Travel
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Travel Tuesday: AmEx Adds Practical Perks to Appease Travel Cardholders
Just a few months ago, I decided to apply for the American Express Platinum Card after determining that its travel benefits were worth the hefty $550 annual fee. That opinion was further justified as I got to sample a number of perks on a few trips late last year and early this year. Well, the…
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Travel Tuesday: Silly But Genius Travel Gift Ideas from Airportag
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post about some intriguing travel products I’ve found thanks to ads on Instagram. Well, after I published that, I realized I had left out a few other items that have caught my eye as well. As it turns out, many of these actually came from the same site:…
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Travel Tuesday: Is Your Airline or Hotel Status Being Extended?
I’m going to take a shot in the dark and guess that, if you’re reading this post around the time it was initially published, you haven’t been traveling much lately. For frequent travelers, not only is this a change of pace that may make cabin fever even more impactful but may also lead some to…
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Travel Tuesday: 5 Interesting Travel Products I’ve Seen Advertised on Instagram
Well, there’s no getting around it: now is not a great time for travel. I suppose that means I choose the wrong time to start a bi-weekly travel series… but I’m committed to keeping up that schedule. So, instead of focusing on travel itself this week, I thought it’d be fun to take a look…
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Travel Tuesday: Booking My Chicago Stay Through Amex’s Hotel Collection
At a time when most Americans and those in several other parts of the world are avoiding group gatherings at all costs, a couple of weeks ago my wife and I headed to Chicago for a comic book convention. This was our first time attending C2E2 — short for Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo —…
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Aspirational Travel: My (Short) Time Beyond the “Velvet Rope”
These days, it seems that people are traveling more than ever. However, the experiences they have while making their way to their destination can vary greatly. For those in the “main cabin” (aka “coach”) part of the plane, seats seem to be shrinking while nickel-and-diming fees grow. Meanwhile, those upfront are seeing more lavish perks…
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Travel Tuesday: Pray for Hong Kong — My Favorite Things About the City
Quick note: in case you missed the previous entry, Travel Tuesday is a new feature here on Money@30 where I’ll be sharing travel-focused posts every other week — so stay tuned for more tips and tales from my various travel adventures! The past few months have not been easy for Hong Kong. Not long after my…
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Travel Tuesday: Why Mobile Wallets are a Must for World Travelers
Before we jump into the topic at hand, I first want to welcome you to a new feature here on Money@30: Travel Tuesday. Every other week, I’ll be sharing tips and tales from my various travel adventures. While some of these will have a personal finance tie-in, others may just focus on the destination being…
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Get Away in 2020: Planning and Budgeting for Your Next Trip
Sure the year may have just started, but you deserve a vacation. Thankfully, with some planning, budgeting, and a few tricks along the way, your dream trip is within your reach. So where will your travels take you in 2019?
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Minute Suites Review (and Using Your Priority Pass)
As much as my wife and I love to travel, there are times when the logistics and realities of hopping around the globe can be a bit daunting. Take, for example, the multiple times when our only viable itinerary options require us to spend the night in one of this country’s great airports. On previous…
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When Packing Light Goes Wrong
Surely everyone knows that, given the fees airlines like to charge for checked or in some cases even carry-on luggage, the ability to pack light can mean saving a few bucks. That’s why my wife and I have been adamant about keeping the number of bags we bring with us on our travels to a…
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Is the Digital Nomad RVer Lifestyle Right for You?
Have you ever thought about spending your life on the road, making a living while riding on four wheels? If so, you’re certainly not alone. According to the RV Industry Association, more than one million Americans live full-time in their recreational vehicles. And while not all of those individuals are digital nomads, remote workers are…
