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✈️ Travel, Points and Miles

🧥 Spring in the US means the start of hiking season. And unpredictable weather, where a rain jacket is a must-have travel item.

I recently scored a 50% off deal at REI on Patagonia’s Super Free Alpine Jacket when stacking the REI outlet discount on top of a REI member discount.

But understanding the difference between 2 and 3 layer Gore-Tex and a deep dive into the 12 best rain jackets on the market right now, helped me make the right decision on getting the right rain jacket for my needs.

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Welcome to Travelling Lens Insider, where every weekend I send you a carefully curated letter of all things travel, photography and a little bit of self-discovery.

Now, onto this week’s letter…

✈️ Which One of the Three Types of Points Should You Prioritize?​

The one that gives you the most flexibility of course! Having access to a diverse portfolio of points programs increases your chances of redeeming a good travel deal.

💳 In depth Guide on the Amex Blue Business Plus Credit Card​

I just applied and got approved for this $0 annual fee credit card this week! The two big reasons I got this card (and why you might want it too):

• Great catch-all card for every day spending (2x points for any spend)
• Free and easy way to maintain my Amex Membership Reward points even if I was to cancel all my AMEX Gold Card.

📸 How to get good photos in sunny and bright conditions​

Sunrise, sunset and golden hours are typically great times to take photos. But you don’t always get the luxury of taking photos during “perfect” conditions.

James Popsy shares an unconventional photo taking trick to help you take better photos during the harsh day time light.

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