Hello, my name is Brad. I'm a friend of the Addict. We met in the Air Force when we were both spending some time in Frankfurt, Germany. That was my first time to Europe, but it wasn't my last. I'm also a pilot and have had the privilege to travel the world. Though I haven't made it to Antarctica...yet. I...
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This is part 11 of a multi-part series detailing my trip to Hong Kong and Cambodia, flying First Class and attempting to stay within a $350 budget for ALL expenses (although, I went slightly over budget). If you haven’t read the first 10 parts yet, please check them out: Part One: I am going to Hong Kong and Cambodia this week–How I put...
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This is Part 10 of a multi-part series detailing my trip to Hong Kong and Cambodia, flying First Class and attempting to stay within a $350 budget for ALL expenses. If you haven’t read the first 9 parts yet, please check them out: Part One: I am going to Hong Kong and Cambodia this week–How I put this trip together Part Two: Finding...
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It wasn’t a great week for the points and miles community. On March 31, Alaska Airlines conducted a no-notice devaluation of their miles when redeeming for Emirates flights. I wrote about how you could fly Emirates First Class, in my article here, for only 90,000 Alaska miles one way to Dubai. Now, that same flight is 150,000 miles. Ouch! What...
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This is Part 9 of a multi-part series detailing my trip to Hong Kong and Cambodia, flying First Class and attempting to stay within a $350 budget for ALL expenses. If you haven’t read the first 8 parts yet, please check them out: Part One: I am going to Hong Kong and Cambodia this week–How I put this trip together Part Two: Finding a...
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This is Part 8 of a multi-part series detailing my trip to Hong Kong and Cambodia, flying First Class and attempting to stay within a $350 budget for ALL expenses. If you haven’t read the first 7 parts yet, please check them out: Part One: I am going to Hong Kong and Cambodia this week–How I put this trip together Part Two: Finding...
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This is Part 7 of a multi-part series detailing my trip to Hong Kong and Cambodia, flying First Class and staying within a $350 budget for ALL expenses. If you haven’t read the first 6 parts yet, please check them out: Part One: I am going to Hong Kong and Cambodia this week–How I put this trip together Part Two: Finding a way home...
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This is Part 6 of a multi-part series detailing my trip to Hong Kong and Cambodia, flying First Class and staying within a $350 budget for ALL expenses. If you haven’t read the first 5 parts yet, please check them out: Part One: I am going to Hong Kong and Cambodia this week–How I put this trip together Part Two: Finding a way home...
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Through March 31, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) is offering an increased sign-up bonus on their both their business and personal co-branded American Express Cards. Normally the sign up bonus is 25,000 points, and sometimes increases to 30,000 points. 35,000 points is a great deal and is worthy of serious consideration. Let me explain why. (more…)
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This is Part 5 of a multi-part series detailing my trip to Hong Kong and Cambodia, flying First Class and staying within a $350 budget for ALL expenses. If you haven’t read the first 4 parts yet, please check them out: Part One: I am going to Hong Kong and Cambodia this week–How I put this trip together Part Two: Finding a way home...
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