Best Bruce and Shelly Podcasts (2025)

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What is Your Travel Style and How Can You Use it to Plan Your Next Trip 39:06

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Send us 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 everyday, or want to embed yourself in the vibe and culture of a city, staying as long as you can, under…

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What We Learned Traveling with a Baby and How it Can Help You Prepare for Your Next Trip 34:42

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Send us 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? Today we audited our summer travels to bring you four key tips that will ensure your next trip is a…

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Where Should you Travel Next? Ask Hamada Zahawi who's Traveled to Almost Every Country on the Planet 51:42

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Send us 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 importance of traveling to lesser trod destinations, opening your mind to new cultures and building your…

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Is Traveling on a Budget Still Possible? Top 5 Things to Consider for Traveling in 2026. 30:14

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Send us 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 and Terry for supporting summer school through Buy me a coffee! Flights are getting more (and less…

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Best Travel Websites and Apps 2025 31:52

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Send us 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. Today’s episode is a doozy, there are so many travel websites and apps out there- these are the be…

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How to Use Your Credit Card Points for Travel: How to Decide When to Use Portals, Pay Yourself Back or Transfer Partners 27:11

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Send us 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, and why each method has its place to ultimately help you travel more and for cheaper. What we co…

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Top Underrated Travel Products and Services that are Worth the Money- Christmas in July 23:18

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Send us 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 hours on end? Today we list our top 8 travel products that are actually worth the money and will cha…

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How to Search for Credit Card Point Redemptions 25:09

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Send us 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 you want to take it to the next level. You want to score one of those crazy redemptions you see on…

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How to Find the Best Hotels Everytime 23:28

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Send us 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 there's just too much to search through? Well we've got you covered. In today's episode, we're goin…

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Why You Shouldn't Use Expedia to Book Your Next Trip (or really any OTA) 21:38

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Send us 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 credit card travel portal, keep listening. Learn when and how to use these tools, and more impor…

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How to Earn 100,000+ Credit Card Points Every Year 22:05

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Send us 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 counting yourself out of the travel hack game because there’s no way you could spend enough money to rac…

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When is the Best Time to Buy Plane Tickets? 22:44

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Send us 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 and made you feel that you could never afford to go anywhere? On today’s episode we dispel old m…

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How To Find Cheap Flights Using Points and Miles with Julian Kheel 52:23

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Send us 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 economy seat for under 60,000 points? Today’s guest breaks down all the ins and outs of finding th…

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Traveling to the North Pole: Our Off-the-Beaten-Path Arctic Adventure 38:14

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Send us 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! Learn how to expand on a trip you may already have on the books and think off the beaten path. In th…

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How to Find Cheap Hotels in Expensive Cities 26:40

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Send us 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 with finding places to sleep! We are not the type of budget travelers to couch surf or share bunks …

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Why Your Travel Bucket List is Holding You Back 29:35

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Send us 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 bucket list trip is probably holding you back, and why moving away from that traditional bucket list w…

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Our Travel Hacking Fails and How to Avoid Them 34:00

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Send us 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 you learn about travel hacking, there's always going to be some missteps as you start implementi…

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How to Plan the Perfect Weekend Getaway to New York City. 45:37

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Send us 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 weekend warrior series. Today we’re going to focus on NYC and why it can be the perfect weekend dest…

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Are Cruise Excursions Worth the Hype? When to Plan Your Own Itinerary. 37:15

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Send us 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 decide if a cruise excursion is worth it. Three things we will cover this episode: What to look …

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We're Back! An Unexpected Journey 9:51

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Send us 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) episode back: Are Cruise Excursions Worth the Hype. It's a great episode if you have a cruise pl…

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Top 5 Animal Encounters - Adventure Travel Tips 48:00

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Send us 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 you saying yes to that next adventure. Orcas in Washington State Grizzlies in Yellowstone Sharks …

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Think Outside the Bucket List - Nova Scotia and the Antigonish Highland Games 32:00

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Send us 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 the trip across the Atlantic - keep listening! Highlands, haggis and heritage are just three rea…

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How to Choose a Co-Branded Card: Travel Hacking Update 40:29

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Send us 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 episode, we cover: How many points we currently have and some of our favorite ways to redeem Why you …

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Why We Chose Uganda for Our African Safari Part 2 25:18

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Send us a text 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! Support the show Subscribe to our Newsletter for a bi-weekly points and miles tip, an update on the best current travel deals, points and miles transfer bonuses and interesting …

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Why We Chose Uganda for Our African Safari - Part 1 30:10

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Send us 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 and what we would do differently. We're going to leave a future episode to discuss what to expect …

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Perfect Weekend Getaway Destinations: Las Vegas 29:01

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Send us 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 (because it's just a short trip). It's a great way to “get your feet wet” so to speak and work yo…

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How to Plan a Trip Budget Based on Your Travel Style 33:17

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Send us 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 how much you should be spending to get the most out of your trip. Today we narrow this down for you…

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How to Plan the Perfect Couples Trip + Who Planned it Better 35:44

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Send us 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 big, international trip or small weekend getaway is what your heart desires, we’ve got you covered…

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7 Expert Travel Tips You Need to Know Before Your Next Trip 35:31

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Send us 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 covered in today's episode: Flight hacks: Free extra seats, when to book, and more Roadtrip tips: how t…

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How to Plan Budget Travel without Points: The Travel Talk Revisited 33:24

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Send us 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 credit checks on your score but still want to travel? We got you this week. Today we’re breaking …

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Travel More and Often - A New Year's Resolution 30:26

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Send us 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'll be back the second week of January to bring you the new and updated, Travel Talk. Today we ta…

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How We Celebrated Christmas in Portugal and Spain for Under $2000 43:20

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Send us 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 Christmas in Porto, Portugal and Vigo, Spain for under $2000. We used Going and got an alert for our…

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Black Friday Travel Deals- Our 2023 Roundup 27:08

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Send us 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 $25 off Going Virgin Voyages Celebrity Cruises Frontier All You Can Fly TourRadar For a full list…

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Travel Hacking Update - One Year, One Million Points 36:33

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Send us 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 review on today’s travel hack update. Full disclosure: we started really looking into travel hackin…

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The Ultimate Halloween Travel Guide: Where to Get Your Spooky Fix 29:19

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Send us 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 tradition for us and our friends! Where to Visit for Halloween in the US We’re not going to get into i…

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Beyond the Bucket List- Blues and BBQ in Memphis, TN 40:19

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Send us 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 consider for your next trip. A foodie paradise meets soulful history in today’s episode of under…

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Why Camping Might Be Your Next Favorite Way to Travel 33:29

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Send us 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 option than what the stereotypes tell us - camping can be affordable, luxurious, unique and a soluti…

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How to Plan the Perfect New England Fall Adventure 38:44

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Send us 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 share our local tips on where and when you should go, and what our favorite, must plan activities …

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How to Redeem Points for Free Travel 25:32

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Send us 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. Fortunately, there are a few tools to make this easier! In today’s episode of Travel More, we talk abou…

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Don't Let Language Barriers Hold You Back: Our Favorite Language Learning Apps 24:11

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Send us 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 language can be daunting - but there are so many tools today to help you navigate a new place wi…

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How to Earn Credit Card Points for Free Travel 19:02

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Send us 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 your point earning potential and get one step closer to free travel. If you aren’t sure where to st…

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Skip Airport Security: TSA Pre-Check Vs Global Entry 16:22

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Send us 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 a lot of electronics traveling and hate unpacking and repacking them every time you arrive at the…

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Best Travel Credit Cards: Co-Branded Cards 14:13

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Send us 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 Travel Hacking series, we’re going to focus on the Supporting players of your wallet. These shouldn’t …

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Christmas in July! Our Favorite Under-Rated Travel Products 18:10

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Send us 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 list, these are the real gems of travel. The things that take your experience from uncomfortable…

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How to Save Money While Traveling: Top Free Activities 13:19

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Send us 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 travelers have known for years about FREE things to do around cities. Here is our rundown of the be…

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Best Travel Credit Cards: Main Players 15:37

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Send us 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? Today we continue our summer school series on travel hacking, breaking down the best travel credit ca…

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Delayed Flight Compensation: Know What to Ask For Next Time You Fly 21:26

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Send us 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 while that’s not what you want to see before heading to the airport, knowing your passenger rights…

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Are Airport Lounges Really Worth It? What to Expect and How to Get In 12:46

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Send us 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 class travelers- but we’re here to tell you, it doesn’t have to be that way. Today we’re unveiling …

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Beginner Travel Hacking- Breaking down the Lingo 10:21

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Send us 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 miles word it can quickly feel like they're talking in a foreign language. We’re here to translate …

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Essential Travel Tools: 5 Websites We Use for Every Trip 13:28

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Send us 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 way we do!). Today’s lesson will help you find the cheapest flights, navigate through any itinerary…

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