Traveling can lead to unexpected savings, as demonstrated by a significant price discrepancy for domestic flights in French Polynesia due to currency conversion. A travel blog was initiated to share tips based on personal experiences and inquiries, growing from 30 to 5.5 million readers over time. It emphasizes the variation in loyalty program point values among different hotels and airlines, and suggests a method to evaluate these points akin to currencies, enhancing the effectiveness of travel rewards.
Domestic flights in French Polynesia were mispriced at $33 instead of $330 due to a currency conversion issue, emphasizing the importance of paying attention to fine print.
Starting with a passion for travel tips, a blog began with a small audience and grew to 5.5 million visitors after several years, approaching 7.5 million in peak months.
The valuation of loyalty program points varies, with specific values assigned to points from different hotel chains, indicating a personalized approach to maximizing those rewards.
Understanding miles as a private currency suggests treating them similarly to government currencies and analyzing their value through a model similar to inflation.
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