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Hotel Review: Panda Hotel (Executive Room) in Hong Kong
I stayed at a hotel called Panda Hotel in Tsuen Wan on a recent visit to Hong Kong. It’s quite a unique hotel, especially if you (or your kids) are …
Hong KongIs Your AAdvantage Award Really Ticketed? (On Request vs Ticketed)
Whenever I book a flight, I always make sure that I have a confirmed e-ticket number. In most cases, tickets are instantly ticketed when you buy …
FlyingFlight Review: Delta One Business Class from HKG-SEA (A330-200)
While I enjoy flying Cathay Pacific for international trips to Asia, I had the chance to fly from Hong Kong to Seattle last month on Delta’s …
Long HaulFinally! A Good IHG Accelerate Promotion Challenge…
IHG runs a “Accelerate” promotion on a quarterly basis. The promotion incentivizes members to earn additional points by completing certain …
HospitalityHow to Check if Your Facebook Data Was Shared with Cambridge Analytica
I previously covered data breaches and phone port out scam which impacted T-Mobile customers most. Unless you have been hiding from the news, it’s …
Cambridge AnalyticaT-Mobile's International Data Roaming: In-flight WiFI and International Data Pass
As someone who loves technology, I often look at options on how to stay connected even when I’m traveling abroad.<p>In fact, one of the major reasons I …
T-MobileWhat to Do When Your Airline Loses Your Luggage
I love to travel light, so I <i>always</i> check-in my bag if the <i>first free checked bag</i> is included. Needless to say, I’m no stranger to <i>temporarily displaced</i> …
FlyingReview: Cathay Pacific "The Wing" Business Class Lounge Hong Kong
I had a chance to visit the Cathay Pacific (“The Wing”) business class lounge at the Hong Kong airport, located near Gate 4. The Wing is often …
Hong KongReview: Cathay Pacific Business Class Boston to Hong Kong (777-300ER)
I recently had the opportunity to fly Cathay Pacific’s Business Class cabin, from Boston Logan Airport to Hong Kong on the 777-300ER. It was for an …
Hong KongWhy It Makes Sense to Get the new IHG Premier Card (Despite the Free Night Devaluation)
I won’t cover the points capping of the IHG free night certificate since it’s already been widely covered.<p>The IHG Select Card had long been among the …
HospitalityReview: British Airways Lounge at Boston Logan International (BOS) Airport
British Airways (BA) Lounge at BOS<p>The last time I visited the BA lounge in Boston was some years ago. When my travel companion and I visited the BA …
Time IBA Award Redemption: Availability Hack?
I had to make changes to a BA award redemption last month, and accidentally stumbled upon this <i>feature</i>.<p>Most of us know that the <i>sweet spot</i> for British …
Air TravelConfirmed: Hilton Aspire Comes with a Free Night in the First Year
Earlier in January, Amex launched two new card products. The Hilton Ascend and the Hilton Aspire card.<p>The Hilton Aspire card is a $450 annual fee …
HospitalityAmazon Echo Dot or Google Home Mini: Which Should You Get?
<i>Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links.</i><p>It’s no surprise to anyone that I like tech gadgets. For example, I reviewed an external flash drive …
Huge Phone Port-Out Scam: What You Should Do Now to Protect Your Account
News broke recently on a huge phone port-out scam. If you don’t know what the scam is or if you’ve not yet taken action to protect your account, this …
Does the new Amex Hilton Aspire comes with a free weekend night the first year?
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the new Amex Hilton cards, including the Hilton Aspire card which comes with a $495 annual fee.<p>Interestingly (and a HT …
The Best Free Travel Tool for Any Trip Planning (Flight)
I am the travel planner in my family, so I get to do a lot of planning. I’ll share a great free tool that I don’t do without when booking a …
How You Can Use Up Leftover Reward Points
Anyone who has ever redeemed for points and miles have run into the situation. You’ve been accruing your points and you want to use them up. After …
Can You Keep Hotel Room Slippers?
You know how some people have a liking to hotel bath amenities, such as shampoos, conditioners, lotion, and bring them back for use later or donate …
How Quickly Are You Upgraded to Hilton Diamond Status? (Amex Aspire Card)
Amex recently came out with new Hilton cards with 100,000 Hilton points offers.<p>While the Hilton points aren’t worth as much due to devaluations, the …
FlyingNew Amex Credit Cards: Which One Should You Get? (100,000 Hilton points offer)
Back in November 2017, there was news that the Citi Hilton cards will become Amex branded cards. There were talks about new product offerings, but no …
Personal FinanceHow Did You React to Ballistic Missile Alert in Hawaii?
Imagine you were going about your day when you suddenly get this alert: <b>“BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS</b> …
North KoreaHow a Lesson in Tennis Applied to an Experience at the Airport
“Why didn’t you chase after the ball?” My tennis instructor asked.<p>It was a fair question. My instructor had been making me run cross-court as part of …
LuggageHow to Buy a Japan Rail Pass Ticket
Previously, I wrote about my experience riding the Japan’s High Speed Bullet Train, the Shinkasen. I purchased the Japan Rail Pass. The process …
JapanWhat's It Like to Participate in Taylor Swift's Reputation Pre-sale for "Verified" Fans?
<i>Disclaimer: This is a non-travel related post.</i><p>Taylor Who?<p>Once upon a time many years ago during a visit to Southern California, I stopped by the …
Taylor SwiftRenewing Global Entry: What You Need to Know
My Global Entry membership was up for renewal and I went through the process last week. These are a few things I learned.<p>Changes: Create new …
Identity TheftTSA Pre-Check or Global Entry: Which is Better?
I am up for renewal on my Global Entry membership, so I decided to look up on the trusted traveler program to see what might have changed since I …
U.S. Dept. of Homeland SecurityWhat is Your Most Memorable Moment at Walt Disney World?
I love seeing how excited kids are when they are given the gift of a Disney trip.<p>Out of the many “Disney surprise” videos, I especially like this one …
Walt Disney CompanyDo You Have Certain Habits When You Check Into a Hotel Room?
People are creatures of habits. I certainly picked up a few habits over the years when it comes to traveling and staying at hotels. These are the …
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