FRANCE IS IN THE GRIP of some pretty serious unrest. Workers and anarchists are protesting a new labor law that makes it easier for employers to hire and fire.It’s been going on for two months now.Walt got an email from…
As of May 16, Delta’s extra legroom Comfort+ section on regional flights now includes its own fare class. At the same time, the process for elite members to “upgrade” to the extra legroom seats has become more complicated — rather…
1. Hike to the top of the Mount Kinabalu in Sabah. Mount Kinabalu, located in Sabah, is the tallest peak in Borneo’s Crocker Range. On average it takes a couple days to complete the hike. Hikers should apply for a…
Southwest has gained a reputation among domestic flyers for the things it doesn’t do. On the positive side, there are no checked bag fees or change/cancellation fees (in most cases). However, there are also no premium cabins or seat assignments,…
After an epic layover in London, a quick ride on the Eurostar train from London to Paris and an okay-but-snug flight on Vietnam Airlines’ A350, I finally reached Hanoi, the first stop on my first trip to Vietnam. I managed…
Chase Ultimate Rewards is one of the best transferable point programs out there, thanks to an incredibly valuable selection of partners, many of which offer instantaneous rewards transfers. The program has just expanded to include an additional transfer option: Flying…
CONSIDERING THAT DONALD TRUMP has called for a “total and complete shutdown of Muslims” entering the US, it’s hard to imagine many Muslim Americans are ready to vote for him.Saba Ahmed is trying to change that.“We’re very much pro-life, pro-traditional…
cocoavenuemusic.comBut there are tons of other artists making Korean pop music — and they’re not all Korean. Check out CoCo Avenue, a duo based in Los Angeles. You may think they hail from LA’s Koreatown, but Jenny Lyric is originally…
TPG reader Brian sent me a message on Facebook to ask about how to deal with a bad hotel experience:In Brian’s case, it’s important to find out why the fire alarm sounded in the first place. If the cause was…
TPG reader Heather sent me a message on Facebook to ask about rental cars:Booking through the Ultimate Rewards Travel Portal is probably your best bet. As a Chase Sapphire Preferred cardholder, you’ll get 1.25 cents per point toward travel expenses….
