My Review of Maps.me: The Best Offline Map App!

When traveling internationally (or even domestically!), at some point you will be lost. Having an offline navigational map is a good idea for any traveler.  The directions aren't perfect, and you won't get live traffic updates.  Some roads may even change before your maps update! But they are much better than nothing!  At the very least, you have a picture of your location (just like a retro paper map!) to help you find your way. Maps.me is my favorite offline navigation app and works where there is no wi-fi or internet!  Thanks to Rapid Travel Chai and Travel is Free for telling me about it!  I'll give you the details.

Travel Is Key to Your Mental Health According to New Study (Conducted By Scientists)

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The Best Personal Finance Tool: Unlock the Power of Mint.com

Team member Harlan told me how he uses Mint.com to track spending, make sure his bills are paid, and monitor transactions on all his accounts.  So I a…

Can You Save Time Booking ITA Matrix Itineraries With BookWithMatrix?

I've written that ITA Matrix is a powerful airfare search tool with many built-in options not available elsewhere.  It's simple to perform basic searches, and you can filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, flight duration, number of stops, and more. But there's a big limitation - you can NOT book a ticket on ITA Matrix.  Once you find a fare, you must purchase your flight directly through the airline or with an online travel agency. Now, there's a way to quickly book ITA Matrix itineraries without hunting for the fare elsewhere.  BookWithMatrix finds the fare for you!  All you do is copy and paste the itinerary from the ITA Matrix search. BookWithMatrix Saves Time and Aggravation Searching for Flight Itineraries You’ve Found on ITA Matrix I'll show you how to use BookWithMatrix and help you decide if it's worth using!

Do You Trust The Last 12 Occupants of Your Hotel Room? New Marriott Hotels “Green Movement” Forces You To. But Here’s a Solution.

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Earn a Southwest Companion Pass by Donating to Charity!

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Buy United Miles for 1.8 Cents Per Mile or 7,200 Southwest Companion Pass Points for $264

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Where to find award flight space – The basics

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This Obscure Frequent Flyer Program Can Be an Excellent Deal for Short Flights (but It’s NOT Easy)

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