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My review of the American Express Air France Flying Blue Silver Card (plus referral)
To take advantage of my referral, you can click here then click on “View all cards” at the top left to choose your card. You’ll get 8,000 bonus miles and the card is free for life. You can also request a referral for the American Express Air France Gold Card (free the first year) by by clicking here. American Express: What Is It? Very well known in North America, American Express is much less so in France, where we are not used to credit cards. American Express is a company that offers credit cards. American Express is not a bank, so you don’t have (and can’t) transfer funds to them.…
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What is the value of a Marriott Bonvoy point?
When you sign up for the Marriott Bonvoy hotel chain’s loyalty program, you accumulate points for every euro spent. There are other ways to earn points. For me, I convert my American Express Rewards points. These Marriott points will then allow you to pay for all or part of a stay. But what is the value of a Marriott Bonvoy point? I did some calculations by simulating a one-night stay in Koh Samui, Thailand on July 21, 2022. Here’s what it looks like. If you pull out the calculator, here’s the result. Hotel Price in € Price in Marriott points Value of 100 Marriott points Vana Belle 364 73 000…
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How to convert American Express rewards points into Marriott points?
Every time you spend with your American Express card, you earn rewards points with a very simple formula: €1 spent = 1 rewards point. Once you’ve accumulated enough points, you can use them to reimburse expenses at a rate of 1,000 rewards points = €5. It’s also possible to convert your rewards points to transfer them to other loyalty programs. For my part, I convert my rewards points into Marriott Bonvoy points (at a rate of 1 Amex point = 1 Marriott point). Marriott has magnificent hotels all over the world. This way, I can treat myself to a night or two a year in sumptuous establishments where I would…
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Gojek: Indonesia’s equivalent of Uber
You’ve probably heard of the Uber app, which lets you hail a driver, get food delivered, or have groceries brought to your door. Uber doesn’t operate in Southeast Asia; after years of fierce competition, Uber stepped aside for its rival Grab in exchange for a 27.5% stake. Grab is well established in many Southeast Asian countries. In Indonesia, however, it faces competition from a local company: Gojek. Gojek and Grab are virtually identical. You can book a car or scooter ride, have food or groceries delivered, or use a courier service… With Gojek, you can even order medication or pay your electricity, water, or gas bills. A handy feature is…
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The Puy du Fou Grand Tour: prices and reviews
Like many travelers, I have a certain fascination with train travel. Taking the Orient Express or the Trans-Siberian are both dreams. The former would probably require a big lottery win 😀 The latter is more affordable, but we’ll have to wait a few years for the geopolitical situation with Russia to warm up. In any case, long and luxurious train journeys are back in vogue. A reflection of the environmental awareness that encourages avoiding planes? An ode to slowness in an era when everything moves at breakneck speed? Projects are multiplying. The latest: Le Grand Tour, a 4,000-kilometer tour of France in 6 days and 5 nights. This grand tour…
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How to use a Boursobank referral code?
Boursorama claims loud and clear that it is the best online bank. I don’t know if it’s the best, but since I’ve been with them for 5 years, I’m very satisfied. Boursorama is very generous when it comes to referrals: it allows both the referrer and the referred to get €130, which is always nice 🙂 But it’s a bit silly: once you’ve got a Boursorama referral code, using it isn’t very intuitive and you don’t always know where to enter it. A very simple solution : click this link. A referral code will be automatically applied. Just click on “Accept the invitation” and follow the registration process. As a…
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Lycamobile review: prepaid SIM card in France
Back for a big month in France and not wanting to switch my Free mobile subscription to the €20 plan, I’m on the lookout for a prepaid SIM card offer. Last time I had a Lebara SIM card which I was satisfied with. To try another solution, this time I opted for Lycamobile. I ordered my SIM card online for free, with delivery to my mailbox within a few days. It’s also possible to buy one at tobacconists, phone shops, or even in supermarkets, as I happened to see at the checkout of an Auchan. Having ordered a free SIM card without credit, it’s completely useless when inserted into the…
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Uber: watch out for foreign transaction fees!
Looking at the search queries that bring traffic to this blog, I noticed some people are wondering about bank fees when using Uber abroad. The answer seemed obvious to me, but I realize it’s not, so here’s a quick post to give you an answer. When you book a ride on Uber (this also applies to food delivery), you’ll be charged in the currency of the country you’re in. If you’re in Paris, it’ll be in euros. If you’re in New York, it’ll be in US dollars. If you’re in Dubai, it’ll be in UAE dirhams… If you’re in the eurozone If you’re in the eurozone (France, Italy, Germany, Spain,…
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Deliveroo Referral – Promo Code -10€
Deliveroo is a meal delivery service that has gained significant popularity since the health crisis. Click this link https://roo.it/dieualv to get a €10 discount on your first 4 orders.
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Nuage Sauvage, organic Vietnamese tea right in the heart of Paris
Author: on the occasion of a 100% Vietnamese tea salon: Nuage Sauvage opening in Paris thanks to a lot of help on Ulule, I’d like to introduce you to Vân, the owner of a small, charming tea shop that’s very Vietnamese. Hello Vân, can you introduce yourself? How did the idea for Nuage Sauvage come to you? I’m Vân, a Vietnamese person who has lived in Paris for 12 years. I used to work in an office, but like Diệu Anh, I wanted freedom and to discover myself, so I quit my job and started up two years ago, creating a company with the aim of reconnecting with my roots…
