Points, Cards and Travel
By Ross Alcorn
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Points, Cards and Travel is your weekly guide for business owners, investors, and high income professionals who want to earn more on everyday spend, learn powerful strategies no one taught you and turn points into luxury travel every year. Hosted by Ross Alcorn, each episode breaks down credit card strategy, smart systems, and real world examples so you can maximize rewards, improve cash flow, and unlock premium flights and hotels. Hear from points experts and lifestyle entrepreneurs who have done it and learn how to build strategic plans to save big and elevate every trip.
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MentorPass Founder Kenny Hansen on Slow Travel, Burnout, and Building Big
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Aug 19, 2026 |
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The Carry-On Only Packing System That Fit a 17-Day Honeymoon Into One Bag — 45 Items, Zero Overpacking, and the Exact Gear List Ross Swears By
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Aug 12, 2026 |
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Visiting Alaska on Points: The Complete First-Timer's Road Trip Guide
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Aug 05, 2026 |
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Free Night Certificates, Lounge Access, and $400 in Credits: What a Premium Card Actually Buys You
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Jul 29, 2026 |
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From $48,000 to $356: Matt Dong on Star Alliance Transfer Partners and Flying Out of Dulles for Almost Nothing
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Jul 22, 2026 |
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Transfer Partners vs. the Portal: How Ross Turned 200,000 Capital One Points Into an $11,350 Business Class Trip to Bangkok
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Jul 15, 2026 |
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How to Get Free Hotel Upgrades Every Time: Ben's Big Deals on Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, and the Email Trick Hotels Don't Want You to Know with Ben Komenkul
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Jul 08, 2026 |
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How to Plan a Stress-Free Trip: Flight Alerts, Travel Apps, and the Documents You Can't Afford to Forget
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Jul 01, 2026 |
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How Business Owners Turn Everyday Expenses Into Free Family Vacations
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Jun 24, 2026 |
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The $580,000 Mistake That's Quietly Draining Business Owners' Travel Budgets
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Jun 17, 2026 |
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Why Your Business Should Accept Every Form of Payment and How to Use That Spend to Fund Your Next Trip With David C. Barnett
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Jun 10, 2026 |
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How Homeowners and Landlords Can Earn Massive Points on Real Estate, Renovations, Contractors, and Mortgage Payments With Ross Alcorn
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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How to Maximize Points on Everyday Spending: Best Credit Cards for Groceries, Dining, and Travel Rewards Explained
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May 27, 2026 |
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How We Used Points To Save Over $19,000 On Our Honeymoon To Thailand and Bali
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May 20, 2026 |
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How to Unlock Unlimited 2-for-1 Flights with Southwest Companion Pass Using Points, Credit Cards, and Simple Planning
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May 13, 2026 |
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9 Credit Card Mistakes Beginners Make That Kill Points Value and How to Turn Them Into Free Travel
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May 06, 2026 |
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How to Turn Business Spending into Free Travel: Credit Card Points, Miles, and Smart Strategies for Military Members and Entrepreneurs
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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How Danny Safran Turned Credit Card Points Into Family Trips, Luxury Hotels, and Europe Getaways Without Working in Travel
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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The Power of Welcome Offers: How To Earn More Points, Avoid Bad Redemptions, and Turn Everyday Spend Into Luxury Travel
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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The Hardest Part of Points Travel: Finding Award Availability with Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Zero Percent Business Funding: How Entrepreneurs Use Credit Strategy, Higher Limits, and Smart Banking to Grow Without High Interest Debt
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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The Hidden Strategy Behind Business Credit Cards: Use Spending, Billing Cycles, and Points to Unlock Travel and Business Flexibility
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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How Business Owners Use 0% Interest Credit Cards to Invest in Growth, Reduce Financial Stress, and Earn Travel Points Along the Way
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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From One Card to Luxury Travel: How Smart Points Strategy Saved $4,000 on a Honeymoon
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Your First Female Solo Trip Blueprint: Safety Tips, Travel Trends, Travel Insurance, and Points Strategy with Henah Velez
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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How she saved $4,000 on a United Kingdom and Ireland Trip Using Points: Transfer Partners, Sweet Spots, and Smarter Booking Tips with Lauren Ross
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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BILT 2.0 Rewards Explained: How to use Rent and Mortgage Payments to fund free travel with Henah Velez
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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How Home Renovations With 0% APR Cards Funded a $6,000 Hawaii Trip on Points with Chris Reichenbach
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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How to Earn Maximum Credit Card Points, Hotel Room Block Rewards, and Plan a Stress-Free Destination Wedding with Kerry Krull (The Wedding App)
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Why 40–50% of Flights Drop After Booking and How SkyKey Automatically Gets You the Difference Back with Jacob Goldberg, Co-Founder SkyKey
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Positioning Flights Explained: How to Unlock Business Class Awards From Any Airport with Hunter Threadgill from Professor of Points & Frequent Traveler University
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Simplify Tracking Your Points with AwardWallet: Reprice Flights & Avoiding Costly Mistakes With JT Genter of AwardWallet
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Credit Card Roadmapping Made Simple: Starter Cards, Premium Card Annual Fees, and Smarter Point Redemptions with Spencer Johnson
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Southwest Companion Pass Explained: 135K Points Strategy, Companion Swap Rules, and Post-Change Reality with Max Craig (Points to the Max)
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Active Duty Credit Cards Rewards: No Annual Fee's, Smart Card Sequencing & Credits to Build Wealth and Book Luxury Vacations with Spencer Reese
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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Simplify Finances First Before Credit Card Rewards: Banking Automation & High Yield Savings Foundation that Fuels Travel with Steve Domino
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Family Slow Travel and World Schooling: How Business Owners Can Use of Credit Card Points for Extended Europe Travel with Suzy May
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Hotel Upgrades, Elite Status Secrets & Free Night Certificates: How to Turn Every Stay Into a VIP Experience With Ben’s Big Deals
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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How You Can Use Credit Cards To Reward Yourself Even If You Have Financial Trauma with Mariah Hudler
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Shopping Portals That Earn Free Points: Earn AMEX or Bilt Points and Turn Online Buys into Free Flights + Hotels
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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The Hyatt Globalist Blueprint: 9x Earnings, Guest of Honor Perks, and $1,500 Luxury Nights for 45K Points
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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The United Insider’s Guide — Air Canada Aeroplan Secrets, Hub Sweet Spots & Smarter Family Trips
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Alaska Atmos Program Deep Dive: Smarter Ways to Earn, Redeem, and Travel on Partner Airlines like American with Betsey Wilson
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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How to Leverage Business Expenses into First-Class Travel using Lifestyle Assets with CEO of Vodyssey, Shawn Moore
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Tracking Credit Card Offers, Stack Rewards, and Automate Savings Using the CardPointers App with Brooke Merkle
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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International Family Travel Best Practices: Spain, Japan, and Points Mistakes to Avoid with Alex Maiersperger
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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How E-Commerce Founders can use Business Spend to Earn Millions of Points and Travel for Free with MentorPass CEO Kenny Hanson
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Optimizing High Business Credit Card Spend for Personal First Class and Five Star Luxury Vacations with Ryan Melnick
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Maldives Travel on Points and Miles: Overwater Villas, Hilton Aspire Free Nights, Fifth Night Free Math, and Smarter Positioning Flights with Carissa Rawson of Rove Miles
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Are Credit Card Points Taxable? Best Practices for Business Owners, Investors, and Side Hustlers with CPA Rachel Earl
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Bonus: How to Travel to Thailand on Credit Card Points and Save Over $16,000
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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How Points Path Helps You Decide Whether to Use Points or Cash on Flights with Julian Kheel
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Roves Miles: How to Earn, Redeem, and Travel More Points without a New Credit Card
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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How Entrepreneurs Earn First-Class Flights: DeAndre Coke on Business Credit Cards, Status Shortcuts, and Redemptions
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Tools to Use When Vendor Doesn’t Take Credit Card and Why You Shouldn’t Worry About the 3% Fee
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Credit Card Rewards for Homeowners: Travel Points & Miles on Your Mortgage, Daycare, Costco, and Home Projects with Mesa CEO Kelley Halpin
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Credit Card Points & Travel Tips: Unlocking Transfer Partners, Airline Alliances & High-Value Redemptions for Smarter Travel
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Travel & Shopping Portals: Step-by-Step Guide to Earning More Points and Miles with Rakuten and SaveWise Tools
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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This App is the Future of Networking: Helping You with Travel, Business Growth and Real Connections with Eric Creekmore
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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The Ultimate Guide to Germany and Oktoberfest on Points
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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How Business Owners Should Hire an Assistant and Best Practices for using Credit Cards for Daily Expenses
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Unlock Massive Value with Credit Card Transfer Bonuses
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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The Ultimate Guide to Prague & Budapest
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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How Busy Sales Moms and Women Business Owners Can Travel Better Using Credit Card Points with Leslie Douglas
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Transfer Partners 101: How to Maximize Credit Card Points for Flights, Hotels, and Free Travel
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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How Credit Cards can Pay for Family Vacations + How to Teach Your Kids Points and Miles with the Points Mom
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Ultimate Credit Card Strategy for Couples: Learn the Step by Step Two Player Mode Strategy
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Ultimate 3-Day London Itinerary
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Travel With Purpose: Giving Back While Seeing the World with Chris Hill
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Best Credit Cards for Families
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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The Ultimate Amsterdam Itinerary
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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Ultimate Points Strategy: Get to London & Dublin for Less
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Best Travel Credit Cards for Sales and Marketing Professionals: Points & Miles Guide
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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All-in-One Travel App Empowering Remote Workers with Real-Time City Insights, Local Connections, and Bitcoin Freedom with Jordi Llonch
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Best Credit Cards for Business Owners: Points & Miles Guide
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Adopting the Traveler's Mindset: How Traveling Can Make You Happier at Home with Kat Medina
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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(Exclusive Bonus) Best Personal Credit Cards for Flights & Hotels Plus Busy Professional Insider Travel Secrets
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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How to Travel to Croatia for Free Using Credit Card Points
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Credit-Card Masterclass for Business Owners with Dave Grossman, CEO of MilesTalk & YourBestCreditCards.com
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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Best Personal Credit Cards for Shopping and Dining in 2025 Turn Everyday Spend into Free Hotels & Flights
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Credit Card Strategies You've Never Heard: CardCon Creator Jason Steele on Next-Level Reward Strategies
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Annual-Fee Credit Cards: What Perks You’re Missing and How to Unlock Upgrades Fast
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Madrid & Barcelona Spain Itinerary Ultimate 7-Day Travel Guide
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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Elite Travel Secrets: Upgrades, Points & Insider Strategies to Travel for 80-90% Less with Coach Chris Klesh
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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Credit Card Welcome Offers: What They’re Really Worth and How to Turn Them Into Free Flights & Hotels
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Balancing Work & Family While Booking 75 Free Hotel Stays in 11 Countries Danny Safran’s Points-and-Miles Blueprint
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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How to Turn Credit Card Points and Miles into Free Trips
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Avoid These Points & Miles Mistakes Smart Rewards Redemptions for Budget-Savvy Families with Robin Saks Frankel from Forbes Advisor
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May 28, 2025 |
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How to Stop Wasting Your Points: Beginner Mistakes to Avoid in Points & Miles
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May 27, 2025 |
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Travel, Work, Wellness Andrew Panella's Roadmap to Beating Burnout with Sleep, Fitness & Nutrition
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May 21, 2025 |
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What Travel Credit Card Should I Get? The Best Travel Credit Cards for Beginners
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May 20, 2025 |
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6 Time Amazon Bestseller and 3x TEDx Speaker Jen Ruiz From Lawyer Life to $70 Flights and Full Time Solo Travel Freedom
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May 14, 2025 |
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Top 5 Benefits of Travel Credit Cards (Why They’re a Game‑Changer in 2025)
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May 13, 2025 |
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46 Countries and Counting
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May 07, 2025 |
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(Bonus) Journey with Jake Podcast Interview: From Corporate Sales Burnout to Creating Itinerary Boss- Ross' Travel Evolution
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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The Ultimate 7 Day Turks and Caicos Itinerary
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Family Travel Secrets: Using Points & Miles to Explore the World with Four Kids with Toni Perkins-Southam from Forbes Advisor
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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The Ultimate 10 Day Costa Rica Itinerary
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Family Travel Made Easy and Affordable: Expert Tips on Disney, Budgeting & Maximizing Points with Dia Adams
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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The Ultimate 16 Day Portugal Itinerary
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Maximizing Points, Miles & Remote Work: Top Strategies with Harrison Pierce
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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When and Where to Visit in Greece The Ultimate Destination Guide
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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The Ultimate Midwest Road Trip: Hidden Gems, Outdoor Adventures & Travel Tips with Midwest Travel Network Founder Sara Broers
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Island Hopping in Greece An Ultimate Guide to Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, and Milos
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Credit Cards & Travel Strategies Expert Tips on Rewards & Smart Spending with Glen Flanagan from Fortune
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Packing Like A Pro
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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The Ultimate Travel Planning Checklist
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Transform Your Mind Through Travel: Confidence, Mental Health & Personal Growth with Confidence Coach Tzara Attwater
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Travel Smarter: Booking Flights, Best Packing Strategies, and Exploring Cultures with Former Flight Attendant and Travel Agent Autumn Carolynn
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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A Perfect 3-Day Lisbon Adventure: Culture, Food & Hidden Gems
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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Conquering 121 Countries and Counting using Points, Miles & Credit Card Strategies with Caroline Lupini from Forbes Advisor
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Exploring the Algarve, Portugal: A 3 Day Itinerary
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Leveraging AI, Importance of Human Expertise, Wellness-Driven Group Adventures and Authentic Off-Peak Trips with CEO of Inspired Travel Group Danielle Riddle
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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From a Month-Long Voyage to a Lifetime of Adventure: Bestselling Author Niamh McAnally's Journey
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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The Ultimate Porto Travel Guide
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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From Bora Bora to the Cook Islands: Maximizing Rewards and Exploring Safely
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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7 Day Azores Itinerary: Your Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide to Portugal’s Hidden Paradise
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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How to Travel Affordably and Work on the Go: Insider Tips from Sílvia Pinho
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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The Business of Travel: Write-Offs, Credit Cards, and Wealth Strategies with KC Chohan
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Midwest Treasures: Overlooked Places and Hidden Gems with Amy Piper
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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How to Travel Fearlessly and Affordably: Lessons from a 40-Year Journey
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Cruising the World: Relaxation, Family Bonding, and Affordable Adventure
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Mastering the Nomadic Life: Balancing Work, Travel, Finances, and Adventure with Aisha Preece
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Jan 01, 2025 |
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The Art of Mindful Travel: Traveling Deep, Not Wide with Ralph Velasco
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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Exploring Cities Through Food, Culture, and Public Transit with Paul Comfort
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Mastering Airbnb and VRBO: How to Find the Perfect Stay and Get the Most Out of It
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Unlocking Rental Car Rewards & Discovering Turo: The Smarter Way To Drive
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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Travel Portals 101: How to Maximize Your Travel Budget
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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(Bonus) Maximizing Airline Rewards: Your Guide To The Best Programs
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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(Bonus) Introduction To Hotel Rewards: Get Started With Points & Perks
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Responsible Travel & Hidden Destinations: Insights From An Experienced World Explorer
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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Bonus: (Free Webinar) How to Plan the Perfect Surprise Trip
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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How to Explore New Countries & Build A Travel Blog While Working Full Time
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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Lessons from the Road: Travel Insurance, Budgeting, and Problem-Solving Abroad
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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How To Plan A Northern Arizona Trip & How To End It With A Proposal in Sedona
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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How To Plan A Surprise Trip For Your Friend To Greece
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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How to Plan the Perfect Destination Wedding in Italy
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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Travel Smarter: Budget-Friendly Tips from Alaska, USA Hiking Adventures, and Central America Tour Guide
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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Solo Travel Secrets: Experiences in Bali, Mexico City, Guatemala and Beyond
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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How To Plan A Birthday Surprise Trip To Turks and Caicos
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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From A Month Long Honeymoon In Thailand To Family Travels To The Caribbean With 3 Kids
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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Planning Epic Group Trips and Tips for Finding the Best Food
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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Uncovering Hidden Gems: Travel Tips from Hawaii to Portugal
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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Top 10 Health and Wellness Hacks for Travel & The Road to Visiting all 50 States
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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Exploring the World: Solo Travel to Australia, Group Trips to Vietnam & Brazil and Event Planning Tips
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Bonus: How To Explore Costa Rica's Wildlife On A 10 Day Remote Work Trip
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Mastering the Wild: Planning the Perfect Fishing and Hunting Trips
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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Epic Adventures: Cage Diving with Sharks in South Africa, Ibiza Nights, Philippines Island Hopping, and New Year's in Thailand
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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35 Years of Global Exploration & Travel Insights from 17 Study Abroad Trips with My Former Study Abroad Professor
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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Epic Wellness Journey: Podcasting Across All 7 Continents in 40 Countries Over 5 Months
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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How to Plan the Ultimate Golf Trip
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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Travel Planning 101: Advice for New Travelers
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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(Bonus Episode) Planning the ultimate 16 Day Trip to Portugal: Azores, Porto, Algarve, & Lisbon
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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Creating and Launching a Travel App: Treazie
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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Planning Trips as a Perfectionist: Singapore, Philippines, and France Highlights
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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3 Week Solo Trip to 11 Cities & Safety Tips for Solo Female Travel
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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Importance of Proactive Planning, Organizing & Recent Trip to Australia
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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Snowboarding in Japan and Italy + Honeymooning in New Zealand
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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Discovering Latin America and Australia: Business Travel Tips and Cultural Insights
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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Traveling To Europe With An Infant
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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First Time Abroad On A Teacher's Budget
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May 29, 2024 |
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46 Countries And Counting
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May 22, 2024 |
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Where It All Started: Ireland Study Abroad
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May 15, 2024 |
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Traveling On A Budget To Successful Entrepreneur To Olympic Hopeful
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May 15, 2024 |
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Trailer For World Travel Made Easy With Itinerary Boss
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May 15, 2024 |