Review: JW Marriott Qufu — Stay Next Door to the Duke Yansheng Mansion
JW Qufu is one of the very few hotels I’ve favorited in the Marriott app. Its unmatched design, richly textured atmosphere, superb location, and a team full of thoughtful ideas mak...
Swagbucks + Solitaire Cash Game Offer = Profit "2022.5 Update: Offer Is Back, at Least $35 Profit"
The offer is back. If you’ve done it before, it seems you may be able to do it again. Download Solitaire Cash, deposit $5, and play 3 paid games to get 4000 SB back, for at least $...
Ways to Save Money on Gas in the US
With global developments and inflation pushing prices higher, average gas prices across the US have climbed to $4.58 per gallon. Here’s a roundup of some practical ways to save mon...
Those Round Souvenirs You Always Bring Home From a Trip—Do You Know Their Story?
Every time you come back from somewhere, a bunch of these tiny little things seems to "sneak" home in your pocket and end up tossed into a box at home. Before you know it, the box...
Return-to-China Process Simplified: No Need to Arrive at Your Departure City 7 Days Early
Today (May 17), the website of the Chinese Embassy in the U.S. published a notice further simplifying the requirements for taking a flight back to China. The main changes are: The...
A cheaper way back to China: enter Hong Kong, stay 7 days, then continue to the mainland
In April, Hong Kong announced that it would relax entry rules for non-Hong Kong residents starting May 1. At the time, we believed mainland Chinese passport holders would not be ab...
AMEX Trip Cancel Guard Benefit Guide: Up to 75% Back on Flights Even for No-Reason Cancellations
AMEX has added a new benefit called Trip Cancel Guard. It offers a simple flight cancellation option: if you cancel your flight, you may get up to 75% back even without a covered r...
Synchrony Sam's Club Credit Card Overview: "$30 Sign-Up Bonus, 5% on Gas, 3% Cash Back on Dining and Sam's Club"
The $45 sign-up bonus expires on June 15. If you have a Sam's Club membership, this card is pretty convenient to hold. After all, gas, dining, and travel are all solid spending cat...
Recent Swagbucks Money-Maker Deals: Free Meal Kits from SunBasket / GreenChef and an Invstr Investing Bonus
Money-maker deals often show up on Swagbucks / Mypoints. For example, subscribing to meal kits from companies like Hello Fresh, Blue Apron, SunBasket, and Home Chef can get you fre...
Starting April 26, 2022: U.S. Permanent Residents Can Travel to Canada Without Applying for an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization)
Starting in April this year, Canada dropped its pre-entry PCR testing requirement, taking another step toward a return to normal travel to Canada for U.S. residents. In addition, o...
Marriott updates: dynamic award pricing, extended expirations, and more flexible free night certificates [2022.4 update: Free Night Award Top Off is now live]
The Free Night Award + points option is now live, but unfortunately you can only top off by up to 15,000 points. For example, a 35,000-point certificate can only be used for awards...