After 8 Years, 74 Countries, and 848 Flights: What It Really Costs to Live as a Digital Nomad After 8 Years, 74 Countries, and 848 Flights: What It Really Costs to Live as a Digital Nomad

After 8 Years, 74 Countries, and 848 Flights: What It Really Costs to Live as a Digital Nomad

Eight years ago this week, my wife Katie and I took off on our first flight as digital nomads. Eight years later, we are still traveling the world full-time with no plans to stop. Thanks to points and miles, we've been able to travel full-time for a lot less than we ever imagined. Here's a recap of how much we've traveled in the past eight years — and how we paid for it.

Should You Buy American Airlines AAdvantage® Miles With Up to a 35% Discount?

American Airlines just launched a new promotion for buying miles -- letting AAdvantage® members grab miles with up to a 35% discount. The lowest purchase rate you can get through this promotion is 2.45¢ per mile. At this rate, there are a few times when it can make sense to buy American Airlines miles. If you've been looking for an opportunity to grab some American miles, this might be as good of a chance as ever. This promotion has no stated expiration date, so we aren't sure when American will raise (or lower) the cost of their miles. Let's dive into some examples to see if buying miles during this promotion makes sense for you.

The Unwritten Restriction on American Airlines Companion Upgrades to Beware Of

American Airlines AAdvantage elite status members are eligible for first-class upgrades on domestic and certain short-haul international flights. And each status member can nominate one companion to upgrade with them. At least that's how it's supposed to work. Here's what to know about American Airlines companion upgrades -- and one unwritten restriction on these upgrades that I found from experience.