Starting Sunday, T-Mobile Makes (Mostly Good) Changes to Its International Plans

July 19, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Starting July 22, T-Mobile will be adding 57 countries and destinations to its international data roaming plan. Color me magenta.

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The VPN Money Saving Trick Also Works for Rental Cars and Hotels

July 10, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

It’s not just for airfare: thebestvpn recently took an in-depth look about how much more travelers can expect to save on car rentals and hotels by using a VPN.

Airlines Flights Money Transit Trip Planning

Is United’s Baggage Subscription Worth It Now That Basic Economy Exists?

June 26, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Five years ago, United’s baggage subscription seemed silly. These days, it might seem more like economical sense depending on how much you fly.

Culture & Science Expat Family Money

The Price of Sending a Kid to an International School

May 16, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Kids. They are are expensive.

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The Cheapest Airline for Checking Lots of Baggage

May 15, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Now that Virgin America no longer exists, its probably a good time to revisit those checked baggage fees.

Budget Leisure Money Trip Planning

The Main Money-Saving Principle for Booking Tours in a Small Town

April 11, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

It generally doesn’t matter what travel agency that gets booked for a tour. Outside specialty services like super-lux operators, the service will more or less be the same.

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Feeling Stuck? Google Flights Lists the Cheapest Destinations for Locked Dates

March 22, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

There’s a lot of things going on with Google Flights. But more specifically, the only thing I care about is fitting in a vacation when I can finally jet from work.

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A Quick Guide to International Basic Economy Flights

March 13, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

British Airways is in pretty much in the midst of turning itself into a ~~low-cost~~ American airline.

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Mandarin Oriental Launches a Loyalty Program (Get an Extra Night)

February 27, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

How about a free upgrade without having to jump through hoops?

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This Is How Long You Have To Rent out on Airbnb To Break Even

February 7, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

So, exactly how many nights do you have to rent out a place on Airbnb to break even?

Culture & Science Features Luxury Travel

How in the World Did Travel Become so Fashionable?

January 23, 2018 Erica Ho 4 minute read

Gone are the days when picking up and taking off was the most carefree, blasé thing in the world. If it didn’t happen on Instagram, it didn’t happen, right?

Hotels Lodging Money Reference Charts

This Chart Outlines Every Major Hotel Chains’ Cancellation Policy

January 18, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Times’ achangin. That includes hotel cancellation policies, which before, often let guests get away with murder. (Not literally, though, scarily, seems to have been a thing of late.)

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AirHelp Automatically Checks for Delayed Flight Compensation

January 17, 2018 Sponsored Post 2 minute read

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Imagine a service that automatically tells you all the delayed compensation you’re entitled to, without lifting a finger.*

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Calculator: Figure Out How Much Booking at the Airport Will Save

January 16, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Anything to save a dollar. But if that allows us to save for another trip, I guess you’ll do it.

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Does Basic Economy Ever Make Sense?

December 13, 2017 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Actually it can. Not in every situation, but for some circumstances, if the trip is short enough and you’re a great packer, basic economy can be a chance to save some money.

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How You Really Have Two or Three Days to Lock in the Best Plane Ticket

December 12, 2017 Erica Ho 3 minute read

There’s nothing worse than the fear of missing out. Especially fomo on the cheapest possible airline ticket.

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Can You Save Money by Buying Plane Tickets at the Airport? (Yes.)

October 5, 2017 Erica Ho 2 minute read

But depends on which airline.

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The Best Prepaid Plan for Visiting the United States

September 8, 2017 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Now welcome to one of the few countries in the world that charge you for not only sending a text but *receiving* a text.

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Renting a Car by the Week Can Be Cheaper Than for the Days You Need It

August 29, 2017 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Sometimes business class plane tickets are cheaper than economy class tickets, and sometimes weekly car rentals are cheaper than renting it for less the week.

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How To Pay for Things When You’ve Lost Your Wallet

July 26, 2017 Erica Ho 3 minute read

I believe in defensive traveling. This means things like scanning passports and visas into Dropbox and stashing hidden 50-dollar bills into inconspicuous keychains.

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Calculator: Should You Book a Paid or Award Ticket?

July 17, 2017 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Because we like to maximize those miles, above all else.

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How To Get Compensated for Flight Delays

July 11, 2017 Sponsored Post 2 minute read

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Stating the obvious here: Sitting at the airport for twelve hours is a nightmare.

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The Best Tools for Finding Mistake Fares

June 27, 2017 Erica Ho 3 minute read

Because who doesn’t want to go to New Zealand for $400? But be forewarned that there’s generally a lot of work in trying to find these deals.

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How To Get Money When You’ve Lost a Wallet Abroad

June 8, 2017 Erica Ho 4 minute read

I believe in defensive traveling. This means things like scanning passports and visas into Dropbox and stashing hidden 50-dollar bills into pillbox keychains.

emergency Money Plastic Reference Charts

Here’s What To Expect If You’ve Lost a Debit Card Abroad

May 2, 2017 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Count those blessings if you have Wells Fargo. Now about the other banks.

Hotels Lodging Money Trip Planning

Can Booking.com Penalize Canceled Bookings (Sans Credit Card)?

April 26, 2017 Erica Ho 1 minute read

The 24-hour hotel cancellation policy is pretty standard, so its should be little surprise that Booking.com charges a penalty for last-minute cancellations.

Business Expat Money Technology Tools

Review: How Does TransferWise Stack Up for International Money Transfers?

March 1, 2017 Erica Ho 3 minute read

There’s a couple of ways to move cash around the world. Some of it involves brokerage accounts, some of it involves carrying drug-dealer levels of money onto a plane.

Expat Money Technology Tools

TransferWise’s Facebook Messenger Bot Isn’t Great for Sending Money

February 23, 2017 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Please support more than seven currencies versus the 38 supported on the website (does USD count?).

Features Loyalty Money Plastic

This Is Exactly How Much Money the Chase Sapphire Reserve Makes Off You

February 16, 2017 Erica Ho 3 minute read

There is no such thing as a free trip. Hold the presses!

Itinerary Money Technology Trip Planning

The Step-By-Step Guide to Itinerary and Budget Planning

February 7, 2017 Erica Ho 3 minute read

The hardest part is booking the flight (now you’re committed), but the best part is yet to come.

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TOOL: Calculate How Much Bringing Your Own Toiletries Will Save

February 1, 2017 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Because it’s 2017 and it’s reaaaally time to clean up that act. Make it a part of those New Year’s resolutions.

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Get the $10 U.S. National Park Senior Lifetime Pass Before Time’s Up

January 3, 2017 Erica Ho 1 minute read

One Mile at a Time recently clued us into a huge discount: Senior citizens over the age of 62 are entitled to a $10 lifetime pass.

Budget Connectivity Hacks Money Technology

Sometimes All You Have To Do Is Ask for a Discount on In-Flight Wi-Fi

December 5, 2016 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Life is simple like that sometimes. Sometimes, all you have to do is ask for what you want.

Airlines Flights Money Transit

Anyone Can Join the AARP for British Airways Flight Discounts

November 14, 2016 Erica Ho 2 minute read

It’s not the most obvious discount but there’s nothing wrong supporting the AARP even if you’re not of age.

Airlines Loyalty Money Plastic Reference Charts

The Credit Cards You Should Pick Based on Airline Frequent Flyer Program

November 2, 2016 Erica Ho 5 minute read

Bla bla bla Chase Sapphire Reserve. But kinda pointless if you’re an Emirates flyer.

Cars Ground Money Transit

Reader Q: Is Hertz Only Showing Prepaid Rentals on Its Website?

October 24, 2016 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Tis the season to get ready to buy tickets, book the car and see the family.

Connectivity Featured Money Reference Charts Technology

Here Is Every Major (and Some Not-So-Major) International Cell Plan Option for Traveling

October 4, 2016 Sam Wright Fairbanks 2 minute read

There are a lot of data plans out there (call and text too, but c’mon). It’s easy to get overwhelmed, so to make things a bit easier, here’s a chart with the details on international plans provided by major cell companies in the U.S.

Budget Culture & Science Leisure Money Trip Planning

The Best Museum Pass That No One Knows About

July 18, 2016 Erica Ho 1 minute read

I’d hate myself if I wrote the words “museum hack,” but I guess I already did it.

Food Hotels Lodging Luxury Money

An Ode to the Hotel Minibar (No Touching!)

May 11, 2016 Sam Wright Fairbanks Less than a minute to read

There are only so many five-dollar bags of chips and six-dollar cans of diet coke someone can consume before they ask, “What’s the point of it all?”

Budget Bus Ground Money Packing Transit

Who Knew? The Cheapest Way To Ship Packages May Be Greyhound’s Bus Service

May 10, 2016 Sam Wright Fairbanks 2 minute read

There’s no denying that moving is a major hassle—especially if it’s cross-country. Like, it costs way more than I pay in rent each month. (Depends on where you live, of course. This doesn’t apply to you, Manhattan.)

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