Hello from hot Chiang Mai everyone! After a month of constant movement from location to location around the world, Anna-Lisa and I have finally settled down for the next month or so in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Its been quite a busy and exciting month; we didn’t spend more then one week in any of the […]
Dubai in Photos
Wow, time really does fly when traveling! Since our last post about Portland, we have traveled to Seattle for three days, Dubai for four days, Seoul for six days and we just arrived in Taipei, where we will stay for seven days. We have a boat load of posts coming up, so stay tuned. We […]
First Stop- Portland, Oregon
As I (Annalisa) write this we are on a train from PDX to SEA. We are riding through misty forests, full of the colorful fall foliage and on bridges over rivers with houseboats. I am very happy we were able to experience some fall before flying off to hot Dubai. Portland was full of bright […]
Our Trip Around the World: Des Moines to Portland on Southwest
Hello everyone! We have finally embarked on our trip around the world! Its very exciting to finally get going after spending a couple months planning, and a rather hectic last couple weeks working at my full time job, along with my additional side jobs. Anna-Lisa and I are looking forward to sharing our trip on […]
Our Trip Around the World: Introduction
Hello everyone, It’s been a while since I last posted, for which I’m sorry. Fortunately and unfortunately, my work place got much busier in early March and has remained so since. I’ve also spent quite a bit of time researching and starting to organize a very exciting trip for my wife and I. Over the […]
Southwest Companion Pass and their Rapids Rewards Program – the best deal for domestic travel
Update: Southwest is currently offering the 50,000 Rapid’s Rewards bonus on all four of their credit cards for an undetermined amount of time! The offer goes back and forth between 25,000 and 50,000 per card, so now is a good time to sign up. Signing for the two cards today will allow you to take […]
Credit Card Basics – How to choose which cards to apply for and when
(In case you missed them, I had a couple more posts besides my introduction last week about beginning your own points/miles journey and how to start creating your own ideal points earning strategy) I know I promised my next post would be regarding the Southwest Companion Pass, but before I get to that one I want to […]
Creating Your Ideal Earning Strategy + The Card I Suggest Applying for First
EDIT: While I still really like the Club Carlson credit card I recommend in this post, I would not suggest signing up for it if you only plan to get one or two credit cards. The benefits of the card are valuable, but you’ll be better off with a more versatile card that collects airline […]