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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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Passport Renewal Wait Times are Now Back to Normal

by Kyle BurbankDec 22, 2023

For the past several months, you may have heard warnings that passport renewals were extremely backed up. That was bad news for those trying to plan trips — and even worse news for those who decided to pay for expedited service that was still delayed. However, the State Department has...

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Travel Tuesday: Matina Lounge ICN Review

by Kyle BurbankDec 19, 2023

In the time that I've had my American Express Platinum Card, I had only ever visited one lounge via the Priority Pass that the card comes with — and even that wasn't a real lounge (it was a Minute Suites where my pass got me one hour for free and...

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Bilt Has Added Yet Another Transfer Partner: Avianca Lifemiles

by Kyle BurbankDec 15, 2023

For the second time in just over a month, Bilt has added another travel transfer partner to its stable. After adding Marriot Bonvoy to the line-up in November, the company has now announced a partnership with Avianca Airlines. Like all current Bilt partners (ignoring the bonus Marriott Bonvoy offers on...

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More Money-Saving Streaming Bundles and Deals are Popping Up

by Kyle BurbankDec 8, 2023

For those trying to balance their streaming entertainment budget, the past week has brought some new deals and bundles that might help you out. First, Verizon has introduced another streaming bundle option that customers can add to their account. Now, for $10 a month, users can gain access to both...

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Travel Tuesday: Using Octopus Card on Apple Wallet in Hong Kong

by Kyle BurbankDec 5, 2023

If you've ever been to Hong Kong, you've probably seen a logo that looks reminiscent of the infinity symbol. You may have spotted it at a convenience store, grocery store, train station, or even a vending machine. This logo actually represents the city's Octopus card system — which, as I...

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The Starbucks For Life Game is Back - How to Get Free Plays

by Kyle BurbankDec 1, 2023

Folks, it is time for yet another Starbucks promotional game. From now through December 31st, customers have a chance to win Starbucks for life via the game called, uh, Starbucks For Life. And, like other Starbucks promotions in this vein (such as the Summer Game or Bingo), you don't actually...