Value of "Free" Weekend Trips, New Mexico's Incredible Balloon Fiesta & MTM Travel Goes Video!
Oct 14, 2024
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In this episode, Joe Cheung, a miles and points expert and frequent collaborator on Disney Deciphered, joins the conversation. The highlights include thrilling insights from New Mexico's Balloon Fiesta, filled with unique landscapes and delicious local cuisine. Joe shares his adventures using travel points for a Mets game and discusses the joy of spontaneous weekend getaways. The hosts also talk about their exciting shift to a video format, combining travel tips with engaging personal anecdotes.
The podcast explores the excitement of leveraging points for spontaneous travel, emphasizing memorable weekend trips and resourceful planning.
Attending New Mexico's Balloon Fiesta highlights the importance of engaging with local culture and community through vibrant festivals.
Deep dives
Investments in Corn Industry
Farmers' investments through the Iowa Corn Checkoff are driving significant advancements in the corn industry. These investments help facilitate essential industry connections that aim to replace petroleum with corn-derived products, showcasing corn as a sustainable alternative. Research efforts funded by the Checkoff reveal new applications for corn, further enhancing its value and utility beyond traditional uses. These initiatives provide farmers with information and resources to optimize their crop yields and overall profitability.
Life's Unexpected Challenges
The podcast delves into the everyday realities and unpredictable challenges of life. A host recounts a particularly hectic evening where he had to address multiple house-related issues before recording, including the unexpected discovery of a deceased cat in his yard. Burdened with tasks such as burying the cat and fixing a shed door, he highlights the stress of balancing family responsibilities and personal commitments. This relatable experience underscores the chaos that often accompanies being a parent and how it can impact planned activities.
Travel Experiences and Tips
The conversation shifts towards travel, emphasizing unique experiences tied to the use of miles and points for cost-effective trips. A host shares his spontaneous planning and execution of a day trip to attend a sports event, demonstrating how flexibility and resourcefulness can lead to memorable adventures. The narrative highlights various travel opportunities, including quick weekend excursions that leverage loyalty points, signaling how accessible travel has become for enthusiasts. This exchange emphasizes the thrill of impromptu travel while sharing insider tips for maximizing points usage.
Community and Festivals
The discussion enriches with insights into local festivals and community events as vital travel experiences. A recent visit to the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta is highlighted, showcasing its vibrant atmosphere and scale, which draws visitors from afar. The host remarks on the excitement of attending such festivals, as well as the community spirit that they foster. The dialogue also touches on exploring local cuisine and attractions, enhancing the overall experience through engagement with the unique culture surrounding these events.
On the first video edition of MTM Travel (you can still listen!) Shawn & Mark discuss some of their recent escapades including Mark's time in New Mexico for the balloon fiesta and his upcoming trip to Salem, MA for Halloween festivities. New Mexico features a number of surprises including unique food and interesting landscapes. Joe Cheung also joins in discussing his recent points funded trip to see the Mets and all of the fun we've had over the years of doing this podcast.
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