Photo by author1. “You’re so lucky!”Striving for something and getting it is not the same as stumbling across some loose change in an old pair of jeans. I never know what to say to this, because it so undermines all…
MIREYA RAMOS IS THE founder of Mariachi Flor de Toloache, a mariachi band that is changing the genre by having all female members. The group also sings in both Spanish and English, mixing traditional mariachi ballads with new-school original tracks…
On a recent trip to Las Vegas, I chose to fly Southwest’s new Newark (EWR) to Las Vegas (LAS) route. I’ve flown Southwest a few times in the past so I am familiar with the airline’s boarding process and how…
1. A normal boyfriend sees living together as a natural step toward marriage. 2. A normal boyfriend raises his voice when you fight. A Swedish boyfriend has such a straight face when you’re screaming at him you don’t know if…
I recently returned from an incredible trip to Sin City with Editor-in-Chief Zach Honig and TPG Associate Editor Emily McNutt, where we attended Vegas Uncork’d, an event which offered special perks to Chase Sapphire Preferred cardholders. In an effort to…
Embed from Getty Images IN THE EYES OF THAILAND’S military rulers, it seems no subversive thought is too petty to punish.Thailand is now entering its third year under military dictatorship, a reign established when generals seized power from an elected…
American Airlines is known for being exceptionally stingy when it comes to releasing award seats for business and first-class seats on its own aircraft, so we tend to get very excited when a large number of “free” seats become available…
1. Don’t waste your time with bad Tex-Mex. Do enjoy all of Austin’s culinary delights Trudy’s Tex-Mex is above and beyond Chuy’s. For that matter, even Obama approves of Torchy’s Tacos. With a new Voodoo Doughnuts downtown, Austin is a…
A couple weeks ago, Team TPG took off for Vegas with our Chase Sapphire Preferred cards in-hand. After buying tickets and with our Sapphire Preferred cards, we were granted access to cardholder-exclusive events that left us raving about the experience…
1. Be prepared to read between the lines. Overwhelming politeness is observed in every circumstance. “Sorry” could mean anything from a genuine apology to a threat, and passive-aggression should be looked out for. We’re also quite tight with compliments, flouncy…
