by Lisa Mays | Nov 2, 2026 | Travel Guides
Seven days is the trip length that makes everyone second-guess their bag. It feels like too much for a tiny carry-on, but a big checked suitcase can feel like overkill. The good news is Away’s size lineup lines up pretty well with trip length, so you can pick in...
by Lisa Mays | Sep 21, 2026 | Travel Guides
I resisted packing cubes for longer than I’d like to admit. It felt like an unnecessary step, more bags inside my bag, more things to keep track of. Then I actually used a set of compression cubes on a long-haul flight and realized how much time and frustration...
by Lisa Mays | Sep 21, 2026 | Travel Guides
Tom and I get asked constantly which award search tool to start with, and PointsYeah is usually my answer for anyone brand new to this. It’s fast, it’s free to start, and it doesn’t throw you into the deep end the way some of the more advanced tools...
by Lisa Mays | Sep 14, 2026 | Travel Guides
Airlines don’t price tickets the way most travelers assume. A roundtrip isn’t always cheaper, and in many cases, it quietly locks you into higher fares without you noticing. Booking two one-way tickets opens more flexibility, more combinations, and often lower total...
by Lisa Mays | Aug 31, 2026 | Travel Guides
Nonstop routes aren’t static. Airlines quietly add and drop them based on demand, aircraft availability, and competition. If you rely only on booking sites, you’ll miss options or waste time clicking through partial results. The smarter approach is to map routes...
by Lisa Mays | Aug 31, 2026 | Travel Guides
Airlines don’t reward patience the way people think. Prices move based on demand, timing, and how fast seats are filling, not on how often you check. Once you understand that pattern, you stop chasing deals and start catching them. After years of booking everything...
