Finland Trip Report: Flight to Helsinki SJC-ORD-DUS-HEL
The exciting journey from US to Finland starts with dogs on a plane, irregular operations at Chicago, and fine glassware on a Finnair flight.
Finland Trip Report: Part 3 How to Get the Best Flight
How do you get the best award flight to Europe? Read this play by play how-to guide to regain your sanity.
Finland Trip Report: Part 2 Searching for Flight Awards
Finland Trip Report: Part 1 How to Plan a Trip to Finland Finland Trip Report: Part 2 Searching for Flight Awards In the last post, we penciled out the travel… Read more »
Finland Trip Report: Part 1 How to Plan a Trip to Finland
I studied abroad in Finland many years ago and had quite the enlightening experience. I visited the Finnish sauna almost every day to receive rejuvenation. I’ve always wanted to take my… Read more »
Singapore Airlines Now Lets You Bid on Upgrades: mySQupgrade
Singapore Airlines just introduced today, a way to upgrade on paid flights using a bid system. This is a great way to pay for economy class and potentially score a… Read more »
How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Travel Hacking
Travel hacking isn’t new, it is an evolution of coupon clipping that became popular in the 1980s. You still stay organized, research deals, and leverage program rules. Some of the… Read more »
Don’t make this travel hacking mistake
Travel hacking is one of the few ways to get outsized value just by studying and practicing simple rules like staying organized and paying off your credit card in full,… Read more »
The Best Travel Crib and the Case of the Missing Pack’n Play
If you’re looking for the best travel crib, look no further than Graco’s line of Pack’n Plays. I’ve helped setup these magical devices countless times, and they’ve made the travel… Read more »
What credit card to sign up for when traveling to Europe
In this week’s Reader Question, a friend recently asked about how to reduce her cost of vacationing in London next summer (2017). First, I applauded her for having a clear… Read more »
The best travel neck pillow and winners of the reader giveaway
I’ve experienced pinched nerves and a sore neck, even after a short flight, so about a year ago I started to research solutions. This post will introduce you to the… Read more »