Man in a pulqueria in Mexico City. Photo by Laura Bernhein.Hacé clic 1. PULQUEThe “poliuhqui”, “broken” in Nahuatl, is a very nutritious drink. It’s high in pro…
Kuwait Will Soon Require Everyone in the Country to Undergo a DNA Test — Even Tourists
If traveling to Kuwait has been on your radar, now’s the time to go — before the country implements its mandatory DNA testing for everyone in the country, including tourists. Starting s…
Watch: these six companies profit from prisoners
IN THE UNITED STATES, private prisons are a $70 billion industry. With private companies making this much profit, it’s no wonder that the prison population has grown by 500 percent in the pas…
5 misconceptions I’ve experienced as a single traveler
1. The time I spend with another person is intended to be fleeting, casual, or temporary. When I meet someone I connect with and tell them that I’m “only here for a few weeks,” th…
Giving Tuesday: Donate Points & Miles To Those in Need
Keep in mind that point and mile donations are not considered tax-deductible, as the IRS recognizes award points and miles as a gift from a corporation or to the individual. However, if you plan to…
Things to know before having kids
1. Traveling may not be fun for awhile.There are windows for traveling with children. From birth until they can walk, usually it is relatively easy to bring a baby on even a long-haul trip. When th…
Review: British Airways A380 World Traveller Economy — Johannesburg to London
I’d looked forward to flying on the world’s largest commercial passenger aircraft — the Airbus A380 — for a long time and was thrilled to be able to book a British Airways A…
Deal Alert: Newark to Singapore from $754 Round-Trip on United
Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz, which allows y…
TPGtv Episode 11: Touring TWA’s Abandoned Terminal and Finding Economy Seats I Fit in on JetBlue
Never miss an episode: Click here to subscribe to The Points Guy on YouTube!Luckily, not all coach experiences are terrible. JetBlue offers 34 inches of pitch in economy and 38-39 inches of pitch i…