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Anthony’s Philippines: “It was an Adventure” Jake Redman
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Anthony’s Amazing Singapore: “Toe Dipping” Point of SE Asia Jake Redman
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Anthony’s Ireland: Hellman’s Makes Ketchup Too Jake Redman
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Dallas, Disney and Deals. Our 100th Episode. Jake Redman
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AirBnB Cancels Some Cancelling & Jake Thinks Charlotte is a Beach Town Jake Redman
It’s that quick splurge math we all have to do on the spot from time to time when asking “Is the upgrade to a hotel club lounge worth it?”. But picture it. You’re standing at the front desk after a long flight, your bags are heavy, and the agent gives you that knowing smile. “Sir…” (I’m getting “sir” a lot these days),”… We have an Club-level King available. For just an extra $120 a night, we can upgrade you and you’ll have full lounge access.” It sounds tempting. A private sanctuary, “free” breakfast, and evening cocktails away from the main […]
Cathay Pacific “The Wing” First Lounge Returns: If you have spent any time navigating Hong Kong International Airport, you know the lounge competition there is serious. After a long closure and a full refresh, Cathay Pacific is reopening its flagship “The Wing, First” lounge on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. For anyone weighing a First Class ticket, a miles redemption, or a strategic splurge, the real question is simple: is Cathay Pacific’s The Wing, First lounge worth it? Here is the short answer: yes. Cathay Pacific’s The Wing, First lounge HKIA looks like one of the best ground experiences in the […]
If you woke up this morning feeling like your travel rewards strategy just got hit with a heavy dose of reality, you aren’t alone. It’s Monday, April 20, 2026, and the landscape of points, miles, and “standard” airline fees shifted significantly over the weekend. The “United MileagePlus changes 2026 edition” alone are enough to make any occasional upgrader rethink their loyalty stack — and that’s before we get to a major credit card devaluation that went live yesterday and significant industry-wide fee hikes that have been stacking up this month. Whether you are a digital nomad trying to keep your […]
