Photo by authorIf you’re interested in exploring the area, here are some tips. 1. Rent an 4 x 4. Photo by authorPolihale, beyond the highway’s end, is miles from the nearest town. Car r…
9 tips for incredible reflection photography
As photographers, there’s nothing more fun than visual play – a well-placed shadow, distorted perspective, a filter over your lens, or even something as simple as a reflection. Reflecti…
Should I Keep Both the Amex Platinum and Citi Prestige?
TPG reader Will sent me a message on Facebook to ask about premium rewards cards:Personally, I think the Citi Prestige Card and the Platinum Card from American Express are two of the most valuable …
Why Does Booking a Second Award Raise the Price per Ticket?
TPG reader Stacey emailed me to ask about booking flight awards:When one fare bucket sells out, the next ticket sold will come from a different (generally more expensive) bucket. Depending on how m…
How Can I Get a Credit Card Bonus for Referring a Friend?
TPG reader Jenna sent me a message on Facebook to ask about referral bonuses:Jenna’s experience is typical, since Citi generally doesn’t offer referral bonuses for AAdvantage credit car…
In Orange County, Latinos and Muslims are joining forces to fight against Trump and hateful politics
IN ORANGE COUNTY, 25,000 immigrants come from the Middle East or predominantly Muslim countries. Latinos make up one third of the county’s 3 million residents. During this election, these gro…
The writer that pissed off a country
LOUISE LINTON DID WHAT MANY OF US DID: She volunteered abroad, then came back and wrote about it. Unlike the rest of us, though, she managed to piss off an entire country. Linton, a Scottish actres…
Watch an ANA 787-9 Get Pushed to the Max Before the Farnborough Air Show
Next week, thousands will descend upon Farnborough, England, a small town outside of London to witness one of the biggest events in the aviation world — the Farnborough Air Show. The show fea…
This new map shows nearly every hiking trail in California
CALIFORNIA IS JAM-PACKED with hiking trails, from the Santa Monica Mountains to the Sierras. Sometimes the hard part for a hiker is just knowing all of their available options.Mandly restricted his…
British Airways Increases AARP Discount for Economy and Premium Economy
Great news, economy travelers: British Airways has increased the AARP discount for economy and premium economy flights. While you previously could save $65 off economy flights and $130 off premium …