Los Angeles Delta Sky Club + A350-900 Delta One Business Class Review + First Day in Tokyo — Chestnut’s Japan Trip (1)
This is the first post in Chestnut’s 2019 Japan trip series, covering the latest Delta One business class experience on the Delta A350-900 as well as first impressions of Tokyo....
The Empire’s Fading Glow — Karakorum
We’re heading to a place called Karakorum, a city that still carries the former glory and pride of the Mongol Empire. The bus ride from Ulaanbaatar to Kharkhorin takes about half a...
My Frustrating Experience with the US Bank Checking Bonus and Credit Card Application
I had heard that US Bank was a terrible bank, but I didn’t really understand how bad it could be until I opened a checking account and applied for one of its credit cards. After th...
What Should You Do After a Car Accident in the U.S.? (With My Personal Experience)
A while ago, LD drove out for lunch around noon and got rear-ended by the car behind while in the left-turn lane. It was a minor accident with no injuries or medical issues involve...
Uber Rewards: An Introduction to Uber’s Rewards Program
As a free loyalty program, the value proposition is pretty simple: for every $500 you spend in normal use cases—typically standard Uber rides and Uber Eats orders—Uber gives you ba...
Stay at InterContinental Shanghai Jin An (InterContinental Shanghai Jin An)
Overall, this stay was quite comfortable. I was lucky to use up a decent free night before the redemption voucher expired. The hotel isn’t brand new, but it was clearly well mainta...
Hyatt Global 5,000-Point Award Nights (Cat 1) Distribution + Stackable Offers [August 2019 Update]
This article will provide a detailed list of the current global distribution of Hyatt 5,000-point rooms (Cat 1) and analyze stackable offers....
How to Respond to and Prevent Credit Card, Debit Card, and Bank Account Fraud
If you suddenly notice an unfamiliar transaction on your bank account or credit card, what should you do? No one wants this to happen, but once it does, you should move quickly to...
Westin Indianapolis Review: Stay Experience in Indianapolis, Plus Tips for Requesting an Upgrade via the App
Since I was in town for a conference, I just booked a cash stay for about $170+. After making the reservation, I messaged the hotel through the app as usual. Even though I only had...
Free AMEX Card Perk: ShopRunner for Free 2-Day Shipping on Online Orders
Shopping season is almost here, and online shopping is a must. What’s frustrating, though, is waiting on painfully slow shipping in the U.S. ShopRunner offers 2-day shipping at man...
Skiplag (Hidden-City) Flights 101 — Advanced Tricks for Cheaper Airfares
Can adding an extra leg make a ticket cheaper? Here’s why this strange fare-pricing pattern happens and how to use it to find lower-priced flights....