I guess you want to know who Erica Ho is.
I travel first and write second, even though I started the other way around. I used to be a reporter for TIME in Hong Kong and before that, a closet geek over at Gizmodo and Lifehacker. Now I travel over 100,000 miles a year on what my family still is convinced is a four-year-plus "vacation." I also like to eat Mexican food and unfriendly kangaroos for dinner, but never together because that's kinda weird.
Can’t Figure Out How Much to Tip? Here’s a Map
It’s not a definitive guide to tipping etiquette around the world, but its a start. read more »
Why Bereavement Fares Are Hardly Worth the Cost
When I used to live on the other side of the world, I always dreaded about getting ‘the call.’ Simply, all it meant to me was that even if I got on the next flight, I would never make it in time. read more »
Erica Ho // Apr. 24, 2013 // 3 Comments
Saying It Right: The Number “Two”
A table for two, please? read more »
I’m an excellent flier because I’m an excellent sleeper.
John Unwin // The Cosmopolitan Of Las Vegas CEO // The New York Times
It’s Time to Book That Summer Vacation Now
I’m going to hibernate for the summer, but I’m just letting you know if you plan on going anywhere from now to the end of August, you better buy your tickets before April is over. read more »
Denied for Global Entry? Here’s How To Fix That
I assume you’ve already thrown $100 down the drain, so it wouldn’t hurt to actually appeal the decision. You’re not going to walk through security and customs any faster, that’s for sure. read more »
How To Instantly Obtain Hilton HHonors Gold Status
Or basically how to get free Wi-Fi every time you stay at a Hilton. read more »
Should I Pack the Amex, Mastercard or Visa?
Probably the first thing you should do is to put down the Discover. You’re going through your wallet, trying to figure out which card to bring, right? read more »
Erica Ho // Apr. 16, 2013 // Comment
The Scoop on Hipmunk’s Upgraded Search Engine
Hipmunk obviously attracts the hipsters, but it’s got a couple of things going for it. read more »
Saying It Right: “I Don’t Understand”
There’s a couple of ways to insinuate that you’re not a native speaker, but you can essentially get by with any of these. I guess it will just depend on which one pops into your brain first. read more »
How Rick Steves Personally Plans His Itineraries
I take it if the guy has launched a business empire on European travel, he probably knows a thing or two about trip planning. read more »
Erica Ho // Apr. 10, 2013 // Comment
Rediscovering the Joys of Curbside Check-In
To be fair, I totally forgot that curbside check-in even existed until I rolled up to the airport this past Friday. read more »
Can Renting a Car Save Money on Airport Parking?
Well, possibly. If you’re going for a reeeally long time somewhere, it may just make sense to rent a car instead of paying to have your car sit in an empty airport parking lot. read more »
United’s TravelBank Gives Cash Back on Flights
Here’s a little secret: If you book directly on United’s website enough, they’ll give you money back after you’ve booked a few flights – even if it’s for someone else. read more »
Someone Saw the Future Making this Security Spoof
If this is indicative of the future, better start brushing up on your Rubik’s cube skills.
Erica Ho // Apr. 2, 2013 // Comment