Author Archives: wpengine

Explore the Gulf Coast with Starwood Preferred Guest

Disclosure: Brad and I do earn a commission when you use our links to sign up for the Starwood Preferred Guest American Express and the Barclaycard Arrival World Mastercard. There is something about the Gulf Coast that intrigues me.  It … Continue reading

Posted in Barclaycard, Credit Cards, loops, Starwood Preferred Guest | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Reasons to Get the Barclaycard Arrival

The Barclaycard Arrival World MasterCard – $89 Annual Fee Card is a “must-get” free travel credit card with the annual fee waived the first year. Disclosure: Brad and I do earn a commission when you apply for this card through … Continue reading

Posted in Barclaycard, Credit Cards, Mastercard | Tagged , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Credit Card Reconsideration

There is something about applying for a credit card that is a bit like asking a cute girl on a date.  You’ve got that moment of anxiety as you prepare yourself with the speech that you and your friends thought … Continue reading

Posted in American Express, Bank of America, Barclaycard, Capital One, Chase, Citi, Credit Cards, How to Wanderlust, US Bank | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Barclaycard New Offer 50,000 Miles & More with Lufthansa

  Barclaycard is getting better and better these days.  With the Barclaycard Arrival World MasterCard – $89 Annual Fee Card where they offer you $400 for your travel expenses, and the release of this new card they are really getting serious … Continue reading

Posted in Barclaycard, Credit Cards, Lufthansa | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Most Expensive Dessert Ever?

The famous Manhattan restaurant Serendipity 3 has made itself famous with one of the most expensive desserts ever created. You might be thinking about the last time you shelled out $20 for a dessert or even something crazy like $50. … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

5 Exotic Fruits you’ve Got to Try and 1 to Avoid

  I’m no Anthony Bordain, but I do love trying new foods. You probably won’t see me eating fermented duck fetuses, that I wouldn’t do even on Fear Factor. I have, however, found a few exotic fruits in my travels … Continue reading

Posted in Food, Fun Travel Stories | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Stop Taking Prozac and Start Traveling: 5 Reasons Why Travelers aren’t Depressed

The daily grind of life is rough.  Even with a great job that you really enjoy, it still sucks.  I’m convinced that the monotony of life is a strong reason for some kinds of depression.  It takes hold of every … Continue reading

Posted in About us, Travel Tips, Travel Tricks | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments