Bougie in a Backpack

May 16 2024 8
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Introducing Bougie in a Backpack Podcast! Angel from The Pennywise Traveler (@pennywisetraveler) and Mackenzie from Travel Mackenzie (@travelmackenzie) are your new travel bffs you did not know you needed, teaching you all the ways to save while traveling and thriving. From sipping champagne in first class for $5.60 (plus points) to stacking to save money and earn extra points and miles on your next facial, they will teach you tips and tricks you can implement into your everyday life. You will find them flying Spirit Airlines, getting upgrades, and flying first/business class!

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Ep. 61: Alaska Mileage Plan Secrets with Betsey (@heralaskatravels)

May 16 2024 37 mins  
Today we are chatting with Betsey (⁠⁠⁠⁠@heralaskatravels) who was a speaker at our summit in March talking all things Alaska Mileage Plan! She shares valuable tips on booking flights in advance, finding the best redemption values, and using miles to fly within Alaska. Betsy also explains how she earns Alaska miles through various methods, including maintaining elite status,

Ep. 60: Making the Most of Your Weekends: Local Adventures on a Budget with Tory Talks Trails

May 13 2024 33 mins  
Today we are chatting with Tory (⁠⁠⁠@torytalkstrails) who is speaking again at our summit in May, on Finding Feral: Embracing the Outdoors. Tory is a Pittsburgh-based adventurer who loves exploring her home state of Pennsylvania. She believes that you don't have to travel far to find amazing places to explore. Tory got into travel and exploring as a kid, thanks to her fam

Ep. 59: Using Facebook Groups for the best Travel Tips with Valerie Adrian (@travel_more_4_less⁠)

May 09 2024 42 mins  
Today we are chatting with Valerie (⁠⁠@travel_more_4_less) who was a speaker at the Bougie in a Backpack Virtual Travel Summit in March, and she is speaking again at our summit in May, on 10,000 Tour Guides:. Valerie Adrian shares her experience and tips on using miles and points to travel. She focuses on budgeting and saving for travel, as well as finding ways to save money on

Ep. 58: Points and Travel Strategies with Kids under 5 with Addie Fromholz

May 06 2024 36 mins  
Today we are chatting with Addie (⁠⁠@inpursuitofpoints⁠) who is a speaker at the May Bougie in a Backpack Virtual Travel Summit, where she is presenting on Credit Card Tips for Stress-less Travel with Toddlers. a lawyer turned stay-at-home mom, shares her love of travel and how she uses credit card points and miles to achieve her travel dreams. She discusses her travel experi

Ep. 57- Safety Travel Tips You Need to Know with Joanne from Travel Safety Solutions

May 02 2024 36 mins  
Today we are chatting with Joanne (⁠@travelsafetysolutions) who was a speaker at the Bougie in a Backpack Virtual Travel Summit in March, and she is speaking again at our summit in May, on the importance of travel safety and how to travel safely in different countries. She emphasizes the need for preparation and awareness, including pre-planning stages, researching destinations,

Ep. 56: Earning Tons of Points with an Airbnb/Vacation Rental Business with Jaina

Apr 29 2024 31 mins  
Today we are chatting with Jaina (@jaina_anne) who was a speaker at the Bougie in a Backpack Virtual Travel Summit in March, where she spoke on Rentals to Resorts: How to Earn Points with Vacation Rentals. Jaina is a real estate investor and business funding specialist, about using real estate expenses to earn points and miles for free travel. Jaina shares her journey into real est

Ep. 55: Points and Miles for Europeans with Alexandra

Apr 25 2024 36 mins  
Today we are chatting with ⁠Alexandra⁠ (@hollandpointsandmiles) who was a speaker at the Bougie in a Backpack Virtual Travel Summit in March, where she spoke about Points and Miles Tips in Europe. Alex shares her experience and tips for saving money while traveling in Europe using points and miles. She discusses the challenges of traveling on points and miles in Europe, includi

Ep. 54: Travel in Your 20's Like Your 40's with Victor Cheng

Apr 22 2024 34 mins  
Today we are chatting with Victor Cheng who was a speaker at the Bougie in a Backpack Virtual Travel Summit in March, where he spoke about How to Travel in Your 20's Like Your 40's, with amazing luxury experiences for a fraction of the price.. Victor shares his journey of traveling to 27 countries in his 20s and how he got started in travel. He discusses his strategies for

Ep. 53: Stacking and Earning Points on College Loan Payments with Kelly from Points and Miles Doc

Apr 18 2024 32 mins  
Today we are chatting with Kelly (@pointsandmilesdoc) about her journey in the miles and points world. They discuss how Kelly got started in miles and points, the importance of documenting points and savings, and the changing landscape of the miles and points community. They also talk about traveling as a doctor, maximizing savings for residency or fellowship interviews, and paying

Ep 52: Points and Miles in Latin America with Freddy Lansky

Apr 15 2024 45 mins  
Today we are chatting with Freddy Lansky (⁠⁠⁠⁠@pointspanda⁠⁠) who spoke at the Bougie in a Backpack Virtual Travel Summit. In this episode, Freddy shares his journey into points and miles, and strategies for using points in Latin America. He also discusses strategies for earning points through ad spend and optimizing points for business travel, the best cards to use in