Category: Travel Tips

Your Guide to a Weekend in Prague

9/13/2017

Prague is a city with an extensive history. As an example, one of the main tourist attractions is the Charles Bridge, which was built in 1402. Let me repeat that date: 1402. That’s before the United States was even a thought. Heck, that was a full 90 years before Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue.

And that’s just the beginning. It’s also home to the largest castle in the world, a town square that’s everything a European town square should be, and an astronomical clock installed in 1401 that still works today.

There’s obviously plenty to do in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. Here are some of the activities I would highly recommend during a short visit:

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Your Guide to a Short Visit to Amsterdam

8/30/2017

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Here in the U.S., if you tell someone you’re headed to Amsterdam, it’s not unusual for a smile to crack across the face of that person. Why? Well, you may already know. Actually, you may also have that same smile on your face.

Here’s the thing: to many, the one and only reason to head to Amsterdam is because of their coffeeshops. Yes, you guessed it: the kind of coffee shop that doesn’t sell coffee (email me if you’re not sure what they sell).

But once I landed in the Netherlands (quick side note: the full name of the country is Kingdom of the Netherlands), I quickly realized there’s a whole lot more to the city than “coffee.”

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Europe for Two Weeks: Where We Went and How we Paid

8/16/2017

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This summer I went back to Europe for the first time in a long time. Over the span of two weeks, my fiancée and I took in the Netherlands, Czech Republic (or Czechia, if you prefer), Germany, and Switzerland.

Many of you have asked how I paid for the trip. I covered the flights here. Yeah, free flights by transferring 110,000 of my Chase Ultimate Rewards points to a few of Chase’s travel partners (United and Air France). Taxes, unfortunately, still have to get paid, so in addition to my points, I paid $250.

Once we landed, here’s where we stayed and how much it cost:

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7 Books That'll Give you the Travel Bug (w/ Big Announcement at the End!)

7/12/2017

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I haven’t always been the biggest reader. But as of late, it’s been something I’ve been doing a lot more of. Whether it’s to learn, to escape, or for something else, I like a good book.

And if you spend a lot of your time in a plane, train, or automobile (audio versions may be best for the latter), a good book should always be towards the top of the list when you’ve got time to kill. So if you’re looking for a good read or two, this list is one to bookmark:

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How Much Does a Vacation Actually Cost You?

5/24/2017

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Sometimes it feels like you have to do a reverse mortgage on your house (does anyone really know what that is, btw?) just to take a vacation! Maybe that’s why many Americans don’t take all of their allotted vacation time they get from work. Seriously, though. Vacations are expensive. And if you don’t do your research, planning, and saving beforehand, it could be devastating to your credit score.

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Best Credit Cards to Travel Abroad With

5/17/2017

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Not all credit cards are created equal. There are a lot of popular cards out there that you probably shouldn’t take overseas with you. Take, for example, the Chase Freedom credit card. It’s one of the most popular credit cards Chase has. Unfortunately, it has a 3% foreign transaction fee.

Thankfully, there’s an easy solution: take a credit card with you that has no foreign transaction fee. And there are a ton of options at your disposal.

Two things you should know about these options first:

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What's in my Carry-on?

4/16/2017

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When traveling, it’s important that you can pack everything you need, and easily have access to it. That is why, when possible, I try not to check a bag.

It’s certainly in your best interest to pack a carry-on instead of checking a bag. It’s cheaper, your luggage is less likely to be lost, you’ll have everything you need with you at all times, and it’ll save you time.

Yes, packing is important. And you also need to know how to do it. Which is probably why the questions I get the most deal with packing. One of them is, “what’s in your bag?”

I've decided to answer that question in this post. So without further ado, the following is everything I can fit in my carry-on(s):

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Why You may Want to Think Twice Before Checking Your bag

3/22/2017

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Sometimes it’s almost impossible not to check a bag, like, for example, when you’re going on a long trip. I mean, that’s certainly what I do when I plan on being out of town for at least a week. It's only natural.

But, ultimately, the less you have to check a bag, the better. Why? There are several reasons:

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5 Accessories that can Make Your Travels Easier

2/22/2017

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Navigating your way through an airport. It’s something people focus a lot on during their travels, even though we try to spend as little time as possible there.

Something that helps save time and effort (and probably your sanity) while at the airport is making sure you have everything you need, and that you’re organized. And that’s exactly what the following five items are for.

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How to get Your Favorite Drink Through Airport Security

2/1/2017

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One of the most annoying parts of traveling is going through the TSA security line. Yeah, the part of your travels where you basically have to strip down to your skivvies in front of strangers so you can board the flight to wherever it is you’re going.

I’ve written about how I feel about the TSA before, but here’s something you may not realize about their rules. There is a way you can get your favorite drink (bigger than 3.4 ounces) past security!

A reminder of TSA’s 3-1-1 rule

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Your Guide to a Weekend in Prague

Your Guide to a Short Visit to Amsterdam

Europe for Two Weeks: Where We Went and How we Paid

7 Books That'll Give you the Travel Bug (w/ Big Announcement at the End!)

How Much Does a Vacation Actually Cost You?

Best Credit Cards to Travel Abroad With

What's in my Carry-on?

Why You may Want to Think Twice Before Checking Your bag

5 Accessories that can Make Your Travels Easier

How to get Your Favorite Drink Through Airport Security

The KKR in Your Email

Cozy Lakehouse on Marble Lake

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