When I first started collecting miles and points, I swore I’d never spend them on first or business class seats. “That’s another trip or two I could take,” I told myself. But as I watched friends and bloggers fly in...
Dreading long lines at the airport? You’re not alone. Lucky for you, there is a pair of government programs you can enroll in to help skip the lines and long wait times: TSA Pre✓ and Global Entry. The programs...
Exploring new countries halfway across the globe is what many travelers live for. The process of getting there isn’t. Long-haul flights can be a grind. A cramped seat, dry air and the effects of jet lag can combine to make...
A Global Entry membership is a must for any international traveler to get through immigration fast. But given the application, interviews and high upfront cost, it can be daunting. I just enrolled in Global Entry and got through the entire...
Today’s guest post is from Minneapolis food writer Joy Summers. Joy edits Eater Twin Cities and the Taste section in Minnesota Monthly Magazine. The greatest meals have a sense of place, a vicegeral connection to the land, people, and time....
Global Entry is a must for any frequent traveler, as it’s your ticket to skip the lines and speed through immigration after returning to the U.S. on an international flight. You get TSA PreCheck to clear airport security quicker,...
You’ve got your plane tickets booked and hotel reservations made for your upcoming trip. Now you just need to get there. If you’re not travel junkies like us here at Thrifty Traveler, you might be dreading this part. However, it doesn’t...
We’re all about collecting miles and points here at Thrifty Traveler. However, all the miles in the world mean nothing if you can’t find the flights to redeem them on. Few aspects of the frequent flyer world are more...
Here at Thrifty Traveler, we’re all about getting you the best flight deals possible. But of course, that’s just the “getting there” part of an adventure. It can be easy to “accidentally” rack up a huge cost while traveling abroad,...
Trip planning is one of my favorite parts of travel. Having sunny, warm weather is an important component of my trip planning process. I personally want the warmest weather and the longest days, so I can maximize my time...
