Parker, Author at Chaos and Carry-Ons

How to Book United Flights with Air India Miles (and Why It Can Cost Just $58)

Every now and then, I fall down a miles-and-points rabbit hole and come out the other side staring at something so odd I have to double-check it’s real.

That’s what happened when I stumbled on this little-known Air India–United booking angle. I read about it on DailyDrop, did a quick Google search… and found maybe only a few half-buried posts mentioning it. While it’s not life-changing, it’s definitely one of those niche tricks worth keeping in your back pocket, especially for short-haul or overpriced domestic flights.

Renting a Scooter in Fare, Huahine: The Best Way to Explore the Island

Huahine is an incredible island that is often overlooked in favor of its flashier neighbor, Bora Bora. We spent a few days here and quickly fell in love with how calm and local it felt.

Compared to islands like Bora Bora or Moorea, Huahine moves at a slower pace. You notice small things here, like shops closing on Sundays, kids playing near the water, and neighbors chatting in the shade.

Travel More: A Beginner’s Guide to Cheap Flights and Understanding Travel

People often ask how they can travel more like we do. The truth is, it comes down to two things. First, learning how to find cheap flights so getting to new places stays affordable. Second, understanding how travel works, from the airlines and routes to the timing and opportunities most people never notice.

French Polynesia: What We Used and What We Paid

This post isn’t about which beach was the best or what we did with our days (that’s coming next). It’s a behind-the-scenes look at how we made the trip happen: business-class flights to Tahiti, a quiet stay on the island of Huahine, and how we used a mix of points, miles, and cash to make it work. If you haven’t caught on yet, we use miles and points for just about everything. So while the social media clickbait might sound like we spent a fortune, the real story is how we didn’t. Here’s what we spent, what we saved, and how we made it all come together.

Trippin’ to Tahiti: Tahiti in Business Class with Miles and Points in 2025

The whole purpose of our blog is to showcase our travels and how we make them happen. This post is no exception. This was originally written when we booked this trip in 2024, but the same strategy still applies. With miles and points, the world is open to anyone. This is how we booked Tahiti in business class with miles and points.

How to Save Money by Buying a Frontier Ticket at the Airport

I know, it sounds backward. Why would anyone drive to the airport to buy a plane ticket? Well, I would. And I did. It turns out there’s a little-known trick with ultra-low-cost carriers like Frontier, and buying tickets at the airport can be cheaper than booking online. I recently tested it out, bought a ticket at the counter, and came away with some savings and a few lessons. Here’s how it worked, how much it saves, and what you need to know when buying a Frontier ticket at the airport.

Escape to Africa: Our Plan for an African Safari

From the beginning of our travels, an African Safari has been high on our bucket list. As we stated in “The Plan for Japan“, everything is possible with a little preparation and planning. So, this is what we’re working on and preparing for.

Our Trip Through the Netherlands and Germany

The Netherlands and Germany are especially beautiful in the spring, with blooming fields, mild weather, and cities that feel full of life after winter. We were fortunate to be able to take a short trip through both countries and got to experience a bit of everything—charming towns, colorful landscapes, and more castles than we could count. It was the perfect time to visit, and we were lucky to catch the Netherlands and Germany at it’s best.