This category of posts focuses on travel hacks for free and discounted travel. This includes rewards credit cards, travel rewards programs and travel services and applications.
Saving money while traveling doesn’t have to mean couch surfing or (even worse) sleeping at the airport. Instead, simple solutions like using the right travel cards and finding cheap and free things to do will save you thousands annually. Here are 10 easy ways to save money while traveling internationally. Enjoy my travel tips! Travel … Read more
The Southwest Companion Pass is the holy grail of budget travel hacking. No other airline will let you easily earn buy one get one free airfare with so many ways to do it. This article will help you learn the three easiest ways to earn the Southwest Companion Pass, going into all the tricks to … Read more
I love Airbnb Experiences and utilize them on almost every international and domestic trip I take. Though there are travel companies who post their experiences on the platform, you can find a lot of locals sharing their knowledge about an area in the most unique ways. As a budget travel hacker, one of the best … Read more
Since 2020, car rental prices have skyrocketed. Recently, a friend told me they paid $1,200 for a 5-day rental. Yikes. But though your overall cost will still be higher, there are still a few budget travel hacking strategies that can save you hundreds of dollars on your rental car. Here are the five easy ways … Read more
Prague is an amazing, diverse city with incredible food, nice people, and many free and budget-friendly things to do. Unlike many parts of Europe, Prague showcases that staying active while traveling doesn’t have to break the bank. Here is a list of free things to do in Prague, perfect for your next adventure. Charles Bridge … Read more
Like many large, Western European cities, Rome can be very costly to be a tourist in. And around the touristy centers of the Trevvi Fountain, Pantheon and Colosseum not only will you be paying more than double what the locals would for a plate of pasta, you’ll also be hounded by these restaurants begging you … Read more
Compared to most of Western Europe Barcelona, Spain is fairly affordable to travelers. But unlike the likes of Poland or Romania, it’s very easy to drop $75 or more on a meal, too. With amazing food and drink, Barcelona is a foodie city well worth some splurging. (I’m talking to you, Canete!) But splurging on … Read more
Traveling doesn’t have to be expensive. Saving money on your next trip can be as easy as a couple simple travel hacks that can save you thousands. Here are five money saving travel tips that will help you travel more: 1. Choose Affordable Destinations One of the easiest ways to save thousands on a vacation … Read more
In 2022 I’m earning the Southwest Companion Pass. Why? Because BOGO flights for almost two years is an incredible deal. And with some destination weddings and fun weekend travel planned, it’s never made more sense for me to earn the Southwest Companion Pass either. What is the Southwest Companion Pass? The Southwest Companion Pass gives … Read more
Just five short months from now my husband and I will be boarding a plane to Rome for 5-weeks in Europe… completely free. Kind of hard to believe, actually. Now that airfare has been booked, this month I switched gears to focus on finalizing a hotel plan. Leading up to November’s update, my husband and … Read more