are Like Fireworks
Written by Brett Holzhauer @ Million Mile Secrets
Personal finance is somewhat of a taboo topic of conversation in America. It is hardly taught in schools, and then 18 year olds are expected to make decisions about taking on loads of debt for college when they have no understanding of money. It is a flawed system that leads to a lot of misunderstand …
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