Posts by Darren
Waldorf Astoria Beijing (Beijing) Review
Overall, the Waldorf Astoria Beijing delivered an excellent stay. Its location in the heart of Wangfujing is hard to beat, and the hardware is top-notch. Booking with a weekend FN...
Hotel Eclat Beijing Review: A Great Use of a Hyatt Free Night
Our stay at Hotel Eclat Beijing was excellent overall. Located in the heart of Beijing’s CBD, the hardware is outstanding, and the hotel’s culture and service were an unexpected hi...
Swiss Air Zurich-Beijing (ZRH-PEK) Business Class + Swiss Air Lounge Experience in Zurich
This experience was better than the previous JFK-ZRH flight, with higher-quality catering and a two-Michelin-starred difference you can really taste. Overall, I was very satisfied....
Swiss Business Class (JFK-ZRH) + JFK Swiss Lounge Review
Swiss is a member of Star Alliance and a Skytrax 4-star airline. In 2018, it ranked No. 12 in the world and trailed only Lufthansa among European airlines. Maybe because this was a...
How Much Time Should You Allow for a Flight Connection? (Within the U.S., Entry/Exit Immigration, and Third Countries)
Unless you live in a major hub city, connecting flights are probably very common when you travel or head back to your home country. Missing a domestic flight is one thing, but miss...
The Centurion Lounge at LGA: New York Centurion Lounge Review
I had just gotten my Platinum card, and after my last visit to the Delta Sky Club at LGA, I took an AA flight to try The Centurion Lounge. My flight was at 11:30 a.m., so I got up...
Booking Delta One Between China and the U.S. With Virgin Atlantic Miles: A Real Redemption Walkthrough
This itinerary did not involve any stopovers or open jaws, so it was fairly straightforward and relatively easy to ticket. That makes it a great option for beginners like me who wa...
A Credit Card Beginner’s Growth Story
Hi everyone, I’m Darren, currently a math PhD student with a 3-year credit history. I made a lot of mistakes when I first started applying for credit cards, but after reading many...