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  • A Thailand Vacation: 48 Hours in Bangkok

    A Thailand Vacation: 48 Hours in Bangkok

    Bangkok was the first city I visited during my first trip to Southeast Asia. As a result, it’s special to me and somewhere I look forward to revisiting. In this Thailand vacation guide, I cover everything we did in Bangkok as well as things I plan to see on our next trip. Ashlee’s 24 Hours…


  • Alaska Airlines Credit Card Review: The Companion Fare Benefit

    Alaska Airlines Credit Card Review: The Companion Fare Benefit

    Generally speaking, I do not recommend applying for airline cards. I feel strongly that earning transferable points are the way to go. With that said, the Alaska Airlines credit card is one to consider applying for. There are several reasons for this that I cover in more detail below and that you can find here.…


  • Best US National Parks: Top 5 National Parks to Visit in the Summer

    Best US National Parks: Top 5 National Parks to Visit in the Summer

    The US has more than 400 national parks that span more than 80 million acres of land. That’s just insane! In this best US National Parks, I cover parks that I plan to check out this year. From Wyoming to Colorado to New Mexico, my best US National Parks is all over the map. What…


  • Top 5 Best London Hotels to Book With Points

    Top 5 Best London Hotels to Book With Points

    London was the first city I visited on my first trip to Europe. As soon as we landed, it felt like a European city that would be easy to live in. Very similar to Singapore for Asia. In this best London hotels guide, I share properties from the major hotel brands that you can book…


  • Frequent Flyer Fridays: Week in Review

    Frequent Flyer Fridays: Week in Review

    In this Frequent Flyer post, I share Recent Articles I’ve Read, Amazon Books I’ve Purchased, Recent PWQ Blog Posts, New Shows and Movies I’ve Discovered, New Music I’m Listening To, and New Videos I Watched. For more Points With Q articles, like this Frequent Flyer post, delivered to your inbox, sign up for my travel newsletter.…


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