
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.
Penciling In All Our 2020 Family Travel Plans
With the year already flying by, I think we finally have most of our vacation ideas planned or at least penciled in. Here are our 2020 family travel plans:
How to Get to Yangmingshan National Park from Taipei City
Trying to figure out how to get to Yangmingshan National Park from Taipei City? Here are your options for exploring this amazing park on Taipei's doorstep.
Venezuela’s Petty Ban of TAP Portugal, Difficult Countries to Visit, and Etihad Criticizes Its Own Pilots
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
Would You Fly 6 Extra Hours To Fly A Specific Aircraft?
Some people value convenience above all else when traveling. But for the airplane geek, flying is a integral part of the experience. I've booked a trip...
West Coast Summer Business Class Deals to Europe: Earn Nearly 5,000 United PQP!
Looking for a summer business class deal? Here is a way to earn a ton of United Premier Qualfying Points for status and fly to Europe in style.
Is This Cathay Pacific’s Oddest Flight Path?
Cathay has quite a few long-haul routes. But this one takes the cake in terms of the strangest flight path. Taking over three extra hours, this flight...
Will Alaska Mileage Plan Devalue Significantly After Joining Oneworld?
Alaska joining the Oneworld alliance has resulted in a lot of cheering from many. Not me. Here's why I think we'll see an Alaska Mileage Plan devaluation.
Review: Kimpton Buchanan Hotel San Francisco
After spending a pleasant afternoon at Fisherman's Wharf, the kids and I ended our day in Japantown at the Kimpton Buchanan Hotel San Francisco. My review:
Finally: I Booked My First Fifth Freedom Flight!
After being intrigued by fifth freedom flights for literally years, I've finally booked my first fifth freedom flight. Here's why I'm super excited:
Playing Chicken With Award Flights, Mixed Hyatt Changes, and Another Airlines Bites the Dust
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!