Uber is currently offering $10 off a ride to new and existing members, but you likely need to have an Android smartphone (and pay with Android Pay) in order to take advantage. Assuming you meet those requirements, you can save…
TPG reader David sent me a message on Facebook to ask about transferring points:As David suggested, one solution is to transfer those points to a travel partner, but which one you choose depends on your location, travel plans and other…
TPG reader Trevor sent me a message on Facebook to ask about combining Ultimate Rewards points:You can send points from one card to another, as well as to the Ultimate Rewards accounts of household members (and business partners in the…
South African vocalist Yolandi Visser of Die Antwoord performs during Hard Summer Music Festival at Fairplex on August 2, 2015 in Pomona, California Credit: Chelsea Lauren/WireImageThe quota is meant to promote local artists and celebrate South Africa’s culture, including the…
TPG reader Patrick sent me a message on Facebook to ask about lounges:I’d almost never pay full price for lounge access during a typical layover, but seven hours is a long time to hang out in the terminal. Airports are…
TPG reader Brock emailed me to ask about upgrading a credit card:You can request an upgrade (or downgrade) by phone or online. Either way, be sure to check if there are any bonus points available for upgrading your card —…
TPG reader Hillary sent me a message on Facebook to ask about airline fees:Hillary’s question singles out United, but other than a brutal award cancellation fee of $200 per ticket, the airline’s fees are generally in line with those of…
As a 26-year-old black woman mostly raised an NYC-area girl, I’ve learned a lot about self-esteem and mental health from adventuring out on my own. I’ve hitch-hiked the islands of Hawaii, traveled to multiple islands in the Caribbean and even…
Capitalizing on warming relations between the United States and Cuba, a Vermont-based fishing retailer has announced it will host guided fly-fishing tours of the island beginning in October.Orvis, the Manchester, Vermont outlet known nationally for its fishing supplies, apparel and…
Matthieu Nouvel/Musée national de l’histoire de l’immigrationThis 1931 building was originally intended to honor France’s colonial empire, which is evident from the wall paintings and carvings depicting tropical forests and idealized representations of colonial subjects. Decades later, it seemed like…
