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  • How to change or cancel a Frontier Airlines flight – The Points Guy

    How to change or cancel a Frontier Airlines flight – The Points Guy

    Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Booking far ahead and not sure whether the flight will actually work for you? Frontier Airlines offers relatively flexible policies that may be of help. As your travel date gets closer, the cost to change or cancel your flight will increase.…

  • 15 Best Cafes in Bangkok (Laptop Friendly!) – Goats On The Road

    15 Best Cafes in Bangkok (Laptop Friendly!) – Goats On The Road

    If you’re living the digital nomad life and are curious about where to go next – I highly recommend considering Bangkok. It’s vibrant, it’s fun, and it’s a haven for online workers. What’s more, they have the best cafes in Bangkok for you to open up that laptop while enjoying some seriously great coffee. Bangkok…

  • The 6 Best Hotels in Dubrovnik

    The 6 Best Hotels in Dubrovnik

    Posted: 4/22/24 | April 22nd, 2024 Dubrovnik is a gorgeous historic city. Perched on the rugged coast of Croatia, it explodes to life every summer as cruisers, backpackers, and beachgoers flock to the city. With medieval charm, a UNESCO Old Town, and the glimmering azure backdrop of the Adriatic Sea, it’s no surprise that this…

  • Digital Nomad Guide to Living in Hanoi – Goats On The Road

    Digital Nomad Guide to Living in Hanoi – Goats On The Road

    This is my digital nomad guide to living in Hanoi. Vietnam’s capital city is a fantastic location for remote workers to consider calling their home base. It offers the perfect mix of dedicated coworking spaces, culture, and social fun; working remotely in Hanoi has many benefits and I’m happy to share them with you here.…

  • Visiting Tokyo: 3-5 Day Suggested Itinerary for 2024

    Visiting Tokyo: 3-5 Day Suggested Itinerary for 2024

    Last Updated: 4/22/24 | April 22nd, 2024 Tokyo is one of the most amazing cities in the world. It’s fast-paced, futuristic, and bursting with weird and wonderful activities to keep you busy, including gorgeous shrines, palaces, and temples; hip clubs and bars; and fashionable people and shopping, not to mention beautiful cherry blossoms. Tokyo lives…

  • New York is losing one of its best Hilton properties – The Points Guy

    New York is losing one of its best Hilton properties – The Points Guy

    There’s bad news for Hilton Honors loyalists looking to cash in on an award stay or earn points in New York City: The Conrad New York Midtown is exiting the Hilton portfolio and leaving the Hilton Honors family in early June. Hilton confirmed to TPG with the following statement:  Hilton and hotel ownership have decided…

  • Nationwide Alaska Airlines ground stop just lifted – The Points Guy

    Nationwide Alaska Airlines ground stop just lifted – The Points Guy

    The Federal Aviation Administration just lifted a nationwide ground stop for Alaska Airlines. Late Wednesday morning, the FAA issued an advisory stating that Alaska Airlines was in a full nationwide ground stop. The advisory reads that “all Alaska mainline … flights ground stopped.” A second advisory corrected that it didn’t include flights at Horizon or…

  • Digital Nomad Guide to Living in Zagreb – Goats On The Road

    Digital Nomad Guide to Living in Zagreb – Goats On The Road

    The capital city of Croatia is a lively, historic, vibrant, and fun place to spend some time. If you’re thinking of living in Zagreb, get ready for an experience like no other; this place is full of things to see and do, and you’ll probably never want to leave. I know I didn’t. In January…

  • The Perfect 7-Day Japan Itinerary (Updated 2024)

    The Perfect 7-Day Japan Itinerary (Updated 2024)

    Posted: 4/17/2024 | April 17th, 2024 Japan captured my heart from the moment I firs visited. The delicious food, the rich culture, breathtaking landscapes, vibrant history, and the very friendly and polite people – it all blew my mind. But Japan often feels impenetrable, especially to first-time visitors. While I think Japan deserves a minimum…

  • How to Find the Perfect Apartment Rental for Your Vacation

    How to Find the Perfect Apartment Rental for Your Vacation

    Renting an apartment is a great way to balance the privacy of a hotel with the cost of a hostel. You get immersed in a local environment and have access to a host who can answer all your questions. If you’re on the fence about using the sharing economy, give this article a read. The…