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My ATM Rules to Keep You and Your Money Safe
At an ATM, distraction is all it takes. Last week, I was coming out of a metro station, when I noticed two European backpackers staring at an ATM. As I rode down the long escalator behind them, I could see they were squinting at the screen, unsure about fees or...
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AUSTRALIA: Goodbye orange arrival card. Digital passenger declarations go national
That mid-flight scramble for a pen, finding your flight number, address in Australia, and other details will soon be over. Wondering if you need to declare that wooden statue/shell necklace you bought in Bali/Fiji (you do). Not to mention declaring that jar of home-grown honey your aunt gave you in...
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TRIP REPORT: Oh Canada! Introduction
This is my most recent trip, completed in June 2026. It’s my first time in Canada, and we crossed the country from Vancouver on the West Coast to St John’s on the East Coast. The trip lasted about three weeks. This trip was in paid Business Class on Qantas and...
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I Finally Did It: All 50 US States
My first trip to the USA was my second time overseas as a (very young adult). I boarded a Continental Airlines flight for Honolulu. I had no idea that I would return many, many times to the USA and end up visiting every state. For a long time, I thought...
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Wyndham and Caesars Double Point Transfer Cap and Launch Summer Promotion
Wyndham Rewards and Caesars Rewards are giving members even more ways to maximize their…
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Buy Hyatt points with 20% bonus
Hyatt is offering a bonus on points if you buy points for the next few weeks. But does it make sense to purchase Hyatt points?
Your Mileage May Vary
The 6 Things That Drive Me Crazy On Cruise Ships
I was a late convert to cruising. My husband and I had sailed with Disney, Royal Caribbean and Holland America over the years. We enjoyed them well enough, but not…
Frequent Miler
Wells Fargo Premier Autograph card might be available without a Premier account
We have previously covered the Wells Fargo Premier Autograph Visa Infinite Card, which is essentially a very slightly better version of the Autograph Journey card with very similar benefits, but a better introductory bonus. It was previously believed that the Premier Autograph card was only available to Wells Fargo Premier...
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Deaf Man Aimed Laser At Delta Jet On Final Approach, Gets Just 18 Months
A deaf man who deliberately aimed a laser at a Delta Air Lines aircraft on final approach has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison. Considering the danger he created for the pilots and everyone onboard, the punishment strikes me as remarkably light. Deaf Man Sentenced To Prison For...
Miles To Memories
American Express to Retire Old Blue Cash Card
American Express is notifying holders of the Old Blue Cash Card that the legacy product will be discontinued early next year.
One Mile at a Time
Huge Amex Business Gold Card As High As 200K Points Welcome Offer
The American Express Business Gold Card is one of the most rewarding business cards if you’re looking to earn Amex Membership Rewards points.
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Last Chance: Save Up to 40 Percent With Expedia
Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America by saving up to 40 percent on select hotel properties and vacation rentals with Expedia; and get deals on cars, packages, and flights as well through Tuesday, December 15, 2026... ...but you must...
View from the Wing
Hotel Shower Bottles Have One Ridiculous Problem: Guests Can’t Read The Labels
Hotel shower bottles often have tiny, low-contrast labels that are impossible to read without glasses—right when guests aren’t wearing them. It’s a basic design failure that turns shampoo, conditioner, and body wash into a guessing game.
One Mile at a Time
Dynamic Currency Conversion: Always Choose Local Currency
If you’ve ever traveled abroad and paid for something by credit card, you’ve almost certainly been asked ”would you like to pay in [local currency] or [your home currency]? For example, if you’re in Europe and using a credit card issued in the United States, you’ll probably be asked if...
Your Mileage May Vary
Why You Should Always Bring The Physical Credit Card When You Travel
I had the right credit card for my hotel stay. I just didn’t have the actual card with me. When I checked into a Fairfield by Marriott, the front desk…
Miles To Memories
Improved Bonus on Word of Hyatt Card, Earn Up to 75,000 Points
Chase and World of Hyatt have launched a new welcome bonus on the World of Hyatt Credit Card. New cardmembers can now earn a total of 75,000 miles after spending $15,000 on the card.
Economy Class & Beyond
West Sydney Airport edges closer to commerical operations – Qantas Cargo starts cargo trials
As Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport is heading fast towards commercial operations for both passenger and cargo aircraft, Cargo Precinct trial flights have commenced, with the first freighter touching down. The Cargo Precinct is due to formally open to commercial traffic from the 26th July, with passenger traffic set to commence from...
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Earn up to 30,000 Aeroplan Points and up to 6,000 SQC with Bell
Bell and Aeroplan have teamed up with a new partnership offering up to 30,000 Aeroplan points and up to 6,000…
Frequent Miler
Citi to remove transfers to JetBlue from no annual fee cards
As reported by Doctor of Credit over the weekend, Citi has quietly announced that they will end transfers to JetBlue for those cardholders who ordinarily only have access at a ratio of 1 to 0.7. This includes the no-annual-fee ThankYou points cards, which will no longer be able to transfer...
Miles To Memories
Amex Platinum Tightens Digital Entertainment Credit Rules for Peacock
American Express is making a small but important change to the Digital Entertainment Credit on the personal Platinum Card.
Traveling For Miles
Bonvoy offer: 2,000 bonus points/night up to 6,000 bonus points per stay in Thailand (and an odd claim by Marriott)
A few days ago, Marriott Bonvoy launched and new, small, promotion, for stays taken in Thailand and while the promotion itself will probably have its uses (if you're planning a visit to Thailand and are considering booking a Marriott property), it was a small section of wording within the promotion...
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The Surprisingly Effective Hotel Upgrade Strategy Anyone Can Use
I've been upgraded to suites, apartments, and oversized rooms with this easy hotel check-in strategy. These are exactly the 10 words I say when I am checking in
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Warner Bros Discovery is On The Hunt For a New Flight Attendant After Adding Third Luxury Plane to its Private Jet Fleet
The U.S.based media conglomerate Warner Bros Discovery is on the hunt for a new flight attendant for its recently expanded fleet of ultra-luxe private jets, which are based out of Teterboro, New Jersey, just a short drive (or helicopter ride) from the company’s head office in Manhattan, New York City....
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15.5 Hours In Qatar Airways A350-1000 Qsuite Business Class…
Hello from Doha, where I am feeling quite refreshed after a 16.5-hour journey on Qatar Airways A350-1000 Qsuite business class. Ahead of a full review, I want to offer my initial impressions of this ultra-longhaul journey over the North Pole. Qatar Airways A350-1000 Qsuite Business Class: My First Impressions (LAX-DOH)...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
IHG One Rewards: Earn 10,000 bonus points for every 2 nights at Ruby Hotels (July 13 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today’s bonus offer highlight is great bonus from IHG One Rewards who are offering 10,000 bonus points for every 2 nights completed at their Ruby Hotels brand. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
One Mile at a Time
My Experience Visiting South Tyrol: Breathtaking, Tasty, And Worth A Visit
We recently took a family trip to South Tyrol (Sdtirol), in the Dolomites. While I won’t be writing a full trip report series about the trip (reviewing flights thoroughly while wrangling two little kids is impossible), I did want to review some of the individual portions of it, and in...
Your Mileage May Vary
The 10 Best (And Worst) U.S. Airports For Layovers
Let’s be honest: unless you’re lucky enough to be flying first or business class, air travel isn’t exactly glamorous. And if your itinerary includes a layover? That’s two flights instead…
Miles To Memories
Why Miles & Points Are Boring, Paze Promo Keeps Rolling, 75K In Bilt Sign Up Bonuses & More
Plus, free entertainment PLUS $20, a super quick posting deal that can net you $300 in a two player household, the 25K AA mistake & more
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WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday 12 July, 2026
Hello travellers, Well, the dust has largely settled on our renovations, but as always, there is a bit here and a bit there still to do. We are back in our regular bedroom with its new floor, and using our repaired and renewed bathroom. All of that confirms what Dorothy...
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QANTAS: A380s to get WiFi by 2027
But you will have to wait until early 2027. The A380s are scheduled to have their repeatedly delayed WiFi upgrade by then, but it’s slow Viasat not peppy Starlink. At least usage is free across classes. Qantas has now installed satellite internet across its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet and most...
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QANTAS: World’s most punctual airline in June 2026!
That’s according to aviation data company OAG, as reported in the AFR. They note that 87.16% of Qantas flights arrived on time during the month. That placed the Flying Kangaroo just ahead of Colombia’s Avianca, which recorded an on-time arrival rate of 87%. Subcontinental airline Indigo came in third with...
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September 8, 2024, by Martin J CowlingLeave A Comment OverviewBudapest has long been one of my favorite cities, and this winter visit marks my tenth time here. My first visit was back in 1990, when the city was still shaking off the remnants of communism and transitioning to capitalism. Nearly...
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HOTEL REVIEW: Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT, Wellington
This hotel has a split personality. Although they share public spaces, the two buildings in this accommodation are marketed as two different hotels, even though they share a lot of the same DNA. Yes, it’s confusing. I stayed at the other half of the hotel a few years ago, marketed...
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QANTAS: Does Project Sunrise indicate a more premium, lower-volume international strategy, as Joe Aston says?
In an Australian Financial Review opinion piece over the weekend, Joe Aston, author of The Chairman’s Lounge: The inside story of how Qantas sold us out, argues that Qantas is changing its international strategy. His core argument is that Project Sunrise is not simply a new pair of ultra-long-haul routes:...
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WEEKLY REVIEW: SUNDAY 5 JULY, 2026
Hello travellers, We are finally home, although we have spent most of the week besieged by builders completing various aspects of our repairs and renovation. The dust has mainly settled and been cleaned away. As with all building work, there are still a few issues and complications to resolve. That...
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RIYADH AIR: What are reviewers’ first impressions
Saudi Arabia’s new flag carrier, Riyadh Air, has now carried its first paying passengers in its own Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The early verdict from critics is fairly consistent. Riyadh Air looks exceptionally good. It is serving food, drinks and attention at a level many established airlines would struggle to match....