In this episode, I’m joined by friends Cassie and Craig. They discuss their Airbnb experiences and try to convince me to take the plunge. Some of their strong arguments in Airbnb’s favor: Usually much...
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Citi ThankYou Premier Card: Review
Citi’s ThankYou Premier credit card isn’t metal, so I’m not sure there is much of a point writing about it. It’s unimpressively light, which limits the air of superiority I can have when handing...
TFB # 15 – Squabbles and Segments
It’s a brand new episode of the TFB podcast and I debut two new segments: “HT” of the week and “Y Seat” of the week. I explain both in the show. I’m happy to announce that my first...
Underrated Credit Cards
I’m not saying that some of my peers in the travel/points and miles blogosphere are guilty of primarily promoting credit cards that give them the best commission, but I’m not not saying it. Accordingly, some...
Castle Hot Springs – Arizona
Castle Hot Springs, named after the peaks and buttes in the Bradshaw Mountains that resemble castle turrets, was once known as a place of healing turned luxurious oasis. Famous politicians, CEO’s, and others who could...
Find Cheap Parking with SpotHero
Anyone who lives in or near a large city knows the nightmare of trying to find adequate parking, especially during major events. Chicago, my home city, is notorious for high prices and limited space. Enter SpotHero, a...
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe: Trip Report
We had decided to do a Lake Tahoe trip early this year, and looking up hotels in the area, the Hyatt Regency stood out as the top choice for us. It’s a Category 5 property, and with rates running from the mid-300’s to...
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Up-Down: Alpha Testing Milwaukee’s Arcade Bar
Located on Milwaukee’s Brady Street, Up-Down, which I believe is Algonquin for, “The Good Land”, is two floors of nostalgia-driven excellence. By complete chance, I had the opportunity to visit during...
The Eliza Jane New Orleans: Review
Always on the lookout for the unique, I opted to stay at the newly minted Eliza Jane hotel, a Hyatt property, on a recent trip to New Orleans. The refurbished building, which once housed a newspaper office, has design...
Point Valuations and Chase Ultimate Rewards Transfers
“I think a valuation of 2 cents per point seems appropriate” This is a direct quote from a prominent points blogger/website. Most newbies don’t understand how valuations work, given by the keyword...
