Previous Post: Manaus, Brazil. First Impressions: Photo Report, Part 1 Please note: Exchange rate was slightly better in Manaus than in Rio: ($1:R$2.26 vs. $1:R$2.20). At the end of my previous post I promised to talk about my impressions of Manaus as one of the 12 World Cup venues in Brazil. Having thought about it… Continue Reading
Saturday Night Late: World Cup, “Suarezing” Edition
Brazil Moment of Truth So, Chile is out and Brazil is in. Barely! In today’s game, Chileans came this close, no really, THIS CLOSE to the win on 120th minute (that’s right!), when Pinilla fired a cannonball shot that smashed off the crossbar and made the heart of every Brazilian skip a beat. As a result of a 1:1… Continue Reading
“Reach for the Miles” New York Meet Up!
This one is going to be short. If you guys and gals live in our grand city, consider joining this meet up. I have attended twice so far, and had a lot of fun. We meet at Professor Thom in the Lower East Side; we talk, share some tips and our war stories, enjoy… Continue Reading
Manaus, Brazil. First Impressions: Photo Report, Part 1
Previous posts from Brazil: Brazil World Cup 2014: Rio Photo Review: Sheraton Rio Hotel and Resort We flew to Manaus from Rio on TAM on 06.16. Since TAM is a One World partner now, and since we managed to get a direct flight, I redeemed our seats for 7,500 Avios each. A great bargain… Continue Reading
I’m Back From Brazil/USA vs Portugal 2:2–We Were So Close!/Vanilla is Dead/North Korea, Anyone?
I came back from Manaus yesterday, and barely had time to recuperate. Today there were two games; both very relevant to me: Russia-Belgium and USA-Portugal. This is what I tweeted after that second Portugal goal that shook the nation mere 10 seconds before the end. God, I hate stoppage time! It’s been one wild rollercoaster ride all… Continue Reading
Saturday Night Late: World Cup Edition (06.22.14)
This post could have easily been named: How The Mighty Have Fallen Two great teams are leaving Braxil after a week: England and Spain. Already on life support after the incredible 5:1 beating from the Dutch, Spain was finished off 2:0 by the Chileans, having made it the worst defeat in the World Cup history for… Continue Reading
New 40,000-point offer from Capital One Venture
Here is a new offer from our old friend Capital One Venture. 40,000 points is equal $400. Easy $400, after spending $3,000 in three months. According to several accounts, people report getting Cap One bonuses repeatedely, so this is a good one. No annual fee for the first year and $59 thereafter. From the horse’s… Continue Reading
Photo Review: Sheraton Rio Hotel and Resort
The Location Sheraton Rio (12,000-16,000 points per night) is located in Sao Conrado, next to Leblon. It is sandwiched between the ocean and one of the most famous Rio favelas called Vidigal that is built, like the rest of them into the mountain cliffs. That location of the hotel is unique in Rio, as… Continue Reading
Saturday Night Late. Very Late! 06.14.2014
Welcome to the first part of the of my funniest posts collection! To me, your enjoyment is more important than miles, points, and the beverage of your choice. Do not skip this post just because it is not about credit card bonuses, buying money with money, or flight to the moon in a Singapore suite.… Continue Reading
Brazil World Cup 2014: Rio
Read My Fabulous NYC-Rio Coach Flight Review Rio greeted us with pouring rain. We knew it would be rainy, but still were hoping the weather.com would be wrong. It wasn’t. Sigh We cleared the customs and went to the arrival area. The first taxi kiosk we encountered quoted R$135 to Leblon. Rip off. We went… Continue Reading
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