Last week I wrote about possibly upgrading and finally using miles + cash to be waitlisted. I have since been trying to figure out the best way to get the best bang for my bucks.
Author: phillipsloop
Amazing Opportunity: The New York Times Will Hire a Journalist to Travel the World
The New York Times is a running an advertisement for a job that takes you all over the world.
Review: Nami Korean Japanese Restaurant – Lawton
Last Saturday I went to Lawton Oklahoma to meet my friend for lunch. I chose Nami Korean Japanese Restaurant since I had not eaten there before.
Waitlisted: Upgrade Los Angeles to Singapore
Yesterday, I wrote about possibly upgrading my flight from Los Angeles to Singapore. My options were $1780 or 30,000 miles + $600. I ultimately decided to…
Should I Upgrade My Flight to Singapore?
In a few weeks, I am taking off on the long journey to Singapore. I booked the roundtrip ticket from Los Angeles for $638. Since I am based just north Dallas…
United Sent Me a Terrible Bonus Miles Offer
Earlier today I received a targeted mileage bonus offer from United Airlines’ MileagePlus. The ‘bonus’ would be 2,500 miles after I spend…
Did AirAsia Flight Crew Panic During Loss of Cabin Pressure?
Yesterday, multiple news outlets reported that AirAsia Flight QZ535 experienced a cabin depressurization during flight. For anyone of you who have never experienced it…
Review: Monroe’s New Mexican Food – Albuquerque Osuna Road
Monroe’s New Mexican Food is located 5 minutes away from the Holiday Inn on Osuna Road Northeast. There is a second location on Lomas Boulevard…
Review: Falls Town Food Truck Challenge – Wichita Falls
Yesterday, I spent most of my day at the annual Falls Town Food Truck Challenge. There was not a lot of press leading up to the event. The only mention…
Review: Day 2, Morning Session – International Balloon Fiesta
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…
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…
Oops! Business Card Fail
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…