Travel Stories and Tips with a Points-Powered Twist
The Perfect Paris Pocket in the Marais
Take a little stroll with me through my favorite neighborhood in Paris…the spot that feels like my own travel guardian angels picked out for me. Quiet, cozy, the kind of area that made me feel comme une parissienne.
A Dreamy 3-Day Switzerland Itinerary
I booked a trip to Switzerland because of a dog. Zero regrets. Three days, two hotels, one very good boy—and some of the earth’s most out-of-control beautiful landscapes.
A Beginner’s Guide to Chase Sapphire Cards
If you’re new to points and travel, start here! We’re breaking down why the Chase Sapphire cards are both perfect for beginners and a power move for pros.
A Quirky and Cozy Guide to Kyoto
Kyoto is the Japan of my imagination—peaceful, stunning, and filled with charming little landmines trying to take my money (and I let them). See how I managed to subvert a cold, make friends with humans and animals alike, and visit the home of this real-life emoji: ⛩️
24 Hours in Osaka: Tokyo’s Cool Little Brother
What started as a one-night stand became a full-on crush: A new favorite hotel, a vinyl-spinning jazz bar, and locals so charming I briefly considered international kidnapping laws.
This First Timer’s Trip to Tokyo
I thought I was prepared for Tokyo. Friends, I was not.
Four days of temples, jazz bars, cartoon mascots, and the cleanest public bathrooms on earth. OF COURSE I am already plotting my return!
Come for the cute-fueled chaos. Stay for the Denny’s.
Anxiety in the Air
Is it bougie or just a basic necessity? Breaking down why business class helped me break through my fear of flying.
About Heidi
I wasn’t always a traveler—more “Hell no” than “Let’s go.”
But a spontaneous 2011 trip to Paris (powered by borrowed points and mild panic) flipped a switch. One jet-lagged stroll down Rue St. Honoré in Paris and I was hooked. Now I chase the thrill of new places—and the thrill of booking them on points.