In this episode of the Freedom Lovin’ Podcast, I chat with Erik Paquet of abroaders.com about travel hacking and traveling the world. Here’s what was discussed:
0:00 – New intro
1:15 – Rate & review on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-freedom-lovin-podcast/id633364602
1:47 – The joys of driving long distances
3:59 – Freedom & dating
4:29 – Perpetual travel perfection?
7:35 – Start of interview with Erik
9:09 – What is travel hacking?
10:15 – Credit Card strategy
15:40 – Paying annual fees vs. canceling cards
22:46 – Credit score
23:50 – Best credit cards
25:30 – Airline points vs. Hotel points
27:40 – How to spend points
30:41 – Erik’s trip around the world
38:20 – Abroaders.com travel hacking services
Erik’s Website:
Abroaders.com
Abroaders travel hacking services: Abroaders.com/insiders
References:
Chris Guillebeau’s Travel Hacking Cartel: http://travelhacking.org/
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Blogs
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http://boardingarea.com/onemileatatime/
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http://www.flyertalk.com
Info on stopovers:
http://thepointsguy.com/2011/06/maximizing-stopovers-transfers-and-open-jaw-ticketing-on-american-airlines-awards/
http://thepointsguy.com/2011/06/maximizing-stopovers-transfers-and-open-jaw-ticketing-on-delta-awards/
http://thepointsguy.com/2011/06/maximizing-stopovers-transfers-and-open-jaw-ticketing-on-us-airways-awards/
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