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Requalification reconsidered
As the year draws to a close, you might find yourself contemplating whether to requalify for airline or hotel elite status. It’s easy to get caught up in the allure […]
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This is the absolute worst time to start a travel blog. That’s why I’m doing it.
Have you ever heard the maxim, “What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?” Well, I’ve come up with a twist: What would you do if you knew […]
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My 4 Must Haves for Safe Travel with Kids
I hear from a lot of folks about their worries about safe travel with kids. You certainly can’t prevent calamity on the road. We’ve faced kidneystones in Gran Canaria, tonsillitis in Vietnam followed […]
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Three is the Worst Age to Fly. Here’s Why
Whenever I talk to toddler parents, they lament about how it’s so hard to fly with their kids at that age. While I hate to ruin their day I have […]
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Babies, toddlers and flying: the real poop
I’m going to put this right up front: if you’re never going to have kids, if your kids are over 5, or if you just don’t want to know what […]
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Souvenir Stories: How our trinkets define us
People who visit my home often notice that most of my treasured possessions make no sense to the naked eye. Sure, there are some antiques and other “valuable” items scattered […]
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Facing the Fear: How to plan Mom’s first solo trip
I’m bemused, but no longer surprised, by the reaction to my solo travels from the Momosphere. It’s usually some version of “That looks awesome but I could never do it.” […]
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My $18 Bangkok apartment
I get it. Bangkok is awash with affordable hotel options on points. You can find a perfectly respectable room for what seems like a bargain using your points. Or you […]