The Points Mistakes I Made (So You Don’t Have To)
I talk a lot here about what works. But today I want to talk about what didn’t. Because I’ve made so many...
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Unlock the new Amex Platinum UK benefits: Lululemon, Oura Ring and Calm credits
Three new perks just landed on the Amex Platinum UK, amex benefits new, all live until 19 October 2029. As always, none...
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The Reason I Started Collecting Points in the UK (and What I Got Wrong)
I’ve always loved points. Back in Brazil, I even booked our honeymoon to New York before we had a wedding date, just...
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What the Amex Gold Actually Did for Us (After Getting It Wrong First)
If you’ve been reading my posts, you know I’m not the person who says “get this credit card and you’ll fly for...
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Everyday Points: How to Earn Avios, Nectar and Clubcard Points on Uber and Uber Eats
We always have two types of people here: those with a million Avios and complete beginners. We love you both! But I...
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Tesco Clubcard to Virgin Points: How Our Food Shop Got Us to LA
At Easter half term this year, my family and I flew to LA. We drove up the California coast, ate our way...
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The Order I’d Apply for Amex Cards If I Started Again
If you’ve read my other posts, you know my husband and I made a big mistake with our first Amex cards. We...
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My Husband’s Lounge Notes: Dürer Lounge, Nuremberg Airport
My husband is a musician, and he travels all the time for work. And every time he’s in an airport lounge, my...
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How I Earn Points on (Almost) Everything I Buy
Okay, let’s talk about shopping portals. This is really one of my favourite topics to talk about. Because think about it. We’re...
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Revolut Debit Card, Metal Plan Review: Six Months In
I've been using Revolut Metal for six months now, for myself and for my children's accounts. It costs £14.99 a month, which...
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The Cheapest Priority Pass in the UK: Lounge Access for Your Parents for £15 a Month
Confession time. When I think about family trips and limited lounge passes, my first instinct is to wave goodbye at security and...
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A New US Airport Perk Every Expat Parent Flying Solo Needs to Know About
If you've ever flown internationally alone with small kids, you know the airport is harder than the flight itself. I've done the...
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