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United Airlines Vs. American Airlines Vs. Delta Airlines Mileage Programs
United Airlines Vs. American Airlines Vs. Delta Airlines Mileage Programs February 26th, 2023 United Airlines Vs. American Airlines Vs. Delta Airlines Mileage Programs I joined my first airline mileage program at 18. At the time, I hoped to have enough miles on one airline for a round-trip flight by the time I was 50. At…
Booking Tickets Directly Through Airlines vs. Third Party Platforms in 2022
Booking Tickets Directly Through Airlines vs. Third Party Platforms in 2022 October 14, 2022 I’ve recommended third-party platforms on my blog many times in the past. As a budget traveler for many years, third-party airline booking options and deals were one of the main ways I could afford to travel. Today, one of the biggest…
How to Rent a Forest Service Cabin
How to Rent a Forest Service Cabin June 12, 2022 Did you know you can easily rent forest service cabins around the United States? When they are not in use by rangers, the department rents them out on a nightly basis to anyone willing to book. The best part? They’re cheap! Most range between $35-75/night…
How to Book Cheap Flights in 2022
How to Book Cheap Flights in 2022 February 4, 2022 How to Book Cheap Flights From Someone Who Has Never Paid More Than $650 For Flights Around The World. I’ve said it in a recent post and I’ll repeat it – besides my first trip to Australia before I knew about travel hacking, I’ve never…
Are Airline Credit Cards Worth It? United Airline Miles vs. American Airlines Miles
Travel With Me! Come with me to Mount Blanc August 8th- 15th, 2026! Click Here Are Airline Credit Cards Worth It? United Airline Miles vs. American Airlines Miles Updated: February 13th, 2024 Are Airlines Credit Cards Worth it? Besides my first flight to Australia (before I knew what I was doing), I’ve never paid over…
Ultimate US Road Trip: 2 Week Itinerary with Travellers Autobarn Budget Van Rental
Ultimate US Road Trip: 2 Week Itinerary with Travellers Autobarn Budget Van Rental November 1, 2021 Sometimes the hardest part of a trip is knowing where to start. I get it. I do this for a living. Still, sitting down to plan a trip can be a bit overwhelming, and answering these three questions tends…
How to Travel Cheap: A Complete Guide to Saving Money While Traveling
How to Travel Cheap: A Complete Guide to Budget Travel in 2024 Updated: February 15th, 2024 If I hadn’t learned how to travel cheaply, my travel resume would be nonexistent. I never would’ve started this blog. I never would have this career. There is a fine line between not being able to afford to travel…
What to Wear Hiking? The Best Affordable Hiking Gear for Every Season
What to Wear Hiking: The Best Affordable Hiking Gear for Every Season June 25, 2020 I’m very straightforward when it comes to outdoor gear. I don’t spend hundreds of dollars on brand name equipment from expensive apparel companies. I buy items because they work, they last, and they are efficient. Over the years, I’ve finally…
The Most Overrated Places in The United States (And Where to Go Instead)
The Most Overrated Places in The United States (And Where to Go Instead) May 21, 2020 1. Gatlinburg, Tennessee Although beautifully situated in the Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg is everything a mountain vacation shouldn’t be. There, I said it. What visitors expect is a quiet cabin in the woods. However, often they get what looks more…
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