The next morning, I left the hotel at 0545 to give myself enough time to make it for Mass Ascension which was set to begin at 0700. I was completely unprepared for…
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Review: Day 1, Evening Session – International Balloon Fiesta
I left the hotel around 1630 so that I could grab food and then drive to the park for the Evening Session. In particular, I wanted to see the Twilight Twinkle Glow. Twilight Twinkle Glow is…
Review: Holiday Inn & Suites – Albuquerque North
The Holiday Inn & Suites Albuquerque North is located approximately 10 minutes from Balloon Fiesta Park. It is accessible from Interstate 25.
Arrived: New Metal Citi Prestige Card
In July, I received an email from Citi stating that I would be receiving a new metallic card soon. Well ‘soon’ turned into two and a half months.
Review: Ember’s Steakhouse – Amarillo
Ember’s Steakhouse is located 10 minutes from downtown.As you enter the restaurant, you arrive at a hostess stand. The stand splits…
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I have been providing my friends with travel advice for quite some time now. It was only a few months ago that I started this blog to expand my audience. With that, I ordered some…
Review: Courtyard Marriott – Amarillo Downtown
The Courtyard Marriott – Amarillo Downtown is located minutes from restaurants and nightlife. The hotel is easily accessible from the Interstate 40.
Introduction: International Balloon Fiesta Weekend
This weekend, I made the 7 hour drive to Albuquerque to experience the Balloon Fiesta. I had not heard of the festival until last year when one of…
Review: United Airlines (757-300) First Class Boston to Chicago
I figured that I could leave the hotel at 8am and make it to the airport with plenty of time to spare for my flight. Well, I looked out of my window to…
Review: Residence Inn-Boston Harbor on Tudor Wharf
The Residence Inn Tudor Wharf is walking distance from popular spots such as TD Garden, Ducali Pizzeria, Boston Beerworks on Canal, and more.
Review: Cheers – Beacon Street
I used to watch the Cheers television show religiously when I was younger. There is a mixture of nostalgia and reminiscing when I visit the restaurant/bar.
Review: Sam Adams Brewery Tour
I had a few options to get to the Sam Adams Brewery in Jamaica Plains. Uber was the quickest option, while the Boston T would be the cheapest. I caught the Red Line to Downtown Crossing where I switched to the Orange Line.
Review: Gyu Kaku – Harvard Square
Gyu Kaku is located in Harvard Square, near the IHOP on Eliot Street. As you enter the building, take the stairs to the 2nd floor.
Equifax Awarded a $7.25 Million Contract From the IRS
What. In. The. Hell. After experiencing one of the biggest data breaches in recent history, Equifax is back in the news. Inexplicably, the company was awarded a $7.25 million contract from the Internal Revenue Service. According to the release, The…
How I Received A Refund on A United Airlines Inflight Wifi Purchase
Last week, on my flight from Boston to Chicago, I purchased inflight wifi for $9.99 to try to get some work done. Well, that did not happen. I keep getting the following message.