Meet our TravelUpdate bloggers! A diverse and unique group of people from around the world in different stages of their life but all with the same goal: to travel. Read their tips, tricks, opinions and personal stories by clicking on any of the bloggers listed below. Don’t forget to stay up to date and follow them on social media and see what they are posting about today.
Our Bloggers
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.
Latest from Family Flys Free
- Why Hyatt Place Continues To Be My Top Family Travel Choice
- Strasbourg Day 2: More Beauty, More History
- This Might Just Be My Best Domestic Economy Award Redemption
- My Two Recent Credit Card Approvals
- Two Credit Cards I Consider Highly Underrated
- Strasbourg Day 1: Must-See Sights Of This Superb City
Hotel & Casino Specialist. I pride myself on economic perspective and efficient travelling, and most recently - restaurant reviews. My goal is to make your travel money go further and experiences more fulfilling.
Latest from The Hotelion
- Sponsored: The Best Hotels in the World Where You Can Gamble at a Casino
- Virtual Casino Nights: A New Trend in Boulder’s Social Scene
- Top 5 Places For College Students To Travel
- Why Traveling Is a More Valuable Experience Than Going to College
- Top 5 Business Ideas for Travelers
- COVID Restaurant Reviews: Park MGM Las Vegas – Primrose, Eataly, Bavette’s Steakhouse
Marshall Jackson is an aviation enthusiast and avid cruiser. After 10 years in the airline business, Marshall moved on to a new career that includes plenty of travel and plenty of cruises, and that’s just the way he likes it.
Conrado is a husband, dog dad, tax attorney, and consultant focused on international transactions. He is an avid chef and believes that through food and travel we can break barriers. With a camera in one hand and a fork in another, Conrado has visited over 35 countries and flown over 2 million miles. Thanks to his work, he has been able to interact with like-minded individuals across the globe and is keenly up-to-date with industry trends and news. Conrado plans to show you the world: one plane, one place, and one plate at a time.
Latest from Checklist to Travel
Bucket List Traveler is a New Jersey native who has lived on the East Coast, West Coast, Hawaii, and currently resides in Germany. He has traveled to 102 countries and loves backpacking, camping, and photography.
If you're into aviation history, flight reviews and the occasional piece of advice you've come to the right place. There's a focus on British Airways, Aer Lingus and the oneworld alliance airlines in particular here, not to mention plenty of avgeekery. Enjoy!
Latest from The Flight Detective
- British Airways increase reward flight prices – but why?
- Review: Domestic Aegean Airlines economy class between Athens and Thessaloniki
- Review: The lovely Aegean Airlines lounge in Thessaloniki
- Hotel Review: Ergon House in Athens, a foodie paradise!
- Does anyone remember the stunning Boeing 747-400?
- Review: Aegean Airlines economy class London Gatwick to Athens
Ashish's quest to travel the world was fueled by an insatiable appetite to experience language, culture, people and music all over the world.
By using miles, points and loyalty programs astutely, he has now traveled to 6 continents! A marketing executive by profession, he leverages his marketing acumen to analyze the business side of loyalty programs and travel industry trends.
Latest from The Points Pundit
- Hilton Honors to launch a ‘secret’ elite tier level above Diamond Reserve
- Miles & Points have rewired your travel brain, here’s how…
- Caution! Check twice before using this Chase Sapphire Reserve benefit
- “They’re garbage, we don’t want them” – New Trump travel ban blocks 19 countries, list could grow to 30
- Your next flight could be $250 cheaper, check your Amex Offers now
- Amex offering unique retention offers on the Amex Platinum Card
Hello Hello, this is Moli! Welcome to Maple Miles. A tech professional on a weekday, and a global traveler outside of work. I manage my entire family's travel, connecting us across the globe, between Canada (Vancouver is home, for now), India and whatever country comes in between. I love water, so you might always find me either dreaming of a beach, or actually at a beach in my free time.
This HappyFlyer is a self-proclaimed tech enthusiast with a passion for travel. She will be writing about her interest in travel gadgets and sharing her best travel tips and unique perspective on travel and other experiences.
Latest from Travel Gadget Reviews
- When do the Citi Strata Elite credits typically post
- A Look Inside the Flagship Delta One Lounge at JFK Airport
- How Saving Miles for Emergencies had Saved My Behind
- Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Concert Experience in Dublin
- Hotel Review: The Reykjavik EDITION, Iceland
- Blue Lagoon Iceland: All the things You Want to Know Before Your Visit
Max Prosperi is a business major based out of the Midwest. A college student stuck with the task of receiving an education, he still makes time to fly throughout the world. He’s learned how to maximize earning points and miles and travel cheaply even in premium cabins.
Latest from The Unaccompanied Flyer
- Are Your Free Spirit Points At Risk Should Spirit File for Bankruptcy?
- Deal Alert: It’s Back, Get Beats Noise Canceling Headphones for 51% Off, Bose for 43% Off
- An Upgrade to a Peloton Room? What To Expect from Fitness-themed Hotel Rooms
- Transfer American Express Points to Select Partners and Earn Up to a 35% Bonus
- Guide to Admirals Club Partner Lounges: Locations, Access, and Amenities
- Guide: Admirals Club Locations, Access, and Amenities
I fly all over the United States as well as a couple of international flights each year. I just visited my 25th country (Greece) now totaling 9 countries in Africa, 7 in Europe, 6 in the Americas and 3 in Asia. I have great priority status but almost always travel economy. I try to show how you can use this good status to enhance your trips, even if you fly coach.
Latest from Travel When You Can
- On a British Airways rescue flight from Johannesburg to London
- Staying at the Hampton Inn near Sandton City in Johannesburg
- A great week at The Westin Hotel, Times Square, New York
- Why can I not buy snacks when flying over half the country ?
- On the Etihad flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi that got cancelled!
- Bidvest Domestic lounge in Johannesburg
Hi everyone! The travel bug hit me at the age of eight on my first flight and ever since then I’ve loved planning vacations for my friends and family. My goal is to try out new hotel chains and sample the many airline cabins out there. Having been both a city boy and living in the suburbs, I love traveling to all destinations both big and small.