How to maximize your credit card earning & redemption strategy
Earning strategy and redemption strategy are equally as important to maximize your points. I have listed out a few consideration you should think about before opening your next card.
Where can my points take me? (from San Antonio, TX)
A series that started on our socials, posted here for others to find! A follower requested some help planning a vacation from Texas to 3 different destinations: Japan, Switzerland, or a beach. I laid out these options for them, but also some others I thought might check the boxes as well! Which would you pick?
Steal my South Island, New Zealand Itinerary (as someone who plans trips around amazing views)
I spent 12 days on the South Island in 2024. Explore this blog more to learn tips and tricks for visiting New Zealand, the best time of year, the tours that were worth it, and the main areas I would recommend!
How I won Core Enchantment Permits the first time I applied
Learn how I maximized my odds to win Enchantment backpacking permits on my very first try, as well as some other tips I have to make your trip as enjoyable as possible.
Sunrise hot-air balloons are not always guaranteed in Cappadocia
Considerations for your trip to Cappadocia if you are wanting to see the sunrise hot-air balloon flight
My experience hiking Acatenango in Guatemala
A real honest review of my experience hiking Acatenango in Guatemala, including some majors things to consider if you decent to attempt this hike!
Delta owes you SkyMiles if your checked bag takes more than 20 minutes
Delta owes you 2,500 SkyMiles if your bag takes more than 20-minutes. Read this article to understand how to easily submit a claim to get these miles.
Snag a bucket list campsite without needing to plan in advance
Learn how I book last minute bucket list campsites with Campnab. I was tired of missing out on adventures because I didn’t plan 6 months in advance, until I found Campnab!
Earn Skymiles by rooting for your favorite football team
Earn Skymiles by rooting for your favorite football team this season (Washington State residents only)
My Favorite Cards In My Wallet
Check out my favorite credit cards in my wallet
Hilton hotels to book with the 30% Amex transfer bonus (September 2026)
Ideas for how to use Amex points to book luxury Hilton properties with the September 2026 30% transfer bonus
The cards I’d recommend you open based on your spending habits
Sign up for the cards that match your spending habits to maximize your points
Open a credit card based on your airline loyalty
Find out which credit cards would work best for you based on the airline you fly most
A step by step guide to transfer Chase Sapphire points to travel partners
A guide for how to transfer Chase points to travel partners. Learn some tips and tricks along the way
Where can my points take me? Caribbean edition (from NYC)
Planning a Caribbean trip? Use these itineraries to help plan!
My favorite ways I’ve redeemed my Chase Sapphire points
Learn about the best ways I’ve redeemed my Chase Sapphire points in London, Guatemala, Ecuador, NYC, and Hawaii
Booking business class flight redemptions is harder than the internet makes it seem
The internet makes it seem like booking business class for 25,000 points and $12 is normal. It’s not so easy. Learn actual tips for finding business class point flight redemptions in this article
If you are booking a trip with your Capital One credit card, do this first:
Learn ways to earn even more miles on your travel and lifestyle purchases through the Capital One shopping portal
How Chase saved me from a $2,700 rental car incident bill
Why having a travel credit card isn’t just about points, it’s about all of the travel protections it offers while on a trip
How a $95 Marriott credit card earns a free $300 night annually
Learn about how to score a free night with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card, my favorite perks with this card, and how Marriott loyalty pays off