I feel like I always gravitate towards travel bloggers guides to cities over anything else. Sure I can go to Tripadvisor or some professionally curated websites about travel, but I like the candidness and passion you only get from travel blogs.Earlier this year I did a solo backpacking trip around Europe. I hopped around from Barcelona to Rome, then Prague, and ended up in London. I do like to sort of wing it when I travel, but that doesn't mean I don't devour information to be ready.When I was researching my London leg of my trip I started getting worried that my computer was going to crash from all of the tabs I had open in Chrome. The majority of the tabs were different travel bloggers takes on London. It was kind of a mess, but I got through it. The list below is the … [Read more...]
Mastercard Black Card for Travel – Worth the Annual Fee?
Today I was checking the mail and I had one of those nice envelopes that almost always means a wedding invite. It was a sleek black envelope that said "LUXURY CARD" in silver letters on the top left. The back of the envelope had nothing but the MasterCard logo on the bottom in the same silver coloring.Usually I'll just throw out any credit card mailers, but I'm a sucker for good marketing!I opened it up and read the first card: “Dear Michael…,You’re invited to become a Luxury Card member. Apply today for the MasterCard Black Card, offering 2% value for airfare redemptions and 1.5% value for cash back redemptions – the best rates in the industry versus the competition.” Ugh they are onto me. They know I love fancy packaging AND travel perks! Also, I’m just bolding the … [Read more...]
Airbnb Coupon Code [Existing User Discounts Too]
![Airbnb Coupon Code [Existing User Discounts Too]](https://trouveler-b2xipmvxfvrwg1fb.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/must-see-sights-in-europe.png "2018 airbnb promo code and secret discounts for travel lodging")
Airbnb is already way more affordable than a hotel. Throw in an Airbnb coupon code and some other discounts below and you'll be able to keep some money aside to treat yourself to better meals and experiences on your next travels.I am the epitome of a frugal traveler, so I've almost made a game out of getting the most from my Airbnb coupon code along with other discounts. This is my version of extreme couponing. The Biggest Airbnb Coupon Code for New UsersNew customers just signing up for Airbnb qualify for a $40 discount off of their first booking through the app or website. That can be used towards your first Airbnb rental or even an Airbnb Experience. This promo code only works for new users and the first rental needs to be used on at least a $75 booking.At the minimum, … [Read more...]
Travel Inspiration Newsletter for August 2018
This post comes from my email newsletter that I send to my subscribers once a month. I do this instead of bombarding the subscribers with emails everytime I post something new. I also kind of stole the idea from Tim Ferriss. If you'd like to sign up for free monthly updates sign up here.I'm thinking about giving away travel gifts or something to subscribers. Maybe if I get 100 new people on the list this month I'll start picking a random person for a free gift. Thoughts?Travel Quote of the Month "It is better to travel well than to arrive." -Buddha When I do research on a trip, I DO RESEARCH ON A TRIP. I'm going to Hong Kong in a few months so I'm currently reading up about the religions there, Buddhism being one of them. STATS Currently in: Los AngelesNext trip: … [Read more...]
Traveler Rant: I Now Realize What My Travel Type Is
After you impromptu solo European backpacking trip last April, I have had the travel bug really bad. I know a lot of my friends also love to travel, but for some reason we’ve been having trouble lining up plans. I think I figured it out as I’m planning my next European trip.Everyone has their own travel style. My family, for example, are the typical Long Island vacationers. They’ll take their annual trip to Orlando and see Disney World, or they will take a long weekend in the Poconos. Then you have my buddy Adam who goes around the world looking for some crazy way to spike his adrenaline. I guess you can call him a adventure traveler and my family a Disney-fied traveler type.Me, well I’m going to dub myself a dork traveler.I’m okay with that. Apparently nerds are cool … [Read more...]