Isn’t it interesting how first impressions can sometimes turn out to be way off? I traveled to Las Vegas several times for conferences and a few times for fun before going there much more regularly for work. I even remember someone telling me they used to live in Vegas and I remember thinking “ugh WHY?!”. When I thought of Vegas, I thought casinos, strip clubs, and lots of drunk people. Too funny as now it’s one of my favorite places…
As Austin is now back in the full swing of residency, our trips are back to being shorter duration. Over the past weekend, we decided fly to Reno and visit Lake Tahoe. This was my first time in Lake Tahoe and I was amazed by how beautiful it was and I would definitely like to go back. For this week’s #WanderlustWednesday, let’s talk Tahoe. If you’re headed to Lake Tahoe for a quick trip yourself here’s an overview of our…
When I started traveling for work a few years ago, I gained 10 pounds in the first 6 months. I was buying treats in the airport, falling behind on my workouts, and eating poorly when I got back home. But I reversed courses and have since lost those 10 pounds, completed multiple half Ironmans, and have my at-home eating dialed in. In this post, I will discuss how to eat healthy while traveling. However, wellness is not just about eating….
If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I have experienced a lot of flight delays over the past few weeks. Regardless, these delays were huge hassles, involving getting stuck overnight in El Paso and getting home after midnight two nights. CNBC reported here that U.S. airlines canceled 2.4% of their schedules in the first six months of the year, up from 1.7% a year ago. On-time arrivals fell to 73.3% in June, down from 76.4% a year earlier….
Over the past month, I have covered flight tips, how to use points for travel, and ways to earn Delta Skymiles without flying. However if you don’t have any points or miles to use, I am sure you still want to get to your destination as cheap as possible. This is where Google flights comes in. Knowing how to use Google flights will help you get good deals. In today’s Wanderlust Wednesday post, I will cover how to use Google…
Last week, we discussed the difference between TSA PreCheck and Global Entry. Since these both cost money, this got the discussion going as to whether or not there were any free alternatives. In today’s Wanderlust Wednesday post, we will compare Mobile Passport vs Global Entry. Global Entry So what does Global Entry get you? It provides the TSA PreCheck benefit plus expedited US customs screening for international air travelers when entering the United States. Global Entry costs $100 for a five year membership. If you…
If you are going to be traveling a few times per year, no doubt you will want to make the process more enjoyable. One of the ways to do this is to cut down on the time you spending waiting while traveling. Reduced wait times can come in multiple different forms, most commonly TSA precheck and global entry. In today’s Wanderlust Wednesday post, you will learn the difference between TSA PreCheck and Global Entry. Let’s start with WHY this is…
It’s no secret that I enjoy flying. This year marks my third year with Diamond Medallion Status from Delta and I spend a lot of time in the air with Delta. So for this week’s Wanderlust Wednesday series, I wanted to discuss ways to earn Delta Skymiles without flying. Between flights and hotels, these are the biggest costs for travel. Last week, I posted about earning Marriott points and you can see more of that here. Here are 6 ways…
After last week’s Wanderlust Wednesday post about staying in an overwater bungalow in the Maldives for free, I got a lot of messages about travel hacking and wanting to know more details. So I decided to do a a few more travel hacking posts and get into more specifics. This week, I am going to focus on how to earn Marriott points fast. How to earn Marriott points fast Earning Marriott points isn’t just about the Maldives. In addition to…
Updated 1/22/22: Using points and miles to book free flights and and get free hotel stays has allowed me to travel more often and to more places than I could have ever imagined. While I do travel for work and earn miles and points from my regular travel, a large majority of my miles and points come from travel hacking. Travel hacking even allowed me to stay in an over the water bungalow in the Maldives for free – something…