Insights

Trapped in Boston: An Air Canada Misadventure
Insights Mar 3, 2018

Last Monday, I found myself stuck in Boston as Air Canada's operations went into meltdown. Here's the full story.

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Impressions from China 2018
Insights Feb 27, 2018

First impressions from my recent trip to Beijing for Chinese New Year, including highlights of First Class on ANA and...

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Booked: A First Class Bonanza
Insights Feb 11, 2018

It's time to celebrate the Lunar New Year in style, with a trip back home to Beijing in the plush First...

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The Road to 193
Insights Feb 3, 2018

What traveller hasn't daydreamed about visiting every country in the world? I examine my progress so far along the path...

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Booked: Winter Getaway in New York
Insights Jan 21, 2018

We're headed to New York for a weekend getaway, and it's all thanks to some outstanding promotions from two points...

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Impressions from Bali 2017
Insights Jan 7, 2018

A roundup from my trip to Bali and South East Asia, featuring luxury hotels, stunning natural wonders, Qatar Airways, Japan...

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Booked: Christmas in Bali
Insights Dec 12, 2017

I'm headed to the island paradise of Bali for the holidays, with a few stops in the rest of South...

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Farewell, Star Alliance Gold
Insights Nov 23, 2017

A eulogy for my expiring Star Alliance Gold status, featuring tales of loss aversion, a grand tour of Greece's airports, and...

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Road Trip to Banff National Park
Insights Nov 16, 2017

I took a road trip up to the Rockies on the Sunday following PointsU. It was great to check another...

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Booked: PointsU Weekend
Insights Oct 30, 2017

I'm headed for Calgary this weekend for the third PointsU conference. Looking forward to getting together with the community and...

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