Hong Kong Hits Different Now, And Airline Wi-Fi Still Sucks

About this episode

Ed and Richard discuss their recent travel experiences, including a family trip to Hong Kong and the challenges of airline travel in the U.S.

Watch Us On YouTube! Announcing a new, ongoing benefit for annual subscribers of our Slack community. Annual subscribers receive a free Points Path Alerts subscription OR a 30% discount on Points Path Pro. Hong Kong, airline chaos, and one very rough travel week (scroll down for timestamps)! This week on Miles To Go , Ed and Richard are both back home — barely — after a pair of intense travel stretches. Ed recaps a family trip to Hong Kong, including Disneyland, Victoria Peak, and the Big Buddha… but also shares a deeper take on how the city feels different than it did years ago. From cultural shifts to increasing Westernization, it's a thoughtful look at a destination many travelers still have on their list. Meanwhile, Richard breaks down a whirlwind three-day, six-flight trip across the U.S. — complete with altitude sickness, broken Wi-Fi, and a reminder of why mileage-run style travel isn't as fun as it used to be. Plus, a surprising bright spot: Starlink Wi-Fi that actually works — and why that's becoming more important than ever. Get hydrated like Ed in Vegas with Nuun Use my Bilt Rewards link to sign-up and support the show! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ed Pizza, Richard Kerr

Topics covered

• travel experiences
• cultural shifts
• airline issues
• Wi-Fi technology
• family travel
• Hong Kong tourism

Keywords

• Hong Kong
• airline chaos
• travel tips
• Starlink Wi-Fi
• cultural shifts
• Disneyland
• altitude sickness

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Points Path Alerts, Points Path Pro, Starlink

Products: Nuun

Places: Hong Kong, Disneyland, Victoria Peak, Big Buddha

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