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My mission to save $100,000 on my honeymoon with points and miles – Part Two: Flights
Yesterday, we did a rundown of the money we saved on hotels during our seven-month honeymoon by using credit card and hotel points. Today, we’ll finish up the tally by focusing on flights and determine...
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My mission to save $100,000 on my honeymoon with points and miles – Part One: Hotels
After my wife and I got married in January, we embarked on a seven-month honeymoon that took us to eleven countries. We stayed in 51 hotels (not counting three Airbnbs) and took 27 flights, five of which...
Taking a bullet train is a quintessential Japanese experience. But is the Japan Rail Pass worth it?
Is the Japan Rail Pass worth it?
A Japan Rail Pass (commonly known as a JR Pass) is a popular all-you-can-ride ticket for travel on Japan Rail national trains including the country’s famous Shinkansen (bullet trains). However, these passes...
You can save money on a trip to the Maldives no matter what resort you stay at.
Tips for Maldives honeymoon: How to reduce the cost of a trip at any resort 
The Maldives are renowned for a number of things: overwater bungalows on private islands, stunningly clear water and vibrant marine life, and extremely high prices. After spending a fortune to get there...
The ghats at Varanasi, a true sensory overloadi n India, which you can enjoy even more when you are not sick and can avoid dashing to every public toilet.
How to avoid getting sick in India - I traveled a month with this trick
I recently left India with a belly full of paneer after spending a wonderful month in the country. My wife and I made friends, saw elephants, drowned in chai, and ate more biryani than she thought was...
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