Standby With Me

weekend trip to TQO 🇲🇽

Flying standby is great, but pairing flight benefits with a credit card strategy that prioritizes hotel redemptions is how I’ve funded 10+ years of traveling like this.

We used points+certificates+credits from these cards to pay for all 7 hotel nights on our recent Queensland trip:
Chase Hyatt
Chase Sapphire Preferred
Chase IHG Premier
Chase Marriott Boundless

Easy choice!!

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Nonrev life unlocked my ability to travel the world, but nothing beats being able to visit loved ones.

This bench is 15 minutes away from , and it’s where my family picnicked to celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend.

I know this industry can keep us away from our friends & families, so I always treasure the moments that I get to spend with my people.

Don’t let that stop you from exploring, but don’t forget your roots.

There a few luxuries I appreciate more than fresh coffee & good company.

Layered claims they have the best macchiato in Texas, and I’m inclined to agree after popping in while antique-hunting in McKinney.

Where was the last place you sat down to enjoy a coffee?

Exploring the CR Smith Museum with fellow nonrevs & avgeeks who attended this weekend’s event in DFW ✈️

When was the last time you visited a garden?

Incorporating parks & gardens into my trip itineraries changed how I approach travel.

I used to spend a ton of money eating out & bar-hopping when I travel, but packing a picnic is a great way to slow down the pace of your day (and slow down the amount of money leaving your wallet!).

If you are looking for something to do on your next trip, there’s nothing like stopping to smell the roses 🌹