There are so many different types of credit cards offered in 2018 that appeal to travelers, especially those who are enticed by rewards, such as airline miles, hotel discounts, and other various travel friendly perks that are "earned" by spending money using plastic. Many websites and blogs exist that cater to taking advantage of these … Continue reading Why I don’t do travel rewards or play the points game
Month: August 2018
Lessons learned from luggage lost
I came across this old NPR article recently, and it was just so good that I had to share: Lessons Learned From Luggage Lost by Bill Harley. Enjoy, and have an excellent week everyone!
Preparation for an upcoming trip
A little over a month from now, I will be flying overseas with Mrs. Lite and a few other family members to fulfill a lifelong dream of seeing the Egyptian pyramids. This vacation was over a year in the making, so I thought it'd make for an interesting post to describe in detail everything that … Continue reading Preparation for an upcoming trip
Good enough vs forever
There was a recent conversation thread on Bogleheads about travel bag recommendations. A common phrase that came up was people willing to paying a hefty price for a bag that will "last a lifetime." Now I am all for paying a little extra for good quality stuff, but one thing I have noticed over the … Continue reading Good enough vs forever
How to declutter jewelry
One of the last holdouts of my own personal clutter collection is a small selection of gold jewelry that I either bought or received as gifts over the course of my younger days. I have no use for any of this stuff anymore. In the past, I loved these objects. Back when I was in … Continue reading How to declutter jewelry