Dealing with Mishaps While Traveling
So…this is happening…..
This may be a banner trip in terms of screw-ups for Jess and me. I recognize that I am prone to mishaps (that sometimes result in sprinting across
Home for the Holidays: Visiting the Taipei Zoo
Getting ready to go into the Taipei Zoo
We were pretty swamped with meeting up with relatives, so in our four days in Taipei we only managed to do one kid
Home for the Holidays: Using Public Transportation in Taiwan with a Toddler
Still not the Hello Kitty plane.
This post is in small part trip report and in large part informational. Public transportation in Taiwan is cheap, easy, and fairly straightforwar..
A Reflection
As I write this, the final moments of the year are upon us. And while some of the western world is still asleep, I find myself working on a task
Hong Kong Money is So Unnecessarily Complicated
We made it!
I’ve realized that dealing with a toddler, especially a jet lagged one, renders my “live” trip report near impossible. Even when I find the time, I’m too tired
Dealing with a Jet Lagged Toddler
With crowds + jet lag, the Beco is a lifesaver
I wish I had the answers, but I don’t. Although we managed to handle the long flights to Asia without too
Home for the Holidays: 26 Hours to Taiwan with a Toddler Part 2 – EVA Royal Laurel Class Review
Saw this plane on the way to the gate. Wanted to switch flights so badly!
Here is Part 2 of our epic 26+ hours of travel to Taipei. You can find
Home for the Holidays: 26 Hours to Taiwan with a Toddler Part I – United Domestic First and LAX Star Alliance Lounge
Toddlers. Insisting on pushing stroller through terminal in PJs at 530 AM…
We’re still recovering. A few days ago we set a family record by traveling for 26 hours straight –
Happy Holidays from Tagging Miles
Image: Currier & Ives/Wikimedia Commons
Once again, as it so happens every December 25th, the western hemisphere seems to move in slow motion. Schools, banks, and many businesses..
Home for the Holidays: Introduction
Big girl in Taiwan
It’s been a busy travel year for me. After taking it relatively easy in 2013 (newborn baby excuse), I’ve managed to make five international trips this year.
Preparing for a Long Trip with a Toddler
M is our packing supervisor
I can’t remember where I read it, but I once saw someone suggest that parents should take a “lap baby moon” of sorts, one last trip
Radisson Blu Warwick Philadelphia with Kids : Hotel Review
Where: Radisson Blu Warwick Hotel, Philadelphia, PA
When: December 2014
Who: 2 adults and 2 kids (ages 8 & 10)
How: Using Club Carlson Points for 2 nights (Buy One Get One free w..
Lazy Weekend in Lyon: Kid Friendly Activities in Lyon
She was packed and ready to go but wasn’t coming…
On our short trip to Lyon, we opted to leave our daughter – we just figured it would be more fun
Is Vanilla Reload Finally Dead?
Many of you may have received an e-mail from American Express about your Bluebird accounts this afternoon. If you have not yet, it is probably coming. Brace yourselves: it’s not
Revisiting my Star Alliance Identity Crisis: United Airlines
Last week, I wrote about the particular problem I have with Star Alliance. After having Aegean Airlines Gold Status for the past two years, I’m disappointed to find out that
Amex No Longer Capping MR Transfers to Delta at 250k/yr.
In case you’re feverishly working at transferring out your MR to Delta Skymiles before January 1, I wanted to update you to the fact that there won’t be a need to
My Star Alliance Identity Crisis
Dear Star Alliance: I love you, but we need to take a break. I just don’t know who you are anymore – and it’s just not working out.
That’s right –
It’s raining money thanks to Staples and Amex!
I think for me this is one of the best deals of the whole Black Friday / Cyber Monday mumbo-jumbo. There are a couple of promos that can be combined
Lazy Weekend in Lyon: Michelin Starred Meals at La Mere Brazier and La Remanence
One thing Jess and I don’t get to do as parents is go out for fancy meals, so we decided to binge while in Lyon sans the little one. The
Triple Dip: 5% Cash Back, Best Buy Rewards, and Fuel Rewards.
As we settle in for the holiday I wanted to share with you a pretty good little Triple dip opportunity I’ve started working on. The components you need for the opportunity to work
A Take on the 2015 American Express Hotel Collection
Many of you who have some form of the American Express Gold or Platinum card may have recently received a notice about the American Express Platinum Hotel Collection. Trevor got
Lazy Weekend in Lyon: The Hilton Lyon, Parc Tete d’Or, and Salon du Chocolat
The atrium of the Hilton Lyon (photo from Hilton)
Hilton Lyon
Normally on a short weekend location is the most important factor for a hotel for me, but on this trip I
Avoiding Talking to Phone Representatives for Credit Card Transactions
I have no interest in using these when I don’t have to
I’m not a big fan of calling the credit card companies for any reason. I don’t like being on