Budget Travel Tips
How to Eat, Sleep and Travel on a Budget
The 10 Best Hotels in Austin: Where to Stay by Neighborhood in 2025
A guide to Austin’s best hotels, organized by neighborhood for every style and budget. Whether you’re looking for boutique stays in South Congress or hidden gems in East Austin, this guide makes it easy to find a hotel for all budgets.
An Easy Guide to Getting American Airlines Elite Status—And How to Optimize it Once You Do
A work trip to Egypt in January helped me earn American Airlines AAdvantage Platinum status thanks to a stopover in Dubai and flying oneworld alliance airlines. This post was originally published in April 2024 and updated in August 2025 to reflect recent changes to...
Why American Airlines Elite Status No Longer Makes Sense for Most Travelers
American Airlines recently changed its upgrade system, making elite status harder to justify. This post breaks down what’s changed and whether elite status still makes sense.
How to Snag the Best Hotel Deals with Mobile Discounts
Accommodation and flights are often one of the biggest travel expenses. On my recent six-week trip to Japan (a combination of work and personal travel), I learned some new money-saving tricks that I wanted to share about how to find the best hotel deals.
Antarctica Cruise Packing List
I spent most of December working in Antarctica. In my latest post, I cover the logistics of when to visit Antarctica based on what you want to see and most importantly, what to pack! (I packed terribly so learn from my mistakes!) I’ve included a list of my favorite gear!
13 Best Travel Gifts
Since I’m on the road full-time, I’m always trying out new travel gear and clothing. I’ve collected a list of my favorite travel items that I’ve discovered this year.Here are 13 of the best travel gifts (big and small) to help you find the perfect travel gifts for friends and family. Feel free to add these to your own Christmas list!
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