There’s Diamond status with Delta, Premier 1K status with United, and Executive Platinum status on America Airlines. Virgin Airlines tops them all with Galactic status. Forget priority boarding, upgrades, and access to lounges. The person who flies the most miles on Virgin America, Virgin Atlantic, and Virgin Australia from now until August 13, 2013 will…
My meeting with Rick Ingersoll, The Frugal Travel Guy
This week I was able to have lunch with Rick Ingersoll, The Frugal Travel Guy thanks to reader Ivan who set it up for all three of us to meet in Park City, Utah. I have always been a fan of Rick’s blog. He has always written in a down to earth tone as he…
Ghana, Nigeria, and Kenya – Flight problems and ATM fun
Index The human pin cushion Ghana, Nigeria, and Kenya trip report – pre-trip The flights Accra Coconut Grove The rain forest Nigeria Air and Sheraton Flight problems and ATM fund Kenya The trip home After holding business meetings for a couple of days in Lagos, it was time to leave for my next destination –…
Would you pay $275 per month for $250,000 worth of yearly credit card processing?
Square is a credit card processing service geared towards small businesses being able to simply and cheaply process credit cards through your iPhone or iPad. By signing up with Square – they will send you a free card reader that you plug directly into your phone and that allows you to swipe credit cards. There’s…
Thief is caught because of loyalty program
Michael Pollara and his mother Margaret Pollara have spent the last ten years traveling around the United States shoplifting. The crooks would then use the money after selling the items to travel the world. The enterprising crooks would go to Toys R Us, find a cheap toy in a big box, empty the contents, and…
Ghana, Nigeria, and Kenya – Nigeria Air and Sheraton Lagos Hotel
Index The human pin cushion Ghana, Nigeria, and Kenya trip report – pre-trip The flights Accra Coconut Grove The rain forest Nigeria Air and Sheraton Flight problems Kenya The trip home The bus left the Coconut Grove Beach Resort in Elmina a little late. It was a 3 hour trip from Elmina back to Accra…
Ghana, Nigeria, and Kenya – the rainforest at Kakum national park
Index The human pin cushion Ghana, Nigeria, and Kenya trip report – pre-trip The flights Accra Coconut Grove The rain forest Nigeria Air and Sheraton Flight problems Kenya The trip home Today was an excursion to the Kakum National Rainforest. The rainforest covers an area of about 350 square meters. I hoped on a bus…
Being a Dave Ramsey fan and a credit card churner
Dave Ramsey has a devout following by giving no nonsense advice on how to get out of debt and stay out of debt. As he puts it “The paid off mortgage has replaced the BMW as the status symbol of choice.” His advice boils down to six “baby steps” 1. Save up $1000 as an…
11 year old flies to Rome without a passport or ticket
There is an incredible story out of England about an 11 year old that ran away from his mom at the mall. He decided to head to the local airport and somehow was able to get past security without a passport or a ticket. He was then able to board the flight and it was…
Ghana, Nigeria, and Kenya – Coconut Grove Beach Resort
Index The human pin cushion Ghana, Nigeria, and Kenya trip report – pre-trip The flights Accra Coconut Grove The rain forest Nigeria Air and Sheraton Flight problems Kenya The trip home I woke up in the morning and headed to the breakfast buffet that they had set up. It was very nice with a great…
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