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Oct 25 2017
Travel Pro Interview Series: Ryan & Samantha
We fell in love writing letters to each other from across the world, and now we're exploring it side-by-side.
Q: How do you find cheap flights? Do you have a trick or favorite site? R & S: Finding cheap flights is an art form haha. It requires tons of patience and you have to be flexible. I’ve never said, “I... [read more]
Oct 23 2017
We're changing our name...
From now on Jack Of All Fares is Flights Machine
Heads Up! After long deliberations at HQ between Thom and myself, we've decided to rebrand our fledgling Flight Deals mailing list as Flights Machine. Ultimately, Jack of all Fares was too confusing of a name and people just didn't get it.... [read more]
Oct 20 2017
10 Things To Do in San Francisco
The best way to see the Bay Area with Caroline
Eat all the things at the Ferry Building A foodie's paradise! Wander through and sample local cheeses from Cowgirl Creamery, fresh-baked bread from Acme Bread, artisan chocolates from Recchiuti, fine wines from the Ferry Building Wine Merchants, cured meats from Boccalone,... [read more]
Oct 13 2017
Travel Pro Interview Series: Josh from California
A travel junkie who has been all over the world, but still loves to explore his home state.
Q: When you travel, what is your best hack for getting from one place to another? Josh: I know a lot of people that travel and are afraid to use public transportation like the buses or subways. These are often the... [read more]
Oct 12 2017
How to Travel on a Budget with Ruth Rieckehoff
Be determined to add adventure into your life and start planning!
Bio: Ruth Rieckehoff writes for people interested in exploring life’s off-the-beaten-path options. Lately, she has been obsessed with wild beaches, piers and ethnic neighborhoods. Originally from Puerto Rico and Californian by adoption, she aims to use travel as medium to learn,... [read more]
Oct 09 2017
Travel Pro Interview Series: Layla from Los Angeles
How to get around like a local and much more.
Q: When you travel, what is your best hack for getting from one place to another? Layla: I tend to look for the best transport options & ways locals recommend getting around! Uber May be the best way to get around... [read more]
Oct 02 2017
Travel Tips For Solo Female Travellers: Serena
Travel Safe, Travel Cheap
Save Money & Time While Traveling: I'm always very conscious about spending on trips so I always check Google flights for the cheapest flight deals, for example last year I went to Japan round trip from New York for less than... [read more]
Sep 29 2017
The Journey of a Travel Couple - Amrita & Richard
Travel together, stay together: Relationship Goals
Our Story: We are high school sweethearts who began traveling in University with the minimal funds we had; and we were hooked right away. We continued to talk about the places we dreamed to go; and year after year we made... [read more]
Sep 28 2017
Travel Pro Interview Series: Ilsebaladait Quentin
The story of a traveler that was inspired at a young age.
Q: When did you start traveling, and what made you want to travel? Ilsebaladait: When I was 10 years-old, I traveled in Quebec, with my hockey team, for a world championship. For the first time, I took a plane to go... [read more]
Sep 27 2017
Travel Pro Interview Series: Nicole
Where To, Peanut? Finding the best corners of the world.
Q: When you travel, what is your best hack for getting from one place to another? Nicole: The stopover is a MUST for me for long-haul trips. For example, rather than having an exhausting 30+ hour travel day on my way... [read more]