Last month, I returned from an almost 3-week vacation with my husband. Though this trip was planned and saved for over the course of 2 years, it was by no means frugal. I cannot say that we took advantage of travel hacking, utilized hotel points or airline miles, or that we even used our credit... Continue Reading →
If You Want It Bad Enough, You Will Make It Happen
This month my husband and I will be taking a 20-day vacation to Australia and Hawaii. I’d be lying if I told you it was inexpensive. The trip consists of a total of 10 flights and 17 nights of hotel stays. We are not in the top 1% of earners. We did not receive an... Continue Reading →
Italy: A Magical Place
"Positano bites deep. It is a dream place that isn't quite real when you are there and becomes beckoningly real after you have gone." -John Steinbeck As many of you know, I recently traveled to Italy for vacation. There’s been a few requests for details about my trip, so I figured why not summarize it... Continue Reading →
4 Reasons You Should Take a Vacation
Since it is officially summer now (my favorite season) I wanted to write an article about one of my favorite things, vacation! As many of you may already know I truly love vacationing. It’s one of the things that my husband and I will consistently splurge on. Small trips or big trips; domestic or international;... Continue Reading →
The Best Credit Cards For Travel, Food and More
I want to put it out there that I am not a points hacker. There are plenty of people out there who know more about credit card points and how to use them to their advantage than I do; however, I would consider myself fairly knowledgeable in the area. While I don’t necessarily go out... Continue Reading →
How to Save (and Make) Money While Traveling
The first step to dealing with a problem is admitting you have one. I’m obsessed with traveling. I cannot get enough of it. I have this constant desire to visit new places, see new things, try new foods. I’m sure I’m not alone. Aside from getting enough vacation time at work, the issue with traveling... Continue Reading →