The Busy Traveler

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🏆 Your Points Aren't Worth What You Think 🏆

Published: Mon, 06/08/26

Updated: Mon, 06/08/26

The earn and burn era is here. Hoarding points is the most e pensive strategy in 2026. Your Points Aren't Worth What You Think I was in Baltimore this…

💰 What the Tourist Tax Wave Means for Your Next Trip 💰

Published: Mon, 06/01/26

Updated: Mon, 06/01/26

I visited the Trevi Fountain for free. Now it costs money to get close. Here's what that means. What the Tourist Ta Wave Means for Your Ne t Trip I…

👑 MJ, Prince, and Something Every Traveler Needs to Read 👑

Published: Mon, 05/25/26

Updated: Mon, 05/25/26

I fell down a MJ vs Prince rabbit hole this week. Here's what I found on the way back. MJ, Prince, and Something Every Traveler Needs to Read I spent…

✈️ He Tried to Outsmart the Airline. He Missed His Flight. ✈️

Published: Mon, 05/18/26

One guy stuffed a pillowcase and lost his entire flight over it. He Tried to Outsmart the Airline. He Missed His Flight. Just got back from Nashville.

🥖 I Went to Paris and Stayed in My Hotel Room 🥖

Published: Mon, 05/11/26

Updated: Mon, 05/11/26

I traveled to two dream cities and barely saw either of them. Here's what I learned. I Went to Paris and Stayed in My Hotel Room I went to Paris. Then…

✈️ The "Spirit Effect" Is Over. And Your Flight Prices Are About to Show It. ✈️

Published: Mon, 05/04/26

The airline is gone. The impact on your wallet is just getting started. The "Spirit Effect" Is Over. And Your Flight Prices Are About to Show It. I'll…

🌏 International Travel Is Getting Expensive. Here's What to Do Instead. 🌏

Published: Mon, 04/27/26

Updated: Mon, 04/27/26

Domestic travel is having a moment. Here are the destinations worth your time. International Travel Is Getting E pensive. Here's What to Do Instead.

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