Repurposing Those Weird Travel Amenities (Like the Shower Cap)

October 31, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

After awhile, all those little oddities and ends add up. I can’t remember the last my shoes were shined, but trust me, I have a shoe brush if the going gets rough.

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Here’s an Example of the Flat Tire Rule in Action

September 11, 2018 Erica Ho 2 minute read

Better take advantage of the few customer-friendly airline policies that remain.

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Here’s How To Get Unlimited In-Flight Wi-Fi for Suuuper Cheap

August 28, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Anyone remember that insane iPass deal for unlimited inflight Wi-Fi for just $10 per month that no one can get anymore?

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Renting a Car at the Airport with a Debit Card

August 13, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

It’s best to stick to a credit card for car rentals, but in the few instances where you want to put it on a debit card, there are a few things to keep in mind.

Food Guides Hacks Hotels Lodging

How To Cook in a Hotel Room in its Full Ghetto Gloriousness

May 29, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Nothing says *first-class travel* like… making a grilled cheese on a hotel iron?

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Split Belongings in a Travel Companion’s Bag To Minimize Lost Luggage

May 14, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

I haven’t had to deal with lost luggage since the airline lost my favorite teddy bear 25 years ago—think it is traumatizing as an adult? Now imagine that as a child.

Business Flights Hacks Transit

Some Interesting Ways To Repurpose Old Airline Amenity Kits

January 24, 2018 Erica Ho 2 minute read

First world problem, raise your right hand. Flying business so much you don’t know what to do with those amenity kits once they’ve been used?

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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.

Connectivity Hacks Technology

How To Easily Transfer WhatsApp iPhone Messages to an Android Phone

December 14, 2016 Erica Ho 1 minute read

First of all, I think I’ve added a couple of brand new gray hairs trying to sort through all of the information available on the interwebs.

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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.

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The Only Reason To Consistently Take Uber and Lyft Over Taxis

May 12, 2016 Erica Ho 2 minute read

Comes down to the fact that it’s just soooo much easier to track down a lost phone or item. Thanks, ride history!

Connectivity Hacks Technology Trip Planning

Try These Ingenious Hacks for Cheaper In-Flight Wi-Fi

March 21, 2016 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

There’s nothing like free or cheap in-flight Wi-Fi, and in-flight Wi-Fi doesn’t come cheap.

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Get Out of Town With the KAYAK Holiday Travel Hacker Guide

December 15, 2015 Sponsored Post Less than a minute to read

This sponsored post is brought to you by KAYAK.

The must-have travel tool this holiday season, KAYAK’s Holiday Travel Hacker Guide, is something everyone will want in their arsenal this Christmas. Especially as Grandma, Aunt and Dad slowly all get on my nerves.

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This Is Your Bible for Surviving the Holiday Travel Season

November 23, 2015 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Because all of those other guides out there are SO TIRED. I GOT IT. ITS LIKE THE HUNGER GAMES.

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There’s a Good Reason To Ditch Global Entry for NEXUS

October 13, 2015 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Those Canadians. Not only do they get decent healthcare but they also get cheaper Global Entry. They get everything.

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Cram the Most Stuff Into a Carry-On Bag as Humanly Possible

October 4, 2015 Erica Ho 2 minute read

Packing light, good. But, hey, I’ve got to cram a month’s worth of clothes into my carry-on allowance.

Flights Hacks Trip Planning

The ITA Matrix Commands You Probably Don’t Know

September 2, 2015 Erica Ho 4 minute read

Because this is a good of example of not using Kayak for all your flight search needs.

Hacks Hotels Lodging Technology

Charge Your Phone at a Hotel Without the Wall Plug

August 30, 2015 Miranda Ashton Less than a minute to read

Forgot the plug? No converter? Have a smartphone? Ahem, just plug it into the TV.

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The Trick To Requesting Uber and Lyft at Any Airport

August 24, 2015 Erica Ho 1 minute read

This one literally requires a trick of the needle. Ignore the fact there are often legitimate governmental regulations on why sometimes passengers can’t be picked up at the airport.

Cars Ground Hacks Money Transit

The Best Strategies for Getting the Cheapest Car Rental Possible

August 17, 2015 Erica Ho 4 minute read

Occasionally, I manage to impress myself still. I’ve been doing a lot of road trips this summer which means I’ve gotten really snazzy at perfecting a great car deal (no Maserati for free, though).

Airbnb Hacks Lodging Money Vacation Rentals

Airbnb Charges a Foreign Transaction Fee (and This Is How You Beat It)

July 19, 2015 Erica Ho 2 minute read

Imagine my surprise when I found out Airbnb charges a foreign transaction fee on top of listings booked outside the country.

Hacks Lounges Money Plastic

Can You Just Flash Any Credit Card To Get Lounge Access?

July 14, 2015 Erica Ho 1 minute read

No need to have a working Amex to get lounge access and free beer.

Cars Ground Hacks Money

How To Mastermind Car Rental Corporate Codes Without Getting Caught

July 6, 2015 Erica Ho 3 minute read

This isn’t about debating the ethics of using a discount code. It’s about saving $$$ when things are a bit tight.

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The Most Insane Way To Transfer an Airline Ticket

June 14, 2015 Erica Ho 2 minute read

This is probably the weirdest trick to save money I’ve ever heard about. Time to lock in the honeymoon?

Hacks Hotels Lodging Money

Ticking the ADA Box May Lower Hotel Room Prices

June 13, 2015 Erica Ho 1 minute read

I’m not suggesting to book a handicapped hotel room. But there seems to be empirical evidence it can lower the cost of regular rooms.

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How To Beat Lyft Line’s Surge Pricing

May 5, 2015 Erica Ho 1 minute read

With a little patience, it’s possible to swing the odds to get an even better deal on a Lyft Line — and to lock it in.

Flights Hacks Money Travel Trip Planning

The Most Hardcore Methods for Finding Cheap Flights

April 6, 2015 Erica Ho 4 minute read

The best way to get the cheapest flight is to search for alternate days and alternate airports, right? Wrong.

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Book a Refundable First-Class Ticket To Get Lounge Access

March 24, 2015 Erica Ho 3 minute read

There are tricks and then there are tricks. This is one of the dirtier ones.

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Book Each Hotel Night Separately for the Best Rate

February 25, 2015 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Apparently, it isn’t uncommon for hotels to upcharge travelers to the most expensive nightly rate, without them realizing it.

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Beware of Booking Plane Fares for Residents

February 24, 2015 Karina Martinez-Carter 1 minute read

The quest for plane tickets can drive us to jump through all sorts of proverbial hoops, like hiding our location and changing our language until we find—ta da!—that cheap golden ticket.

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How To Score the Southwest Companion Pass

February 11, 2015 Rosa Nam 4 minute read

The Southwest Companion Pass pretty much lets you buy one and get one free all year long. Not a bad deal at all if you can handle traveling with people.

Business Hacks Hotels Lodging

The Easiest Ways To Score a Hotel Upgrade

January 26, 2015 Karina Martinez-Carter 2 minute read

While surprise hotel upgrades have fallen into my lap time to time, they happen most when I’ve taken some sort of simple, strategic step.

Connectivity Hacks Technology Trip Planning

Extend Your Whatsapp Subscription for Free

January 26, 2015 Erica Ho 1 minute read

If you’re a big Whatsapp user, I’ll let you in on a secret. You probably don’t need to pay for the service.

Flights Hacks Money Technology Trip Planning

Debunking the Cookie Browser “Hack” for Good

January 14, 2015 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Finally, it looks like people are catching on to what I’ve known for years: clearing your cookie browsers won’t help you get a cheaper ticket.

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The Travel Hacks You Should Know (But Probably Don’t)

December 30, 2014 Erica Ho 4 minute read

Travel hacking is often synonymous with credit card churn and gaming points and miles. I’m no stranger to those tactics but I’ve always been more interested in the nifty, devious ways to get what you want while on the road. Here’s the best of the best, tried true and tested.

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The Complete Guide To Hacking In-Flight Wi-Fi

November 18, 2014 Erica Ho 4 minute read

Going to bite the bullet to get online, are you there? This is the complete set of tricks to doing it the right way without getting robbed and coughing up full price.

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