Alan 
Google Fi International Data Connection Issue Fix Google Fi is a cell phone provider (from Google) that borrows service from standard providers. Known as an MVNO (mobile virtual network operator), Google does not own the infrastructure (cell towers, network) but instead purchases space on established networks like Sprint and T-Mobile … Read more
Silja Europa A Class Overnight Helsinki to Tallinn Review Previously I wrote about my experience on the Silja Symphony from Stockholm to Helsinki. After two nights at the Hotel Indigo, I left Helsinki on the Silja Europa to Tallinn, Estonia. The crossing from Helsinki to Tallinn only takes four hours … Read more
Hotel Indigo Helsinki Boulevard Review After arriving in Helsinki on the Silja Sympony, I had two nights before heading out on to Estonia. During an IHG sale I was able to book the Hotel Indigo for around $90 per night. It is hard to place Hotel Indigo in the IHG … Read more
Silja Symphony A Class Stockholm to Helsinki Review The best way to get from Stockholm to Helsinki is by one of the overnight ferries. Included in the price is transportation and a night of accommodation. Plus you get to sail through the beautiful Stockholm archipelago as you sail the Baltic. … Read more
NOFO Hotel Stockholm Review After three nights in Oslo at the Thon Hotel Cecil, I flew to Stockholm for two nights to explore the city. Chase was running a promotion where I could earn 5x Ultimate Rewards on hotel bookings and decided to try out the NOFO Hotel, a Best … Read more
SAS Lounges OSL There are two SAS Lounges at Oslo Airport (OSL). Both are very near each other. I’ll talk through the differences to help you make a choice of which to visit. As I was flying in SAS Plus, I had access to both lounges. I thought the Domestic … Read more
Norway in a Nutshell in One Day If you want to get a taste of the natural beauty of Norway, the easiest way to do it is through a route that is commonly known as “Norway in a nutshell”. It takes you, via train, to a ferry ride through the … Read more
SAS 737-800 Plus Class OSL-ARN I needed to get from Oslo to Stockholm. The train takes over 6 hours (and during my travel times, there was track construction) so I decided to book a quick 55 minute flight. There are two main airlines that service the OSL-ARN route: Norwegian and … Read more
Thon Hotel Cecil Oslo Review There are very few chain hotels in Norway. The main two are Raddison and Thon Hotels. A few months back I did a status match to Discovery Loyalty Black, their top tier elite status. Thon Hotels is part of Discovery Loyalty. For my three nights … Read more
EuroAtlantic 767-300ER Business Class KEF-AMS After flying Vancouver to Reykjavik on Icelandair, I was booked to continue on to Amsterdam. However, with the grounding of the 737-MAX, I found out I would actually be continuing on a leased EuroAtlantic 767 but operated “in cooperation” with Icelandair. EuroAtlantic is a small … Read more
SkyTeam Lounge YVR Before my Icelandair flight, I had a five hour layover in Vancouver. The international departure area has two lounges accessible with Priority Pass — the Plaza Premium Lounge and the SkyTeam Lounge. As I had already visited the Plaza Premium Lounge on a previous trip, I decided … Read more
Icelandair 757-200 Saga Class YVR-KEF Last fall I won a contest with Icelandair for two round trip tickets. In reality, I received two $1,000 certificates for use on Icelandair. These could be used for either two tickets under $1,000 each or one ticket under $2,000. If the cost was more … Read more
Gender Binary in Air Travel Currently when flying, at least in the United States, you must notify the airline if you are male or female. However, a change in regulation by Airlines for America has stated that as of June 1, 2019, airlines can now offer the options of “unspecified” … Read more
How to Return Metal Citi Bank Prestige Credit Card Recently I removed an authorized user from my Citi Prestige Card account. I put their card in my proverbial sock drawer, unsure of what to do with it. I had a Chase Sapphire Reserve Card that I canceled and they sent … Read more
New Alaska Airlines Visa Card Benefits Starting tomorrow, June 1, 2019, the Alaska Airlines Visa Card from Bank of America will add two new benefits. 50% off Alaska Lounge Day Pass This benefit has actually been around for a bit as a trial, however now it is being written into … Read more