How to Hit the Jackpot on American Airlines Miles

There’s no better way to quickly accumulate a stash of points or miles than to apply for a credit card with a hefty signup bonus. Occasionally, competition between banks provides consumers with an unexpected bonanza. One such opportunity is the American Airlines credit card market shared by Barclays and Citibank. …

Norway: Budget guide to Tromsø and the Northern Lights

Norway: Budget guide to Tromsø and the Northern Lights

There’s a reason that so many European magazines and newspapers were buzzing a few years ago in 2014 about the Northern Lights. And I was lucky enough to witness what is known as the solar maximum, a peak in activity in the sun’s 11-year cycle. Oh, the Northern Lights. I …

Pictures of the Week: Incredible Military Jets at SkyBall!

B-52, F-22, F-35…and an American 777? Come check out epic pics of military and civilian jets during one heck of a sunrise before the annual SkyBall fundraiser at DFW, click through because you love meaningful fundraisers! The post Pictures of the Week: Incredible Military Jets at SkyBall! appeared first on …

Amsterdam: 5 easy and affordable day trips

Amsterdam: 5 easy and affordable day trips

Amsterdam is a no brainer when visiting The Netherlands. It has tons of old-world charm and plenty of excellent budget hotels. After a few days in this vibrant city, usually next on the list would be a day trip to Rotterdam, the Keukenhof flower garden or The Hague. But staying …

Fly for Fewer Miles With Flying Blue Promo Awards

We all know the feeling: After spending months or years accumulating miles for a free trip, you try to redeem them, only to encounter no award inventory or sky-high redemption levels. The Flying Blue Promo Awards are one of the little-known hacks in the travel world, and one of the …

London: 10 tips for riding the Tube like a local

London: 10 tips for riding the Tube like a local

The London Underground carries a whopping 1.357 billion (yes, that’s over a billion!) passengers a year. And, if you’re planning on visiting London any time soon, it’s highly likely you’ll be one of them. Londoners may frequently grumble about the Tube, but there’s lots to love about it — including …

Dublin Budget Tips: 5 simple ways to save

Dublin Budget Tips: 5 simple ways to save

Dublin is known as a wildly expensive city where hotels and eating out can cost you a small fortune if you’re not careful. Although that reputation is well deserved, Cheapos shouldn’t just cross it off their list of places to visit. In fact, there are several ways to save money in …

The Power of Nature and What Comes From a Quest

The Power of Nature and What Comes From a Quest

After taking a break from new material last month in Perceptive Travel and doing a Dark Tourism issue, we’re back to our usual monthly online magazine schedule. This time we have four new narrative travel stories from wandering book authors and reviews of three books that came out recently. Sometimes …

Our favorite new budget hotel picks in Paris

Our favorite new budget hotel picks in Paris

While it may seem that boutique and chain hotels are taking over, nothing warms our hearts more than seeing the budget hotel scene growing and thriving — especially in the ever-popular City of Light. That’s why we are delighted to share some new favorites in the heart of Paris. There …