Welcome to the Travel More Podcast. Each episode we share custom itineraries, travel hacks, expert advice and even stories of our past travel failures to help you level up your travel game. We’re here to bust through barriers that stop you from making your travel dreams a reality. So book that flight, buy the tickets, and say hello to your next adventure. This is the Travel More Podcast
Send a text Want to get away for the holidays, but can't imagine the cost for traveling at such a busy time of year? Don't stress! Planning a Christmas vacation on a budget is easier than you think. Today we share our step by step guide to how we pla
Send a text 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 destinati
Send a text 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 Orle
Send a text 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 exp
Send a text 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
Send a text 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 everyda
Send a text 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? To
Send a text Today’s guest on the Travel More Podcast is someone you don't want to miss. He’s been to nearly every country on the planet with stories and perspectives to fill a thousand episodes. Keep listening to hear poignant examples of the importa
Send a text With changing trends since Covid, travel costs can seem out of reach for many, even with the number of travelers growing each year. Today we talk about the five things we consider to avoid overpaying for travel in 2026. Shoutout to Mary a
Send a text Do you find the internet overwhelming or are you turning to AI to plan your trips? Don’t do that! Instead use this list of websites and apps to help plan your next trip and make navigating a new place easy as you travel with confidence. T
Send a text Have you racked up credit card points but are stuck on how best to use them? Is worrying about whether your redemption rate is worth it stopping you from spending? Today we discuss three main ways to use your well earned points and miles,
Send a text 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 hou
Send a text 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 y
Send a text 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 th
Send a text 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
Send a text 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 countin
Send a text 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
Send a text 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 e
Send a text 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! Lea
Send a text 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 wi
Send a text 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 bucke
Send a text 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
Send a text 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 wee
Send a text 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
Send a text 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)
Send a text 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
Send a text 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
Send a text 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 epis
Send a text This week we bring you round two of our Ugandan safari adventure! Today's episode includes... Chimp trackingGorilla trekkingTree-climbing lionsBanana Gin!Support the show Subscribe to our Newsletter for a bi-weekly points and miles tip, a
Send a text 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 a
Send a text 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
Send a text 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 ho
Send a text 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 b
Send a text 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 covere
Send a text 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
Send a text 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
Send a text 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 Chr
Send a text 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
Send a text 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 re
Send a text 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 tradi
Send a text 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
Send a text 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 opt
Send a text 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 s
Send a text 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. Fortun
Send a text 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
Send a text 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 yo
Send a text 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
Send a text Best Travel Credit Cards- Main Players Date: 08-1-2023 Travel More Podcast 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 Trave
Send a text 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
Send a text How to Save Money While Traveling: Top Free Activities Date: 7-18-2023 Travel More Podcast Of course, beaches, hikes and wandering around a city are (usually!) free while traveling- but did you know there are hidden secrets that budget tr
Send a text Best Travel Credit Cards- Main Players Date: 07-11-2023 Travel More Podcast 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? Toda
Send a text Delayed Flight Compensation: Know What to Ask For Next Time You Fly Date: 7/4/23 Travel More Podcast Almost 8,000 US flights delayed or canceled due to severe storms! These were the headlines leading into the fourth of July weekend. And w
Send a text Are Airport Lounges Really Worth It? What to Expect and How to Get in Date: 6/27/23 Travel More Podcast Traveling through an airport can be stressful and expensive. Movies and TV shows always show airport lounges for business and first cl
Send a text Beginner Travel Hacking- Breaking down the Lingo Original Air Date: 6/20/23 Travel More Podcast- Summer School Bonus Travel hacking, like most hobbies- can come with its own lingo. Whenever you start to talk to people in the points and mi
Send a text 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 wa
Send a text Why Cruising Should Be On Every Traveler’s Bucket List Travel More Podcast Some people swear it's the only way to travel - others turn their nose at the thought - is cruising really so controversial? There’s more to cruising than what you
Send a text Why We Would Skip Yellowstone and Where We Would Go Instead Are you ready to get outside this summer but aren't sure where to go? Is Yellowstone national park on your bucket list? Today we share why we may skip one of America’s most famou
Send a text How to Create a Travel Budget for Your Trip Are you someone who feels stuck before you even get started planning a trip? Does the word budget make you feel dread and panic? Have you been putting off that bucket list trip because it always