I Flew Basic Economy to Europe and It Wasn’t That Bad

Earlier this year, I found a sale for flights to the UK and decided to book it right away. The sale was through Finnair although our actual flights were on AA and BA, and the total cost was $1,870 for four round-trip tickets—or just $467.50 per person. That’s a steal …

Images and a special video: A Nostalgic Goodbye to the American Airlines MD-80

It’s happening. American Airlines is finally retiring their fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-80s. Whether you loved it or hated it, you have to agree this jet is unique. Come take a look at why so many, from pilots to frequent flyers, are going to miss it. The post Images and …

Why I’m Considering a Travel Credit Card from Bank of America

Over the last year and a half, my husband and I haven’t applied for too many new rewards credit cards. The last one I applied for was the Chase Ink Unlimited, and that was only because I was lucky enough to get a pre-approved offer from Chase. For the most …

Dark Tourism and Fascination With Strange Places

Dark Tourism and Fascination With Strange Places

The terms “dark tourism” and “dark tourists” have been around a long time, but the Netflix show that has been running the past couple years shined a brighter light on the fascinating and even dangerous places that pull in tourism based on death, tragic history, or disasters. I’ve never been …