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Premium Katsu in Seattle: Kobuta and Ookami
Although I love Japanese cuisine, I’ve never had a katsu experience. Katsu is a Japanese dish typically consisting of a protein that’s covered in bread crumbs, fried, and sliced into clean strips and eaten with a delicious sauce. For our last night in Seattle, Jen, her brother, and I decided to try out Kobuta and…
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WOW! A Review of the Starbucks Reserve Seattle
Starbucks has grown to become a global brand, maybe even the most iconic coffee chain in the world. The coffee chain’s collection of Reserve Roasters, offers a vibrant immersive experience with the caffeinated beverage. Opened in 2014, the Starbucks Reserve Roastery Seattle is located in the city’s Capital Hill district, a short distance from their…
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June Loyalty Points Update!
As we head into the middle of June, I wanted to give a fun update on my current journey to earning Top Tier American Airlines status through spend. I am currently a bit over 70,000 loyalty points with another 4-5k pending giving just enough to earn American Platinum Status. Originally, I intended to see how…
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My Quick Take: Why Hyatt Elite Status is the best Hotel Elite Status
Over the last few years, Hyatt hotels have quickly grown into my favorite brand and definitely earned my loyalty. From breathtaking stays at Carmel Valley Ranch, to on the fly travel accommodations at Hyatt Place Santa Barbara, the brand continues to be my go to when hitting road. In addition to their nice collection of…
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Is Now the Time to Stack up Points?
With the travel world looking bright, is now the time to stack and stash points for future travel? At the onset of the pandemic, I was worried about the future or airlines and whether a few would declare bankruptcy. As a result, I opted to earning only flexible rewards points such as Discover It Miles,…