Andy’s Top Ten Websites He Follows
The top 10 websites I follow (and two bonus rewards!)
I was watching ESPN’s top 10 something, I honestly can’t remember what (it was after midnight), and since it’s nearing the end of 2013, I figured I’d make a top 10 list. Since I was reading my RSS feed on the train this morning, a top 10 websites was the first thing that popped in my head, but I’m sure I’ll be inspired for more before New Year’s. And so, (drumroll please), my top 10 favorite websites that I follow in no particular order:
1) Million Mile Secrets – Daraius puts out a great website, covering all facets of the game (frequent miling), from beginning to experts. He is a totally cool guy, with whom I’ve corresponded multiple times, and will actually answer your emails if you correspond with him.
2) Milevalue – Whereas the one before, and most others, teach you about how to rapidly accumulate miles, this one teaches you the best way to spend those miles efficiently and smartly. I’ve learned SO much from Scott’s blog about the best way to redeem miles.
3) Milenomics – Sam Simon authors this blog about the best way to accumulate and redeem miles in a way that maximizes value and minimizes headache and time. He and I co-authored a post on being your own elite program, and he is incredibly prolific and insightful, as well as responding to every email I’ve sent him. A great resource if you have a question about this game.
4) Frequentmiler – I’ve never read a blog more dedicated to accumulating HUGE amounts of miles – it is the first blog I read in my RSS feed every morning, especially quickdeals.
5) Military Money Manual – Yes, I have a conflict of interest, since I co-author posts on this blog, but if you’re in the military and care even a little bit about money, you MUST read this blog. Spencer has awesome articles covering just about every aspect of anything concerning money in the military.
6) Personal Finance Digest – Along the same lines as above, but geared for everybody, this blog has stuff that no other blog has, and I read every post.
7) Travel with Grant – This guy has amazing posts covering tons of different topics, and always has a unique perspective. Also nice that he doesn’t litter his blog with tons of credit card referral links (kind of like a certain blog I’ve heard of that covers military frequent flying 😉
8) Travel is Free – This guy Drew (good name 😉 travels full-time – literally all he and his wife travel all year round, and stay in hotels and fly all based on points. He has amazing posts, especially on hotel redemptions, and travel secrets (like BRGs! I have one coming up in Cartagena in the spring – Thanks Drew!)
9) Deals we Like – always has awesome deals on all sorts of cool stuff; for instance, if you have heard of the Amex Sync program, go there and check it out! I read this one usually right after reading the FrequentMiler.
10) I have a bunch of other blogs on my RSS feed (btw, I use Feedly as my RSS reader), and I could include them but it’d be like 20, so I’m just going based on what I normally read the most. So for my last one, I’ll pick a super-specialized blog that I read only because my wife and I have gotten into the arbitrage business, i.e. buying stuff cheap and selling it for (slightly) more, and accumulating points therein. I’ve been reading Big Habitat lately, where he basically looks for deals at office supply stores (Staples mostly), gets 5x points w/ Chase Ink credit card, and sells it for a profit on Amazon. I’ve been doing the same, and racking up Ultimate Rewards points, and a little bit of money as well. This isn’t for everyone, and I wouldn’t be able to do it without my wife to ship stuff.
So there’s my top 10 (for now anyways). I would LOVE it for readers to post different travel or points blogs that they’ve found helpful. Please include them in the comments.
Bonus: In fact, I will randomly (using a random number generator) pick two people who leave comments on this post, and tell them how to fly to Asia from the USA in Business Class SUPER cheaply, using a secret only very sophisticated travel hackers use! Please post your comments by Wednesday the 4th!
Cool, I hope I win!
I’ve love to learn it!
Good list – I see a couple in there I hadn’t heard of and will check them out!
like your post, I read 5 of your favorite as well and will now be reading your blog as well. Love those free money opportunities.
Excellent compilation of the best travel hacking sites.Any tips for us Canadians north of the Border 🙂
@AJ, read Canadian Kilometers, a BA blog – he’s great!
Thanks for posting this.
Thanks for the list, even learned something new (Travel with Grant)!
I am honored to be on the list. I’m surprised my tiny blog is one of The Military Frequent Flyer’s top 10 blogs. I just started my blog in May 🙂
Great article; thanks!
Great links. Some stuff I already knew and others I could really get into.
I hope I get picked to learn this secret. I have a lot of family in Asia and this would be great to know!
Good list, many of my favorites are included.
Hi Andy–thanks for the mention and the praise–much appreciated!
@PFD – Hooyah man, keep the good stuff coming!
I like DadToGo. He and his wife have a 1 yr old son and he gives great tips on travelling with a baby. He is also very informative about manufactured spend.
@Christine – I’ll have to check it out
Thanks for sharing these sites. You’ve got a great blog and I’m always looking for good advice on acquiring and spending miles.
Aside from the blogs you mention, which I also read and enjoy, I can recommend:
http://www.ThePointsGuy.com
http://www.RomsDeals.com
http://www.WellTraveledMile.com
and
http://www.PointsPinnacle.com
@FFH – Hooyah, thanks for those, I’ll have to check them out – always looking for new stuff for my RSS reader!
@AJ I frequently read post from http://boardingarea.com/canadiankilometers/ even though I don’t live in Canada. You might find it even more useful.
There are a few good websites that I didn’t know about. Thank you
Cool, I hope I win!
Cool, I hope I win! (and I will keep it confidential)
What an outstanding list…several I already follow, and now more to add to the list.
Thanks for the list! I hope I win the secret! 🙂
Great list. I am new to this Hobby and have delved into the world of blogs on this subject. I follow 5 of those above and will check the rest out. I’ve begun accumulating points in the hopes of taking a nice vacation each year. You and these other bloggers have been so helpful. Very much appreciated. Thank you.
Thanks a lot for including my site on the list! I follow about half those on the list as well. And hopefully this comment still counts for the contest as our big trips tend to be to Asia.
@Bighabitat – absolutely!
Great post! I’ll be adding some to my RSS feed for sure.
I am honored to be on your list. I’m surprised my tiny blog is one of your top 10 blogs. I just started my blog in May 🙂
Right on man, well it’s a really good one, I look forward to reading all your articles.
Thanks Andy, be sure to check out all my pages since I have a lot of good ones.
Great list! Thank you for sharing.
This is a great list, thanks so much for sharing with the community.
Pick me! Pick me! 🙂
This list is exactly what I’m looking for. Been looking to beef up my Feedly. Also would love to learn this trick that you mentioned!
Hook me up with secrets! I could really use them
I like the helpful information you provide on your articles.
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