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How to survive an ultra-long-haul flight
I flew from Doha, Qatar to Auckland New Zealand so you didn't have to. Here's what I learned.
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Singapore Confidential: Here's what we found in "instant" Asia
In this episode: A fond farewell to Malaysia and our impressions of the Garden City (recorded March 29 in Singapore)
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The price of loyalty just went up. But will you pay up?
United Airlines has raised the price of its United Explorer Card from $95 to $150. Is it time to bail out on these pricey loyalty schemes?
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Consumer Alert: Will other countries retaliate against American travelers?
With the U.S. detaining some foreign nationals at the border, U.S. travelers are worried about payback
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Why are travelers so slow?
Everything seems to be moving at a snail's pace these days. What's going on?
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Kota Kinabalu Confidential: Our adventures in the rainforests of Borneo
In this episode: A cultural village that loves to party, monkeys, and spicy Malaysian food! (Recorded March 21, 2025)
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