After my one day in Zhanjiajie, I had one day in Guangzhou; which was a great introduction to a truly stunning city. I was very impressed with Guangzhou, a city I knew very little about other than it was a big airport hub. I didn’t realize how modern, clean or nice it was. It’s a […]
One Day in Zhangjiajie
November 2, 2019 by 4 Comments
Zhangjiajie is the place that inspired the movie, Avatar. The scenery looks fake. It’s truly unbelievable to see in person. I loved every second of my one day in Zhangjiajie. It was a very busy day but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Here’s how I planned the trip and how I spent one […]
Tips to Maximize Rewards for Fall & Holiday Travel
October 28, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Hey guys! I recently did a Q&A about how to get more out of fall and holiday travel. Along with John Sellers from Bank of America and Janet Alvarez from Wise Bread, we discussed our most memorable experiences, tips to help make your upcoming trips more financially rewarding, and pointers on what to do when […]
Travel Insurance vs Travel Health Insurance: What’s the Difference?
October 26, 2019 by 2 Comments
Here is an article from the Allianz Travel Insurance blog. I though it was perfect to repost because it’s a question I get asked a lot about as a global ambassador. So please do have a read for some good information. We often see the terms “travel insurance” and “travel health insurance” used interchangeably. They […]
My First Travel Insurance Claim
September 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment
After 7 years of having an annual travel insurance plan with Allianz Travel Insurance, I finally used it for the first time. Filing my first travel insurance claim was so easy to do and getting it approved and paid out was equally as easy. The whole thing was streamlined; the email communications were excellent; the […]
Why I Use Allianz Travel Insurance Over Others
August 20, 2019 by 2 Comments
I’ve been working with Allianz Travel Insurance for the last 6 years or so as a global ambassador. That said, many people have asked me why I use Allianz Travel Insurance over others. That is a really fair question because there are so many options out there. I generally start by stating why you need […]
Five Tips for Baseball Season
August 15, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Five Tips for Baseball Season One of my favorite things to do every summer is watch America’s favorite pastime: baseball. My love for the sport recently took me to London to cheer on the New York Yankees (go team!) as they took on the Boston Red Sox in a two-game series at London Stadium. It […]
The 30 Best Cities in the World
August 13, 2019 by 164 Comments
The 30 Best Cities in the World The 30 best cities in the world is no ordinary listicle. I generally hate all those lists going around the Internet these days. The 17 best this and the 25 best that; written by someone who hasn’t even been to the places or someone who I would not […]
How I Got a $900 Electronic Travel Certificate from United Airlines
July 30, 2019 by Leave a Comment
There is a European Union (EU) law that could possibly affect you as a passenger that many Americans don’t know about. I’ve known about it for years but had never actually had an opportunity to put it to use. I guess that meant I had been lucky as I hadn’t had any cancelled or significantly […]
Half of Americans Would Give Up Vacation Time for Higher Pay
July 16, 2019 by 4 Comments
Half (49 percent) of working Americans would accept a job with no vacation time if they were paid more, according to the 11th annual Vacation Confidence Index* released by Allianz Global Assistance. Millennials (63 percent, compared to 47 percent of Gen X’ers and 32 percent of Baby Boomers) and men (57 percent, versus 41 percent of women) […]
