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Skip Camera Envy and use These Tips for Great Smartphone Pics.

Contributing Author August 10, 2021

Smartphone cameras have got much better in recent years, with better photo resolution, more lenses, and better storage options for your photos. A camera is one of the best features of any smartphone, whether you’re snapping pictures of your cooking or your travels.    If you have the latest smartphone and learn some cool editing tricks like how to overlay images, you can really up your photography game. Here are some of the top tips to take better smartphone pictures.    Start With A Clean Slate Before you take any pictures, make sure your gear is ready. That usually means […]

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5 Fantastic Destinations as we Return to Travel

Contributing Author July 22, 2021

Covid 19 has pushed most of our travel plans, but finally, things are (hopefully) looking up, and it’s time to look to the future. However, there is no doubt that after the pandemic, the world has changed and people are starting to adapt to this new brand of travel. After being kept indoors and away from each other for so long, we’re looking for our best opportunities to high-five, hug and hang out with friends and loved ones on vacation. This means looking to the future and planning our next adventures, ready for when we can start take off once […]

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Awesome Ideas for an Eventual Return to Thailand

Contributing Author July 12, 2021

Thailand is opening slowly to certain tourists, so here’s a small handful of ideas to have on-hand for what we hope is a more robust opening in the near future. There’s a good reason why Thailand is so popular with people who go backpacking. There are a ton of white, sandy beaches and the bluest of blue ocean waters. Even some of the hostels are stunning and you can easily go off the beaten track if you want. Thailand is a rite of passage for a lot of travelers too, and it’s a port of call for your Asian adventure. […]

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Road Tripping? More on Getting Your car Ready.

Contributing Author June 24, 2021

2021 has changed in so many ways, and many of us are happy to get some kind of normalcy back in our lives. Trying to remember what “normal” means is tricky but is a key thing to keep in mind when you’re trying to get back to your life, and driving is a major part of this process. To that end, there are a ton of driver essentials that you need to consider when it comes to making the best possible choices. Try to think about what it takes to improve your experience as a driver, and make the most […]

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Back to Travel? Let’s Get Re-started.

Contributing Author June 16, 2021

Have you been feeling that itch to go somewhere new again? It’s not unlikely that your wanderlust is stronger than ever, after not being able to go anywhere for a long time. If this sounds like you, then let’s we’ve got some ides for how to get going again now that restrictions are now easing. While you may not be able to go anywhere that you want just yet, there are still options for you to sate your wanderlust, even if it’s just for a little while. Here, we’ll dig into some of the ways that you can get back […]

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Get Your Car Ready for Road Trip Summer

Contributing Author June 15, 2021

Whether it’s a simple day trip to a nearby city or attraction in the car or you’re preparing for a big road trip across state lines or even a coast to coast haul, bringing your own car brings an additional level of potential challenges that you need to be ready for. You probably don’t want to even think about things going wrong during your trip but cars do bring an inherent level of risk you should be ready for. Here are the three main approaches that you can take in getting ready to hit the road. Start with the car […]

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Boom Go Our 100K Ultimate Reward Dreams

Jake Redman June 4, 2021

We start re-shaking off the rust as we dive into the 95th Modhop Podcast and diving into a ton of Chase-related news.  Our fave travel points are up for grabs with a generous bonus for an initial spend on Sapphire Preferred AND news of a Sapphire Lounge trickles in. Plus, United’s got plans to get places faster (like, BOOM fast) and we explore our bad spelling. It’s all here, listen… Show links: -United partners with BOOM for really fast planes.-Chase reveals that is has plans for a Sapphire Lounge. Here’s more on the United/Boom partnership via TODAY:   News Transcript: […]

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De-stress Your Teen’s First Independent Vacation

Contributing Author May 22, 2021

It is difficult enough when your child begins to go out without you trailing behind them – the temptation to call them constantly and check that they are ok is overwhelming. That worry and anxiety are magnified when they go away on their first vacation or travel experience without you. The worries are often not unfounded. We have all heard stories of young people getting into all sorts of hijinx while on vacation with their friends – after all, it is often their first taste of freedom, and letting their hair down can often go a wee-bit too far. So, let’s […]

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First Timer? Let Someone Else Plan the Trip.

Contributing Author May 15, 2021

Thinking of travelling for the first time? Want to go abroad and experience something you saw on the internet (Rainforest ziplining or windmill tours anyone?). If so, then you’re probably mapping out your very first long-haul vacation. It can be a lot of fun to do this yourself, but in reality, you’re probably going to run into a few roadblocks and you’re more than likely to hit some bumps in the process. In fact, if it’s your very first time going abroad, then it might be worth using some kind of holiday planning service or at least looking for some […]

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To Vacation Abroad Last Minute or not?

Contributing Author May 5, 2021

Thinking of booking a last minute vacation abroad? While there ARE several benefits (we love the spontaneity of it all) to booking last minute, there could also be a number of drawbacks. Here are some of the pros and cons of a last minute vacation weighed up – and a few tips for making a last minute vacay work. The pros Last minute discounts One of the big reasons people book a vacation abroad last minute is to access cheaper prices.  Airlines can slash the prices of flights nearer the time in order to book up empty seats. Hotels similarly […]

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