Author Archives: Brad Christensen

Three Almost-Free Romantic Getaways

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Brad Christensen

I have long been an advocate, even an evangelist, about the importance of traveling as a couple. I see the opportunity to discover new things, people, and places as a perfect way to keep your relationship with your spouse fun … Continue reading →

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Best Travel Rewards Cards in Each Category Right Now

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Brad Christensen

The fact is, we want you traveling.  There’s nothing we’d love more than a guest post a week from one of you, telling us how you’ve unlocked the world by taking advantage of frequent flyer mile deals. If there’s ever … Continue reading →

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60k Ultimate Rewards with Chase Ink Plus/Bold

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Brad Christensen

If you’ve been contemplating getting a travel rewards card for your business, Chase just made the offer a little sweeter on their Ink Bold Charge Card and Ink Plus Credit Card.  Historically they’ve offered 50k Ultimate Rewards once you meet … Continue reading →

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Manventure: The Great Amazon River Raft Race (And Machu Picchu)

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Brad Christensen

I’ve made it no secret that I’m an avid follower of the ArtofManliness.com blog, and I find no shame in saying that I’m always working on my manliness.  If you follow the blog, you know there’s far more to it … Continue reading →

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Why I love Polygamy (When it Comes To Travel Loyalty Programs)

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Brad Christensen

When it comes to spouses, by all means, be monogamous. There’s so much more to gain from a lifetime of dedication to a single partner, but when it comes to earning loyalty points to unlock a world of almost-free travel, … Continue reading →

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Flights to Hawaii for a Quarter of the Cost

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Brad Christensen

I admit…. I’m guilty and I’m here to eat crow. For the more than three years we’ve been running this blog, I’ve had only one frustration – that far too many people believe that travel should consist of going to … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Travel TED Talks

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Brad Christensen

I hope you have already discovered the exciting world of TED Talks, but if you haven’t, then in addition to having introduced you to a world of almost-free travel which you can simply unlock by sensibly using your everyday spending … Continue reading →

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