
Miles For Family
Biggest News Story While I Was Traveling: Capital One Venture X Changes Negatively Affect Families
While I was traveling around Asia the past few weeks, I tried to stay offline as much as possible so that I could maximize my enjoyment of the trip. So, I’ve been playing catch-up with miles and points news from when I was gone. The biggest story that came out,...

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Back from our Family Trip to Peru and Easter Island: Bumpy Start, Awesome Memories
Both Peru and Easter Island (local name Rapa Nui) were on my bucket list for many years, and I finally got a chance to see them with my own eyes. Even better, I got to experience them with my husband and kids. I’m still pinching myself looking at the photos....

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ICYMI: June 2025 Transfer Bonuses
I usually publish a list of available transfer bonuses each month at the beginning of the month. However, since I was traveling in Asia the past few weeks, I hadn’t yet done so for June. So, in case you missed it from around the web, here at the June 2025...

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Back from Japan and China Trip! 5 Takeaways
My family just returned home from our big summer trip to Japan and China. Overall, it was a great trip! Nobody got sick, we all made it home in one piece, and we experienced many new and exciting things! Over the next few weeks, I’ll write about our flights, hotels...

Live and Let’s Fly
Delta Passenger Melts Down Over Crying Baby, But Who Was Really The Brat?
A man took to social media to bitterly complain about a crying baby on his Delta Air Lines flight to New York City. But who was actually the little brat in this situation? Who’s The Little Brat? Man Upset At Crying Child On Delta Air Lines Flight Pat McAuliffe had...

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Travel Companions: The More the Merrier, or the Fewer the Better?
Note: I’m currently traveling in Asia and will have limited access to the internet. Replies to comments and emails will be delayed. When it comes to travel, do you prefer to keep your group small? Or, do you like to organize trips with larger groups of friends, neighbors and extended...

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One Thing I Did Not Pay Attention to Before This Hobby
Note: I’m currently traveling in Asia and will have limited access to the internet. Replies to comments and emails will be delayed. It’s hard to believe I’ve been knee-deep in this miles and points travel hobby for over a decade now. And by knee-deep, I don’t mean just dabbling in...

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Eating Insects Abroad: Yay or Nay?
Note: I’m currently traveling in Asia and will have limited access to the internet. Replies to comments and emails will be delayed. You know that saying “When in Rome, do as the Romans do?” How far are you willing to take that when it comes to food? When I was...

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The Popular Flight Amenity I Don’t Care About
Note: I’m currently traveling in Asia and will have limited access to the internet. Replies to comments and emails will be delayed. Blankets, pillows, eye masks, in-flight entertainment screens and snacks can make a long flight more bearable. But, there is one flight amenity that I really don’t care about...