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Upgrade! Flying First Class

For years I was a mocker… who would fork over the ridiculous amount of money they require to have a little more hip room and a warm towel or two?  I was under the mistaken impression that everyone who was in … Continue reading

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Hilton HHonors 60,000 Bonus Points Amex

Earlier this week I stumbled across an offer to improve my Hilton HHonors status to Gold Elite Status  if I had a Visa Signature card.  Well lucky me… I just happen to have a Visa Signature card – in fact, I have two: the … Continue reading

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Build one house, get two trips to Mexico free

Back in the old days, we used to have to earn our frequent flier miles the hard way – one at a time.  We didn’t have 75,000 AAdvantage mile bonus credit cards, or 50,000 mile Chase Sapphire cards…. or if … Continue reading

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The 4-Hour Workweek – a great Father’s day gift

If you haven’t read Timothy Ferriss’ “The 4-Hour Workweek,” buy it for yourself or for your husband or father for Father’s Day.  The subtitle for the book is, “Escape 9-5, live anywhere, and join the new rich.”  Doesn’t that sound like music to … Continue reading

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www.whereivebeen.com

According to www.whereivebeen.com, I’ve seen 8% of the world.  If I’m 32 years old, which I must painfully admit that I am, I have a lot of making up to do.  My brother, who is the more diligent writer on … Continue reading

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Bargains on Bargain Travel

One of the nicest benefits of flying for free is feeling frivolous enough to indulge a bit while traveling.  The beauty of such frivolty is compounded when you’re able to find ridiculously good deals while abroad.  I still shudder with joy … Continue reading

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Travel and Currency Quiz

This is a picture from one of my trips.  It was awesome going to this place and it was pretty far away.  The two questions that we have for you are: Where was this photo taken, and what currency do … Continue reading

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