This is a fantastic deal, and will not last long. Already there are limited flights/dates available. I recommend searching for flights via Google Flights, since you can get a two month calendar view of the days with the cheapest flights. The cheapest fares I saw from PHL to LAX was $150, but other inexpensive fares […]

Frequent readers of this site will know that I spent the last couple of months of 2015 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for work. I was expecting to stay for several more months, but ended up coming back home early, just before the holidays. This sudden change of plans got me thinking about a mileage run […]

Delta SkyMiles do not have the best reputation as a “high value” mileage currency. In fact, several years ago it became popular to start referring to them as “Sky Pesos,” due to their often poor redemption value and limited award availability, especially on partner flights. However, despite their limitations, there are some decent redemption opportunities […]

I am a fairly frequent Amtrak rider between Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia. I find that taking the train saves me time and the aggravation of having to deal with traffic through the I-95 corridor. Normally, I take the Northeast Regional, but last Friday I used a free upgrade and decided to check out the Acela’s […]

Last year was a great year filled with many travel adventures that I thoroughly enjoyed, see my Year in Review here. In 2015, I really began to diversify my points and miles portfolio, branching out by opening several new accounts including Citi Thank you Points, which provide me more flexibility than points tied to one specific […]