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CBC interviewed Flytrippers: Air Canada’s new $30 fee for phone bookings
I was interviewed by CBC as an expert on the highly divisive topic of airline fees. Many travelers dislike them (a normal reflex), but fail to appreciate that it is precisely this market segmentation that has made flying literally cheaper than ever before in history (relative to…
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How to book hotels for less: introduction
Traveling for less is sooooooo simple. You just need to invest a bit of time. In the case of booking a hotel, like most things related to travel, it’s really simple: compare, compare, compare… and compare more. That’s really it. Take the time to compare. But it definitely helps…
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AMAZING: Hilton hotel chain launches a new credit card with a huge welcome bonus
We’re very excited to announce this great news today, one of the best of the year for Canadian travelers: the launch of the brand-new Hilton Honors American Express Card! And the special introductory welcome bonus can be worth $4000+ in free luxury hotels!!! That’s pretty crazy!…
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Overview of my trip to Turkmenistan
I spent 7 days in Turkmenistan back in February, and it was the most unique country I’ve been to in a while. The famous ever-burning “Gates of Hell” gas crater, the capital Ashgabat’s white marble buildings that turn full of colors at night (and the white cars) are only part of…
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Major changes to Airbnb rules: Ban on dreaded and dreadful requests
Airbnb is the reference for private accommodation rentals. But many of them have very dreaded and dreadful requests, sometimes a long list of 10+ chores on top of charging a cleaning fee. The platform just announced a major change and will ban hosts from imposing many of these…
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Aeroplan eStore promotion: 10 pts/$ (≈ 15% back) at Amazon (Prime Day)
Using shopping portals like the Aeroplan eStore is a simple way to earn extra rewards very easily with just a few clicks. You need to take advantage of this for just about everything you buy in life, especially during promotions. There’s one right now, and it’s excellent if you…
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15 deals on travel items during Amazon Prime Day
It’s Amazon Prime Day. We obviously won’t encourage you to spend your money on useless stuff; keep your money for travel if you want to travel more (it’s a simple concept, but it’s worth a reminder). However, like every year, some very interesting travel items are on sale and…
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Best redemptions of Marriott Bonvoy points: 24 best destinations in Europe
We’re continuing our feature with concrete examples of the best redemptions of Marriott Bonvoy points, after the 46 in Asia. If you want to maximize the number of free nights you get, you just need to plan your trips around the best hotels (exactly like when you pay with cash…
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Hotel review: Aloft by Marriott Asunción in Asunción, Paraguay
I redeemed Marriott Bonvoy points at the Aloft by Marriott Asuncion on 3 separate trips to Paraguay in early 2025. I stayed for 7 nights in total, almost all of them solo. The price in points was low, I had many points, and it is a very convenient hotel to stay at while I was […]
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Overview of my 3 trips to Asunción, Paraguay
In early 2025, I went to Paraguay 3 separate times in 2 months. I first went with Caroline for 11 nights, and then I went back twice for shorter trips on my own from Buenos Aires. Each time, I visited the capital and largest city, Asunción. It is a booming city; I hadn’t seen…