Shuttle Service in Costa Rica: Is it Worth it?

When I first started planning our Costa Rica family vacation, I strongly considered purchasing a custom vacation package from a local travel agency. There were 7 people in our group including a few seniors, so I really wanted to make the vacation as comfortable and flexible as possible. However, after seeing the schedules and pricing…

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Why I am Canceling My American Express Gold Card

When the refreshed American Express Gold Card launched last year, it made a huge splash and generated a lot of excitement in travel hackers, myself included. It didn’t take long for me to apply for my very own rose gold edition. The medal card is beautiful, and the 4X on dining and groceries multipliers are…

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Maui on a Budget: How I Planned a 6 Day Trip to Maui With $500

With its pristine beaches, lush landscape, and abundance of beautiful waterfalls, Maui is a dream destination. There is only one problem. Lodging is incredibly pricy on this particular Hawaiian island. Even camping or renting camper vans can cost over $100 a night! And while one might be able to rough it and get through a…

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Why Southwest is My Favorite Airline

It’s safe to say that Southwest Airlines is nothing if not unique. Between the unassigned seating and free checked bags, it certainly operates very differently from legacy carriers like United and Delta. Personally, I’ve flown Southwest for most of my trips in the past two and a half years, and this year alone, I have…

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