Hawaii Credit Card Award Travel Guide 2019

Last year, I did a few Hawaii credit card award travel guides thanks to all the changes in cards. But a lot has changed since then, so it’s time for another update! Check out my Hawaii credit cards award travel guide 2019 edition.

When the new Amex Gold Card came out last year, I thought that’s the final big release we’d see of the year. But, I was wrong. You see, the Citi Prestige made its return, and Capital One began allowing Venture Miles transfers to airlines. Plus, Southwest Airlines recently began its hotly anticipated Hawaii service. So, I dug up my charts and updated them. read more

Have you lost your green card abroad? Here’s what to do

Legal residents of the United States need a travel document, sometimes referred to as a “boarding foil” if they have lost their green card abroad before their international flight. Here is the step-by-step process of how to obtain one.

Having your green card lost or stolen can be a stressful process. The USCIS can help you with this problem if you are in the United States, but when the situation occurs outside of the United States, the USCIS loses its jurisdiction. However, you’ll still have access to the online account portal provided by the USCIS. As such here are the steps that one should take if they need to make it back to the United States on their booked flight, but are lacking a green card (because it has gone missing). read more

Hanoi vs Ho Chi Minh City: Cultural Differences

First-time travelers to Vietnam often fret over one decision: should I arrive in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City?

The cultural differences between Hanoi and HCMC/Saigon are palpable, even for fresh-off-the-plane tourists. The differences are somewhat akin to L.A. versus New York, or Toronto versus Montreal: read more

Handy Thanksgiving Safety Tips

Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday, especially in New England! With the cooler temperatures, family gatherings and the first snowfall, what’s not to love? Oftentimes, families travel far and wide to spend this holiday with loved ones. With an increase of people in one space, the likelihood of accidents or injury also increases. Be sure to follow the below Thanksgiving safety tips so you can spend your holiday in the dining room, and not the procedure room! read more

Hakodate Japan – All You Need To Know To Visit This Beautiful City In Hokkaido

Hakodate Japan – Hokkaido’s claim to fame may be its stunning snow fields and Genghis Khan dish, but there’s much more to this northern island that generally meets the eye. Hakodate is a port city located near the southern tip of Hokkaido, and is one of the closest cities to the main Honshu island, thus making it an extremely popular entry point to Hokkaido and one of the most frequented cities in the north by domestic tourists (not so much foreigners, unfortunately, but hopefully that’s will change!) read more

Has Combining Business and Leisure Travel Become the New Corporate Standard?

Employees have been adding vacation days to work trips for years, but the trend continues to grow and become more expected as companies hire a younger workforce and work to attract top talent. The lines between business and leisure travel have become increasingly blurred, but is this a lasting trend? And do the benefits outweigh the changes to company policy? New York City travel agent BlueOrange Travel is ready to share reasons why the combination of business and leisure is here to stay, and that’s a good thing. read more

Hallstatt Itinerary: Our Travel Guide Blog And Budget Tips

This Austria gem of quaint European town is no longer hidden away in the Salzkammergut region, thanks to the iconic scenery photo you see on the postcard. Listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hallstatt is widely considered one of the most beautiful places to visit in Austria.

One day trip to Hallstatt can be a very wonderful experience, but be sure to read our travel guide before you go. Hallstatt used to be an idyllic charming town, but it is getting over-tourism with millions of visitors from all around the world. read more

Handy Portuguese phrases for travelling

Planning a trip to beautiful, sunny Portugal? With its gorgeous beaches, fabulous weather, delicious cuisine and vibrant local culture, Portugal should be on every traveller’s bucket list! Portuguese people are generally extremely friendly and welcoming – and English is widely spoken making it easy for non-Portuguese speakers to travel around the country. However, Portuguese is a fabulous language full of colourful expressions, so we highly recommend learning a few useful phrases to use on your next trip! read more

Guide to Siberian Railway “Personal Arrangement”! From Ticket Purchase to In-Vehicle Equipment

This page summarizes the “Trans-Siberian Railway” trip by “personal trip”, including how to arrange tickets and facilities on the train. I collected elegant and valuable information that I practiced, such as a luxury car with a bath and toilet, and a way to monopolize a two-person room that is safe even when traveling alone! read more

Gutsy athlete soars in Olympic quest

Allie Welsh never had done gymnastics or acrobatics, much less thrown herself 30 feet above the snow on skis.

But, she always had been a fierce athlete.

So, after numerous knee blowouts forced the All American lacrosse player to take a medical retirement during her college lacrosse career at University of California Berkeley, she made a wild, gutsy move. Allie switched sports to halfpipe skiing. read more