Points & miles can unlock valuable opportunities for all types of travelers, but figuring out how much your points is challenging. Point valuations vary wildly between different hotel brands so it is important to be aware of the intrinsic values. Plenty of other travel blogs provide their own points & miles valuation charts, but I […]
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Water. Sunshine. Tan lines. These are key ingredients of the perfect vacation. There’s no greater pleasure than escaping from the overwhelmingness of the world and temporarily transforming into a beach bum. So if nirvana involves unplugging & unwinding, why would you want to stay tied to reality through your smartwatch’s never-ending notifications? Allow me to
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It seems like there are millions of podcasts to choose from these days, so how are we supposed to cut through the noise and find the best ones worth subscribing to? Instead of trying to find a needle in a haystack, here is a list of my favorite travel-related podcasts for your enjoyment. Don’t see
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Did you know that the flying public is allowed to bring matches onto an airplane? If you plan on traveling with matches (whether as part of a survival kit or just as a souvenir), here is everything you need to know about safely carrying matches on your next flight. TSA Guidelines for Traveling With Matches
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Infinity bottles represent a DIY blending method that lets home drinkers create one-of-a-kind mixes at home. As a frequent traveler, blending spirits that I collect during my travels is a unique way to capture the spirit (pun fully intended) of the places I visit. We’re not talking about just mixing up jungle juice: bottling up
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Southern California is no stranger to great craft beer: some of the most iconic breweries call SoCal home. When I found myself flying into SNA though, I realized that most of the SoCal breweries I was familiar with were closer to San Diego. To fix that, I compiled a list of every single brewery located
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I have traveled with a number of Timbuk2 products over the years, and their line of custom Prospect bags always intrigue me. In addition to my custom Prospect messenger bag, Timbuk2 offers two fully customizable options: a standard-size 22L backpack and the smaller 12L Mini Prospect. Most of my travel backpacks are between 20-40 liters,
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Did you just get approved for a Capital One Venture X card? You may be wondering if you can start making purchases before your physical card arrives in the mail. After all, new cardholders need to spend $10k in 6 months to earn the Venture X’s massive 100k signup bonus (worth $1,000 points). As someone
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Discover has published their 5% Cashback Calendar for 2022! If you hold a Discover It card (or are interested in applying for one), here is everything you need to know about taking advantage of Discover’s rotating 5% cashback categories. What are 5% rotating categories? Discover It cardholders receive 5% cashback on specific spending categories that
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Texans are proud of their barbeque. What began as a weekend tradition in rural communities has evolved into one of the most recognizable fixtures of Texas’ food scene. While the metroplex may be plagued by chain restaurants on every corner, you can always count on finding local BBQ joints putting their best foot forward to
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