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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 greater Boston area and beyond for weekend getaways
• How to hit 3+ states in one 4 day weekend if you're looking to scratch off some states on your US map
• The difference between New England towns in Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire

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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. Today's guest will inspire you to create your own ghost tour in the most unlikely of destinations.

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Enter our giveaway for Amanda's book here

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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's Episode, we cover:

• 8 travel products and services that will instantly elevate your travel experience 
• Free services that you should be using right now to travel smartly
• A couple of travel products worth the one time investment for years of upgraded travel 

Osprey Travel Pack

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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 are starting to wonder if it is even possible. Today, we break down three ways to find the best redemptions and explain why it isn’t just possible, but actually easy to get an instagrammable deal.

In Today's Episode, we cover: 

• Strategies that you can use to search for credit card point and miles redemptions
• The best way to learn the ins and outs of searching for point and miles redemptions 
• Free and paid services that can help you search for point and miles redemptions if you have a specific trip coming up or your sort on time.

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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 step by step strategy for booking a great hotel, every time.  

In today's episode, we talk about: 

• How we find great hotels in every city- the steps we take and the things we look for in reviews
• How to search for the best hotels 
• Tips and tricks on how to find affordable hotels that you actually want to stay in 
• When to consider AirBnB or VRBO home rentals

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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.

In today's episode, we cover: 

• The two big reasons why you should not use third party OTA (online travel agent) portals. Examples of those include Expedia, Priceline, credit card portals, etc. 
• One reason why we would suggest using a third party booking system- this is a very specific example! 
• Some real world examples of problems we've encountered booking with third party portals (or OTAs)

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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 fears around earning points and share how anyone can bring in those big numbers.

In today's episode, we cover:

• How to earn 100,000+ credit card points every year 
• An explanation of how the points and miles "game" can affect your credit score
• How to tell if a credit card's annual fee is really worth it 
• How to decide whether or not to open a new credit card

**This is not financial advice, please talk to your financial advisor before making any decisions!**

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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 data driven tips on how to get the cheapest airfare for whenever and wherever you want to go next. 

In this episode we cover:

• When is the best time to buy plane tickets according to price data across different platforms
• Tools for finding the best flight prices 
• Myths around the time to buy plane tickets and why buying plane tickets too early could be costing you hundreds of dollars! 
• The difference in buying plane tickets with "cash" vs points and miles

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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 for redemption searches including a free browser plug in that takes all the guess work out of your next search.

Julian Kheel has been covering points and miles topics since 2014 in various different news outlets. He has been a contributor to the “big boys” of points and miles, including Frequent Miler and the Point’s Guy where he was a director and senior analyst before breaking away and starting his own travel start up, Points Path- a game changer for point redemptions, which we know is the hardest part of the points and miles hobby.

Topics we cover today: 

• Strategies for point and miles redemptions; including how to choose travel destinations, how to begin points and miles searches and how to level up over time.
• Best redemptions we've found and some ones we're looking for in the future 
• The best free and paid tools to take some of the guesswork out of redemptions (or make it easier to get started). 

Some of the tools we talk about: 

Points Path - Just go ahead and download this, its free and a no brainer!  

Point.me

Seats.aero

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**this is not a paid ad and we are not affiliates as of the recording of this episode, we just really like this product! 

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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 Svlabard as a destination
• How we budgeted for expedition type travel
• How to make the most of trips you may already have booked 

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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 some of these! 

In this episode we cover: 

• Where to start when looking for hotels or accommodations in expensive cities
• Some creative ways to find unique and trendy places to stay in expensive cities 
• When to look outside the cities, and what to keep in mind when searching
• Some incredible stays we've had while staying on a budget in big cities
• How to use points and miles to find great deals in big cities 

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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 Episode we cover:

• Why a traditional bucket list may stop you from traveling
• How to reframe the idea of a travel bucket list
• How to take those bucket list destination from "someday" to "booked!"

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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 today's episode we...

• Break down a three day itinerary to explore the highlights of New Orleans
• Share our top picks for food and drink
• Share our favorite spots for music, culture and fun 

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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 episode, we bring you through our *fails* and what you can do to avoid them! 

In this episode, we cover: 

• Transfer partner missteps- things to remember when transferring points to partners and a BIG mistake that could cost you thousands of points 
• Booking fails- how to make sure that your calculating the correct number of points for your booking and a very easy mistake to make, and how to avoid it.
• When and how to buy plane tickets so that you don't get stuck paying for the most expensive flights

Plus we are launching a new live Q and A. We will start this up in the coming weeks but until then, email your questions or upcoming trips itineraries to contact@travelmorepodcast.com to be included in our first ever chat. We are taking a VERY small number of questions to start so email now to make sure you're included! 

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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 metropolis without any landmark or event in mind may leave you feeling lost and over budget. 

On today's episode we cover:

• What makes New York City a great weekend destination.
• How to plan a weekend trip to New York City.
• Best times and seasons to go to New York City.
• Events to center your trip around to New York City.
• Our top things to do when visiting New York City.

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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 can be easily done on your own
• What cruise excursions were totally worth the hype

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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 jumping on the cruise bandwagon (or just want more crazy travel stories!). Either way, it's sure to be a fun time. Thanks again for your support, we seriously have found the best travel community on the internet! 

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Looking to add adventure to your next trip? Would you be down to swim with sharks, hike with bears and trek with chimps? It’s ok, don’t be scared! We’ve got you covered. Today we count down our top animal encounters we’re sure will leave you saying yes to that next adventure.

1. Orcas in Washington State
2. Grizzlies in Yellowstone
3. Sharks in Bahamas
4. Big 5 in Africa - Rhino Sanctuary!
5. Gorilla and Chimp Trekking Uganda 

and more!

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Today we host a special guest who we guarantee will inspire you to add this destination to your summer travels. If you've dreamed of visiting the Scottish Highlands or the Emerald Isle to immerse yourself in Gaelic culture, but can't make the trip across the Atlantic - keep listening! Highlands, haggis and heritage are just three reasons to make the trek to this Canadian Province.

Special Guest: Dan Cochrane

Antigonish Highland Games
Nova Scotia Tourism

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You’ve got your wallet set up, and you’ve earned some points - so what’s next? Today Shelly and I share some of our favorite ways to redeem points, why you shouldn’t hoard points and how we decide on our next  co-branded card.

 In this episode, we cover:

• How many points we currently have and some of our favorite ways to redeem
• Why you shouldn’t hoard points 
• How you can choose your next card once you have all the major players 

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This week we bring you round two of our Ugandan safari adventure!

Today's episode includes...

• Chimp tracking
• Gorilla trekking
• Tree-climbing lions
• Banana Gin!

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An African safari is a bucket list destination for many people and we could talk for hours, days, maybe even weeks about our trip to Uganda. Today we're just sticking to how we picked the country, what we experienced while we were there and what we would do differently. We're going to leave a future episode to discuss what to expect on African safaris in general. 

What we cover in today's podcast: 

• Why Uganda- what led us to choosing this rather unconventional country for our first trip to Africa
• Some of our crazy experiences like white river rafting on the Nile River, Roasting coffee beans and making matoke with a local and, of course, Gorilla Trekking
• Why a tour company can really make or break your African safari experience

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This is part of our new series where we highlight “easy” weekend trips.  We’re part of the 9-5ers that are just looking to use our PTO in the best way possible. Weekend trips are a great way to start to get out there with minimal planning (because it's just a short trip). It's a great way to “get your feet wet” so to speak and work your way up to those bucket list getaways. Weekend getaways obviously vary on how easy or realistic they are based on where you’re based but generally, this is why we say that a trip to Vegas is a great long weekend trip: 

• Many flights in and out- a good chance of finding a decently priced flight
• Many hotels including ones that can be used with major credit card point carriers 
• It's a place you typically want a taste of, not necessarily a place where you need to spend a week to 10 days to experience the soul of the place. 

In today's episode we talk about: 

• Best things to do in Las Vegas
• The mistakes we made on our trip to Vegas
• What we would focus on for our next trip! 

Would you go to Vegas for the weekend? 

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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. 

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Have you ever begun budgeting for a trip and can’t figure out how much you SHOULD be spending on your hotel? What about activities? Food and drink? Travel budgeting can be stressful, especially when you don't have a solid benchmark for how much you should be spending to get the most out of your trip. Today we narrow this down for you - keep listening for our take on travel styles, and how knowing yours can make budgeting much more manageable. 

In today's episode, you'll find:

• What are the different travel styles 
• Why it's important to know your travel style
• How to focus your budget on your travel goals

Make sure to let us know: When does traveling become a short term living situation, and not "slow travel".

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Looking to go on your first couple’s trip together and not sure where to start? Or maybe all your vacation time has been used up on family trips with kids in tow, and it’s been forever since just the two of you have gone away? Whether a big, international trip or small weekend getaway is what your heart desires, we’ve got you covered. Today we discuss the most important aspects of couple trips, how to make sure both parties get a say and even a little friendly competition to get the ball rolling. 

In today's episode, we talk about...

• How to make sure both partner's get what they want in a trip
• How to plan a trip so that you avoid disappointment and add to the fun
• How to use travel styles to make sure it's the perfect fit

Plus, we talk about our friendly competition in our last couple's trip and how you can use the same idea to bring some spark back into your relationship!

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Today we dive into all the greatest travel tips we've stumbled upon in our years of domestic and international travel. Everything from updating your basic packing list to getting free upgrades- this is where we spill it all. 

Topics covered in today's episode: 

• Flight hacks: Free extra seats, when to book, and more
• Roadtrip tips: how to get where you need to go- fast
• Hotels: Free upgrades, reconsidering hostels and explaining why housekeeping walks in during the middle of your stay.

All that and more in today's episode! 

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Drowning in travel hacking content and don’t know where to go next? Not sure if you want to open lots of credit cards and take classes to figure out how to use your points? Trying to buy a house or car soon and worried about the multiple credit checks on your score but still want to travel? We got you this week. Today we’re breaking down our yearly Travel Talk. Our #1 strategy for traveling more on a budget without the need for credit card points (though you can still use those with this strategy too!). Let’s jump in! 

What we cover today: 

• What is the travel talk and why it is your best chance of crossing off those bucket list trips 
• What are some strategies in finding cheap plane tickets without using credit card points and miles. 
• How did our travel talk help us reach our travel goals last year

Here's the passion planner document we use to plan our personal goals every January! 

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Our year in review takes a turn into some tips and tricks on how to make your travel dreams a reality in 2024. 

We want to thank everyone who's been around for our first year of Travel More and we're so excited to keep it going in 2024. We'll be back the second week of January to bring you the new and updated, Travel Talk. 

Today we talk about

• Where our travels have taken us in 2023
• Why local travel is the most important travel to us
• Why you should continually make an effort to get out of your comfort zone

If you're a US teacher- check out Fund for Teachers and let me know if you want to brainstorm grant ideas! You can always email us your questions or suggestions at contact@travelmorepodcast.com. We love talking travel. 

Happy Holidays and see you in 2024! 

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Don't be fooled into thinking all the travel deals happen in the shoulder seasons. While there are cheaper times to travel, you can still find some gems if you have to travel during the busy seasons. Here's a breakdown of how we spent Christmas in Porto, Portugal and Vigo, Spain for under $2000.

We used Going and got an alert for our flights
Our Marriott Account and Capital One Venture X paid for our hotels (all but $50)
Our bus/train ticket from Porto to Vigo and back again was $40 a piece. 
Pair those savings with the fact that Porto and Vigo are not expensive destinations in general and you have a week filled with Michelin restaurants, port wine tours and Christmas markets that won't break the bank.

You don't want to miss today's episode full of some amazing wins and some ridiculous fails.

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Half of the battle of planning travel is when you book it. Black Friday gives you the perfect excuse to book that 2024 travel, or even better- give the gift of travel this holiday season!

Some of the holiday deals we've found so far!
Get $25 off Going
Virgin Voyages
Celebrity Cruises
Frontier All You Can Fly
TourRadar

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If you're looking to make 2024 the year of your bucket list travel to off the beaten path destinations like Uganda, Nepal or Ecuador, reach out to us at Shelly@magicpasstravel.com so we can connect you to the best of the best tour companies!

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Travel Hack Update 2023

If you think travel hacking takes years to payout with free flights, hotel nights and extra perks, think again! We’ve spent over 100 hours researching and testing travel hacks to bring you our first full year in review on today’s travel hack update. 

Full disclosure: we started really looking into travel hacking in May of 2022, but it does take a while to hit bonuses, find new cards, etc., so 2023 is our first full year of hacking and here’s how it went!

Today we go over: 
-How many points we've accumulated and how
-What happened to our credit scores 
-What we've redeemed and for what cost! 

Trips taken: 

• London with Dad
• Business Class flight and hopper flight between European cities 
• Roadtrip stopovers (hotel nights)
• Christmas in Portugal/Spain 
• Friends trip to HHN at Universal
• Flights to Disney World 
• Trip to see friends in Panama City, FL
• LA, Burbank, Hollywood and Disneyland with Dad 

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Love spooky season and want to cap the occasion with a trip where people know how to celebrate? Today we break down where you should plan next year’s Halloween adventure and we reveal our #1 Halloween event that has become an annual tradition for us and our friends!

Where to Visit for Halloween in the US

We’re not going to get into international destinations because if you’re like us, its just not an easy time to travel. Where this may be a topic we can cover later, this list is going to focus on weekend trips to take around the US. 

Today we talk about these Halloween Destinations:
-New Orleans for the ghost tours and overall vibe of the city. 
-Salem, MA for the witches
-New York for the headless horseman!

We also mention some favorite halloween events for a long weekend:
Knott's *Scary* Farm
Fright Fest at Six Flags
Howl O Scream at Seaworld
 
And our favorite Halloween Event- drumroll please....
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Orlando! 

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Planning your next trip and not sure where to go? Hearing horror stories about overcrowded tourist destinations, high prices and low availability? We’ve got a better idea! Today we’re starting our exploration of underrated destinations to consider for your next trip.  A foodie paradise meets soulful history in today’s episode of underrated destinations.

Some of the reasons we love Memphis: 

• The Food- you know it as a BBQ capital but there's more to the Memphis food scene than meets the eye. 
• The History- Memphis has a complicated past but this city continues to grow and learn. Stand in the studio used by Elvis and the million dollar quartet or take a moment of reverence at the National Civil Rights Museum. 
• The Music- Memphis is constantly buzzing with live music. The most popular music you'll find here is the blues and you can find it around every corner in the downtown district around Beale Street. 

What do you think? Would you do a trip to Memphis?

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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 you time, money and avoid conflicts on your next adventure. 

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Camping - loved by some for the fresh air, the night sky and closeness to nature. Hated by those who would rather not sleep among the bugs, be away from their beds and have to forgo a hot shower. But there’s more to this accommodation option than what the stereotypes tell us - camping can be affordable, luxurious, unique and a solution for your future group trip. Camping is not one size fits all! Today we share why every traveler should consider camping for their next trip. 

In this episode we break down three types of camping to consider for your next trip:

Trailer and RV

• Cheaper than hotels and other accomodations
• Keep your things with you and sleep in your own bed
• Can rent! 

Glamping

• Bring your luxury bedroom to the outdoors
• No need to set up camp or have a lot of gear - typically comes with rental
• More expensive but a nice way to explore outdoor accommodations for those who feel camping is not for them

Rustic Camping (Car Camping)

• Cheapest way to stay
• Access nature where RVs can't and hotels require driving
• Top camping items
  • Quality tent - we like a good sized one for car camping so we can stand up
  • Jetboil or a camp stove
  • Portable sink or wash basin
  • Nature friendly soap (we like Bonner's)
  • Water jug or container (5 gal.)
  • Camp cups and silverware
  • Headlamp, flashlight, lamps
  • Quality cooler - nice it if drains to refresh ice
  • Air mattress or roll out 
  • Hatchet
  • Pocket knife
  • First aid kit
  • Back up chargers/batteries
  • Lighter or matches
  • Sandals or easy slip ons
  • Tarp to put under tent or for extra rain protection
  • Toilet paper
  • Hanging shower (if none on site)
  • Camp chairs and foldable table
  • Organizing bins/containers for easy pack in pack out

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It's that time of year! The air is getting cooler, the days grow shorter, and the leaves turn their vibrant hues of oranges, yellows and reds. Fall. And what better place to experience the season than the states of New England? Today we share our local tips on where and when you should go, and what our favorite, must plan activities are for your fall adventures.

In today's episode we break down:

• Where is the best place to see fall foliage?
• What is the best time to see fall colors in New England?
• When is foliage at it's peak in New England?
• What are our must do fall activities?
• Bonus - fall food and drink favorites

Links from the episode

New Hampshire Fall Foliage Tracker
Appalachian Mountain Club Tracker
Visit New England
Farmer's Almanac

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Chapter 5- How to Spend Your Points 

You’ve mastered the lingo, built your wallet and got your intro bonus points, but how do you use them? Earning enough points may seem tough, but finding quality redemptions can be just as tricky. Fortunately, there are a few tools to make this easier! 

In today’s episode of Travel More, we talk about… 

• How to redeem credit card points  for free travel
• How to get the best redemption rates using flexible currencies and transferring points
• How to calculate redemption rates
• Why you shouldn't use credit card portals to buy travel

Links we mention in the show:

Point.me

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Don’t let language barriers hold you back: Our favorite language learning apps

Does the thought of speaking in a new language fill you with dread, and maybe even stop you from booking that trip you’ve always wanted to take? Learning a new language can be daunting - but there are so many tools today to help you navigate a new place with ease. Traveling prepared with some key phrases and tools will not only make your next trip less daunting, but so much more immersive and enjoyable. 

In today’s episode of Travel More, we also talk about… 

• Where to start when learning languages 
• Why should you learn languages when traveling 
• What is the best language app for travel

Apps we mention in the episode include: 

Memrise 

Duolingo

Babble

Rosetta stone 

Drops

Mondly

Netflix language learn

Lirica

Primsleur
And even better? We hear from one of our travel community members about their crazy travel experience. Kat Medina gives us a great story about what can happen when you try to speak a new language! Check out her book here.

If you’ve got a good story- don’t keep it to yourself! We’d love to hear from you. Click below on our Facebook Community link. 

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How to Earn Credit Card Points for Free Travel

So you have your wallet set up, you’ve got your main and supporting player cards, and you’ve mastered the basic travel hack lingo - now what? Today we break down four main ways to maximize your point earning potential and get one step closer to free travel.

If you aren’t sure where to start with travel credit cards- check this out first

I’m not going to lie to you- a lot of travel hackers get the crazy redemptions and amass huge point stacks by what’s called, card churning. That is- getting a bonus from a card, holding it for a year, closing it and reopening it 48 months later (or however long you have to wait to get the bonus again). BUT there are ways you get many points, without churning or with churning only a card or two instead of your full wallet. 

What else we cover in today’s episode 

-How to earn the most credit card points on everyday spend

-Free apps that help you track your credit card multipliers 

-How I accidentally earned points by going out to eat

-What to be careful about when earning credit card points

Make sure to go back and listen to all the episodes on travel hacking during our summer school season! 

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Skip Airport Security: TSA Pre-Check Vs Global Entry

Do you ever find yourself wishing you had one more hour on vacation? Or do you travel with kids and dread waiting through the security line with them? Or maybe you’re like us and carry a lot of electronics traveling and hate unpacking and repacking them every time you arrive at the airport? We’ve got your solution. Here’s how to hack your way to the front of the security line for FREE. 

In today’s episode of Travel More, we also talk about… 

• The difference between TSA Precheck and Global Entry 
• The benefits of TSA Precheck and Global Entry- is it really worth it? 
• How you can get TSA Precheck and Global Entry for free
• Other products that let you skip security on border crossings

And even better? We hear from one of our travel community members about their crazy travel experience. 

Click here to get the full transcript and all the links! 

Here’s all the information from homeland security https://ttp.dhs.gov/ 

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Best Travel Credit Cards- Main Players 

Date: 08-1-2023

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Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, Southwest, United, Delta  There’s so many different brands and so many credit cards to get- how do you choose? In this edition of our Travel Hacking series, we’re going to focus on the Supporting players of your wallet. These shouldn’t be your first choice to open or for every day spending- those were covered in our last travel hacking episode. But they’ll take your travel hacking game to the next level with top tier benefits and savings.

There are a few questions you want to ask yourself before you open a co-branded credit card. The biggest one is what is the value this credit card brings- and we mean real value! Not just the “coolness” factor of lounge access and upgrades. We only consider something a value if you would have paid for it anyways. For example, Marriott gives you a free night certificate. If you know you’re going to stay in one hotel a year and pay more than $100 for that night- then the Marriott card will give you at least $5 in value (after its $95/year annual fee). We suggest you use this value strategy when choosing a card! 

What else we cover in today’s episode 

-The main hotel cards and why we’d choose each one

-What are some perks to look for when choosing a co-branded credit card

-Our favorite co-branded perk

-How to choose and airline credit card

Here is the full episode transcript with all the info we talked about! 

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It’s Christmas in July, what makes your Christmas list this year? This isn’t your typical travel list, these are only the things we deem necessary and underrated in the travel space. You won’t find luggage or the best travel shoes on this list, these are the real gems of travel. The things that take your experience from uncomfortable and dreary to smooth and rested. So settle in, because we’re taking you on a Christmas list journey today! 

What else we cover in today’s episode 

-Our favorite travel products in multiple categories from plane travel to roadtrips 

-What saved us on our roadtrip across the US

-A total game changer on long flights 

-Our #1 most underrated travel product explained

If you’re ready to start making your Christmas list after this episode, head over to the Travel Store on our website- Travel More Podcast to find all our favorites in one convenient spot and get your shopping done early. 

Here's the full episode transcript with links to all the products!

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How to Save Money While Traveling: Top Free Activities

Date: 7-18-2023

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Of course, beaches, hikes and wandering around a city are (usually!) free while traveling- but did you know there are hidden secrets that budget travelers have known for years about FREE things to do around cities. Here is our rundown of the best free or nearly free things to do while traveling. 

We are always looking for cheap and free things to do around the world. It helps us travel more if we aren’t spending a ton of money doing activities and while we are known to really throw down on once in a lifetime opportunities, like gorilla trekking or swimming with sharks, we have to have balance too! 

Other things we cover in today’s episode…

• What types of free activities exist in big cities around the world 
• How to find free activities 
• What to do if there aren’t any free activities around you (how to make your own)!
• The best free activity of all! 

Make sure to check out GPS my city if you’re stuck like we were in Vigo, Spain! 

Check out the full transcript of the episode (with links!) here

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Best Travel Credit Cards- Main Players 

Date: 07-11-2023

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Want to get started with travel hacking but don’t know where to begin? Overwhelmed by the amount of credit cards on the market and don’t know what to choose? Today we continue our summer school series on travel hacking, breaking down the best travel credit cards to start building your wallet. 

We’ve already talked about our Easy, Medium and Hard travel hacking in our Second ever episode so this is going to be more about the full wallet, not just one card! 

When we say main player cards, we mean where you are spending money and turning things you buy into flexible currency. So your main cards need to be flexible currency (e.g., points that are transferable to airlines and hotel programs)

When you start - you will probably have one main card off this list, from one of the ecosystems

As you progress - you’ll want to add cards that give you more points in certain categories:

What we cover in this episode 

-The four different “ecosystems” of travel credit cards and what might be best for you.

-Combinations of flexible currency cards that make sense to increase your point earning rate

-Our rules on opening credit cards and what to watch out for

-Some of our favorite redemptions to date

Here's the article explaining each piece of this episode- First Travel Credit Card

If all this makes your head hurt, you can check out our own credit card wallet and how we use different cards to rack up the points and miles.

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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 travel tips for your next trip:

1. Take your Time 
2. Pack light
3. Plan Activities that Include Everyone
4. Budget for More Convenience

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Delayed Flight Compensation: Know What to Ask For Next Time You Fly

Date: 7/4/23

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Almost 8,000 US flights delayed or canceled due to severe storms! These were the headlines leading into the fourth of July weekend. And while that’s not what you want to see before heading to the airport, knowing your passenger rights, airline compensation policies and having access to some travel protections can make a huge difference in your summer travel plans. Today we’ll show you how to protect your summer vacation and why you might already have all you need! 

#1 Air Regulations

Travel to/from EU:

• Government regulated compensation packages 
• Have to be traveling around the EU, out of the EU or to the EU (with an EU airline) to be eligible. 
• Can be up to $700 compensation, food and lodging 

Travel to/from US

• No major government regulated compensation packages- only with luggage 
• Most major airlines have compensation packages 

#2 Credit Cards and Travel Insurance

• Most major travel credit cards have some sort of travel insurance built in
• Most delayed trip expenses- up to $500 for 6-12 hours delayed
• Chase has the best coverage, and while it is even better with the expensive Chase Reserve, even the $95 Chase Sapphire is pretty great giving the most comprehensive trip cancellation insurance (very similar to regular travel insurance).

#3 Up and Coming

• There is some hope for US regulations- there is a bill proposed that will make compensation packages more similar to the EU regulations, which would protect travelers a bit more. We’ll see if that passes- that could change some things! 

Check to see if your flight is owed compensation at AirHelp

Get one of the best travel credit cards for travel protections: Chase Sapphire

Do a deep dive of credit card protections 

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Are Airport Lounges Really Worth It? What to Expect and How to Get in

Date: 6/27/23

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Traveling through an airport can be stressful and expensive. Movies and TV shows always show airport lounges for business and first class travelers- but we’re here to tell you, it doesn’t have to be that way. Today we’re unveiling the mythical airport lounge experience and letting you know if it’s really worth it and maybe more importantly- how to get in! 

Airport Lounges are not all created equally, we’ve been to some great ones, and some not so great ones. But even the not so great ones beat sitting at the gate for 2 hours before your flight. There are 4 main ways to get in:

1. Buy a Day Pass
2. Fly First Class or Business 
3. Have Status with an Airline 
4. Have a Great Credit Card

So of course, like most episodes this summer- we suggest getting your feet wet in the travel hacking world. They can get you some great fringe benefits. And while we wouldn’t get the cards JUST for lounge access, it’s nice to have on the side! 

Here’s our favorite lounge access card: Capital One Venture X

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Beginner Travel Hacking- Breaking down the Lingo

Original Air Date: 6/20/23

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Travel hacking, like most hobbies- can come with its own lingo. Whenever you start to talk to people in the points and miles word it can quickly feel like they're talking in a foreign language. We’re here to translate that for you: We’ll be doing 5 travel hacking episodes during Summer School so this is the first installment

Today we got over these travel hacking terms:

Redemptions

CPP

Player 1 + Player 2

Transfer Partners 

Portals

Flexible Currency

Fixed Currency

Status 

Minimum Spend 

If your head is spinning, don’t worry! We also published an article you can use to help you make it a little easier. You can find it here.

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Essential Travel Tools: 5 Websites We Use for Every Trip

These websites we’re going to share are our utility belt of travel planning tools. None of these websites require sign ups or email addresses and they are all free to use (in the way we do!). Today’s lesson will help you find the cheapest flights, navigate through any itinerary, and find the best food in the city. Let’s jump into our top 5 travel websites. 

https://www.google.com/travel/flights - the best way to search for flights at all times. We use this every single time we book a flight

https://www.rome2rio.com/ -the best way to plan a multi-city trip

https://www.booking.com/ -create a budget using average hotel prices and book them on this site if needed 

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ -use tripadvisor for cheap eats! Our absolute favorite feature 

https://www.viator.com/ -search tours and see what the most popular things to do in the area are- don’t necessarily book through this site.

Check out our video tutorial of how to use Google Flights here

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