Earning and using points and miles to fly business class might be the best travel hack I’ve ever learned. Not only do I save thousands of dollars on flights each year, but I also get to kick off my trips with an incredible experience before I even set foot at my destination. But here’s the thing: when I first started, I made a lot of mistakes. And over the years, I’ve seen plenty of travelers make the same ones, costing them points, money, and missed opportunities for free travel. To help you maximize your points, I’m breaking down some of the biggest points and miles mistakes travelers make, and how to avoid them. Quick disclaimer: I’m not a financial advisor, and this isn’t financial advice. Everything here is based on my own experiences and research. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase using one of these…
Have you ever felt that pang of jealousy scrolling past Instagram photos of business and first-class flights? Or maybe you’re just looking for ways to save money when you travel. Either way, I’m here to show you how to earn points and miles and use them strategically. I…
This is how I flew first class in a lie-flat seat for 20 hours, got driven to the aircraft in a Porsche (wild, right?), and was offered caviar 40,000 feet in the air (which I politely declined because, vegetarian life). Lufthansa First Class has been on my bucket…
Oh, how I love trying a new business class product. I nerd out over them – researching them endlessly and reading about other people’s experiences. We were super excited to try Japan Airlines Business Class not once, but twice on a direct flight from Boston (BOS) to Tokyo…
I am addicted to redeeming points to fly in a premium cabin. I will easily spend hours upon hours searching for a redemption opportunity. One time I even went as far as to double my travel time just to fly business class. For me it’s as much a…
I flew Ethiopian Airlines business class from South Africa back to the United States and in today’s post I am going to cover the ins and outs of my experience. If you’re planning on flying Ethiopian Airlines business class anytime soon, this post is for you! Or if…
I’ve made quite the packing journey as a traveler. I went from overpacking massive suitcases that needed to be checked in to traveling with just one bag – a carry-on backpack. It’s made a world of difference in how I travel and I can safely say, I’m never…
London is without a doubt one of the most popular travel destinations. With a week, you can easily visit both London and Glasgow (read why you should visit Glasgow here). There are so many fun things to do in Glasgow that you’ll be glad you added it to…
My first time hiking anything more than a simple trail was on my trip to Patagonia. I learned quite a bit on that trip and that serves as the basis for these hiking tips. First, it served to reinforce how much I love being outdoors, second, it reminded…