A few weeks ago, I shared some tips for earning frequent flier miles. Next up is how to use these frequent flier miles to actually fly for free (also known as “award travel”). It is absolutely true that earning miles is only half the battle. You can accumulate miles forever and ever, but actually using […]
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Getting by on High School Spanish
I’m pretty bad at learning languages. I took Spanish for 5 years in high school and 1 year in college and I can carry on a conversation that a four year old would have. I can cover the following: The weather, but only if its sunny or snowing. Maybe raining. I could probably guess at […]
Why I am Married because Cambodia has Cute Monkeys
Cambodia is unique for a lot of reasons, but the monkeys that occupy both the large cities and the rural temples sure do make you realize how diverse our world is. In New York we have squirrels. In Boston, squirrels. In London…squirrels. Instead of something lame like that, Cambodia has MONKEYS! I’m not sure who […]
How to Earn Miles and Fly for Free
As I boarded the plane to Costa Rica, the scan of Dave’s boarding pass showed that he was now sitting in seat 4D, not 21E as his old boarding pass had said. Well, 4D is pretty close to the front, which meant that my loving husband had been upgraded to first class while I was […]
What to Do in Havana, Cuba
Just because Americans are not allowed to visit Cuba (although there are loopholes) doesn’t mean that tourists from other nations don’t flock to the island. Havana, Cuba is a tropical destination that also offers cultural attractions and a rich history. Unlike much of the Caribbean, Cuba has been independent from any European rule since 1902…it is […]
The Forbidden World of Cuban Cigars & Capitalism
Cuba’s most popular export is the Cuban Cigar. Because of the US embargo against Cuba, Cuban cigars, arguably the finest cigars in existence, are illegal for Americans to buy. Cohiba, Montecristo, H. Upmann…all of these famous brands are produced by Habanos SA, the government owned tobacco company. The process is still largely done by hand. […]
An American Traveling to Cuba
A few days ago, it was announced that come November 10, 2011, Cubans in Cuba would be allowed to buy and sell property. Cuba is a mystery to Americans, as we are forbidden to travel to Cuba because of the embargo that has been in place since 1960. Because we are not allowed to visit Cuba, […]
Animals of Costa Rica: Monkeys, Iguanas, Crocodiles Oh My!
Aside from these adorable spider monkeys that I could have watched for hours, our trip to the Caño Negro Refuge did allow us to see many more animals that are indigenous to Costa Rica. Cano Negro Refuge is best seen via a boat ride along the river – the Río Frío – and is about a […]
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