Would you rather meet the Dalai Lama or have use of a black Amex?

Would you rather Wednesday!

The Dalai Lama…a simple Buddhist monk and the spiritual leader of Tibet. He does amazing things that focus on three main levels of commitment: the level of the human being, the level of religious practitioner, and to preserve Buddhist culture. He has met many amazing people and many people seek to meet him. There is an air of mystery around him that entices many people. Truly a once in a lifetime opportunity.

The black Amex card…a high status credit card with travel perks sure to excite travellers. This credit card is mysterious in its own right. There is no official information available to the public about the black Amex (unless you own one). However, there are many rumours out there, like you need to make $1.3 million per year to receive one. Here are some of the believed perks:

• 24/7 concierge service
• 20% back on travel purchases
• $200 airline credit per year (use towards airline food, baggage, etc.)
• VIP at many hotels and airlines
• Comprehensive trip insurance
• Lounge access (in conjunction with Priority Pass) 

Which would you rather experience?

Our Choice: Richard and I would have to go with the Dalai Lama. No real reflective or deep answer here. Basically we have a wonderful credit card that offers many of these perks. And let me tell you, we do not make $1.3 million per year blogging and teaching. If you are Canadian and love to travel you should consider the BMO World Elite card MasterCard. The annual fee is $150. 

Here are some of the perks:

• Trip insurance
• For every $5,000 spent you get $100 (in points) towards air travel or hotels
• When you use your points, no blackout dates or stipulations
• Priority Pass membership (which includes 4 free lounge passes per year)

This card is great for those who love travel and we must say the lounge passes are the best! We use them to have drinks before flights, and the food is wonderful before a long flight!