by Peter | Sep 17, 2017 | Strategies, Tips and Tricks
Earlier this year, I had a dream about being in an apocalypse world. Above the heavily torn urban landscape, flying demons lurked about in the sky and occasionally dived down hunting for human flesh. Streets were filled with dead people scattering in concrete rubble. Back “home” in a barely standing walk-up, my landlord was making a fellow tenant cut off his finger for being three days late on rent payment. I was unfazed. Strolling past countless destruction, I entered a Fidelity branch in an unmarked building and asked about depositing $50,000 in exchange for 25,000 United or American miles. As I debated between the choices, the representative handed me a duct-taped plastic bomb set to detonate at the deadline for my deposit. It’s all about priorities. I woke up to the realization that none of it was real, except my plan to deposit $50k with Fidelity for miles. Then it dawned on me that points & miles were no longer just a hobby… it had become a serious obsession. Moving large sums of money around for airline miles, paying credit card fees, and hoarding gift cards are all convoluted activities that come with a cost. I could not have imagined myself doing any of this before starting to play this points & miles game, . I figured I needed to take a holistic view of this game. How much am I spending on points & miles? Is it worth it? It’s time for a cost-benefit analysis. COST During the… read more
by Peter | Jul 2, 2017 | Tips and Tricks
While many in the travel industry go out of their way to accommodate families with young children, others can be quite family-unfriendly.
by Peter | Apr 28, 2017 | Food Reviews
Lian Xiang Zhai is a buffet in Taipei that will forever change your perception on vegetarian cuisine. Do yourself a favor and make a reservation here when you’re in town.
by Peter | Apr 2, 2017 | Lounge Reviews
I flew China Airlines’ Premium Business Class between San Francisco and Taipei, and reviewed the airline’s lounges in both airports.
by Peter | Apr 1, 2017 | Flight Reviews
China Airlines Premium Business Class between San Francisco and Taipei is a great product, and definitely among the most stylish ways you can travel to Taiwan.
by Terence Chan | Jan 25, 2017 | Lounge Reviews, Trip Reports
Here are my reviews of the KAL Lounge at Jeju International Airport (CJU) and the Korean Air First Class Lounge at Incheon Airport (ICN).
by Terence Chan | Jan 24, 2017 | Food Reviews, Trip Reports
Jeju Island is a versatile vacation destination that has a little bit for everyone, including hiking, beaches, and of course, amazing seafood!
by Terence Chan | Jan 22, 2017 | Hotel Reviews, Trip Reports
While the Lotte and The Shilla are the most well-known hotels in the Seogwipo neighborhood in Jeju, the Kensington is a newer upscale resort that is certainly worth a try on your next visit to Jeju Island.
by Terence Chan | Jan 21, 2017 | News
It’s been quite the month for Alaska Airlines as they have found themselves on the front page of the travel blog-o-sphere several times for various reasons, including the merger with Virgin America, the divorce with Delta, and even for some program and in-flight enhancements. Here’s a consolidated summary of all the updates from Alaska Airlines over the past month to help get you up to speed.
by Terence Chan | Jan 20, 2017 | Flight Reviews, Trip Reports
A how-to guide to transfer from Seoul’s Incheon to Gimpo airports, and a review of my flight from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Jeju Island (CJU).