Ehsan Haque

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Global Citizen. World Traveler. On a quest to travel every country. Currently: 100/195 countries Instagram: @itsehsanh

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Inside Hilton Yokohama: What Travelers Need To Know [Review]

1 week ago | upgradedpoints.com | Ehsan Haque

Yokohama, Japan’s second-largest city, is relatively close to Tokyo yet often overlooked by tourists. The city is known for its historical port and futuristic waterfront district and is home to Japan’s largest Chinatown. Instead of taking a long day trip from Tokyo, my wife and I planned to spend the night to really enjoy ourselves.
How I Have 14 Chase Credit Cards Without Breaking the Application Rules

2 weeks ago | upgradedpoints.com | Ehsan Haque

Over the past decade, I have applied for — and been approved for — over 25 Chase personal and business credit cards. As of 2025, I still have 14 active Chase cards in my lineup. For points and miles enthusiasts, it’s easy to understand why. Chase has some of the best and most popular credit cards available today, and many are worth carrying long-term. That said, no conversation around Chase cards is complete without mentioning the bank’s unofficial 5/24 rule, and rightly so.
How I Earned 500K Chase Ultimate Rewards Points in a Year

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Ehsan Haque

5 hours agoHeadphones, tantrums and call buttons: Why travelers are losing it in the airOn a recent flight from Dublin to Istanbul, I heard the unmistakable soundtrack to the kids' TV show "Bob the Builder" blasting through my noise-canceling earbuds. That's funny, I thought. My Bob the Builder phase ended when my daughter graduated from kindergarten. And, then, I realized that the …NowThe Chase Sapphire Preferred 100K Welcome Bonus Won't Be Around Forever.
How I Earned 500K Chase Ultimate Rewards Points in a Year

2 weeks ago | upgradedpoints.com | Ehsan Haque

Chase Ultimate Rewards offers tremendous value and flexibility, particularly for aspirational travel. With several incredible airline and hotel transfer partners, including Air Canada Aeroplan and World of Hyatt, the possibilities for maximizing these points are endless. Between strategically timed applications, maximizing personal and business spending, and credit card referrals, I managed to earn half a million Chase Ultimate Rewards points within a year.
I Booked ANA First Class to Japan for 61,000 Points — And You Can, Too

3 weeks ago | upgradedpoints.com | Ehsan Haque |Alberto Riva |Stella Shon

After chatting with my wife about where we should go for our next trip, she suggested returning to Japan. Even though we’ve already visited 6 times, we both knew we were ready to head back to our favorite country. I immediately began looking for award availability on Japan’s 2 biggest carriers (which happens to be my favorite airlines): All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines.
Why I'm Moving on From Airline Credit Cards

3 weeks ago | upgradedpoints.com | Ehsan Haque |Michael Park |Jestan Mendame

While airline credit cards may offer interesting perks and benefits, but for most travelers, they may not be the best choice. Over the years, I’ve applied for several airline cards myself. However, I’ve come to realize that a general travel rewards card that earns credit card points may be more valuable. In the long run, the versatility of these rewards credit cards offer tends to outweigh the benefits tied to a single airline.
Why I Love the Amex Business Platinum Dell Credit

4 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Ehsan Haque

9 hours ago6 Mediterranean Destinations That Are Perfect for Solo TravelThere are few places as flashy, recognizable, and drool-worthy as the Mediterranean. Videos by TravelAwaits I mean that from just about every …3 hours agoTuberville bill would eliminate TSA: Airport security agency ‘an inefficient, bureaucratic mess’Private companies would be in charge of airport security instead of the U.S. Transportation Security Administration under a bill sponsored by U.S. …
Why I Love the Amex Business Platinum Dell Credit

4 weeks ago | upgradedpoints.com | Ehsan Haque |Michael Park |Jestan Mendame |Katie Seemann

For business owners who frequently travel, like me, The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is arguably the best rewards card on the market today. The Amex Business Platinum card offers a laundry list of perks and benefits, including access to over 1,400 lounges worldwide and numerous statement credits that more than justify carrying the card.
How I Maximize Stopovers on Award Tickets

1 month ago | upgradedpoints.com | Ehsan Haque |Jessica Merritt |Alberto Riva

Calculating what constitutes a good redemption when using points and miles for travel can be challenging. For many, saving any amount of cash is what it’s about. For others, it’s about experiencing things you wouldn’t normally be able to. Fortunately, we know something about maximizing our hard-earned points and miles here at Upgraded Points. My approach is not to fixate on cents-per-point valuations and try to use my points on luxury experiences.
Save 25% When You Use Emirates Miles on Partner Flights

1 month ago | upgradedpoints.com | Juan Ruiz |Nick Ellis |Ehsan Haque

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