There are probably going to be A LOT of people that hate this article. My goal is to get people …
How to Find the Best Mileage Runs
I’ll say this upfront: there’s no step-by-step method to find the best mileage run. It’s a complicated topic, and the …
How Do Hotel Rack Rates Work?
SPG has a rate called the “Rack Rate” that we usually don’t hear about. Instead, the rates we deal with …
A Perfect Example of How to Travel for Cheap
There are literally hundreds, or more, travel-related and point-related blogs out there that aim to help readers achieve their travel …
Getting a Free Stay at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas
A few weeks back I took a quick weekend road trip down to Las Vegas with a couple of friends. …
Recovering from a Hilton Disaster in Paris
Thrifty Tourist, a relative of mine, recently embarked on a two and half week dream vacation through Europe for his …
The Chase Reconsideration Phone Call
I recently wrote a post about my experience with my very first large credit card application cycle, and subsequently wrote …
Sky Tea at the Burj Al Arab in Dubai
Not long ago I had the opportunity to have afternoon tea at the Skyview Bar on the top floor of …