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Continue reading →: California Cravings: How a Trip West Introduced Me to the PizookieI still remember it like it was yesterday, even though it happened a few months ago. I had flown out to California for a quick weekend getaway. As soon as I landed at San Francisco International Airport, my friend Jordan picked me up and asked the most important post-flight question:…
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Continue reading →: Cheap Flights, First Class, and a Dash of Chaos: My Last-Minute Getaway to CanadaI woke up on Saturday morning in Chicagoland, contemplating my plans for the day. Initially, I had intended to travel to Seattle and Miami to complete my status challenge with Alaska Airlines and secure my MVP status. You might recall from a previous post that I am also trying to…
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Continue reading →: Review: Bobby’s Burgers in New Orleans—Big Flavor, Bigger Price TagMy quest to find the perfect burger continued as I arrived in the vibrant city of New Orleans. I stayed at the InterContinental New Orleans, conveniently located on St. Charles Avenue, which offered a fantastic view of the bustling street life. Typically, when I come to the Big Easy, I…
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Continue reading →: Trill Burgers Review: Is Houston’s Smash Burger Spot Worth the Hype?HOUSTON — When you travel to a new place—or even to a familiar one—it’s important to explore the local food scene to experience something you can’t find back home. For me, I like to keep it simple. Whenever I’m in the South or Ohio, I have to stop by the…
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Continue reading →: Unlocking Oneworld Ruby Benefits: Traveling From Chicago to Seattle to New Orleans in the Same DayBefore I begin describing my journey, it’s essential to clarify my objective and the motivations behind it. My goal is to achieve MVP status on Alaska Airlines, which also provides Oneworld Ruby status. This accomplishment will enable me to receive complimentary upgrades on flights with both Alaska and American Airlines,…






