Amazon Prime users now get free streaming
As a value-added service Amazon just announced that Prime subscribers (ETA, only paid subscribers) are now allowed to stream many movies and TV shows from their Instant Streaming for free, 5,000 right…
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HMS Host, Really?
It’s been a long week in Phoenix and I’m waiting for a red eye so I decided to hit up the Phoenix Roadside 66 in the B concourse of PHX. Since it’s…
So, I upgraded to the Hilton Surpass
I know just last week I said I just have the normal Hilton HHonors AMEX and I was fine with that, but tonight I sat down and did the math. Last year…
Is the mint game worthwhile
Today Lucky writes about whether the mint “game” is worthwhile and instead of hijacking his comments with a long post I figured I’d post my response here. I have not, and will…
Travel Tip: Top 5: how to be a good seat mate
So I had a post about what NOT to do, here’s a more positive list: It’s a shared space to keep hygiene in mind. This means do your best to arrive clean. …
Guest post on flight etiquette
Since I try to keep this blog professional I decided to use guest post on my friend Mark Bryan’s blog. Check out my top 10 ways to not be a douche bag…
Did you receive a 1099 for airline miles?
If so, Gary over at a View from the Wing details how to dispute the value of those miles if you disagree with the valuation. Check out his blog post.
Travel Product Review: SmartyPig savings accounts
I like to talk about banking if you haven’t noticed. Due to the economic climate we live in I decided it was finally time to create an actual emergency fund instead of…
Android App Review: UiA Backup Contacts
Well, I finally got to the point where I couldn’t stand AT&Ts lack of reception in buildings and the Backflip so I just changed to Virgin Mobile’s Samsung Intercept. In GSM land…
Travel Tip of the Week: Make a list
Last week I talked about my back from over packing. My suggestion is to create a list of items and attach conditions to them. Certain things I need every business trip such…