How to Seek Compensation for Flight Problems (Cancellations, Delays, Mechanical Issues)
Whether you’re a student studying in North America, traveling for work, taking a vacation, or visiting family, flying is often unavoidable—especially since the U.S. rail system is...
Guide to Citi Credit Card 24/48-Month Welcome Bonus Restrictions [Apr. 2023 Update: Citi’s Own Card Links Changed to a 48-Month Rule]
Citi recently updated a batch of application links on its official website. Its own links for cards like the Premier and Rewards+ now limit the welcome bonus to once every 48 month...
The St. Regis Beijing Stay Review (Booked via FHR)
This time, I stayed at The St. Regis Beijing through FHR and got to experience most of the hotel’s services. Overall, it was quite good, and I would definitely recommend it....
GESA Bank Account Review: $200 + $100 + $150 Account Opening Bonus, and Up to $5,000 Credit Card Funding (Select Areas Only)
Open a SmartPlus Checking account and earn a $200 bonus, plus a $150 anniversary bonus after one year. You may also be able to stack a $100 referral bonus....
An Introduction to the New One Key Loyalty Program (Hotels.com, Expedia, Orbitz, Vrbo, and More)
Expedia announced this week that it will launch a brand-new One Key loyalty program, likely taking effect in mid-2023. Here’s an early look at how it works....
TracFone phone deals [2023.4 update: points can be redeemed for Amazon/Walmart gift cards at 0.2c/point; cheap XR/11 refurbished phones]
TracFone recently started allowing points to be redeemed for Amazon/Walmart gift cards; the best current deals are low-priced refurbished XR/11 phones....
Thrilling and Nerve-Wracking: Hiking Haba and Heihai
If I ever get the chance to return to Yunnan, I’d love to hike the Haba Loop once, as a tribute to my youth....
A Quirky Stay at Hotel Indigo Galápagos: My Adventure in the Galápagos
The main draw of this island is its natural ecosystem, and most of the accommodations are local guesthouses and inns. I’d already done the laid-back resort vacation before, so this...
One Look at Ubud, and You’re Lost for Life
On my trip to Bali, Ubud was my favorite place—no contest....
Panda Remit: Overview of the "First Transfer Fee Waiver + Preferential Exchange Rate" Offer
Recently, Panda Remit partnered with domestic banks in China to enable outbound remittances in RMB, including USD transfers. It has also partnered with Jincheng Bank to offer an ex...
Cell Phone Carrier Free Trial Offers: Lyca Mobile/US Mobile/T-Mobile/Verizon/Consumer Cellular
Here are several recent carrier free trial offers worth checking out:...