Editor’s note: This discussion is based on the personal charge card. There is a business option as well. The business card has similar features, but different bonuses and spend requirments. The American...
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Freedom Beat at Downtown Grand Las Vegas: Review
Just off the casino floor of Downtown Grand sits the unassuming Freedom Beat. I’ve stayed and gambled at DTG several times but never gave Freedom Beat much of a thought. I’ve been missing out. The menu, a...
TFB #10 – New Orleans City Guide with Mark Bologna of Beyond Bourbon Street
Become a Patron! In this episode, I talk to Mark Bologna of the Beyond Bourbon Street Podcast. Mark is New Orleans native and full of incredibly useful information for NOLA visitors. New Orleans is such a culturally...
The Global Entry Application Process
I’ll take any chance to make traveling more efficient, so when I finally received a credit card that reimburses the fee for TSA Pre-check or Global Entry, I jumped at the chance to apply. I found the application...
The Best Rides at Disneyland
Kids or no kids, Disneyland can be quite a fun time. If you’ve got little fanboys or fangirls running around, sharing the splendor of the Disney parks with them is likely a magical time. If you’re child-free...
TFB #9 – Points and Miles with a Family in Mind
Become a Patron! In this episode, I chat with Joe from asthejoeflies.com. He takes us through his strategy of acquiring and spending points and miles efficiently for family travel. Some of the major points discussed:...
Carthay Circle Restaurant at California Adventure: Review
Carthay Circle is one of Disneyland’s fine dining options and, while getting mixed reviews on booking sites and Disney forums, the Fanwife and I found it to be one of our favorite Disney dining experiences to date...
Is the Uber Credit Card Actually Good?
Sometimes, simple works. The Uber credit card, while it has significant limitations, is an interesting cashback card worth some consideration. I won’t get into the merits of Uber as a company, rather I will simply be...
TFB #8 – Chicago City Guide
Become a Patron! In this episode, I take you to Chicago and give you the scoop on some of my favorite spots in my hometown. There’s no way to discuss every little great spot in the city, so I focus on a few great dining...
Why You Should Give an Escape Room a Try on Your Next Trip
Add this to the list of things I never thought I’d enjoy but seriously do: escape rooms. Escape rooms, sometimes called clue rooms, are essentially an elaborate series of puzzles, typically requiring sequential...
