10 Things I Learned From My Recent Trip to Puerto Iguazu Argentina
I just got back yesterday from a whirlwind of a trip on My South America Mileage Run Vacation to Puerto Iguazu, Argentina. Last month I vi..
Diving and Snorkeling in the Galapagos
Since I was staying on Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos, I wanted to find a company that I could prebook online and I was only on the is..
Injured Abroad Now What
A few years ago, after having spent 9 months working in Thailand and spending several months on vacation in South East Asia, I ended up wi..
La Residence D’Angkor Siem Riep Cambodia
by Rachel Brean, Blogger
I kicked off a big vacation traveling Southeast Asia in May with a stay at the Belmond La Residence D’Angkor i..
Why I’m Changing My Name Now
If you follow me on Twitter, you might have noticed I changed my handle a few months ago. And in the last week, I’ve updated the header of..
Start Something That Matters
I originally read Blake Mycoskie, Founder of Tom’s Shoes, book, “Start Something That Matters,” in 2011. I recently decided to pick it up..
Sign up for Extra DiscoverIT Bonuses
If you have a DiscoverIT card, call the number on the back of the card and ask to add the double cash back promotion. You will get 2% cash..
Top Three Bangkok Attractions
I’ve visited Bangkok more than I care to admit and spent about 9 months there working on a project, so I have a few ideas when it comes to..
Trip Report: My South America Mileage Run Vacation to Puerto Iguazu Argentina
I will be embarking on a four day trip tomorrow to Puerto Iguazu, Foz do Iguacu, Sao Paulo, and Santiago. Last time around, I saw the Braz..
Four Travel Photography Tips
One of the best parts of traveling, for me, is bringing home great photos. I have turned one room in my home into a personally gallery th..
Jon’s Cyrillic Cheat Sheet — And How An Alphabet Opens a World
if you’re heading to anywhere in the old Soviet sphere of influence, it doesn’t hurt to do a little prepwork beforehand to ease your wayfi..
My Post-Soviet Airline Ticket Booking Odyssey
tl;dr see last paragraph
updated 2015-06-08 to include SCAT Airlines
i made the decision last week to go to Kazakhstan (visa-free for ..
Top Three Summer Hotel Amenities
If you’ve traveled throughout the US you know that hotel amenities can be hit or miss. Many resorts charge exhorbanant resort fees for som..
Top Three Carry-on Essentials
If you’re traveling this summer you should think about what you’re packing in your carry-on. If you’re taking a long flight, red-eye or i..
Top 5 Founders Card Benefits
What is the Founders Card? The Founders Card describes itself as “membership organization with exclusive benefits and networking for ent..
Volunteer on Vacation Change Your Life
Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans on August 29, 2005. Having grown up in Florida, I’ve seen my share of Hurricanes and hurricane d..
American Express Centurion Lounge Review at SFO Airport
Last week, I booked a last minute trip to San Francisco using 9,000 British Airways Avios (LAX-SFO round-trip) and had a chance to visit t..
Miles and Points Update 5.28.15
The IHG points break list is out where you can redeem free nights for only 5k points. Valid for stays from 5.26.15 to 7.31.15
Comparison of Starwood Hotels In Thailand
Many of my regular readers, friends and colleagues know that I spend a lot of time in Thailand and since I had a business project in Thail..
5 Tip For Traveling To Thailand
A lot of people ask me for tips about planning a trip to Thailand so I thought I’d put together my guide of the top 5+ tips for traveling ..