Ljeonida Mulabazi

Ljeonida Mulabazi is a reporter with a degree in Journalism and Communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She is based in Tbilisi, Georgia, and covers culture, internet trends, and more. She has bylines in The Mary Sue, The Daily Dot, Schön Magazine, and others.
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‘I’d Have Been Out Of There’: Women Book Vacation At Jamaican Resort Through Airbnb. Then They Arrive And Realize It’s Abandoned. Then They Decide To Stay
"We were asking locals if they could help us."
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Women Take Onshore Excursion During Bahamas Cruise. Then Their Pier Runner Gets Pulled Over At Last Call: ‘No Charger, No Toothbrush, Just Vibes’
“POV: ship leaving with all of our stuff and passports."
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Dallas Woman Takes A Southwest Flight From North Carolina. Then The Police Handcuff A Bearded Man In The Boarding Area
"Used to be my favorite singer."
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‘For the safety and comfort of other passengers’: Woman books Southwest flight to Vegas. Then a manager insists she has to get a $176 second seat because she’s plus size
“Are you saying I need an extra seat because I'm bigger?”
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Great. The Soles Separated From Both My Running Shoes. Again. This Time, in Vietnam.
Prior to retiring to my room at the hotel property in Hue in Vietnam, I realized that the soles separated from both of my running shoes — similar to what happened to me in Vilnius in Lithuania almost nine years ago in April of 2017 — and I needed to...
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The JetBlue Premier card might finally become worth applying for
When JetBlue launched the Barclays JetBlue Premier Mastercard last year, we were less than whelmed. With a $499 annual fee and little in the way of meaningful benefits, it was hard to come up with a demographic for whom this card would make sense versus the $99 annual fee JetBlue...
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Preferred Hotels Adds Two Intriguing, Iconic Properties
​tl;dr – One of Bangkok’s best hotels and an institution in Lake Tahoe have joined Preferred Hotels. ​Preferred…
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Hotel Review: The Anndore House – JDV by Hyatt
When I’m in Toronto, I often stay at the St. Regis Toronto (review here)…
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Hyatt Adds Hotel with the Best Views of Niagara Falls
​tl;dr – The property has unparalleled views of the Niagara Falls. ​Hyatt recently welcomed a new Hyatt Regency…
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Best miles for each airline alliance | Coffee Break Ep100 | 4-7-26
Airlines partner up into alliances (Oneworld, Star Alliance, and Sky Team), which usually means you can use the miles from one program to book with one of its partners. We’ll talk about the best programs within each alliance. Best miles for each airline alliance Watch the full episode below, or...
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Sean Duffy Comments On Airline Mergers: “Trump Loves To See Big Deals”
Make of these comments what you will, but I really think things could heat up in the very near future…
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Marriott Increases ‘Top-Off’ Limit on Free Night Awards
​tl;dr – You can now add up to 10K more points to get to that coveted redemption. ​Marriott…
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Stop Earning 1X on Streaming—Use These Credit Cards Instead
Remember when radio and television were free? Sure, we had to sit through commercials, but that was the trade-off. Now, just about everything we watch or listen to comes with…
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Unclaimed Baggage Releases Its Top 10 Find of 2025
​tl;dr – Did you lose a Didgeridoo? ​Unclaimed Baggage, the US’s “Only Lost Luggage Store,” recently dropped its…
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Brussels Airlines Partners With Ralph & Roxy’s to Bring Belgian Ice Cream to the Skies
Brussels Airlines is adding a distinctly Belgian flavor to its onboard experience by partnering… The post Brussels Airlines Partners With Ralph & Roxy’s to Bring Belgian Ice Cream to the Skies appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Four Seasons Yachts’ Unique Pricing Model Counters The Industry
Four Seasons recently got into the cruising business (or at least the business of licensing out its name for a cruising venture), with the launch of Four Seasons Yachts. The company’s first ship has set sail as of March 2026, with voyages in the Mediterranean in summer, and Caribbean in...
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First Flight to Nowhere, TSA Chaos at JFK, and the BEST & WORST of Bermuda!
The best and worst of Bermuda, Hyatt Regency JFK, a flight to nowhere and TSA meltdowns galore!
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Transportation Secretary Says He’s Open To Airline Mergers — “Trump Loves To See Big Deals Happen”
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he is open to airline mergers and framed the issue in unmistakably political terms, saying President Trump “loves to see big deals happen.” He's signaling that the administration is more open to consolidation than the last one, and speculation abounds over what happens to Spirit...
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JetBlue promo: Save 20% on flights with promo code SPRING20
JetBlue launched a two-day sale today which is giving 20% off base fares when using promo code SPRING20. The catch? It’s only valid for travel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The Deal Save 20% off base fares of eligible JetBlue flights when using promo code SPRING20. Direct link to offer. Key...
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Save on Hyatt ‘Classic’ Stays with this (Targeted) Amex Offer
​tl;dr – A new Amex merchant offer where you can save $75 at select Hyatt properties. ​Amex recently… The post Save on Hyatt ‘Classic’ Stays with this (Targeted) Amex Offer appeared first on You Are Travel.
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Passenger Brings Raw Eggs On A Plane, Breaks Them All Over The Seat And Floor — Then Flight Attendants Have To Clean It Up
A passenger brought raw eggs on board, broke them all over the seat and floor, and left flight attendants to deal with the mess. When travelers bring fragile, messy food into the cabin, crew and cleaners are the ones who get stuck dealing with it.
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Review: Swiss Alpine Lounge, Zurich (ZRH)
This photogenic lounge is exclusively for Lufthansa Group passengers and Star Gold members – does it beat the main lounge?
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Wyndham Member Month – A Catch Up of the Deals
tl;dr – Weeks 2 through 5 of Wyndham Member Month. ​I’m a bit behind, and I’m trying to…
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American AAdvantage Business Program: Earn Extra Rewards For Free
Link: Learn more about theCiti / AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard to unlock the full value of the AAdvantage Business program
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Kickstarter: NoxTi Tritium Keychain
The NoxTi keychain is built from tritium, which has an expected light length of 25 years with zero batteries. It's on Kickstarter currently, but only for a few more ...
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Renting A Car Abroad? What Your Credit Card Covers—And What It Doesn’t
When you rent a car in the U.S., there’s usually a simple question to answer at the counter: Do you want to use your own insurance or buy coverage from…
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Get $50 back on $100+ pet-sitting booking with Rover Chase Offer
If you’re planning a trip away and need to arrange for someone to look after your pet(s), there’s a new Rover.com Chase Offer that can save you $50 or more. The Deal Spend $100+ at Rover.com & get $50 back with a targeted Chase Offer. Key Terms Expires June 30,...
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Save $200 on Flights with This Amex Offer for Turkish Airlines
If you plan on flying with Turkish Airlines soon, then an American Express credit card can net you $200 in easy savings.