In search of the next big thing
Now that most of the "5X Everywhere" techniques are dead or on the ropes, what's next? What went before For some, the excitement...
Bangkok Bound: First Class Value
Today, I wrap up my trip to and from Bangkok with a look at the value I received for my miles…
In the post "Bangkok...
Bangkok Bound: Don’t Fly Singapore Suites
Join me as I travel in style to Bangkok and back.
I arrived home this morning. My return flight from Bangkok began with a...
Bangkok Bound: Point-less luxury at the Renaissance
Join me as I travel in style to Bangkok and back.
Usually, the travel hacking game goes like this: 1) Get lots of miles...
Bangkok Bound: My dangerous decision
Join me as I travel in style to Bangkok and back.
By the time I realized I had made the wrong decision, it was...
Office Depot discontinues $500 Visa/Amex cards
Reports have been pouring in from readers saying that their local Office Depot stores have discontinued selling Visa and American Express cards that were...
Bangkok Bound: Thai 1st class, and my uh-oh moment
Join me as I travel in style to Bangkok and back.
You know that moment when you first realize that something has gone very,...
Bangkok Bound: View from the Loo
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Greetings from Lufthansa's first class lounge in Frankfurt!
I stumbled off the plane at...
Ultimate Rewards Mall, Feb 2013 Edition
Another dull month in the Ultimate Rewards Mall… Every month, the Ultimate Rewards Mall has new month-long specials. Last month, I wrote about...
Bangkok Bound: Lufthansa
Join me as I travel in style to Bangkok and back.
Greetings from Frankfurt! Time zone wise, I'm now half way to Bangkok. I...
This, that, and the other thing
Bangkok
My trip to Bangkok is about to begin! That is, it will if the jet can fly out of the horrid weather we're experiencing...
Delta SkyMiles: Value from domestic flights
Delta SkyMiles are often referred to as "Sky Pesos" because low level (AKA saver level) awards are rarely available. Delta advertises being able to...
The best portal finders get better
I write often about ways to use online shopping portals to earn extra points or cash back. The basic idea is that when you...
Million Mile Madness: Preparing to buy & sell
Background: Early in January, I introduced the idea of challenging myself (and anyone foolish enough to join me) to earn a million points in...
