Dan Miller

3 weeks ago | pointswithacrew.com | Dan Miller

In the past several years, Airbnb (and really all types of vacation rentals) has gotten popular to the point of being eponymous. When you are looking to plan a vacation or trip, there are two different schools of thought. Some people prefer staying in Airbnb or other vacation rentals — others prefer the hotel experience. (SEE ALSO: The best Airbnb in Athens Greece)My personal experience has been that there are benefits to both, and they both can be useful in different situations.

3 weeks ago | pointswithacrew.com | Dan Miller

Here’s some news and notes from around the travel world that you might be interested in: Airport’s “Use It Or Lose It” Strategy To Keep Delta Air Lines’ Flights Appears To Be Working – Simple Flying The Emergency Medical + Year Long Travel Insurance I carry – Monkey Miles Here’s Why Flight Attendants Pay Attention to Your Shoes – Reader’s Digest Westin Guest Finds Gas Canisters Hidden In Room, Charged $500+ For Removal – One Mile at a Time The 11 Most Overrated/Underrated Things in Travel –...

4 weeks ago | pointswithacrew.com | Dan Miller

While I would not consider myself an “extreme” traveler (I am trying to visit every COUNTY in the United States but not every COUNTRY in the world), I do enjoy maps and geography. So I was intrigued to see that someone had put together a resource detailing the status of (just about?) every border crossing in the world. For people that are traveling to shall we say “more obscure” countries, crossing country borders can be tricky, and the status of various border crossings can change rapidly.

1 month ago | pointswithacrew.com | Dan Miller

5/28 – Reposting as the last day to back this Kickstarter is Thursday May 29thI often see interesting travel related products that I think you guys might be interested in. We’ve talked recently we talked about Gravel Toiletry Bags and blankets, the Evolutionary travel backpack, the RetraStrap luggage strap and the Uphold travel cutlery set, among others. Today I wanted to talk a bit about the Icream Lab Smart Ice Cream Maker. You have until May 29th to back this Kickstarter.

1 month ago | pointswithacrew.com | Dan Miller

I saw a Facebook reel the other day that got me to thinking about a particular travel-related topic. I don’t know how long this particular reel will stay up on Facebook (sometimes they only seem to last for a limited time), but there’s not much too the reel other than the screenshot belowThe Background – How Hotel Breakfasts WorkIn the United States, at hotels that offer complimentary breakfast, I have found that usually the breakfast is just open and available in the lobby.