In October 2023, American Express revamped the mid-tier Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card and top-tier Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card. Along with higher annual fees (see rates and fees for the Surpass and Aspire) and the removal of lounge access, Amex has introduced new and revamped statement credits on the two cards. Savvy…
World of Hyatt is one of the best hotel loyalty programs out there if you know how to use it. However, there have been some recent changes to how members can earn and burn their lucrative loyalty points. On Tuesday, the hotel brand announced that it was ending its partnership with adventure cruise company Lindblad…
Once just a single day of sales, Black Friday is now pretty much a monthlong festival of deals. That shopping season is now upon us. While the official day for Black Friday isn’t until Nov. 24, Walmart is getting ahead of the action and starting its sales early. You can currently pick up some great…
Posted: 10/26/2023 | October 26th, 2023 Venice is one of the most popular destinations in Europe. With its iconic canals and meandering waterways, it’s also considered one of the most unique cities in the world. And, while the city struggles with large crowds in the summer, it’s definitely still worth visiting as there is a…
Posted: 10/26/2023 | October 26th, 2023 I talk a lot about travel insurance on this website. I know it’s not an exciting topic, but it’s the one thing I won’t leave home without. Travel insurance has saved me — and my readers — time and time again. I’ve had my gear broken and stolen, missed…
Posted: 10/29/23 | October 29th, 2023 Vancouver is my favorite city in Canada. (It’s also one of my favorite cities in the world. I love it.) Spend a few days here, and you’ll see why it’s consistently ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world. Vancouver is the third largest in Canada….
Posted: 10/29/2023 | October 29th, 2023 Budapest is one of the most fun — and most underrated — cities in Europe. While it’s become more popular in recent years, it still sees only a fraction of tourists compared to London or Paris (about 80% fewer, to be exact). Popular with backpackers who come to enjoy…
Posted: 10/29/2023 | October 29th, 2023 While I didn’t take my first international trip until after I graduated college (I went to Costa Rica when I was 23), being a college student doesn’t mean you have to skip out on travel. From studying abroad to gap years to spring break trips, there are a lot…
Last Updated: 10/30/2023 | October 30th, 2023 The pandemic has made working from home a permanent fixture of our lives. What once just techies and bloggers did, now accountants and all kinds of office workers do. Not only is it cheaper for businesses but it means more flexibility, time with family, and less commuting. I…
Last Updated: 10/30/23 | October 30th, 2023 What do you take on your trip? What do you need? As long-time readers know, I’m a fan of packing light. I don’t think you really need much when you travel. As a backpacker, I want to make sure everything I own fits into one bag. I often…