Take the trip of a lifetime, twice a year.

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Twelve Nights in Southeast Asia

A whirlwind tour of Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok on points.

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The best ways to book hotels when you don't have the points.

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Northeast Roadtrip

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Spain and Portugal by Train

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Sailing from America to Spain's Gold Coast

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Cruising for "Free" on Repeat with Back-to-Back Cruises Out of NYC

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Cleveland Arcade and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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Driving South Sans Reservations: To Florida or Texas?

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100+ Nights of Travel in 2023

$50,000 of travel on a shoe string budget.

  • 3 continents, 9 countries, 27 states.

  • 18 flights in first class.

  • 16,000 nautical miles on the ocean.

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About Our Journey

In fall of 2021, I quit my job, took up part time remote work and began travelling across the country with my senior dog Ellie. Together we packed in as many adventures as we could in her final years.

Today, Ellie is no longer with us, but the journey continues.

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