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  • Thailand Travel: 48 Hours in Phuket

    Thailand Travel: 48 Hours in Phuket

    Phuket is an incredible place that every travel should consider visiting. From the rainforests to the beaches to the resorts, you have everything you need. In this Phuket Thailand Travel Guide, I highlight everything to do in 48 hours. With Phuket’s location in southeast Asia, consider visiting other cities in this region. Ashlee and I…


  • Delta Air Lines Cancellation Policy for Cash or Points Flights [Coronavirus Policy]

    Delta Air Lines Cancellation Policy for Cash or Points Flights [Coronavirus Policy]

    If you’re like me, the itch to travel is real. Not necessarily to travel internationally but domestically. With that said, I recently booked a Delta Air Lines flight and wanted to highlight the Delta Air Lines Cancellation Policy during the coronavirus. I shared what American Airlines has done with its cancellation policy as I booked…


  • Frequent Flyer Fridays: Week in Review

    Frequent Flyer Fridays: Week in Review

    In this Frequent Flyer post, I share the Amazon Books I purchased this week. Amazon Books include Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience and Washington: A Life. I also include PWQ posts on an Uber Eats Promo, Best Bangkok Hotels, American Airlines Cancellation Policy, and Southwest Priority Card. I close with New Movies, Shows, and…


  • Uber Eats Promo: Earn 5x Miles or 5% Cash Back on Your Capital One Credit Card

    Uber Eats Promo: Earn 5x Miles or 5% Cash Back on Your Capital One Credit Card

    On the heels on what feels like regular Chase and AmEx promos, Capital One is out with its Uber Eats Promo. For those of you who regularly use meal delivery services like Uber Eats, this promo is likely in your wheelhouse. Before diving into the Uber Eats Promo, it’s important to note that not every…


  • Best Bangkok Hotels: Top 5 Hotels to Book With Points

    Best Bangkok Hotels: Top 5 Hotels to Book With Points

    Bangkok is loaded with hotels across all of the major hotel brands. And this makes sense right? It’s an international city that attracts visitors from all across the world. In this best Bangkok hotels guide, I highlight hotels to consider on your next trip. If you find yourself in this part of the world, I…


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