Learn How to Travel Smart with these Tips, Tricks and Hacks

Last updated on 31 January 2025

Newbie

  1. Beginner’s Guide to the Miles Game and How to Get Started
    Not sure where to start? Here’s a quick guide on the basics of the Miles Game and some challenges that you should be aware of.
  2. What Type of Traveller are you? Is your Travel Pattern a Good Fit for the Miles Game?
    The Miles Game is not for everyone. Complete this 13-point checklist, before you embark/continue on this journey!
  3. Award Redemption Goals: Which Frequent Flyer Program should you transfer your credit card Miles/Points to?
    Don’t jump into the Miles Game aimlessly. Set award redemption goals to avoid future frustrations.

Credit Cards

  1. Best Miles & Cashback Cards in Singapore
    All the best Miles/Cashback cards for each spending category.
  2. Credit Card Transfer Partners of Miles & Points in Singapore
    Master list of frequent flyer and hotel loyalty programs that you can transfer Singapore credit card miles and points to.
  3. Keeping track of your credit cards
    Keeping proper records of your credit cards and checking your credit score.
  4. Card of the Year 2024: Trust Cashback Card
    Our Card of the Year is one with no FX fees, unlimited 1% cashback and free unlimited overseas ATM withdrawals. A new benchmark is set in Singapore’s credit card market.
  5. How to Check Merchant Category Code (MCC) Before You Pay: 2 Reliable Methods
    A couple of reliable methods to check a Merchant Category Code (MCC) before making a payment, to guarantee a good earn rate.
  6. Best Cards to Pair with Amaze in 2025
    After multiple nerfs in recent years, let’s have a look at the best miles and cashback cards that are still made better with an Amaze pairing.

Flights

  1. What counts as a good flight deal?
    There are too many misleading promos around. These are the price targets for flights to each city.
  2. Finding good flight deals like a boss
    Tips and tricks to find good flight deals, even for premium seats!
  3. Business Class beds visualised
    Generic or proprietary? This is a showdown of 11 popular Business Class beds.
  4. Flying soon? Check this Turbulence Map to Improve your in-flight Experiences
    Plan your meals, nap times, toilet breaks and ease the nerves of a fellow traveller who is afraid of flying with this quick hack.
  5. List of Priority Pass and DragonPass Lounges in Singapore Changi Airport
    Get FREE food, drinks, haircut, massage, manicure and pedicure before (or after) your next flight.
  6. Compilation of Singapore Airlines & KrisFlyer Tips, Tricks & Secrets, to stay ahead of the game
    Take your flying experiences to the next level. Master this set of tips/tricks, to be a true travel-hacking Kris-Flyer.
  7. How to Check Fuel Surcharges (YQ), Taxes, Fees on Award Flights
    Find out the easiest and fastest ways to check fuel surcharges and other taxes/fees, before making an award redemption.
  8. Guide: How to make EVA Air Infinity MileageLands award bookings for multiple passengers
    Infinity MileageLands offers fantastic value but is shockingly low-tech. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to add nominees for award bookings.
  9. Guide: Best ways to search for oneworld Alliance award availability
    Use these methods to search for oneworld award space efficiently — including a lightning-fast way to search Cathay Pacific flights on Asia Miles.
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Best ways to redeem Air Miles

  1. Cheapest ways to fly between Singapore and North Asia using Miles
    Use this cheat sheet to decide on which Frequent Flyer Program to use for your next award redemption to/from Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Mainland China, on any cabin class!
  2. Cheapest ways to fly between Singapore and Europe using Miles
    Use this cheat sheet to decide on which Frequent Flyer Program to use for your next award redemption to/from Europe, on any cabin class!
  3. Cheapest ways to fly between Singapore and US/Canada using Miles
    Use this cheat sheet to decide on which Frequent Flyer Program to use for your next award redemption to/from the United States and Canada.
  4. Sweet Spots: Best ways to redeem Singapore Airlines Krisflyer miles
    These sweet spots are the absolute best ways to redeem your Singapore Airlines Krisflyer miles!
  5. Sweet Spots: Best ways to redeem Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
    These sweet spots are the absolute best ways to redeem your Cathay Pacific Asia Miles!

Hotels

  1. Best Hotel Loyalty Programs in 2025
    Marriott vs Hilton vs Hyatt vs IHG vs Accor vs GHA Discovery. How do the program and status benefits compare? Who’s worth your loyalty?
  2. How to hack Priceline for incredible savings on hotels worldwide
    If you do not travel enough for a top tier hotel membership, bookmark this page because you HAVE to learn this hack.
  3. Easy Guide: Virtuoso and STARS rates for Marriott properties
    Low hotel rates are here to stay. Virtuoso and STARS must be considered before booking your next stay in a participating hotel.
  4. 2-Player Mode in the Travel Hacking world
    Level-up your travel hacking game with 2-player mode to receive double the bonus, double the benefits, double the savings!
  5. 24 best hotels to redeem your Marriott Bonvoy 40k free night award for MAXIMUM value
    Historic hotel built in 1892, a Palace originally built for a Sultan or a Tasmanian hotel that opened just last week. You really can’t go wrong with any of these choices!

Best ways to redeem Hotel points

  1. Sweet Spots: Best ways to redeem Marriott Bonvoy points
    Find out the best ways to redeem your Marriott points for maximum value.
  2. Sweet Spots: Best ways to redeem World of Hyatt points
    Find out the best ways to redeem your Hyatt points for maximum value.
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Other Guides/Hacks

  1. Values of Miles and Points in 2025
    This is how we value our miles and points at the moment. Having a valuation helps us make better decisions when redeeming them for flights or stays.
  2. My Miles & Credit Card Strategy for 2025, as a Singapore-based traveller
    The Miles Game has evolved significantly in recent years, and the old credit card strategy is no longer as effective. Award availability hasn’t been an issue for me using this strategy.
  3. 14 Travel Hacks that you MUST know before your next overseas trip
    Ready to travel again? Here’s a travel-hacking checklist for your next vacation!
  4. Plane-spotting for beginners (with flow chart)
    Do you know your 737s from your 320s? Or do you only recognize A380s and B747s?
  5. Best Mobile Plans in Singapore for Travellers (Free Data Roaming)
    Stay connected seamlessly as you travel. Here are the best mobile plans in Singapore that include free data roaming.
  6. Beginner’s Guide: How much do you need to SPEND to EARN enough Miles to fly in Business Class?
    It is good to have a rough idea of how much you need to spend to achieve your Premium cabin goals!
  7. Beginner’s Guide to Travelling in China as a non-Chinese speaker
    Things are done differently, and essential travel apps don’t work as expected. This is the article I wish I had before travelling to China.
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