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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
If you have ever spent hours toggling between dates on a map trying to find a price that doesn’t make your eyes water, you have likely stumbled upon the “magic” price drop. One minute the stay is $3,000 for three weeks, and the next, you add a few days and […]
Just when we thought the back of the plane couldn’t get any more “interesting,” United Airlines decided to throw us a literal cushion. Enter the United Relax Row: an economy row that converts into a flat-ish bed, aka an economy “couch.” United says it launches in 2027, starting on the […]
Let’s be honest: by the time Summer 2026 rolls around, you’re going to need some serious affordable luxury travel strategies just to avoid being charged extra for the oxygen in the cabin. If you’ve spent any time lately looking at hotel rates in the usual suspects: think the Amalfi Coast […]
Remember when the biggest stress at the airport was wondering if your carry-on was a half-inch too wide or if the guy in front of you would finally figure out how to take off his belt? Those days feel like a luxury memory right now. As we roll through March, […]
If you have ever found yourself sitting on a sticky floor next to a lukewarm power outlet while a nearby toddler screams at a Hudson News, you have probably asked yourself: is an airport lounge worth it? You look at those frosted glass doors with the quiet, clinical lighting and […]
Welcome to the inaugural edition of our weekly Modhop weekly debrief. United Basic Economy miles in 2026 are about to disappear for most travelers — and that’s just the start of what happened in travel this week. We’re looking at the past seven days (March 15 to March 21, 2026) […]
By Jake Redman, Modhop CEO — with 50+ long-haul routes flown annually. Quick Answer: Premium economy is worth it when the upgrade costs less than $50 per hour of flight time. On a 10-hour flight, that means any upgrade under $500 is worth serious consideration. Use the Price-Per-Hour (PPH) formula […]
By the Modhop Editorial Team (Based on 500+ premium flights reviewed) If you’re flying business class for the first time, you’re about to realize that the front of the plane is an entirely different world—but only if you know which hidden buttons to press. The Bottom Line: Business class is more […]
Key Takeaways The “polite ask” isn’t useless, but it’s not a strategy. Upgrades are mostly decided by inventory + rules + the hotel’s system. Booking direct (and having even base-level loyalty) usually beats booking via third-party sites for upgrade priority. OTAs like Expedia and Booking.com often charge hotels ~15–25% commission, […]
