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Has social media totally ruined how we experience travel?
When I wrote my first blog post, I wanted to start by outlining my perspective on travel. Travel is…
Check out Bellevue, Washington, and find the perfect apartment with Zumper!
This post is sponsored by Zumper – an apartment / house rental search tool. Premise As COVID continues…
Ludicrous: Aeromexico Only Offering Vouchers for Major Flight Changes
I thought the pain of COVID flight changes was over. Guess not. Read how Aeromexico fails to deliver with its voucher option for a major flight change.
Should I Poke the Chase Bear with New Card Applications?
The pandemic has had some interesting effects on the financial arena. While lenders are offering rock-bottom loan rates, they are also more risk adverse.
What is flying during the pandemic really like in Europe?
Flying during the pandemic is something that people are not doing as readily as before. A combination of…
Airlines stop selling flights to Australia, so I’m re-routed via New Zealand
Did you hear that Australia is closed? Arrivals at the major airports are capped, with Sydney accepting a…
Vegas Buffet at Wynn to Close Indefinitely on Sept. 7th
Background on Wynn Buffet Closure: Earlier in June, I wrote about how The Buffet at Wynn was the…
Why Are There So Many Stray Cats in Istanbul?
After three days in Turkey's largest city, I'm starting to wonder: what's up with the Istanbul stray cats? They are literally everywhere. Here's why.
My relatively quick Aer Lingus refund experience revealed
Now that my Aer Lingus refund experience is complete, I thought I’d write about it. It’s always good…
Booking a Last-Minute International Trip: Istanbul Here I Come!
After the longest summer ever, it's high time to finally enjoy another international trip. Here's how I put together a last-minute excursion to Istanbul.