It’s been awhile since I’ve done a Miles and Points Moment, but our recent streak of amazing hotel deals in Africa has inspired me to write a quick one on Marriott Rewards. We started our trip with a bank of around 150,000 Marriott points after taking out two credit cards: the Marriott Rewards Premier credit […]
Picking the Perfect Airbnb
Airbnb is a huge part of how Chris and I are able to afford to travel for one year around the world (and stay sane by feeling like we have a home away from home while doing it). But I noticed when talking about Airbnb to friends and family back home, many are apprehensive about […]
Three Reasons to Love Airbnb
As I sit on my deck on the main tourist street leading up to the Old Bridge in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, I’m inspired to write a little love note to one of our favorite travel companies. I’ve talked a lot about miles and points on this blog, but I haven’t yet written a post […]
A Review of the Paradise-Like Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta
For the last two nights of our stay in Yogyakarta, we chose to move from our lovely Air BnB in the country to one of the city’s premier hotels: the Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta. We chose the cash + points combination to get a steal of a rate at 2,500 points plus $50 per night. Sadly, […]
22,500 Miles, Two Business Class Flights, and the Best Lounge Ever
This, my friends, is a tale of how 22,500 lowly miles each got us two business class flights and entrance into one of the most luxurious lounges in the world. It is a classic story within our Miles and Points saga on this blog, and we hope you will enjoy and be inspired to write […]