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Hi. My name is Kyle Burbank and I’m a Millennial. Yes, I say this like it’s some sort of healing admission given the bad rap my generation has endured in recent years. You know — the talk about how anyone under 35 is lazy, entitled, and doesn’t even know how...

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My Latest Global Entry Victory — And How It Was Different From Normal

by Kyle BurbankMay 27, 2022

This past week, my wife and I returned from our latest international trip... well, technically. I have to say that, given the long, overseas flights we're used to, it was quite strange to be boarding a regional jet for an international flight from LaGuardia to Toronto. Speaking of strange, another...

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Starbucks' Summer Game is Back and Could Score You Free Stars

by Kyle BurbankMay 20, 2022

In the past, I've written plenty about Starbucks, including penning a detailed guide to completing one of their games for scoring a boatload of free Stars — AKA their loyalty points that can be redeemed for food, beverages, and more. Yet, since writing that, my wife and I had slowed way...

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Travel Tuesday: Arro App Review - Hailing an NYC Cab with My Phone

by Kyle BurbankMay 17, 2022

Having been born in New Jersey and growing up loving New York City, I occasionally like to fancy myself as someone well in the know when it comes to Manhattan. Alas, this illusion falls apart pretty quickly when I'm actually there. For example, not only can I not navigate the...

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Do Allbirds Mizzles Make For a Go-To Travel Shoe?

by Kyle BurbankMay 16, 2022 3

As a semi-frequent traveler who looks to pack pretty light, I’m used to taking only one pair of shoes with me on any given trip. Thus, whatever shoes I’m taking with me need to not only be comfortable but also adapt to different situations — including the possibility of damp...

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Delta SkyClub is Still Updating Its Entry Rules — But Not as Drastically

by Kyle BurbankMay 13, 2022

If you're a frequent flier or credit card enthusiast, chances are you heard some rumblings about Delta this week. Specifically, changes announced to their Delta SkyClubs did not go down well with some travelers, leading to a rare instance where a brand backtracked on its plans in just a few...

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SoFi Really Wants You to Stop Using Your SoFi Money Account

by Kyle BurbankMay 6, 2022

Earlier this year, some big things happened with SoFi. First, the FinTech became a full-fledged bank after purchasing Golden Pacific Bancorp. Then, in turn, the company announced it was launching an account with the incredibly creative name SoFi Checking and Savings — with SoFi Bank issuing the account instead of...