Jarrod West
,Alberto Riva
Jarrod West
Senior Writer & Series Lead
811 Published Articles
Countries Visited: 21U.S. States Visited: 24
Boasting a portfolio of over 20 cards, Jarrod has been an expert in the points and miles space for over 8 years. He earns and redeems over 1 million points per year and his work has been featured in o...
Alberto Riva
Director of Features
170 Published Articles 60 Edited Articles
Countries Visited: 45U.S. States Visited: 33
Alberto is an editorial expert with a passion for points and miles. Based in Brooklyn, he also enjoys skiing, mountaineering, and flying.
Edited by: Juan Ruiz
Juan Ruiz
Deputy News Editor
1113 Published Articles 1134 Edited Articles
Countries Visited: 52U.S. States Visited: 34
Juan Ruiz is a leading travel journalist and expert in credit cards and loyalty programs. For over a decade, he has turned complex rewards and travel strategies into clear, actionable insights. His wo...
& Ryan Smith
Ryan Smith
Director of News
1358 Published Articles 1994 Edited Articles
Countries Visited: 197U.S. States Visited: 50
Ryan completed his goal of visiting every country in the world in December of 2023 and is now revisiting some favorites. Over the years, he’s written about award travel for publications including Awar...
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