Some of the most frequently asked question I receive from people is “how much is a point actually worth?” The answer that I provide varies from person to person. It also depends on how much one can maximize benefits from a loyalty program. However, some rewards have more perks than others, and our goal is to give you a detailed account on how they stack up. You’re wondering what are points and miles worth? Here is our July 2017 Monthly Valuations.   Our Calculations There isn’t a proper scientific formula at work here, if that is what you’re wondering. In the future I would like to create ..read more

Airline loyalty programs have become extremely useful these days and smart passengers have been signing up for their favorite airline reward programs. With so many airlines out there it’s hard to evaluate which one has the best loyalty program for their airline miles, because everyone is offering something different. One of the most important things to remember when picking a loyalty program is that it has to fit your lifestyle, because otherwise you won’t feel satisfied. You also have to consider key factors such as flight options, how easy it is getting a flight, additional perks, and the il ..read more

Emirates Airlines has quickly captured the top spot in my favorite airlines list. I have used the airline countless times over the years, and I can vouch for its excellence on every route that I have tried. I used the airline almost two weeks ago and fell madly in love with its service all over again. Below are some of the reasons why I choose Emirates airlines above all other airlines. 1. Comfort This is one airline where I don’t mind sitting in the economy cabin. The seats are comfortable, and have enough leg space. They provide basic amenities like a blanket, earphones and toys for childre ..read more

This is one list we had problem creating because it just never stopped. There are so many beautiful places around the world to put in one small list. Everyone has their own capsule bucket list that comprises of stunning places that they’d like to see in the world. Ours doesn’t do justice to what the world actually has to offer, however, these are some breathtaking sights to see in 2017.   1. Northern Lights, Scandinavia This is probably one of the miracles of planet earth. Words fail to describe the beauty and flow of this natural art. Just imagine these magical lights filling up the nig ..read more

I remember being really excited about taking part in the Paris Marathon. It was my second marathon in five years and this time I had been determined to enjoy it rather than focusing on crossing the finish line. The day the big day I went to the huge convention center, and as I passed from one vendor to the other, my eyes fell on the big poster advertising the marathon. It had names of all the 40,000 participants who were taking part in it. I stared it proudly, envisioning myself crossing the finish line at a reasonable time.   1. Being Part Of A Marathon Running a marathon is both exhil ..read more

After traveling constantly for a decade I have definitely learned through my mistakes. There was a time when I was caught of guard on a train and became an easy target for a pick pocket. Another time i landed at Bozeman Airport to find that our car rental had been cancelled. Similar mistakes like mine can be avoided; others are just part and parcel of traveling. Below are my 10 best travel tips after 10 Years of traveling the world.   1. Flexibility Is Important Patience is so important when it comes to traveling. Even though we do face delays we shouldn’t get worked up if things go wron ..read more

Employees at the Outdoor Adventure club in Montana are all given nicknames like Fruit, Bucket, and more. Brad Ludden was given the mighty nickname Man Salmon. Why was his nickname different than the rest? He was given this nickname when the participants in his kayak capsized and needed help getting to the shore. When Brad was 13 his aunt was diagnosed with cancer. After a year of treatment she survived, but the entire process left a deep scar on Brad which has never been healed. Brad perception of life changed and he vowed to do good in his life. Over the years his charitable life mission evol ..read more

When you’re low on cash and are aching to travel, what do you do? Work extra shifts? Borrow money? Taking money out of the equation is impossible, right? Well, that’s where wrong. Even though you still need a bit of money for traveling, it will still be far less than you are imagining. When you’re traveling most of the money is spent on airline tickets and accommodations. First, a refresher: travel hacking is the art of collecting frequent flier, hotel, and credit card points and airline miles and redeeming them for free travel. But it’s not about spending lots of money the idea is to “hack th ..read more

After the video of United Airlines security dragging a doctor off the plane went viral, the airline has faced a lot of negativity. Since then the airline has done its best to do some damage control but they haven’t been able to recover from the incident. There is so much more to United Airlines than one incident and we’re here to shed light on the positive side of United Airlines.   1. United Airlines United Airlines is a Chicago based American Airline, which is also commonly known as United. When measured by its revenue it ranks third in the world’s largest airlines. The airline flies b ..read more

Over the years Virgin Airlines has catapulted into a success story with its ambitious mission statement and efficiency it has set high standards for others who choose to follow suit. The airline is founded by Virgin Atlantic, Sir Richard Branson who dared to dream and literally gave wings to the world.   1. Sir Richard Branson Back in the early 80’s Sir Richard Branson was famous for being the owner of Virgin Records. Virgin Records was legendary at the time because it had signed iconic names like the Rolling Stones, Janet Jackson and the Human League. In mid-1980’s Sir Richard Branson cr ..read more