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Send a text Want to get away for the holidays, but can't imagine the cost for traveling at such a busy time of year? Don't stress! Planning a Christmas vacation on a budget is easier than you think. Today we share our step by step guide to how we planned this year’s vacation and how you can steal our formula year after year for some holiday cheer. In this episode we cover:  How to choose...

Send a text So you’ve signed up for flight alerts and picked your favorite airport. You snagged a deal for a favorite city, but now it’s still the only top deal you can find. In this series, we take you to hidden gems outside of those major destinations to help you make the most of every flight deal, even when it’s always for the same airport. In this episode, we talk about: Hidden gems in the gre...

Send a text Today we are going a little outside of our normal interview and podcast topics to bring you a fun, spooky edition of the Travel More Podcast. When I think of traditional, spooky destinations I always think of places like Salem or New Orleans, or maybe haunted attractions like the Headless Horseman Hayride or Halloween Horror Nights. But, I don't often think about National Parks. T...

Send a text Looking for inspiration for a long weekend trip that has something for everyone? Today’s featured destination has just that. Eclectic, gritty, artistic, and in our opinion a gem of an American city, New Orleans is a perfect getaway to explore again and again. Listen as we share our breakdown of a three day itinerary including our top picks for food and fun in this historic city. In tod...

Send a text Think traveling during school vacations and holidays is impossibly expensive? It can be the busiest time to travel so you’re stuck, right? Not necessarily! We almost exclusively travel at these times during the year and have mastered the art of doing it on the cheap. Today we share our top 5 tips for traveling on a budget during school vacations.  Support the show Subscribe to our News...

Send a text Do you know what type of traveler you are, or more importantly, the type of travelers coming with you? Understanding your travel style is the key to planning a successful trip. Whether you like a fast paced tour, seeing new sights everyday, or want to embed yourself in the vibe and culture of a city, staying as long as you can, understanding your preferences and priorities will save yo...

Send a text Planning to take a trip that might challenge or change your current travel style? Not sure how best to prepare for a vacation with other family members, friends, a new addition to your family, or perhaps even going on a solo adventure? Today we audited our summer travels to bring you four key tips that will ensure your next trip is a stress free success, no matter who you bring. Four t...

Send a text Today’s guest on the Travel More Podcast is someone you don't want to miss. He’s been to nearly every country on the planet with stories and perspectives to fill a thousand episodes. Keep listening to hear poignant examples of the importance of traveling to lesser trod destinations, opening your mind to new cultures and building your adaptability skillset. Our guest also brings so...

Send a text With changing trends since Covid, travel costs can seem out of reach for many, even with the number of travelers growing each year. Today we talk about the five things we consider to avoid overpaying for travel in 2026. Shoutout to Mary and Terry for supporting summer school through Buy me a coffee! Flights are getting more (and less) expensive  It pays to be late or early. The middle...

Send a text Do you find the internet overwhelming or are you turning to AI to plan your trips? Don’t do that! Instead use this list of websites and apps to help plan your next trip and make navigating a new place easy as you travel with confidence.  Today’s episode is a doozy, there are so many travel websites and apps out there- these are the best ones we’ve come across and ones you need to add t...

Send a text Have you racked up credit card points but are stuck on how best to use them? Is worrying about whether your redemption rate is worth it stopping you from spending? Today we discuss three main ways to use your well earned points and miles, and why each method has its place to ultimately help you travel more and for cheaper.  What we cover in today's episode:  What are all the optio...

Send a text Are you overwhelmed with the endless must have travel products newsletters clogging your email? Do they all seem to say the same thing time and time again? Are you looking to upgrade your travel quality of life without researching for hours on end? Today we list our top 8 travel products that are actually worth the money and will change your travel experience for the better. In Today&a...

Send a text So you’ve met your minimum spends, earned those bonuses, and are sitting on a hoard of credit card points. But now you don’t know what to do with them. Or maybe, you’re stuck in the cash back purchase eraser stage of travel hacking, and you want to take it to the next level. You want to score one of those crazy redemptions you see on social media, but you don’t know where to start and...

Send a text Have you ever started to plan a trip and immediately felt overwhelmed with all the hotel choices? Are you nervous that you aren't going to pick the correct accommodation or that you're going to miss out on an even better choice because there's just too much to search through? Well we've got you covered. In today's episode, we're going to break down our ste...

Send a text On this episode of the Travel More Podcast - Summer School Edition, we share a cautionary tale of when booking a room through a third party went wrong. If your go to for booking travel is to visit Expedia, Priceline or browse through your credit card travel portal, keep listening. Learn when and how to use these tools, and more importantly what to avoid before booking your next trip. I...

Send a text On this episode of the Travel More Podcast - Summer School Edition, we return to travel hacking bootcamp. Does your head spin watching influencers on social media brag about earning 100,000 points and more year after year? Are you counting yourself out of the travel hack game because there’s no way you could spend enough money to rack up all those points? Today we dispel myths and fear...

Send a text Have you heard the best time to buy plane tickets is on a Tuesday, or that you should buy your tickets at least 6 months or more in advance? Has your first search for a flight abroad discouraged you from continuing to plan the trip at all and made you feel that you could never afford to go anywhere? On today’s episode we dispel old myths about buying plane tickets and bring you our dat...

Send a text Have you found yourself struggling to find cheap flights using your points and miles? Do you see other people post about redeeming their points for business and 1st class trips around the world, but you can’t even find a deal on a basic economy seat for under 60,000 points? Today’s guest breaks down all the ins and outs of finding those deals, plus we talk about some must have tools fo...

Send a text Today we venture outside the typical itinerary and bring you to the land of the midnight sun, polar bears and walrus safaris. If you think exploring the world's more distant destinations are out of reach or out of budget, think again! Learn how to expand on a trip you may already have on the books and think off the beaten path. In this episode we discuss... How and why we chose Sv...

Send a text This week on the Travel More Podcast, we are breaking down the best ways to find cheap hotels (or accomodations) in expensive cities. We have traveled to some of the most expensive destinations in the world and have had to get creative with finding places to sleep! We are not the type of budget travelers to couch surf or share bunks with strangers, so we had to go outside the box on so...

Send a text Are you someone who has been waiting and saving to take that bucket list trip, but it's always slightly out of reach? Have you put some other travel plans aside to hold out for that one big trip? Today we breakdown why that ultimate bucket list trip is probably holding you back, and why moving away from that traditional bucket list will get you traveling there faster. In this Epis...

Send a text We're back- and it's no April Fools! After a 6 month hiatus, we are more than ready to bring you up to speed on all things travel that have been happening over here. First up, travel hacking fails and how to avoid them. No matter how much you learn about travel hacking, there's always going to be some missteps as you start implementing some of the strategies. In this epi...

Send a text Do you want to take a trip but can’t find the vacation time for that week long adventure? Or maybe you’re just starting your travel journey and want something more manageable. New York City could be a great option! Welcome back to our weekend warrior series. Today we’re going to focus on NYC and why it can be the perfect weekend destination. But be careful! Dropping in to this massive...

Send a text Have a cruise coming up and wondering what excursions you should book? Are you unsure what’s worth the hype, money or convenience? Or maybe you’re thinking about building your own excursion from scratch? On today’s episode we share how we decide if a cruise excursion is worth it. Three things we will cover this episode: What to look for when choosing a cruise excursion What excursions...

Send a text And we’re back! After a brief break this summer we are so excited to share what we’ve been up to, where we’re going next and topics for next week's full length episode. Meet us back here at our regular Tuesday time for the first (regular) episode back: Are Cruise Excursions Worth the Hype. It's a great episode if you have a cruise planned or if you’re just thinking about jump...