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Let's talk Barcelona favorites! I'll be rounding all of this up into a blog post in the not-too-distant future, but in case anyone has a trip coming up soon, here's a rundown you can save!
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Get there ✈️ - The best points and miles deals I know about for getting to Spain involve redeeming @iberia Avios for a flight to Madrid (34K for one-way in business class from the East Coast—that's basically an economy price!). From there, you're just a short hop from Barcelona!
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Stay 🛎️ - For the @marriottbonvoy fans, @cottonhousehotel and @editionbarcelona are both stunning. @alexandrabarcelonahotel is a great choice for @hiltonhonors enthusiasts!
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See 👀 - La Sagrada Familia (but be prepared for tourist overload), Parc Guell and other works by famed local architect Gaudí; Gràcia, Barri Gòtic and El Born neighborhoods; Picasso museum 🎨; La Boqueria food market off of La Rambla; Parc de la Ciutadella and the Arc de Triomf; beach!
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Eat 🍽️ - @autorosellon, @manorotabcn, @fismuler, @bistrotlevante, @casarafols, @xiringuitoescriba, Xampanyet
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Drink 🍷- @paradiso_barcelona, @vinyadelsenyor, @barbrutalbarcelona, @dr.stravinsky_bcn, @skyecoffeeco, @syracoffee
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Have you been to Barcelona? Do you have any favorites to add?

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Back in the U.S. after a whirlwind three weeks in Europe! I have so much I want to share with you guys, but first, I thought it was time for another intro since there are some new faces around here (welcome! 🤗).
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💫My home base is Portland, OR, where I've lived since the beginning of the year. I am absolutely in love with the city, and I pinch myself daily that I get to call it home.
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💫I am originally from Chicago, and you can totally hear it in my accent when I pronounce phrases such as "math class." 😬
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💫I am a huge advocate for domestic U.S. travel and those who have been following along for a bit know that I will explore Boise and Bali with the same level of fervor. Favorite U.S. cities include Asheville, Santa Fe and Minneapolis.
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💫Travel is my second-greatest passion; sports is my No. 1. @whitesox, @nhlblackhawks, @packers, @trailblazers, @kuhoops.
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💫I do NOT do well with scary things but still somehow manage to love Halloween to an unreasonable degree 🎃👻
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💫I wanted to be an astronomer when I grew up 🔭
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💫I am fully incapable of having people over without going completely overboard at the grocery store... even if it's just for drinks 🍻
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💫I'm a sleepwalker! It started in elementary school, left for a couple decades and has come back hard in the last year or two.
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💫I think Thanksgiving could be greatly improved with Mexican food. Yeah, I said it. 🙊
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💫I genuinely love making friends on Instagram and have been lucky enough to meet up with some of them in real life over the last couple years! Points and blogging are two huge parts of my life, and pretty much everyone I know in both of those hobbies I've met on this platform 🙏
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Do we have anything in common?! Let me know in the comments below or shoot me a DM. And always, always feel free to reach out if there's something you think I can help with. Can't wait to meet ya!

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Happy Friday! Kiiind of delirious after a crazy week, so a whale tail and a pirate ship feels weirdly appropriate. 🐳 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Leaving for three weeks in Europe on Sunday so I'll be packing everything (into a carry-on) this weekend and of course taking you guys along with me. First stop is Barcelona - any recs?! Leave them below! 🙏

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I was talking with my cousin last week about points and she was telling me about her progress so far. She'd gotten a great pair of complementary starter credit cards in the Chase Sapphire Preferred and Chase Freedom Unlimited. She'd transferred points AND used airline partnerships to book her first award ticket, saving thousands of miles by going through British Airways to book an American Airlines flight.
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And then came the question that most people never get around to asking: "What's next?" And the answer is a simple one.
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If you want to earn more points, sure—you can always take out more credit cards. But if you're like I am and don't view that as a sustainable long-term plan, you have to go beyond them.
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There are tons of ways to elevate your points-earning on things you already do—no new credit card required (and psst, I'll be talking about one of them on Stories later today, so keep an eye out!). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Tell me: What methods do you guys already use to earn points? Is there more you know you can do, or have you maxed out based on the information you have? Let me know in the comments - I'm working on some new materials for all of you, and feedback helps me make sure I'm creating what you actually need!

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Roman rooftops 💘I've been having a lot of fun with these little IG city guides, and since I don't have enough Rome recommendations for a full blog post, I thought I'd stash my favorites here! Plus, September is a great time to go to Italy... just saying 😎
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Get there ✈️ - There are soo many options, but I've tended to stick with @united on this one. (I'll always be biased; we're both from Chicago 🤷🏻)
Stay 🛎️ - My mom and I had the loveliest stay at the boutique @domhotelroma, which isn't a points hotel. You can still book it for free using a "purchase eraser"-style credit card or through the Chase travel portal, but if you're looking to redeem hotel points directly, check out the @alephrome or the @palazzonaiadida.
See 👀 - You obviously need to see the Pantheon, Colosseum, Forum, St. Peter's, the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps... but my absolute favorite things to see in Rome are all works by Gianlorenzo Bernini. The sculptures and setting at the @galleriaborgheseufficiale are absolutely unreal, and Piazza Navona is my other favorite place in the city. Don't miss strolling through Trastavere at dusk, either ✨
Eat 🍝 - Everything? But start with Tram Tram, @antico_arco_roma and @mercatocentraleroma
Drink 🍸- I really wanted to get to @jerrythomasproject_rome but didn't. Please go and tell me how it is!!
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Okay, Italy buffs - what did I miss? Do you have Rome favorites that aren't on this list?

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