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BLADE Flight Review: Luxury Commute at a Premium Price

Bymaximizingmypto October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

In August 2024, I found myself in Manhattan with a very narrow window between the end of the work…

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How to Stay Healthy and Safe While Traveling in Peru

Bymaximizingmypto August 9, 2024August 9, 2024

Peru is an incredible country with a wide variety of landscapes that attract millions of tourists every year. However,…

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Jet lag - it's tough but you can combat the effects

How to Combat Jet Lag

Bymaximizingmypto September 2, 2023September 1, 2023

Jet lag can make it hard to enjoy your travels. Luckily, there’s some things you can do to combat jet lag and adjust time zones quicker.

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How to Successfully Workation Abroad

Bymaximizingmypto May 17, 2023October 15, 2024

Make your PTO days stretch further by taking a workation. Balancing work and travel can allow you to feel more fulfilled and productive. Learn what you need to be successful working from anywhere.

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Don’t Be a Target: How to Avoid Pickpockets

Bymaximizingmypto March 19, 2023May 16, 2023

Getting your belongings stolen on vacation can turn your dream trip into a nightmare. It can happen anywhere, but…

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How Positioning Flights Add Logistics but Save Time and Money

Bymaximizingmypto January 28, 2023October 15, 2024

If you’re planning a trip and looking for flights, it’s natural to just search your home airport to your…

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Osaka Castle in Osaka, Japan

10 Tips for Traveling to Japan For the First Time [2023]

Bymaximizingmypto January 14, 2023December 4, 2023

Japan is a beautiful country with friendly people who want to help you, but even knowing that, it’s best…

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Pivoting When Travel Plans Go Awry

Pivoting When Travel Plans Go Awry

Bymaximizingmypto January 4, 2023June 6, 2024

I like to plan trips pretty far in advance, largely because I can book all the tours I want…

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2022 Recap & Maximizing PTO in 2023

2022 Recap & Maximizing PTO in 2023

Bymaximizingmypto December 25, 2022April 7, 2023

Merry Christmas (though I’m posting this from Japan where it’s already December 26th)! By the time the ball drops…

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Southwest airline cabin

How to Survive a Red Eye in Economy

Bymaximizingmypto December 21, 2022April 6, 2023

Long haul flights can be tough, especially if you’re not seated in one of the premium cabins at the…

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