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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
Is the Bilt Card Worth It in 2026? If you’re asking: “Is the Bilt card worth it in 2026?”, the answer depends entirely on how you manage your card stack. There was a time, not so long ago, when the Bilt Mastercard was the undisputed darling of the points and miles community. It was the “unicorn” card: a no-annual-fee piece of plastic that finally solved the greatest mystery of adulthood: how to earn rewards on your biggest monthly expense. For years, rent was a black hole for value, but Bilt changed that. It was simple, it was sleek, and it […]
Remember the good old days when checking a bag was just a routine annoyance? You’d shuffle to the kiosk, print a tag, and swipe for thirty bucks…or maybe thirty-five if the airline was feeling spicy. It was the price of admission for bringing more than a swimsuit and a laptop. Well, welcome to April 2026, where that routine chore has officially transformed into a mid-tier luxury. As of this past week, the “Big Three” US carriers plus Southwest have effectively settled on what we’re calling the $45 Standard for a first checked bag when you prepay online. That’s the key […]
Alaska Airlines Europe flights 2026 are almost here, and this is a pretty big deal for a carrier that built its reputation on the West Coast, Alaska milk runs, and getting you to Orange County without drama. On April 28, 2026, Alaska launches Seattle to Rome on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner wearing its new global paint job, inspired by the Aurora Borealis. As a bit of a livery aficionado, I’m a fan. That Rome flight is the start of Alaska’s first real transatlantic push from Seattle. Rome begins April 28 as a daily seasonal route, London Heathrow follows on May […]
