Meet our TravelUpdate bloggers! A diverse and unique group of people from around the world in different stages of their life but all with the same goal: to travel. Read their tips, tricks, opinions and personal stories by clicking on any of the bloggers listed below. Don’t forget to stay up to date and follow them on social media and see what they are posting about today.
Melinda
My blog is dedicated to offering helpful hotel & trip reviews, pictures, program analysis, promotions, and tips for those planning a trip, looking for inspiration, learning about how to save on travel, or just wanting to follow along on my adventures from a comfortable chair.
1487 Posts
The Unaccompanied Flyer
Max Prosperi is an aviation management major based out of the Midwest. A freshman in college stuck with the task of receiving an education, he still makes time to fly throughout the world. He’s learned how to maximize earning points and miles, travel cheaply, and fly as a teenager unaccompanied.
188 Posts
For Work And Pleasure
Jason is an editor for a magazine by day, traveler by night, and sometimes by day, too. When not traveling for work, he enjoys traveling in his free-time, usually trying to keep to a budget- that's where points and miles come in. He shares his experiences using them and getting the best rates possible, so look for flight and hotel reviews.
10 Posts
The Millennial Traveler
Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Conrado has been a passionate AvGeek as long as he can remember. He travels often between his two homes- one in Houston, where he is a full-time student at Rice University, and the other in San Juan, where his entire family lives. He says "I want to inspire my generation to get on their feet and explore the world, and help them maximize their time, money, and points to make these experiences within their reach."
201 Posts
AcCountingYourPoints
Derek is a CPA (the reason behind the “Accounting” nod in the title of the blog) who happens to have some serious experience and insight into the world of points, miles and credit cards. Derek has picked up an array of points and miles techniques that allow him to travel around the world for pennies on the dollar. And the best news is that he is willing to share them all with you! Your next trip is waiting…
14 Posts
Bucket List Traveler
Bucket List Traveler is a New Jersey native who has lived on the East Coast, West Coast, Hawaii, and currently resides in Germany. He has traveled to over 65 countries and loves backpacking, camping, and photography.
34 Posts
Mother Honestly
Blessing is a Chemical Engineer residing in Houston, TX with her super-smart 1st grader. When she is not juggling her career, single motherhood and entrepreneurship, she gets active and explores the world with her daughter.
7 Posts
Travel Gadget Reviews
An IT professional by day, this HappyFlyer is a self-proclaimed tech enthusiast with a passion for travel. Hailing from the East Coast, she will be writing about her interest in travel gadgets and sharing her best travel tips and unique perspective on travel experiences.
164 Posts
The Hotelion
With efficient traveling, hotel & deal analysis, and economic perspectives, Daniel makes your travel money go farther. Support your favorite blogger with donations - all funds go towards writing! paypal.me/pools/c/82XXeP6Esp
177 Posts
@travelblawg
Mark is an attorney, professor, coach, runner, world traveler & coffee drinker, as well as the founder and chief blogger for travelblawg, inc. The goal of travelblawg is to provide visitors like you with a place to land to find guides, tips, news, and information related to travel + law, two of his biggest passions. Enjoy!
383 Posts
Vantage Point
A hopper of Dubious Hautels (or hotels, but he considers them more classy), Vineet covers the hospitality industry with a focus on the hub cities of Middle East and South Asia.
10 Posts
Majored in Miles
As a "student" of miles and points for the past five years, Dakota has traveled the globe by utilizing credit cards and loyalty programs. His love for travel continually drives him to creatively find new methods of accumulating points for free travel and helping others do the same.
34 Posts
What A Trip To Travel
Jane Lasky has covered travel and lifestyle in all media for nearly four decades. Her weekly sojourning column ran in 40 newspapers for 20 years, her magazine articles have appeared in such publications as Esquire, Metropolitan Home, Vogue and Bon Appetit. She appeared on Oprah as a tipping expert, she commuted between LA and Hong Kong for three years while acting as travel editor for the South China Morning Post's Sunday magazine, and she authored a dozen books, including LA Woman. Jane always travels with her pillow.
13 Posts
MJ on Travel
Marshall Jackson is an aviation enthusiast and avid cruiser. After 10 years in the airline business, Marshall moved on to a new career that includes plenty of travel and plenty of cruises, and that’s just the way he likes it.
2753 Posts
GrabAsia
Gautam loves planes and travel. He's had many funny incidents (in hindsight) while on the go. His focus is on Asia & Family travel. You will find humour, history, anecdotes & Top Tips in his blogs.
36 Posts
Turning Left
Gus is a travel consultant and airfare expert based in Sydney. He's been working in the travel industry on and off since 2006 as a travel agent, product manager and in travel IT support. He digs through fare rules and routing paragraphs and shares all the best deals he comes across here.
31 Posts
The Resort Traveler
A teen traveler in college who loves to create vacation packages without breaking the bank. He loves flying and relaxing at hotels, and you can explore Tyler's world here.
130 Posts
The Flight Detective
Trent is an Australian flyer in "exile" in Ireland. You'll find detail about his flights and other travel related experiences, all of which is self-funded. As a result of his undying passion for the premium classes, he has been reduced to an affordable diet of bread and water when at home.
497 Posts
The Executive Pilot
Airline Transport Pilot rated in Airbus A-320/A-330. MSC in Air Safety Management Student. Giancarlo is a luxury travel blogger who uses his pilot's perspective. Preferred programs are Oneworld Emerald, Star Alliance Gold, and Skyteam Elite Plus.
8 Posts
thatirieguy
William is the lead travel agent for an irie family of four. He hails from Nashville where his family wanders the world looking to quench their thirst for adventure, laughs and positivity. Live within your means, travel beyond them!
50 Posts
The Short Final
Dominic is a full-time consultant who aims to bring you news and inspiration about the best travel experiences, destinations, and industry insights without all the unnecessary fluff. Focus is on American AAdvantage and Starwood / Marriott loyalty programs.
110 Posts
MissAllOverThePlace
Miss All Over the Place [Kate Mitchell], is a NYC based flight attendant and adventurer from Texas, currently residing in the Garden State. She can't stay in one place for long, and is a lover of performance, art, food, travel, and trying all things new. To keep up, follow her lifestyle and travel blog, MissAllOverThePlace.com!
21 Posts
That Airline Guy
Aengus is a frequent flyer based in London, and he specializes in UK air-miles and everything airlines. He shares the latest deals, advice and industry news.
47 Posts
Points Miles and Bling
Anshul was a hyper mobile professional, traveling across 5 continents, to recruit international students for Canada. Now he travels predominantly on miles and points and loves to share his personal travel gaffes and triumphs.
178 Posts
Travel Update with Barb
An accomplished newspaper journalist (USA TODAY staff 2002-2013) and relentless social media enthusiast, Barb wakes up at dawn seven days a week to search for, write and edit stories that resonate with travelers and travel business insiders. She craves stories that teach us something about life or business, make us laugh, shed light on our future or help make our journeys a little easier– or at least more interesting.
299 Posts