by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Jan 21, 2026 | Credit Card Reviews and Strategies
Using a card feels easy. You tap or swipe, the bill is paid, and you might even earn rewards. The trouble starts when you use a card for things you cannot pay off quickly. Interest builds, balances grow, and what should be a helpful tool can quietly cause money...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Jan 21, 2026 | Travel Guides
At TheMilesAcademy, we spend a lot of time watching how travel changes when everyday travelers vote with their time and money. In 2026, you will see travelers chasing cooler hours, calmer places, and more personal reasons to go somewhere. Night-focused trips will keep...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Jan 21, 2026 | Travel Guides
Travel is supposed to feel fun. In reality, it also comes with rules, pricing tricks, and industry shorthand that can make you feel like you missed a meeting. At TheMilesAcademy, we like turning that confusing vocabulary into practical tools you can actually use....
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Jan 21, 2026 | Airlines & Loyalty Programs
Family trips should not feel like an obstacle course. The Department of Transportation (DOT) says it wants to make flying easier on parents, kids, and caregivers by improving what you experience inside airport terminals. The focus is practical: more places for...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Jan 21, 2026 | Travel Guides
Eastern Europe gets plenty of attention for big-name cities like Prague, Budapest, and Kraków, but the region has far more to offer than the usual highlights. We can move from castle skylines to quiet village lanes in the same week, then finish with a swim in a...
