A complete list of what to pack in your carry on backpack for a long haul international flight. These are practical tips and items that I pack every time I fly abroad to help you be a little more comfortable and survive that long flight!

Every time I step onto a flight that I paid for with points I wonder “why isn’t everyone doing this?”. Learn how to earn points and redeem them your first (nearly) free flight with miles and points in four easy steps.

Want to save money on that next Disney vacation? You can use points and miles to fly and stay free at Disney and even use miles to offset a large portion of the cost of Disney tickets! We used points to erase $1600 off our tickets!

Two for One Flights for TWO years! The Southwest Airlines Companion Pass is a travel perk that allows your companion to fly with you on any Southwest flight (including award flights) for just the cost of taxes and fees (usually $6). I’ll show you how to earn the CP for up to two years in this easy to follow guide.

New York City is one of the most expensive cities in the world to visit. By using miles and points to offset the largest cost of travel (flights and hotels) our family has been able to make this bucket list trip come true on more than one occasion.

Paris is one of Europe’s most magical cities. With the Olympics in Paris this summer for the first time in 100 years, I’ve updated my Paris Guide. This guide offers tips for first time visitors for a 2-4 day itinerary including day trips from Paris. From what museums to visit and how to skip the lines on busy days to how to get around and what you must eat while you’re there.

The number one key to success with traveling with credit card points is staying organized. To be able to sustain long term free travel you will be applying for a new credit card every one to three months when you first start out. This means you have to keep track of application dates, bonuses, annual fees, 5/24 status, etc.

If you’re looking for one of the cheapest ways to get to Europe on miles and points, look no further than Air France. For just 15k points each way, you can fly to Europe for just 30k points round trip. That’s half the award price that other airlines charge.

Chase Ultimate Rewards® points are some of the most valuable travel points you can earn. With multiple travel transfer partners like United Airlines, Southwest, British Air and hotels like Hyatt and IHG, the options for free travel are endless.