Trip Reports
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Xi’an Xianyang Airport Lounge Review
On a recent trip back to China, I stopped by a lounge at Xi’an Xianyang Airport and wanted to share the experience. I used a digital Priority Pass card to get in, which was very co...
Homewood Suites SJC Airport Review
Homewood Suites by Hilton is a very affordable option for families with kids who need a kitchen and a relatively private living space. Here’s a share of our stay experience....
The Club Lounge at San Jose (SJC): Lounge Review
San Jose International Airport (SJC) may have “international” in its name, but it’s still a pretty small airport. Today I’m reviewing The Club at SJC, the only lounge at the airpor...
Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) Lounge Review: How to Use Priority Pass in China
I used a Priority Pass card to access an airport lounge in Tianjin, and the experience was quite solid. If you're traveling to China, be sure to bring your physical card—it's accep...
InterContinental Singapore Review
We spent seven days and six nights in Singapore in total. After finishing a 4-night stay at Fairmont Singapore, we used our remaining two nights at InterContinental Singapore, abou...
Hey, This Hotel Used to Be a Newspaper Office
A review of The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection...
Fairmont Singapore Review: A Stay at the Fairmont Singapore
This time, I used Free Night certificates for a stay at Fairmont Singapore—one last contribution from the now-discontinued Fairmont credit card. The location is excellent, with ver...
Round-the-World Business Class Trip (2): SWISS Hong Kong–Zurich
A review of SWISS on the Hong Kong–Zurich route. Overall, this business class experience was very satisfying: the cabin crew service was excellent and the lie-flat seat was comfort...
Business Class Around-the-World Trip (1): Cathay Dragon, Hangzhou to Hong Kong
During this winter break, I went back to China. On the way back to the US, I realized I still hadn’t used the UR points from opening Chase cards or the miles I’d earned from flying...