The US Airways® Premier World MasterCard® is on of the top credit cards to apply for if you’re looking to maximize your miles with US Airways and American Airlines. The current offer of 40,000 miles still stands, that hasn’t changed, but even better is now the option of having four different companions designated to have one…
50,000 Miles Barclays Premier Miles and More Mastercard SignUp Bonus
Update 6/30/2014: The current sign-up bonus has been reduced to 35,000 miles. All links in this post go to the following offer: Earn 20,000 award miles after your first purchase or balance transfer Earn up to 15,000 award miles with balance transfers (1 mile per $1 transferred) within 30 days of account opening Earn 2 award…
Adrift Anywhere’s New Beginners Guide to Miles and Points Section
I have been receiving a lot of emails and even texts recently from friends and readers about how to start earning miles and points for free travel from credit card bonuses. I love answering these questions and because everyone’s situation is different, I created a helpful Beginner’s Guide section to help readers get an idea…
Adrift Anywhere was Nominated for the Liebster Blog Award!
Yesterday I learned that Adrift Anywhere has been nominated for a Liebster Blog Award by Bassel of In Pursuit of Awe! Thank you for the nomination! Truthfully, I have never heard of the Liebster Award until I received the nomination and I am thankful for the opportunity. Liebster means “dearest” in German so it’s…
Barclaycard Arrival Plus™ World Elite MasterCard® 40,000 Mile Sign Up Bonus
My current top pick for best travel rewards credit cards is the Barclaycard Arrival Plus™ World Elite MasterCard® . For one, it has a great sign up bonus of 40,000 miles and unlike other rewards credit cards, you can redeem the miles for any airline or hotel AND with any discount travel site (OTA). You…
Makeup to Pack in Your Carryon Bag While Traveling
Whether you wear makeup on a regular basis or just on special occasions, you’re probably going to travel with a bag of it. When it comes to packing makeup, rule #1 is to not pack every single makeup item that you own. You will not need it. Think minimalist, natural and easy especially because you…
New Users can Get $45 in Free Uber Credit
New Uber users can get $45 in free Uber credit by signing up through these links. I couldn’t try out the code to confirm it works since I’m already and Uber member, but as always there are mixed reports of the promos being stackable, so YMMV. You’ll get $20 in Uber credits for signing up…
The ATM Ate My Debit Card: What to Do When You Lose Your Money While Traveling
Whether you dropped your wallet, were pickpocketed, robbed or like in my case, had your debit card eaten alive by the ATM, not having your money is never a good feeling. In fact, it’s a scary feeling especially if it happens to be while you’re traveling. You can’t control other people’s actions, but you can…
What Type of Underwear to Pack on an Adventure to the Tropics
Let’s quickly talk about the unmentionables…the best type of underwear you should wear in hot, humid climates while traveling. It’s a serious issue, wear the wrong material and you’re going to feel uncomfortable. Trust me, I’ve been there. Here are some things to keep in mind if you’re traveling to a tropical climate and plan…
How to Book Free Nights at InterContinental Hotels in Southeast Asia
So it’s finally happening, I will be traveling through Southeast Asia starting in the end of June! Our plan is to start off in Tokyo then fly into Bangkok. From Bangkok we’ll be making a full circle through Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos then head down to Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. As it gets closer and…