The Road, a newsletter about reporting on the Maple Leafs

How I Enjoyed A 2-Night Stay At A 4-Star Hotel In Downtown Philadelphia For $42

Stacks of offers knowing how to look means there are deals to be had!

Jan 13 • 

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December 2024

300 Consecutive Maple Leafs Games Worked And New York Hotels Are How Much?!

If you don't plan ahead, getting a hotel in New York in December will cost you as much as most rents.

Dec 12, 2024 • 

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November 2024

How A Taylor Swift Concert Helped Me Score Another $800 Travel Credit From Porter Airlines

I decided to stay an extra day as my flight was full of Swifties

Nov 19, 2024 • 

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Why You Should Always Know Your Airline's Customer Service Apps/Contact Information And Be Ready To Act Quickly

Some quick thinking prevented me from missing out on a trip to St. Louis.

Nov 5, 2024 • 

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October 2024

Why You Should Always Be Paying For Flights In US Dollars, Even With A Canadian Airline, And The Porter/Alaska/American Alternative To Star…

Despite conversion fees, the cost savings is ridiculous.

Oct 30, 2024 • 

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How World of Hyatt Points Saved Me From Skyrocketing Hotel Prices in Montreal

A decent hotel in downtown Montreal for the Maple Leafs' season opener reached $300 a night, I pad zero.

Oct 15, 2024 • 

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Aeroplan's American Credit Card is Way Better in the United States Than it is in Canada

The US card gives you way more for a lot less than any Canadian Aeroplan issuer.

Oct 8, 2024 • 

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September 2024

Explaining My Absence, a Relaunch and why you Should Always Re-Negotiate Your Cell Bill a Minimum of Every Six Months

This newsletter isn't going anywhere. It's going to get better.

Sep 30, 2024 • 

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February 2024

Flying Porter Out of Pearson Airport is Everything I Hoped It Would Be

I flew one of the airline's new fleet out of Pearson Airport and every other Canadian airlines should take note.

Feb 11, 2024 • 

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January 2024

The Train from Vancouver to Seattle, Southwest a Hidden Gem of Economy Travel and Harnessing the Power of Credit Card Statements and Cash…

Being able to board in a specific spot and then grab an optimal seat makes for some awesome leg room.

Jan 21, 2024

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Effectively Getting Paid to Stay in a Nice Los Angeles Hotel

When the discounts stack up so well that you are essentially being paid for your stay

Jan 15, 2024 • 

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December 2023

By Myself in Columbus

Sometimes being the only reporter at an assignment can be intimidating, but it can also be a lot of fun.

Dec 27, 2023 • 

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