Hi, I’m Greg.
I’m interested in travel, points and miles, and what money can make possible. This is where I put the personal side of those interests: the choices behind a booking, the compromises that survive a spreadsheet, and, after the journey, what actually happened.
I’m Editor in Chief of Accel Media, a group of focused publications about travel, rewards and everyday money. Those sites hold the detailed guides and tools. Here, I can explain why a particular question mattered to me in the first place.
I’m based in Silicon Valley and have worked in technology for 30 years. I travel often—more for pleasure than business—and enjoy working out how to make a trip fit the people taking it. Points and miles are part of that, alongside the practical choices about comfort, timing and how we spend our time.
What you’ll find here
Booking notes, opinions clearly presented as opinions, and trip reports based on journeys I’ve actually taken. A booking story describes a decision; it isn’t a review of a flight I haven’t flown yet. Where a rule matters, I’ll link to the relevant source or reference guide.
My first story is about a family visit to the UK over Christmas and New Year: four travelers, two companion certificates, and the decision to travel in two pairs. Read the booking story.
A small distinction that matters
This is a personal journal, connected to a reference network. It isn’t a replacement for that network, and my own choice won’t necessarily be the best choice for you. My aim is to show enough of the reasoning that you can decide what applies to your situation.
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