Do You Need Vaccines Before Your Next Trip?
Recent deadly outbreaks of Ebola in Africa and hantavirus on a cruise ship have made headlines — but some less unusual diseases present a threat much closer to home. Some threats, like yellow fever and rabies, mainly apply to travelers visiting certain regions or participating in specific activities. Others are lurking almost everywhere. According to
Sleeping Well While Sleeping Rough
A few months ago, I posted the above photo to my Instagram with the caption “we need not be pagans.” It got a surprisingly large amount of comments, including from Alaska woodworker and artist Zach LaPerrière, who said I should share my sleeping setup. Here goes. Most important—and duh—it depends on the conditions, but my
Top Gas Credit Cards to Maximize Fuel Rewards
Unless you primarily commute via public transit, chances are you've recently stopped to gas up. Whether you spent a few dollars topping off your tank or paid triple digits for a fill-up, if you didn't use a gas credit card, you missed out on rewards . My partner drives 76 miles round-trip to work every
Sleeping Comfortably When Camping Rough
A few months ago, I posted the above photo to my Instagram with the caption “we need not be pagans.” It got a surprisingly large amount of comments, including from Alaska woodworker and artist Zach LaPerrière, who said I should share my sleeping setup. Here goes. Most important—and duh—it depends on the conditions, but my
June Transfer Bonuses: 55% to Marriott, 50% to Turkish
Transfer bonuses can offer lucrative opportunities to help you maximize your points and miles and work your way toward fantastic award redemptions. You can sometimes get significantly more value from your rewards by transferring them to an airline or hotel partner during one of these bonus periods. Remember, though, that these are limited-time offers: You'll
Top credit card welcome bonuses — June 2026
If you haven't evaluated your credit card portfolio lately, now is a great time to do so. That's because we regularly update this roundup to feature top welcome bonuses from cards that made the cut for our best credit cards list. Earning new card bonuses is the fastest way to accumulate a stash of points
2026: A Year for Doing Hard Things
Happy New Year! If you’re a subscriber to AJ in print, you might have read my intro in the current issue about the nature of hard things. Last fall, when I first started thinking about making 2026 the Year of Doing Hard Things, I concocted a list of all the hard things I would attempt.
Delta Adds Daily Los Angeles–Vancouver Nonstop Service
Delta plans new flights from Los Angeles to 'Hollywood North' The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards, but our analysis, reviews, and opinions are entirely from our
Southwest Priority Card Review: Strong Perks for Frequent Flyers
The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don't cover all available credit cards, but our analysis, reviews, and opinions are entirely from our editorial team. Terms apply to the offers listed on this
Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus — Practical Perks for $99
The Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card (see rates and fees ) is Southwest's most affordable personal cobranded credit card, offering practical Southwest-specific perks like a free checked bag, anniversary bonus points and preferred boarding for a modest $99 annual fee. However, loyal Southwest flyers may get more long-term value from one of the airline's