So much of our lifestyle is predicated on something like spinning a globe, making a phone call and flying halfway around the world on impressively …
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Travel Hacking Tips for the Non-Hacker (Part 2)
We're continuing where we left off last week with some tips and tricks for people that want to learn how to travel more savvily, but don't want to …
Travel Hacking Tips for the Non-Hacker (Part 1)
This week, I’m taking a break from The Future of Travel Series to do something a little more practical.I had a chance to catch up with a lot of …
How to Transfer Marriott Rewards Points Between Accounts
Now that the Marriott acquisition of Starwood is complete, I've spent more time looking into the Marriott Rewards program. One feature that was …
Join Us for the SF Travel Hacker Holiday Party
Just a short post that we’re holding a holiday party for our fellow travel hackers, readers and community members on December 9th at WeWork Golden …
How to Book Mistake Fares and Other Great Deals
One seeming truth about this hobby is that if a deal is truly amazing, it will not last. You have to act fast, drop whatever you’re doing to get in on …
How Do Bloggers Learn about Promotions and Program Changes?
Travel blogging is a competitive industry -- and not just among the bloggers. Readers will send in emails, and forum users will publish the latest …
What to Do if Family Don’t Understand Miles and Points
During our monthly travel meetup this week, one reader asked an interesting question: We all love earning and redeeming miles, but family and friends …
Four Ways to Earn Thousands of Extra Miles
When I meet a group of readers I am often asked how I earn most of my miles. My answer is that I buy tickets and fly -- I just try to do it cheaply. …
Seven Tips for Booking Cheaper Flights
I sometimes think the number one reason people read travel blogs is to find ways to book cheap flights. Even if they aren't the largest expense …
The Ultimate Guide to Award Routing Rules on United Airlines
After previously discussing award routing rules on American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, I've been putting off a similar post on United Airlines. …
Visit Europe with One-Way Awards on Different Alliances
People often accrue miles in one frequent flyer account but then lament when there isn’t availability to their destination on the dates they want. …
Scott Mackenzie created Travel Codex to share his tricks for better travel.Over a dozen other bloggers have joined since 2012 to help uncover the secrets of travel loyalty programs.
