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....
AMEX Credit Card Extended Warranty Claim: My Laptop Repair Experience
If you buy electronics, sooner or later something will break. I recently had some bad luck myself: my laptop suddenly stopped charging. Fortunately, I had purchased it with the AME...
Hello, Ulaanbaatar
Riding Mongolian Railway Train No. 23, I arrived in Mongolia’s capital, Ulaanbaatar....
Train to Ulaanbaatar
There’s one item on my bucket list that I hope to experience in my lifetime: some of the world’s most famous train routes (as long as I’m not doing it alone). From the Orient Expre...
How to Handle Air Travel Disruptions Like a Frequent Traveler
Disruptions are part of flying. Whether you travel often or only occasionally, air travel can be unexpectedly affected by weather, air traffic control, or mechanical issues. Even t...
Chase Family Shutdown + AMEX Financial Review (FR): My Experience
Hi everyone, I'm ISSAC. Back in May, I went through both an AMEX FR and a Chase family shutdown at the same time, and I'm sharing my experience here....