A big thank you to Daraius for interviewing me and giving me a chance to show more people what this blog is all about!
You probably already figured out that I am crazy about birds and travel twice a year all over the world to see them in their natural habitats. I wouldn’t be able to do this without the carefully planned use of miles and points. Since I like to stay in eco-lodges located in areas rich in wildlife, I use hotel points mostly for stays at international gateway cities. Miles are much more important to me and I have a list of programs which I recommend to beginners who come to this site on searches of bird species. When I review an airline or hotel program, I highlight the best uses for eco-tourists so this is not the blog you want to read if the Hyatt Regency Paris or Tokyo is your dream. However, if you want to stay at the world’s cheapest overwater bungalow – read on!
Even if you are not keen about traipsing off into the bush, you may find yourself in a city that has a good walk-in aviary. I have a new series on Eco-Lite Mini-Trips which highlight these. They’re great places to take your families on a weekend or get away from the hustle and bustle of a city and spend a few hours communing with nature. I try to choose places that are contributing to conservation so you know your entrance fee is going to a good cause!
Credit cards are one way of getting miles and points. I do not have any affiliate relationships with any credit card providers and my content is original and not influenced by any credit card provider. I have only provided a very basic list of what cards go with what airlines (airline’s websites) with international versions of each and where to find more information on FlyerTalk. If you are interested in the latest credit card deals, there are other blogs such as Million Mile Secrets that cover this subject in more depth.
Eco-tourism can take you to many exotic lands and you don’t have to spend ALL your time out in the rainforests. So far I have covered places in Peru, Tasmania, The Cook Islands, Kerala, West Papua and am now in the process of blogging about the Amazon region of Brazil.
Miles to the Wild is not meant to be a one-stop miles and points blog but one that gives an extra dimension to how you can use your miles and points to get back to nature, see some stunning wild birds and animals and contribute to conservation!
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