
Family Flys Free
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After igniting his passion for award travel while planning his honeymoon, Ian now enjoys using points and miles to see the world with his wife and three internationally adopted kiddos. He loves dissecting loyalty programs to find maximum value. His goal is to demonstrate that extraordinary travel is possible for the ordinary family. When he's not chronicling his latest adventures with his kids, you might catch him musing over the ever-changing travel industry or complaining about the woes of regional flights.
Review: Yotelair Amsterdam Schiphol – Convenient Transit Hotel
The Yotelair Amsterdam Schiphol provides compact rooms with just the essentials for an overnight stay. Prices are steep, but you're paying for convenience.
Review: KLM Crown Lounge 52 Amsterdam
Enjoy a beautifully designed space and good food at the KLM Crown Lounge 52 Amsterdam. Here is my review of this excellent business class lounge:
3 Days in Istanbul: Day 3 – UNESCO Heritage Neighborhoods and the Old City Wall
I spent my final day in Istanbul visiting the UNESCO neighborhoods and paying one last visit to the Golden Horn. It was sad to leave Turkey so quickly.
No Vaccine for Greece Travel, U.S. Enacts COVID Testing, and the Death of Norwegian?
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
Why I Make My Kids Do Hard Things While Traveling
Travel provides a unique opportunity for growth and getting outside your comfort zone. I love making my kids try new, hard things while traveling.
3 Days in Istanbul: Day 2 – Topkapi Palace and the Perfect Istanbul Trifecta
Explore Istanbul with me for the second day of my quick solo trip to Turkey's largest city. Today I see Topkapi Palace and enjoy a boat tour and hammam.
Paying $4,000(!) in Annual Fees, New Aeroplan Partner, and Being Swindled by Elite Status
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
3 Days in Istanbul: Day 1 – The Historic Heart of the City
Experience the first of my three days exploring Istanbul this past summer during COVID-19. Here is what I saw and did during my short visit to Turkey:
Enjoy Up to 60% Hotel Savings with a Complimentary Club 1 Hotels Membership!
Club 1 Hotels offers savings up to 60% off more than 1.5 million hotels around the world. Check out this offer for a free ongoing rewards membership:
Visiting Istanbul During COVID: Overview of My Experience This Summer
Visiting Istanbul during COVID this past summer was an incredible experience. There was plenty open to do and see, and few restrictions.