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Asia, Credit Cards, Hotels, Japan · March 29, 2024

Osaka: Easy Guide for Cherry Blossom Watch in 2024

Imagine a city where the heartbeat of everyday life harmonizes with the pulse of joyous celebration — that’s Osaka. While Tokyo and Kyoto may seem distant and lofty, Osaka warmly welcomes you with its bustling streets and hearty cuisine. Here,…

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Asia, Credit Cards, Hotels, Japan · March 21, 2024

Kyoto: Easy Guide for Cherry Blossom Watch in 2024

In our last post, we delved into cherry blossom spots in Tokyo from an award travel perspective. But for a true taste of Japanese culture, Kyoto is where it’s at! Picture samurai and nobles strolling among wild Edohigan cherry blossoms….

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Asia, Credit Cards, Hotels, Japan · March 15, 2024

Easy Guide to Cherry Blossoms Watch in Tokyo 2024

Thinking about heading to Japan to catch the cherry blossoms? Absolutely a must-do! Concerned about the language barrier? No need to worry! With “Join The Bloom” – Our easy and handy guide by myself, in collaboration with Brady from TripPlus, we’ll…

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Airlines, Germany, New York, North America · March 9, 2024

Our Best of The Best: Why I Love Singapore Airlines Suites

Singapore Airlines first class is always my top pick when embarking on a pure luxury journey in the sky, Their first class suites are nothing short of miniature retreats. Their service is like a warm hug, mixing the best of…

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Credit Cards, Uncategorized · March 7, 2024

3 Tips For How To Plan A Round The World Trip

Before the pandemic, I preferred using ANA Mileage or Asia Miles (now “Cathay”)  for a round-the-world ticket. However, airlines have shifted gears since the pandemic. The airlines sells premium seats for cash, play it safe with loyalty members or new…

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Airlines, Americas, Credit Cards · March 1, 2024

Emirates First Class: The Best Luxury Travel With Miles

Emirates, the epitome of luxury air travel, proudly introduced its state-of-the-art latest Boeing 777-300ER “Game Changer” featuring a lavish first class cabin. This exceptional aircraft graced the skies to connect the illustrious capital of the United States, Washington, D.C. (IAD), with…

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