TravelCharlie

Over the years, I have slowly learned the in’s and out’s of the travel industry from my day job as a marketing manager which requires me to travel frequently. With all of my day job travel, I’ve reached Delta Diamond Medallion, United Gold and Marriott Platinum Elite status. After several inquiries from my friends and family asking me for travel help. I decided I wanted to share my knowledge and techniques to more people. My intent is to share my knowledge and experiences to empower readers to explore the world as cheaply as possible. You don’t have to be wealthy to enjoy a lavish travel experience. With a strong passion of East and South East Asia culture and history, my voice will be in deals and unique experiences in that region.

3 products that stood out at the LA Travel Show

3 products that stood out at the LA Travel Show

Posted by | Feb 18, 2020 | | 0

The Los Angeles Travel and Adventure show was this past weekend and I had a lot of fun exploring the various booths. Watch my coverage of the LA Travel Show   1. Loungaroo I’m always looking for new products that make traveling easier. Throughout the years, I’ve realized less is better and I try to find products that have multipurpose and can save me space. Recently, my good friend Lee at Baldthoughts picked up a Loungaroo hoodie and posted on his Instagram. While I was walking down one of the aisles I saw the Loungaroo booth and I had...

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American Airlines Economy Class Los Angeles to Tokyo

American Airlines Economy Class Los Angeles to Tokyo

Posted by | Feb 10, 2020 | , | 0

I’ve flown on several airlines going to Asia in Business Class but I wanted to experience Economy Class this time around with American Airlines. The Tokyo Olympics are only a few months away and I wanted to see which U.S. airline would be the best to make the journey to Tokyo in the summer. Check out my Trip Report Vlog   American Airlines Economy Class Seat Economy Class is in a 3-3-3 seat configuration on the 787-9 Dreamliner. A USB port and audio jack sit below the monitor.  In the middle of the seat is the remote control to...

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$100 Day Challenge in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

$100 Day Challenge in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Posted by | Dec 21, 2019 | | 4

I set out a goal to spend less than $100 USD in Ho Chi Minh City during my recent Vietnam trip. All my friends kept asking why I travel to South East Asia so much? I decided to vlog and make it entertaining for them but also educational. I was only there for 2 and a half days and I wanted to make the most of it with the limited time I had. Watch if I was able to spend less than $100 a day on lodging, food, activities, and transportation.   Final Thoughts Ho Chi Minh City is...

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Flight Deal: Los Angeles to Taipei for $363

Flight Deal: Los Angeles to Taipei for $363

Posted by | Nov 15, 2019 | | 0

Amazing flight deal to Taipei, Taiwan next month in December on Xiamen Airlines. Flight prices usually increase after December 15, 2019, due to the holiday season. This is a good opportunity to visit Taiwan before prices go up. Availability December 3 – 10th December 5 – 12th How To Book Skycanner is showing different other travel agencies (OTA’s) where you can book such as Expedia. Where to Stay Taipei is a bustling city from night markets to shopping districts. Depending on what kind of traveler you are, you might want to stay in certain districts to maximize your time....

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New EVA Air Salvatore Ferragamo Amenity Kit

New EVA Air Salvatore Ferragamo Amenity Kit

Posted by | Nov 13, 2019 | , | 0

Goodbye Rimowa, and Hello Salvatore Ferragamo! Eva Air has announced starting November 15, business class passengers will receive the new Salvatore Ferragamo amenity kit on all long haul flights from Taipei. Overall Thoughts Although I am sad I won’t be able to collect another Rimowa amenity kit, EVA Air continues to maintain its consistency. They provide superior service in both hard and soft products. The new EVA Air amenity kits from Salvatore Ferragamo will complement their soft product very nicely. Rimowa Amenity...

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EVA Air Hello Kitty Hand-In-Hand Plane Tour | San Francisco to Taipei Route

EVA Air Hello Kitty Hand-In-Hand Plane Tour | San Francisco to Taipei Route

Posted by | Nov 7, 2019 | | 0

Last week, I attended EVA Air’s inaugural ceremony and I got to tour the new Hello Kitty plane scheduled for Thursdays and Saturdays. Watch My Vlog Tour   Checking-In Your Hello Kitty experience starts the moment you check-in at the counter with Eva Air. Specially designed boarding passes and baggage stickers are handed out.   Royal Laurel Class – Business Class I flew Eva Air’s business class earlier this year from Taipei to Los Angeles and I was thoroughly impressed. In fact, I would go ahead and say it’s my favorite business class product to fly across the Pacific....

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EVA Air Hello Kitty Plane Hand-In-Hand Jet Inaugural Ceremony

EVA Air Hello Kitty Plane Hand-In-Hand Jet Inaugural Ceremony

Posted by | Oct 31, 2019 | | 0

EVA Air invited me to attend their inaugural Hello Kitty Hand-In-Hand jet ceremony which departed from San Francisco to Taipei, Taiwan on October 29, 2019. I was excited to get an invitation as I flew earlier this year on their Hello Kitty A330 from Seoul, South Korea to Taipei, Taiwan. Hello Kitty Hand-In-Hand Jet Ceremony   Flight Schedule The EVA Air Hello Kitty Hand-in-Hand jet will operate bi-weekly on Thursday and Saturday until December 1st. After December 1, 2019, EVA Air will increase its Hello Kitty Hand-in-Hand jet service to three times a week. For an updated flight schedule,...

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Delta Airlines Museum Tour

Delta Airlines Museum Tour

Posted by | Oct 26, 2019 | | 0

I’ve been flying with Delta Airlines for several years now but every time I fly into Atlanta for work I never get the chance to go sightseeing. On a recent work trip, I had a few hours to spare before my flight departed and I decided to explore the Delta Airlines Museum Tour. Watch my Tour Vlog   Location The Delta Airlines Museum is located next to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The address is 1060 Delta Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30354. Luckily, I was staying at the Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport Hotel and drove to the Delta Air Museum in...

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China Southern Airlines Economy Class Vancouver to Guangzhou

China Southern Airlines Economy Class Vancouver to Guangzhou

Posted by | Jul 15, 2019 | | 0

I recently flew China Southern Airlines economy class from Vancouver to Guangzhou when I booked an award ticket. I could have easily flown out of Los Angeles (LAX) which China Southern operates an A380 but I didn’t have enough Delta SkyMiles in my account to make that purchase.  This was my first time flying with China Southern and I came in with no expectations as I heard their product is a hit or miss at times from other travel bloggers.                  Watch my full trip report below   China Southern Airlines Economy...

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Delta Airlines A350 Suites Shanghai to LAX

Delta Airlines A350 Suites Shanghai to LAX

Posted by | May 28, 2019 | | 1

Last year, I flew Delta’s new flagship A350 plane from LAX to Shanghai. This time around, I flew the opposite route to see if my flight experience would be different from my previous one. Consider subscribing for future flight reviews Delta Airlines A350 Suites Meal Service Sadly, I was too optimistic about Delta’s catering this time around. Let’s start off with the beverage service. It caught me off guard when the flight attendant had to take my menu from me because she forgot how to make their signature drink (captured in my youtube video).  When evaluating business products from...

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