Qatar Airways has emerged as one of the best airlines in the world. The Middle East carrier serves many destinations around the world through it’s hub in Doha. Earlier in 2017, Skytrax designated Qatar Airways the Best Airline in the World, so with a trip to India in the works, we were excited to try out the World’s Best Business … Read More
Review: EVA Air Royal Laurel Class 777-300ER Taipei to Houston for only $80!
EVA Air is mostly known for their quirky Hello Kitty decorated planes, but they also carry the distinction of being one of the 10 best airlines in the world and a SKYTRAX designated 5-star airline. When looking for our return flights home, EVA Air presented an opportunity to try another of the world’s best airlines for minimal cost using points … Read More
Review: Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road
Bangkok was the last destination of our three-week Southeast Asia trip, and with only two nights there, we needed accomodations that were convenient to major sites without breaking the bank. That led us to dip into our stash of IHG Rewards Club points to book the Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road. We’ve grown to really like the Hotel Indigo brand, … Read More
Review: Hotel Indigo Singapore
After leaving Bali, we had a short two night stay in Singapore before continuing on to Thailand. With some IHG Rewards Club points still in our stash, the Hotel Indigo Singapore emerged as a solid option we could redeem for free nights. Located in the trendy Katong district, the Hotel Indigo Singapore was a great base for a short exploration … Read More
Hotel Review: Intercontinental Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay
After spending some time enjoying the cultural sites around Ubud, we were ready to unwind on one of Bali’s beautiful beaches. Our trips tend to be a mix of affordable yet well-appointed rentals like our Airbnb in Ubud and nicer hotels that we stay at for free using points. So when looking into what points options we had on Bali, … Read More
Bali Itinerary: A Week in Paradise for Less Than $500
We’ve just returned from our 3 week trip to Bali, Singapore, and Thailand and look forward to sharing with you the details of the trip as well as the cost-cutting techniques we used to make it affordable. Here’s a look at how we spent our week in Bali to help you form your own itinerary to visit this island paradise. … Read More
Review: Singapore Airlines Business Class to Bali for just $57!
Bali has been on our radar for awhile but the long journey can be off-putting for American travelers. The flight from Los Angeles to Bali took 27 hours with 22 hours in the air! I don’t know about you, but 22 hours in economy is not my idea of a good time. That’s why we saved up our points and … Read More
7 Apps to Help You Save for Your Next Vacation
Looking for savvy strategies to save for your next vacation? There’s an app for that! Here’s some of our favorites that help save you serious cash. From monitoring your spending to saving money automatically, these apps will skyrocket your travel fund. Acorns (iOS, Android) This nifty app connects to your accounts, then rounds up all of your transactions, depositing the … Read More
What Star Trek Beyond Taught Us About Travel
We’re unabashed Trekkies. Both of us grew up watching the crew of the starship Enterprise, and perhaps in a tiny way, watching Star Trek instilled in us the sense of adventure that causes to “seek out new life and new civilizations.” OK, maybe just different cultures, and old civilizations. So when the latest movie Star Trek Beyond came out, we were there … Read More
7 Tips to Help You Never Over-Pack Again
You hear it over and over again, but packing light is truly one of the keys to a successful vacation. It means getting to your destination faster, not having to worry about losing your luggage on the flight, navigating public transportation easier, less sweat, less trouble. Here’s a few tips to help free yourself from the burden of an overpacked bag. … Read More
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