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Continue reading →: The Pizookie I Ate at My Brother’s FuneralSAN BRUNO, Calif. — Last spring, my best friend — my little brother — Jordan “Meechie” Allen introduced me to a dessert I had never heard of before. It was April 2025. I was heading to Burbank for a quick Alaska Airlines status run and, yes, a pedicure. I had…
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Continue reading →: Maximizing the ‘lifestyle card’: A father-son weekend in ManhattanNEW YORK — There is little debate that New York City stands as the crown jewel of North American cities. I say that as someone proudly biased toward Chicago, yet the Big Apple has a way of making everyday moments feel cinematic. Even with a brewing Nor’easter lurking in the…
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Continue reading →: The Best of Both Worlds: How the Venture X and Amex Platinum Power My TravelWhen it comes to travel credit cards, there are endless options with a little bit of something for everyone. For me, I decided to have the best of both worlds and grab Capital One’s Venture X and American Express’ Platinum cards. Yes, the combined annual fees total nearly $1,300, but…
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Continue reading →: If You Want First Class, Buy First: How a Simple Reddit Phrase Changed How I TravelThe author reflects on the value of buying First Class tickets when flying longer routes, particularly for earning elite miles. They experienced a significant improvement in comfort and rest on a recent trip after purchasing a First Class seat. Reasonable fares exist, and the author plans to prioritize First Class…
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Continue reading →: Chasing Gold: A Cross-Country Push to Close Out Alaska Airlines StatusCHICAGO —It’s that time of year again across the frequent-flier corners of Reddit — travelers scrambling to close out their airline “status rings” before the calendar flips. I’m no different. Right now, I’m sitting at 31,142 Alaska Airlines miles. I need 40,000 to lock in Gold status. Under Alaska’s current…
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