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Improve Your Money Mindset

Wise spending for financially savvy travelers.

5 Smart Ways To Make Wise Spending Decisions As Financially Savvy Travelers – Episode 150

Knowledge is power. The more knowledgeable I’ve become, the more I can make informed financial decisions that benefit me as a traveler. In my book, We Are Financially Savvy Travelers, we talk about how improving your knowledge base is an…
Money Mindfulness For Financially Savvy Travelers - The Thought Card Podcast

How Money Mindfulness Can Help You Travel More Next Year – Episode 149

The other day I was asked what’s the most important thing that fuels my ability to travel. I gave it some thought and one word came to mind. If you would have asked me this same question a couple of years ago, my answer would have been…
What people get wrong about financially savvy travel. How to become a financially savvy traveler.

What People Get Wrong About Financially Savvy Travel – Episode 148

There is more to financially savvy travel than spending less. Being a financially savvy traveler means being mindful and intentional with our finances while enjoying travel experiences. It goes beyond the money-saving strategies and travel…

Find Cheap Flights

A how-to guide for finding mistake fares and how to super cheap flights.

Save Big On Airfare: How To Find Mistake Fares Like a Pro – Episode 152

Everything you need to know about mistake fares and error fares, where to find them, and how you can save hundreds on your next flight. Although saving for travel is a great way to make travel a financial priority, other ways to afford travel…
How cheap flight alerts work. Everything you need to know about flight deal alerts.

How Cheap Flight Alerts Work (and Why Your Next Vacation Depends On It) – Episode 151

Following the flight deals is one of the core strategies I’ve used to afford travel. Cheap flight alerts have helped me save between 40-90% on airfare, and it was often the inspiration I needed to keep my finances organized to seize time-sensitive…
Jared Kamrowski Thrifty Traveler Founder and CEO.

From Corporate America to Thrifty Traveler Entrepreneur: How Jared Kamrowski Built A Flight Deal Subscription Service

In the world of travel and cheap flights, Jared Kamrowski is a name that stands out. As the founder and CEO of Thrifty Traveler, he has revolutionized the way travelers explore the world on a budget. But his path to success was not an easy…

Choose Your Adventure

Attractions in Columbia, South Carolina - South Carolina African American history. Black history travel.

Uncover Post-Civil War African American History at These Attractions in Columbia, South Carolina – Episode 158

Discover things to see and attractions in Columbia, South Carolina, offering a blend of African American history, art, culture, and heritage. Welcome to the heart of South Carolina. The capital city of “The Palmetto State” named after Christopher…
Vacation planning: things to do on the Northshore LA

Culinary Bliss & Outdoor Thrills: Spectacular Things To Do On The Northshore of Louisiana

Indulge in mouthwatering cuisine and soft adventures with these things to do on The Northshore of Louisiana. I have been fortunate enough to travel the world in search of good food and adventure. Recently, I visited The Northshore of Louisiana,…
Things to do in Houma Louisiana.

48 Hours in Houma: Unforgettable Things To Do In Houma, Louisiana’s Bayou Country

Plan an incredible weekend escape filled with delicious dining and exciting attractions with these things to do in Houma, Louisiana. While New Orleans is one of the most visited cities in the country, limiting your Louisiana trip to ‘The…

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Money impacts our ability to live out our travel dreams, so I created this site in 2015 to share the many creative ways we can tackle both.

I paid off $63,000 of student loan debt in four years, purchased a house at 27, and visited 27+ countries while advancing my career.

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