Rove Miles promotion: Earn bonus miles on hotels, gift cards and more

We love a deal here at TPG — especially when it can be stacked with other rewards. Rove Miles’ new “Built Better” promotion offers big bonuses on hotels, shopping, referrals and more from Feb. 7 to 11. You can redeem Rove miles on

Chase Slate review: No-annual-fee card for paying down debt

Chase Slate overview The Chase Slate® (see rates and fees) is tailored to consumers who want to improve their financial profile by reducing their credit card debt or raising their credit score. This card comes with a lengthy introductory annual percentage rate period

Atmos Rewards program: Earn and redeem points, elite status and more

Alaska Airlines launched its much-anticipated joint loyalty program with Hawaiian Airlines, Atmos Rewards, in 2025. The refresh kept the best features Alaska loyalists love, such as excellent partner redemptions and a global network, while uniquely letting members choose how they earn points and

Delta SkyMiles: Complete guide to earning, redeeming and elite status

One of the most popular frequent flyer programs is Delta SkyMiles, the loyalty program of Delta Air Lines with more than 120 million members. Joining the program is free, and your miles never expire. TPG values SkyMiles at 1.25 cents each in our

The Best Airbnb Experiences in Paris

There’s a lot of walking tour companies in Paris. I’ve taken hundreds (I’ve reviewed my favorite tour companies in this post). Besides formal tours, there’s another thing I love to do in Paris: Airbnb Experiences. Airbnb Experiences are like the holy grail of

The Best Airbnb Experiences in New York City

There’s a lot of tours in New York City (I’ve highlighted my favorites here) but I think one thing people don’t do enough of is Airbnb experience. Most of us know Airbnb through their stay features but they also have a lot of

How to Find a Cheap Car Rental in 2026

I love road trips. You get in car and can just head off anywhere you want. There’s a freedom to a road trip that you can’t get with trains (and, don’t get me wrong, I love train travel too). Small towns, beautiful parks,

How to Find the Perfect Apartment Rental for Your Vacation

I used to hate renting apartments from websites like Airbnb or VRBO. As a solo traveler, I preferred the social atmosphere of hostels. You met people, hostels ran activities and they were where you were “supposed to stay” as a backpacker. When I

7 Common Travel Myths That are Completely WRONG

Years ago, the website Earth Porm reposted my article “The Ultimate Guide to Traveling When You’re Broke.” As I went through the comments on the post, I was dismayed by the mean and dismissive comments people shared as well their misconceptions about travel.

A Better Way to Stay Connected When You Travel

When you’re traveling, staying connected is essential. Whether you’re figuring out the best route to your hostel, finding a place to eat, or translating a train schedule or menu, having reliable data makes life on the road infinitely easier. I still remember my