…or how to get someone to do your bidding for free. I love credit cards (see my post on using trip delay insurance). One perk of credit cards that I take advantage of frequently is their concierge services. Any card with the Visa Signature logo comes with a free concierge service, as do Amex Platinum…
Get Global Entry. Global Entry is a trusted traveler program that provides expedited pre-clearance into the US. In other words, you submit your info for a background check, and if you get approved, you get to skip all of the lines when you come back to the US from a trip abroad. It’s magical. The…
I’m always astounded at people with thousands of unread emails sitting in their inboxes; I get anxious when I have more than ten. I generally try to keep inbox zero, but in actuality, I usually have 1-3 emails sitting in my inbox. Here’s how I manage my email: 1. Does this email require any action from…
…or why I order special meals when possible. Although airlines don’t serve meals in coach on domestic flights anymore, most still serve them on international flights. And if you have the misfortune of sitting near the back of the plane, you won’t get your meal until much later, and you might not get your first…
