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Two Days In Detroit (And We Lived to Tell the Tale)
Detroit may get a bad rap, but there is enough to keep two dads and three kids entertained and busy for a couple days. Here's what we did in Motor City.
Most Valuable Timeshare Presentation Review: Elara by Hilton Grand Vacations, Las Vegas
My standard hotel/timeshare reviews include a breakdown by the following topics. Feel free to skip to whichever section…
Goodbye, Chicago! And Welcome to Michigan!
The Chicago portion of our two-stop trip to the Midwest concluded, but there was more to see and do in Michigan. Plus, I'd get to meet a friend.
Review: Talbott Hotel Chicago
After a night at the nearby Thompson, I decided we should try a 2nd new Hyatt brand: The Talbott Hotel Chicago, a Joie de Vivre property. Here's my review:
How Social Media has ruined the way you travel
What determines where you want to travel? Do you feel the pressure to post pictures on social media? Do you think bloggers should write more about how they feel as opposed to just writing about how to get to a particular place?
A Father-Son Chicago Weekend: Day 2
After a first day spent at the Shedd Aquarium and eating the most amazing Chicago deep-dish pizza, we were ready to tackle Day 2 in the Windy City.
The business credit card you should get & keep long term
I often write about optimal credit card strategy. You can earn a lot of miles and points by signing up for the correct credit card.
A Father-Son Chicago Weekend: Day 1
In July I took the older of my boys on a trip to Chicago and Detroit. Our weekend visit was my first time in the Windy City. Here is how we spent our time.
Chase tightening the screws on churning sign-up bonuses
Chase is making it harder and harder for people to get and churn credit cards by putting these restrictions on sign-up bonuses.
My First Time Flying Intra-European Business Class, A Surprisingly Enjoyable Experience
Finally, last month, I took my first flight in business class on European airline solely within Europe. From what I've heard from other bloggers and frequent flyers, I was to expect poor service, awful legroom, and little to no onboard amenities. However, my two-hour flight from London to Berlin was a pleasant surprise that ran completely contrary to what I've heard about intra-European business class.
