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Winter Break Business Class Return Trip (2): Montreal to Paris
I was also very satisfied with this flight overall—the cabin was very new, the meals were delicious, and the flight attendants were warm and friendly. Sleeping fully flat on the pl...
How to Use Airport Wheelchair Assistance: My Experience
About a month ago, my foot was unfortunately injured. To make things useful for others, to understand what travel is like for people with disabilities, and to get value from the ti...
A Winter Break Business-Class Journey Home (1): Boston–Montreal
It’s fair to say that this leg of the trip and the experience in the UA Club were both very enjoyable....
Stay Experience at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
The hotel has a great location, and both the interior design and service were excellent. As a U.S. use case for a free night certificate, it is extremely worthwhile. Pick up the ph...
Citi ThankYou Points (TYP) Card Family Guide
Citi’s product lineup is similar to Chase’s and pretty straightforward. There are several cards that earn ThankYou Points (TYP). No-annual-fee cards cannot transfer TYP to airline...
Chase Ultimate Rewards (UR) Trifecta and Best Card Combinations
Building a multi-card setup can help you earn points faster, give you more flexibility when redeeming, and cover a wider range of everyday spending categories. Today, I want to sha...
California Kimpton La Peer Hotel: A Trip That Quickly Turned Into a Letdown
Compared with the Hyatt Place Pasadena we had stayed at earlier, both LD and I agreed that it outperformed this supposedly top-tier, upscale Kimpton La Peer Hotel in just about eve...
From Mongolia to Russia
Leaving Ulaanbaatar, I boarded an RZD train heading north to continue my summer Siberian rail journey....
Driving Between Seattle and Vancouver: My Border Crossing Experience Entering Canada and the U.S.
A firsthand look at driving across the U.S.-Canada border between Seattle and Vancouver....
Hotel Stay Review: Gild Hall, a Thompson Hotel in Manhattan, New York
The hotel's overall location is very good, with Manhattan attractions within walking distance. The cash rate is usually close to $200 at the low end, so I think using a Hyatt Cat 1...