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.
Membership Rewards vs Ultimate Rewards: Why Amex Easily Wins
I've been a fan of Chase points, but lately I find myself gravitating toward another program. Here's why Amex wins the Membership Rewards vs. Ultimate Rewards battle.
This Is The Most Orderly Deplaning You’ll Ever See
Have you ever seen an aircraft deplaned in such an orderly fashion? Check out this charter WestJet flight of oil rig employees.
Guide: Colonia Express Ferry from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento
Looking to travel between Buenos Aires and Colonia del Sacramento? Here is a guide and review of our experience with the Colonia Express Ferry.
My Personal Ranking of U.S. Airlines: Best to Worst
While I'm sure many will disagree with my assessment, I felt I should share my own personal ranking of U.S. airlines. At the top of my list sits...
5 Underrated Destinations That Should Be on Your Radar
Looking for destinations beyond the typical set of European capitals or American staples like Costa Rica? Here are five great ideas for your next trip.
4 Days in Buenos Aires: Day 4 – Feria and Friends
My daughter and I wrapped up our time in Buenos Aires by exploring the San Telmo market with our new friends from Northern Ireland. It was a magical day.
My 5 Favorite U.S. Cities
While I've not visited every large city in the U.S., I've seen a good number, and there are definitely some favorites. Here are my top five:
Air Asia Trolls Garuda Indonesia, Why You Should Visit Newfoundland, and DFW is the Best U.S. Airport?!?
Here are the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
Southwest Airlines Will Stop Flying to Newark This Fall
In an unanticipated move, Southwest is pulling their flights from Newark Airport. The airline will consolidate operations at LaGuardia.
OpenFlights: My Tool For Tracking Where I’ve Flown
OpenFlights is my go-to tool for tracking my adventures in the sky. It is light, easy to use, and provides fun statistics on your travels.