2016 was a year I came to define by others’ milestones more than my own.
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How to Choose an Airline Alliance in 2018
As individual airlines (particularly U.S. ones) slash benefits in a race for the bottom, alliance loyalty has become more complicated than it once was.
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Why Are There No Nonstop Flights from the US to Vietnam?
Here’s a fact that might surprise you: Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh City is the busiest unserved air route in the world.
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Flight Delay Compensation in the US and Europe
You look up at the departures board to find your gate and see that your flight has been delayed. What can you do?
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Why I’ve Done a 180 on Travel Hacking
Frequent traveler benefits have continued to free fall—I’m not sure savvy travelers can avoid hacking any longer.
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Is Teaching English in China Still a Good Idea?
Teaching English in China is a more common career choice these days—and not just because bloggers like me have publicized it.
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Here’s Why I Haven’t Checked a Bag in Seven Years
I haven’t checked a bag in over six years, yet I still manage to be stylish, clean and prepared. Here’s how I do it.
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How to Quit Your Job and Travel the World
Here are my tips and best practices for cultivating a life of freedom, adventure and travel.
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How Much Can You Make Teaching English?
Ever wondered how much money you can make teaching English abroad? If you have, this post is for you.
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A Very Different Kind of Vacation
The good news? I achieved my goal of staying offline for over a week during a recent trip. The better news? The benefits of “disconnecting” for the first time in years were greater than I could’ve ever imagined.
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