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Travel Tuesday: Motel 6 - Anaheim, CA Convention Center Review

A couple of weeks ago, I shared a look at the La Quintas we stopped at as my wife, our dog Rigby, and I made our way to California. So, today, I figured I'd talk about where we stayed once we made it to our destination: the Motel 6 near...
La Quinta sign

Travel Tuesday: A Tale of Two (or Three) La Quintas

Last month, my wife and I set off on a road trip to California. A major reason why we choose to drive this time instead of fly was so that we could more easily travel with our dog, Rigby, who's still getting used to life with us. With her in...
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Top Credit Cards with TSA Precheck or Global Entry Travel Credits

Even for the most seasoned travelers, airports can be filled with stress. Oftentimes, this starts not long after entering the terminal as long lines may greet them at security. On the bright side, programs such as TSA Precheck can help flyers reduce the time they spend in line. What's more,...
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Travel Tuesday: 5 Places I'd Like to Visit for My 10th Anniversary

Today, my wife and I are celebrating our ninth wedding anniversary. So, what are we doing to mark the occasion? Well... seeing as our new dog isn't quite ready to be left alone, our options were limited, leaving us to eventually opt for a casual, uneventful night in. However, this...
Scrubba Travel Wash and Dry Kit

Scrubba Review: Gimmick or Travel Essential?

For as much as I love traveling, there are a few amenities of home that I miss while away. Among them is the ability to do laundry — something that's especially relevant in today's climate. It seems that my wife feels the same way considering that, a few years ago,...
bed at Tru by Hitlon Wichita

Travel Tuesday: Tru by Hilton Hotel Review (Wichita, Kansas)

Over the past several months now, I've reviewed a number of hotel properties for my Travel Tuesday series. And while these locations have technically spanned the country, they've definitely over-indexed for Las Vegas, Nevada. Well, today, I'm changing things up a bit by looking at a hotel located in middle...
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AAA Review: Is AAA Worth It in 2024?

When I turned 16 years old and got my driver’s license, one of the gifts my father gave me was a AAA (American Automobile Association) membership. In 2013, following a short lapse in membership, my wife and I decided that our road-tripping ways would make having AAA a smart idea....
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Travel Tuesday: Universal's Aventura Hotel Review

For as many theme parks as I've been to in my life, it's not very often that I actually get to stay on property at these resorts. So, while visiting Orlando back in October 2023, I decided to change that and book a stay at Universal's Aventura Hotel — located at...
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How You Can Save Even More with Pepper Rewards This Month

A mere few weeks ago, I discovered an app called Pepper Rewards — and I've been in love with it since. Simply put, the app allows you to buy digital gift cards from several brands and earn 5% back. While this 5% back can't be used for cash, it can...
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Allbirds Offering 30% Off Sale Ahead of Spring (Rainy) Season

One of my favorite shoe brands is having a sale. Currently, Allbirds is offering 30% off on a number of their shoes, including their water-resistant models. By using the code SPRING30 at check out, you can save 30% on "select styles" of shoes. Thankfully, "select styles" include both the Wool...