Award Travel 101 moderator, digital nomad and foodie Anthony Cave talks with Mike about his background, what got him into award travel and how he found living a nomadic life was more cost effective and fulfilling.
Later on Mike and Anthony discuss their love of airport lounges, their most/least favorites and the best ways to access them.
Links to news and topics discussed:
- Flying Blue status match for U.S. residents
- Alaska status match until the end of 2025
- Chase Freedom Flex Q3 Bonus Categories
- More Escape Lounges Join Priority Pass
- Spacious Delta One Lounge at JFK T4 is Open
- Capital One Lounge Coming to JFK
- Strawberry Hotels Summer Pass
- Qatar Airlines Card
Best Lounge Cards:
- Chase United Club- Best for Star Alliance fliers plus some great perks
Where to Find Us
- The Award Travel 101 Facebook Community.
- To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1.
- You can also email us at 101@award.travel
- Buy your Award Travel 101 Merch here
- Reserve tickets to our Spring 2026 Meetup in Phoenix now. award.travel/phx2026
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