Finally, a friend is coming to visit me. Accordingly, I will not be blogging.
Citi Rewards+ Plus Turkish Bonus = Great Deal
Friday is the deadline for transferring Citi Thank You points to Turkish Airlines. For those of you who are on the fence and happen to be sitting on that fence with a Citi Rewards+, don’t forget that you will receive a points rebate for sending over your points. I transferred 100k and will receive 150k. Citi refunded me 10k points, the maximum allowed each calendar year. What can 10k points get you? How about this flight from Toronto to Vancouver on Air Canada?
Transferred: 100k from Citi to Turkish
The deadline for transferring Citi TY points to Turkish for a 50% bonus is June 15th. Typically, I hoard TY, MR, and UR points because I like the flexibility those programs provide. However, I have found that I am more willing to book trips when I have points in airline and hotel programs. The thinking is that they are already on their way out, so why not burn them? For that reason, I sent 100k Citi points over to Turkish and will receive 150k points. Let’s see what comes of it.
Capital One Travel Portal: User Error Or Bad System?
I have tried multiple times to book two passengers using the Capital One travel portal. Each time I end up at the check-out page, it only shows one passenger and does not give the option to book another. Another stupid TPOL oversight or is this an actual problem? I ended up booking one flight after another and, fortunately, both were available.
The real question is where I am coming from.
TPOL Is Back (I Hope), Thanks to BA
The malware was muy mal pero ahora no más. I thought I was back to blogging but the mal 人 outmaneuvered me again. BoardingArea has helped me get back to work. I say, спасибо and hope it lasts.
Adios كاره
Bonjour,
TPOL
TPOL Is Hacked
Site isn’t working properly. No posts until I pay the ransomware.
Yoga Medellin: Another Side of This City
Yoga Medellin is part of the Birthday Bash Trip Report.
While not forgotten, TPOL’s Disappearance in Medellin was long ago. I have stayed away from Aguardiente (see There’s Such A Thing as Too Much Aguardiente) and, perhaps related, have stayed out of Colombian hospitals. Instead of the Nana Plaza nightlife (see One Night in Bangkok: A Marathon Party Guide), I went to Colombia to escape the grind of island life (see Medellin: The Almost Perfect Sane Asylum Getaway). In addition to physical restoration (see Fat Freezing: Medical Tourism in Colombia), I sought mental rejuvenation. After taking private yoga classes in Bangkok, I tried to stay on my yoga journey in Puerto Rico by enrolling in an online course. While helpful, it is hardly the same as in-person, one-on-one instruction.
Accordingly, I was happy when I found a yoga studio in the overrun expat neighborhood of Manila (see Manila, Medellin: Too Many Gringos). For $40 per private class, I could resume my path to peace.
TPOL’s Tip: Flow Wellbeing is located at Cl. 12 #43D-105, El Poblado, Medellín, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia. Here is the IG page.
TPOL’s Tip: The studio has an ice bath (see Frozen: Ice Bath Medellin), a great way to soothe your sores after Muay Thai training (see Muay Thai Medellin: Chapter 3 of My Journey).
Freezing Fat: Medical Tourism in Colombia
Freezing Fat is part of the Birthday Bash Trip Report.
Why do you travel? Is it to gain enlightenment? Is it to wander off the beaten path? Is it for sex (see Since I cannot personally go to SE Asia with Mikey and show him the ladyboy bars in Bangkok…)? Or is it because your love handles persist despite your best efforts to stick to the Tahiti diet (see Making the Bungalow Selfie Count)?
Well, now you can eat all you want. My last trip to Colombia was for medical tourism. For only $387 (1.5 million pesos), I underwent a fun procedure called cryolipolysis whereby the doctor froze my fat cells. The procedure was non-invasive. It required being hooked up to a machine that clamped down on my less than flattering curves.
In 3 months I should see a noticeable difference. The only side effect of my transition is the jokes I receive for wearing this mandatory corset.
TPOL’s TIP: Siempre Viva Medellin is the name of the clinic.
Disclaimer: Ask your doctor if this procedure is right for you. TPOL won’t be held responsible for your heart attack or anything else that may go wrong.
Simply The Best: May 2024
Half the year is almost over. Here is the best from May:
- Samaraa’s Minaret: The Intimidating Wind to the Top
Before going to Samarra, I watched a YouTube video that made the trek to the top seem treacherous. I compliment the videographer for her skills but can assure you there is relatively no risk, minus selfie stupidity. - I Blew It: Missing Blowholes in Samoa And Tuna in America
I have to fly all the way back to the South Pacific to visit both Savaiʻi and American Samoa. - No Business Class San Juan to Medellin
For a 2:40 minute flight, I can endure coach while saving my points. - Avianca SJU-MDE: No Business But Right Up Front
I paid an extra $60 for the best seat in the house, right in the front of the plane. - Zemi Beach House Anguilla: 3 Nights vs. 5 Nights
While the hotel looks nice, I don’t know what I would do for five nights. - Zemi Beach House Anguilla: Forget the View, Focus on the Taxes
It’s an additional $866.76 in taxes, almost as much as one night. - Silver Airways Anguilla to San Juan: Free & Direct
Silver Airways offers nonstop service for only $138. In one hour, I could be back home and ready for golf the following day.
Avianca LifeMiles Rejected for What?
Too many credit inquiries. Too much available credit. Those are the reasons I am used to receiving when I am rejected for a card in this churn game. When I applied for the Avianca LifeMiles card, I was told the following:
Thank you for your recent application, which we are processing on behalf of our issuer, First Electronic Bank. Your request for a credit card was carefully considered, and we regret that we are unable to approve your application at this time, for the following reason(s):
- Potential fraud
That’s a first. They only provide an address to follow-up. I will explore other ways and report back. Anyone else get flagged for potential fraud?