All(?) 24 non-lounge Priority Pass locations
Longtime readers know that once I start thinking about a project I’m not satisfied until I’ve completely exhausted it. Over the last couple days I’ve written about non-lounge Pri..
Episode 75 – Mexico, Sri Lanka, and sightDOING with Becky Pokora
Episode Description
Becky Pokora of sightDOING (nee The Girl and Globe) fame joins Joe and Trevor to talk Mexico, funding travel to far flung locations
Current miles and points earning strategies for this father of three
So now that the dust has settled and our family zone defense has been set up after the third child, I’ve spent some time the past few weeks taking stock
Follow-up on non-lounge Priority Pass locations
After I posted a reminder on Saturday to enroll your Hilton Ascend American Express cards in Priority Pass, I did a little more digging into the non-lounge Priority Pass locations
Enroll your Hilton Honors Ascend American Express in Priority Pass
If you already carried a Hilton Honors Surpass American Express card, or if you recently signed up for a Hilton Honors Ascend card, one benefit it’s easy to overlook are
5 Things I Loved About Luang Prabang
I just wrapped up 3 days in Luang Prabang, Laos. Like those who went before me, I absoluetly loved it and expect it to be one of the places I rave about going forward. Despite ..
Who Is Brandon and Why Does He Ask So Many Questions?
One of the new series of posts here on Milenomics since Robert’s joined the blog has been Brandon Asks. This is a series where readers ask us questions related to
Two questions about the US Bank Flexperks Visa PyeongChang Bonus FlexPoints
Between February 5 and March 10, 2018, US Bank is again running an Olympics promotional signup bonus for the Flexperks Travel Rewards card, offering 25,000 bonus Flexpoints when ..
Quick Hits: Using the Chase Sapphire Reserve to buy Disney World Tickets with Ultimate Rewards Points
The common school of thought posits that you can’t use miles and points to offset your Disney World vacation. The advice lots of big blogs defer to generally revolves around
Lemoney.com Deal Debriefing
Today we’re renewing an old series here on Milenomics; The Deal Debriefing. I’m a big believer that discussing deals after the fact is a great way to learn from each
Where to see REAL Alms Giving in Luang Prabang, Laos
Luang Prabang is a special place where tradition lives on. Saffron-robed monks are easily spotted in temples along the streets and beyond, going about their daily lives. It’s b..
The logic and illogic of Delta award pricing
I mentioned earlier in the week that I’m planning a summer trip to the Czech Republic, and discussed some different strategies I’m considering for booking our first few nights in
The First Step to Take to Be Your Own Elite
Exciting News
This January 1 I re-qualified for another 12 months of the Milenomics BYOE program. That’s right, 12 more months of this program level (Titanium). I won’t do near..
Episode 74 – Noah from Money Metagame discusses taking a gap year
Episode Description
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take a year off of work? Noah from Money Metagame and his wife
The forgotten joy of booking independent hotels
I’m currently in the middle of planning a summer trip to the Czech Republic to revisit some of my old haunts and check out the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
I Feel Sorry For People Earning Hotel Points Primarily Through Modest, Unbonused Stays
AKA “normal people”. A friend just stayed in a Hyatt for ~9 days, spending over $700 before taxes (“eligible amount”). He excitedly logged in to his account to see how many poi..
American Express Hilton Aspire Credit Card Review for Families – should I take on another $450 annual fee?
Whenever a new credit card hits the market, it generates a ton of buzz in the miles and points community, rightfully so. How much value can we get out of
Tips/Tricks: How to Travel With a Baby
Today we’re introducing a new category here on Milenomics: Family Travel. Those of you who aren’t concerned with Miles, Cashback, Banks, or any other of the editorial type rants ..
Guest post: Seated app review
Today’s post is another guest contribution from Robert Dwyer about his experience with a new restaurant reservation and rewards app called Seated. You can follow all Robert’s cul..
Reader Mailbag: How to Book Business Class Tickets with Miles?
Robert and I are starting a new feature here at Milenomics, a Reader Mailbag of sorts. You can contact me via my email link in the top, or tweet either
Outlining my 2018 points biases, needs, and wants – a blog refocusing
One thing I always loved about the blog Milenomics was Sam’s deep thinking when it comes to matters of miles and points. Thanks to asthejoeflies (and everywhere else) contributor..
One weird old trick for cancelling the most annoying subscriptions
Back in November several shopping portals started running promotions offering bonus points if you signed up for an 8-week digital trial subscription to the Wall Street Journal an..
My Best Trip – Torres del Paine “W” Hike
I just want to say a few words, then I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves. I went to Torres del Paine (TDP) in March 2016 and did the 5-day “W” hike on my own (actually, I..