Payton and I have been lucky to have flown the Emirates A380 in business class with the on-board lounge TWICE! I’ll tell you how to book this flight with credit card points for just $128 out of pocket and sharing our experience from repositioning to the airport experience and to our fabulous flight.

As the world gears up for the 2026 Winter Olympics, all eyes turn to the Dolomites—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In this guide, we’ll help you navigate the best towns to visit and the sights that made the top of our list so you can make the most of your adventure in the Italian Alps.

Are you stressing taking trains in Italy? I’ve compiled all my favorite tips from: how to book tickets, which train station do I go to? How do I find my train and many other tips we’ve learned along the way in this guide to train travel in Italy.

The Chase Sapphire Preferred has a limited, welcome bonus of 100k points (in branch). This is my favorite travel card that earns the most valuable points. How to know if you are eligible for the welcome bonus and see how we are able to get the bonus again for the third time!

Are you thinking about adding Verona to your Italy itinerary? Located halfway between Milan and Venice there are many reasons why Verona deserves a stop. Here’s how we spent two days exploring this ancient city. From Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet to an arena older than the Roman Colosseum.

Want to know how to get upgraded for free on your next hotel stay? It’s easy - just ask! Here are my best tips on how we get upgraded time and time again (without having hotel status) and my free hotel upgrade email template!

Everything you need to know about how to skip the TSA security line at the airport. Including free skip the line programs and how to get TSA PreCheck for free!

Planning a trip to the Amalfi Coast? Payton and I spent four days on the Amalfi Coast this summer. We visited Capri, Positano and Amalfi. I'm sharing every detail with you including what to see, how to get around and how we used points to stay for free.

Before you apply for your first card (or your next card) you first need to have a basic understanding about bank application rules. These are rules that dictate which cards and welcome bonuses we are eligible for or likely to be approved for.