The thinking behind exceptional travel.

Written from experience, not theory — 10 pieces on points strategy, what a trip really costs to plan yourself, and why Marvela exists.

From the Journal

Origin

Why I Started Marvela

Strategy

The Hidden Cost of Doing Nothing With Your Points

Strategy

The Real Cost of Booking Your Own Trip

Positioning

The Financial Advisor You Didn't Know You Needed

Opinion

Why I Stopped Caring About Status

Strategy

The Flexibility Aspect of Booking With Points

Client Story

What a Family of Four Actually Wanted From Tokyo

Client Story

When the Trip Almost Didn't Happen

The Work

What We Handle So You Don't Have To

Positioning

Where the Conversation Actually Begins