Julia Menez

Geobreeze Travel

A show for anyone looking to level up their award travel lifestyle! Points strategy coach and speaker, Julia Menez, interviews award travelers from all walks of life about their points and miles stories and secrets. You won't find these by simply Googling "best points and miles blog."The Geobreeze Travel podcast features interviews with a diverse population of award travelers, including voices that are normally underrepresented in larger points and miles blogs and media (e.g. women and people of color). Because everyone should get to talk about traveling for next to no cost.

Author

Julia Menez

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.geobreezetravel.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

The Best and Worst Credit Card Luck Ever with Kelsi and Devan | Ep 72 13.03.2022

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Kelsi and Devan from @pointsisters have been traveling the world on points since the early '90s. They have lived in Mexico, Puerto Rico, Sri Lanka, Spain, the USA and have traveled to many more. Now based in San Diego, they help others curate once-in-a-lifetime trips using points and miles. When they aren’t traveling, they are sitting on...

How to Visit Portugal on Points with Abigail Akinyemi | Ep 71 06.03.2022

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Abigail Akinyemi from @theladywhotravels_ is a travel enthusiast and she's always on the hunt for a new adventure. She enjoys traveling solo all over the world and gives tips on how to do so safely as a woman of color. She's known for planning unique and exciting trips with a blend of luxury and affordability. She's also one of my...

All About Singapore Airlines with Kris Abad | Ep 70 27.02.2022

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Kris Abad from @the_frugal_tourist has visited more than 85 countries and loves traveling in luxury frugally by using points and miles. In this episode, Kris and I discuss all things Singapore Airlines. We discuss how to earn points, different routes, redemption sweet spots, and more! Also, fun fact: Kris' name is spelled "k-r-i-s&qu...

How Business Credit Works with Eli Facenda | Ep 69 20.02.2022

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Eli Facenda of @elitravelguy is a nomadic entrepreneur based in Austin, Texas. He has visited 35 different countries over the last 3 years while growing two businesses and is passionate about helping entrepreneurs experience more freedom through leveraging credit. In 2021 alone, Eli saved more than $40,000 by using points and miles to travel....

Travel Tricks that Don't Require More Credit Cards with Cinneah El-Amin | Ep 68 13.02.2022

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Cinneah El-Amin of @fly.nanced is on a mission to equip her audience with the tools to fly financially free, so they can build wealth and do the things that bring them joy, like travel! Her approach to wealth building is based on her lived experience, and she has been featured on Good Morning America, CNBC, Travel Noir, Real Simple, Black Ent...

Brazil Travel Tricks and Military Benefits with Mark White | Ep 67 30.01.2022

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Mark White from @armyaggie03 is an Army officer, Texas Aggie, and world traveler having visited 87 countries with aspirations to visit them all. In this episode, Mark and I discuss different credit card and travel benefits that military families have access to, and an app that Mark used to fund his trip to Brazil while earning points and gett...

How to Travel to Poland on Points with Kristie Gonzalez | Ep 66 24.01.2022

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Kristie Gonzalez of @2travelingengineers is a native Texan living in Poland. When her husband took a two-year work assignment, Kristie decided to take a break from her full-time engineering job and make the move with her husband and dog. She now manages 2TravelingEngineers.com a site about her and her husband's travels, points/miles recom...

How to Travel to Rome on Points with Lindsay Mukkadam | Ep 65 16.01.2022

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Lindsay Mukkadam at @onegirlwandering is a solo travel pro and is obsessed with seeing as much of the world as she can. She's in love with planning trips and dedicated to making sure everyone feels like they have access to travel the world, no matter their budget. In this episode, Lindsay and I discuss how to address some of the hurdles o...

More Creative Ways to Earn Points with Eric Manaog | Ep 64 09.01.2022

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Eric Manaog from @pointsandtravels and his wife Mary Ann migrated from the Philippines to Connecticut 2004 with their 3 kids and have embraced the world of traveling for next to no cost using points and miles. In this episode, Eric and I discuss how his family was able to earn millions of points quickly so that they could travel in business c...

Southwest Companion Pass + A Family Trip to Hawaii with Jessica Long | Ep 63 02.01.2022

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Jessica Long from @ourlonglifeblog is a points enthusiast, photographer, and Mom that loves to share her wins on her blog and Instagram Our Long Life. In this episode, Jessica and I discuss her first-ever points redemption for a fantastic family vacation to Hawaii and how her family is able to leverage the Southwest Companion Pass to get BOGO...

How to Earn a Ton of Points with Amazon Selling with Miles from @flips4Miles | Ep 62 26.12.2021

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Miles from @filps4miles is a full-time Amazon FBA seller and points enthusiast! Miles has been flipping sneakers ever since he was in college and now supports himself full-time through Amazon selling! In this episode, Miles walks us through his selling journey, how to get started, and how you can earn a ton of points by getting into selling....

How to Visit Christmas Markets on Points with Della Woollen | Ep 61 19.12.2021

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Della Woollen @thehiddenmickeyhouse has been in the points and miles game for 14 years, ever since her husband was assigned a project in Maui and they realized she could come along for $10. They have also operated a travel agency as a side business with a specialty in cruise lines and Disney vacations. In this episode, Della and I discuss an...

Insider Tips from an Ex-Hyatt Employee with Kevin Song | Ep 60 12.12.2021

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Kevin Song @ kev.song is a long-time award traveler, hotel enthusiast, airline expert, and an instrument-rated private pilot. He's a member of the All-Inclusive Advisory Panel for The Points Guy, former TPG contributor, and regularly speaks at FTU, Chicago Seminars, and other events. In this episode, Kevin gives us a deep-dive for all thi...

The Best Ways to use American Airlines Miles with Mahogany Ratcliffe Albritton | Ep 59 05.12.2021

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Mahogany Ratcliffe Albritton @dealduchessla believes in exploring the world and its infinite possibilities. She realizes that so many people are confined to their immediate surroundings because of resources and is determined to change that. The Deal Duchess has been traveling the world for pennies for over a decade and has set out to show how...

Reuniting Refugee Families with Points with Miles4Migrants | Ep 58 28.11.2021

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Seth Stanton is a cofounder of @Miles4Migrants; he's also a  credit card churner and a former moderator of the /r/churning subreddit. Today, he's joined by Patrick from the Miles4Migrants award booking team on today's episode. In this episode, Seth, Patrick, and I discuss how the Miles4Migrants non-profit organization uses donated...

Planning a Family Points Trip to the UK and Greece with Jess Field | Ep 57 23.11.2021

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Jess Field from @madepossiblebypoints began playing with points and miles in 2015, and hasn't looked back since! After the birth of her daughter, she knew she wanted to travel more and show her the world, but wasn't sure how to do it on a budget. She quickly learned that her desire to travel was possible with points and miles, and now...

How to Earn More Points on a Teacher's Salary with Zac Hood | Ep 56 15.11.2021

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Zac Hood of @itravelfreely was a full-time teacher and non-profit director, and is the founder of the popular award travel tool Travel Freely. In this episode, Zac and I discuss some ideas for how to earn more points, even if you are on a teacher's salary or non-profit salary and don't have the ability to pump hundreds of thousands of...

How Taxes Affect Your Points Hobby with Carter Cofield | Ep 55 07.11.2021

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Carter Cofield of @cofield_advisor is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs save money on taxes. He's spent years learning the best tax savings strategies so that he can teach them to entrepreneurs and business owners everywhere. He’s also the owner of Cofield’s Concepts which is a financial literac...

Advanced Tools for Points Itineraries with Caroline Lupini | Ep 54 31.10.2021

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Caroline Lupini of @caroline.lupini has been a digital nomad since 2014 and points and miles have been a big part of her travel strategy. She's been to 88 countries and hopes to visit them all some day! She's had her work featured in Business Insider, Flyer Talk, 10x Travel, Upgraded Points, Milion Mile Secrets, and many other reputab...

How to Earn Points on Rent with Richard Kerr | Ep 53 24.10.2021

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Richard Kerr is the director of travel rewards at Bilt. He is a veteran Naval officer and founder of the Award Travel 101 Facebook community. He’s one of the foremost experts in points and miles strategy, featured in Forbes, US News, Money Magazine, Kiplinger Personal Finance and presented at #SXSW 2017. Richard has visited over 45 countries,...

How to Travel in the Wake of a Pandemic with Victoria Walker | Ep 52 17.10.2021

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Victoria M. Walker from @vikkienotvicky is a senior travel reporter at The Points Guy covering deep-dives and features, currently focusing on giving you the latest and greatest news on Coronavirus and travel. In this episode, Victoria and I discuss what to expect in the post-pandemic travel world, how to approach travel visas, and how to miti...

Growing a YouTube + Using Award Travel for Medical Procedures with Dustin Waller | Ep 51 10.10.2021

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Dustin Waller of @wallerswallet hosts a Youtube channel that teaches viewers how to find the cards that work best for them and how to make the most of their points with award travel. In this episode, Dustin and I discuss how he grew his points YouTube channel, and also how the magic of points and miles helped him and his wife grow their famil...

Advanced Ways to Earn Points with Aidi from @whynotfrugal | Ep 50 03.10.2021

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Aidi from @whynotfrugal is a wife and mom of three kids currently based in Houston, and she's definitely one of the OGs of the award travel lifestyle. In this episode, Aidi and I discuss some next-level tips for how she and her family have gotten to take quite a few first-class trips around the world, including a detailed breakdown of an...

How to Find Cheap Flight Deals with Kyle Potter | Ep 49 26.09.2021

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Kyle Potter is the executive editor of the @thriftytraveler website. Prior to joining Thrifty Traveler in 2018, he was a political reporter for The Associated Press. In this episode, Kyle and I discuss how to find cheap flight deals, and also an amazing trip he got to take on EVA Air, in all of its Hello Kitty glory. Check out the link below...

Disney Vacations on Points and Miles with Lori Rosengarten | Ep 48 19.09.2021

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Lori from @lorisfamilytravel is a Wife and Mom of 4 kids living in the Phoenix, AZ. She loves cooking and creating, chocolate chip cookies, and home improvement projects. She is constantly thinking about where her family can adventure next, but of course always on a budget! In this episode, Lori and I discuss a highly requested topic: how can...

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