American Express Lounge Sydney: The Centurion’s Overcrowded Australian Cousin

I recently visited the AMEX lounge at Sydney Airport before and after my flights to New Zealand (more on that in the coming days). The lounge is located across from Gate 24 right after the McDonalds on the right. Since I had breezed through security and passport control, I had …

AMEX Sees Membership Rewards Splurge as Reason for Q1 Profit Jump

It was very interesting to hear the impact an improved Membership Rewards program has had on AMEX’s bottom line. The company reported earnings, which easily beat analyst expectations during its first quarter earnings release this evening and much of the growth is attributed to its focus on improving its rewards …

The Crowded Centurion Lounge – Vegas: Good Food, Gross Showers

I recently visited the American Express Centurion Lounge in Las Vegas after a 3 night camping trip in Death Valley National Park. I was in desperate need of a shower after a grueling amount of driving, hiking, and photography walks.

The Best Hotel Stay Ever – Taj Lake Palace Udaipur (Part 1)

After my eventful flight over from New Delhi, where I was asked to delete pictures of the dated cabin or risk being taken off the plane, we finally made it to Udaipur, Rajasthan. The not so great experience on Air India really made me think about whether it was worth it …

Review: The Charming Hotel d’Angleterre – Geneva

Geneva is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most expensive cities to not only live, but stay in for an overnight. The rooms in Geneva were so expensive that I was personally going to skip visiting the city altogether during my first visit to Switzerland.