One of the things I love most about being The Points Guy is getting to hear stories from readers about how award travel has affected their lives — the exotic vacations they’ve planned, …
Review: American Airlines 777-200 Economy — London to Miami
BookingFor $804, I stretched the mileage of my run to 23,510 miles, which yielded a cost of just 3.42 cents per mile. I earned 23,820 elite-qualifying miles and 49,640 redeemable miles, which are v…
Delta is Suspending New York to Istanbul Service
Increased security concerns seem to be having an impact on airports and airlines across the globe. Just last week, the EU announced that it will now be collecting air traveler information for passe…
United’s Offering Hundreds of Thousands of Miles to Former Top Elites
Airlines fight hard to win business from top spenders, but aside from some personalized deals for corporate clients, most incentives come in the form of matched status. For example, United frequent…
When Should You Use the Chase Freedom Unlimited Card?
Recently, the new Chase Freedom Unlimited Card became available for online applications, whereas previously you could only apply at a Chase branch. Now that this no-fee card is more accessible, you…
How to shoot outdoor video with a smartphone
Don’t use the default video app Nearly all the video on the Atlas & Boots YouTube channel was shot using the default video app on the iPhone. A far better option is a premium video record…
A quick travel guide to San Francisco’s arts and culture scene
SAN FRANCISCO IS MORE THAN its 14 hills, famous Victorians, and amazing views. With so many cultures packed on top of each other, and a civic culture that values innovation and art, there’s a…
Best city for whale watching
IN THE PAST FEW DAYS, there’s been no need for tourists in Vancouver, British Columbia to pay hundreds of dollars to hop into a speed boat and go whale watching. A humpback whale has been fee…
2016’s best travel hacks and tips
Travel is all about having epic adventures and meeting new people but there are some necessary logistics involved, which can be tiresome, such as booking flights, and packing. Here to help with som…
This New England bakery is charging women 79 cents to the dollar to illustrate the gender pay gap
They’re doing the discount in honor of Equal Pay Day, a national event that brings attention to the existing gender pay gap in the United States. On average, women still earn 79 cents for eve…