Travel Recap – My First International Trip Since the Pandemic Started
byKhinkali, Ramadan, and ridiculous business class flights. This is my travel recap highlight reel. It’s funny how you can wait for seemingly ever for…
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My First International Trip Since the Pandemic Started – Routes and Plans
byIs this the start of post-pandemic travel? Hopefully! I am kicking it off with this three-continent trip around the globe. Here’s my plan. Like…
Aeroplan Booking Tips for 2022 – A Breakdown of My Current Bookings
byWith Covid restrictions easing I’ve decided to proceed with my first international Aeroplan booking in over two years. Over this gap, much has changed…
Air Canada eUpgrade Credits – How To Maximize Value & Convert to Business Class Seats
byAir Canada eUpgrade credits might be confusing to use but, as I found on a recent booking, there’s serious value to unlock. If you’re…
Aeroplan Black Friday Bonus Points and eStore Strategy
byIs your Aeroplan account in need of a boost? Check out these Aeroplan Black Friday deals along with my tips on how to earn…
Should You Get a Visa or American Express Aeroplan Credit Card? I Say Both.
by* Updated September 2021 – American Express Aeroplan Credit Card referral program now offers a whopping 100,000 AMEX points on sign up through referral…
Booking Aeroplan Flights Under the New System – My Tips and Takeaways
byCurious about booking Aeroplan flights under the new system? Read on my first booking experience since Air Canada took over my favourite reward program….
The World’s Most Interesting and Creative Crosswalks
byVisiting world-class cities such as New York, London, and Tokyo, crossing the street is something you do, not visit. In these megacities, however, visiting…
Airline Tickets or Airline Points – What is the Better Buy Right Now?
byFlipping between buying airline tickets or airline points right now? I might have a solution. Read on for my Dollar Flight Club Review 2021….
Five of the Best Changes to the Air Canada Aeroplan Program
byAfter a couple of confusing years, Aeroplan’s future is finally clear. Come November 8th, the new Air Canada Aeroplan program will be launched and,…
150% BONUS MILES! – THE SUMMER OF AEROPLAN CONTINUES!
byThe Aeroplan bonus miles keep coming! Here’s the latest offer and why I think this truly has been the summer of Aeroplan. What’s the…
AEROPLAN PROMOTION – EARN 10X THE POINTS WITH UBER EATS!
byEven though we may not be flying any time soon, that doesn’t mean we can’t earn Aeroplan points for later travel. With the latest…
YOU CAN NOW BUY AEROPLAN POINTS & THERE’S BONUS OFFERS!
byWith Air Canada’s new reward program just around the corner, there have been plenty of rumours on what will happen with Aeroplan. The option…
How I Accumulated Enough Points for an Around the World Ticket in 4 Short Months
byWith world travel coming to a screeching halt, now is a great time to look ahead. Did your trip get cancelled? Why not look…
Aeroplan 2020 – What We Know So Far
byEven though the launch of Air Canda’s in-house reward program is around the corner, there is little detail on what that actually means. This…
My Most Epic Aeroplan Mini-RTW Trip and How I Booked it
byWith Air Canada’s re-acquisition of Aeroplan, changes were inevitable. This was expected. Changes before the program shifted owners, however, was not. On September 1st,…
Mini-RTW Changes are Coming! Book your Aeroplan Travel Now!
byWith Air Canada’s purchase of the Aeroplan program, changes were inevitable. Unfortunately, some of those changes are already coming. One, in particular, is why…
Five Reasons Why Aeroplan Sucks
byFed up with Canada’s favourite airline reward program? You’re not alone. Here are 5 reasons why Aeroplan sucks…and one reason to hang in there….
5 More Ways to Earn Aeroplan Miles Fast
byGuest author Anne Betts is back to share even more ways to earn Aeroplan miles fast. From shopping to simply getting your steps in,…
5 Great Ways to Earn Aeroplan Miles Fast
byTaking advantage of those “too-good-to-be-true” flights for a pittance requires a decent cache of Aeroplan miles. Whether it’s for an adventurous “mini-RTW” (mini-Round-The-World) or…
Geeking out at the Computer History Museum, Silicon Valley, California
byNestled amongst the tech giant HQ’s in Silicon Valley you will find, fittingly, the Computer History Museum. This quirky and nerdy museum is an…
Aeroplan Mini RTW Examples | This Life in Trips
byFor all the frustrations Aeroplan brings with its lack of availability and surprise fees, it is still by far my favourite rewards program. Why?…
5 COMMON AEROPLAN MISTAKES AND HOW TO AVOID THEM
byWith unknown changes to Aeroplan on the way thanks to Air Canada leaving the program, nervous collectors are looking to cash in their points…
Playing in Traffic – Tips on Visiting Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo
byJapan has its share of quirky things to see and do. From sumo wrestlers yelling at babies to Cosplay, Japan has no shortage of…
My Most Memorable European Train Station Stops
byAlthough I’m an aviation geek, train travel is my travel of choice. It could be the freedom and comfort of being able to walk…