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(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Juan Escobar from @juanricardojr recently took an incredible trip to the Maldives, where he proposed to his now-fiance Sarah (congrats again, guys!).  In this episode, Juan and I discuss which cards he used to book his first-class flights and overwater bungalow at the St. Regis Maldives, what the health and safety procedures around Covid-19 were like for his trip, and how Juan goes about travel hacking large purchases from distressed houses to engagement rings. Also, if you are looking at planning a wedding anytime soon, please make sure you are strategically allocating all of that wedding spend so that you can get your honeymoon for free like Juan is going to do! Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: $55K Maldives Proposal (03:44) - Cashback to Travel Points (07:46) - Strategic Card Use (12:37) - Maldives Proposal Planning (19:24) - Budgeting, Points, Ring (22:11) - Maldives Bookings (28:45) - Value Maximization, Family (33:11) - Conclusion You can find Juan at https://www.instagram.com/juanricardojr You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Hangouts: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of hangouts: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Free 30-minute coaching call: https://www.calendly.com/geobreeze/free-introductory-chat Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Max from @maxmilespoints is known for creating some of the best graphics that break down points and miles concepts into easy-to-understand 10-slide Instagram posts. If you have ever thought that learning travel hacking was overwhelming and you're not even sure where to start, I highly recommend a visit to Max's Instagram page. In this episode, Max and I discuss how he was able to fly to 8 destinations around the world in business class for only 125,000 points, which is basically 1 or 2 sign up bonuses. This amazing redemption also includes the story of Max's proposal to his wife at the Al Maha luxury desert resort in Dubai -- a hotel that typically goes for more than one thousand dollars per night! Everyone who's looking for proposal ideas, please grab a pen and take some notes. Maybe spend your next date night listening to this podcast with your significant other... Max also talks about how your ability to travel hack is very much dependent on how much you know, and as you've heard me say before, the best way to effectively absorb a bunch of points and miles knowledge is to talk with others in the community. If you're interested in learning more about how to book incredible trips like Max's, please come join one of our Geobreeze Travel podcast off-air hangouts! We invite travel hackers of all expertise levels to hang out, ask questions, and offer advice with other points and miles enthusiasts! The link to sign up for the next one is at https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts. Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: 125K Points World Trip (06:16) - Maximizing Points Priority (09:43) - Earning: Corporate Cards, Side Gigs (15:26) - Missed Chances, Special Olympics (18:21) - Luxury World Trip Booking (23:52) - Efficient Planning, Dubai Proposal (28:29) - 125K Amex Points, 8 Flights (31:56) - Conclusion You can find Max at  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxmilespoints You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Hangouts: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of hangouts: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Free 30-minute coaching call: https://www.calendly.com/geobreeze/free-introductory-chat Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Kelly Gagnon from @effthejoneses is hacking everything as a location-independent full-time side hustler -- she's house hacking, travel hacking, dating hacking, you name it. And we're going to be discussing exactly what that means in today's episode! Additionally, Kelly and I discuss how one of the best productivity hacks we've found, both in travel hacking and elsewhere, has been to simply ask someone your questions. It's seriously such a time-saver! And I know it can be daunting to reach out and ask for help, either because the person never gets back to you or even worse, you get an unnecessarily mean response on certain internet forums. So to help with spreading the joys of traveling for free, especially to people who have previously felt super confused or like this hobby wasn't for them, I offer completely free 30-minute coaching sessions for you to pick my brain and ask me about your travel hacking questions. You can sign up at calendly.com/geobreeze/free-introductory-chat. See you there! Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Hacking, Hustles, Productivity (03:01) - Kelly's Side Hustles (05:00) - Dog Sitting, House Hacking, VIPKid (07:59) - House Hacking, Travel, Cards (10:27) - Location Independence with Companion Pass (15:22) - Travel Extension, Dating (20:46) - Budget Tracking, Apps (24:51) - Conclusion You can find Kelly at https://www.instagram.com/effthejoneses You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Hangouts: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of hangouts: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Free 30-minute coaching call: https://www.calendly.com/geobreeze/free-introductory-chat Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Today's featured guest is Gio Ramirez from @hella_points_bro.  Gio is a first-generation Filipino American, born and raised in the Bay Area and currently residing in San Antonio Texas. He's run more than 25 marathons and has taken part in some incredibly creative ways to generate side hustle income and points and miles, including being a test subject in clinical trials.  In today's episode, Gio and I discuss how to get out of trouble with Collections, if you find yourself in that situation, and how exactly does payment, miles and points, or pretty much anything else logistically work when you're a clinical trial test subject for days or weeks at a time. Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction (02:58) - Credit Improvement, Collections (09:13) - Card Apps, Timing, Evolution (13:02) - Money via Trials, Opportunities (16:59) - Tax Concerns, Hacking Tales (20:46) - First Class Travel, Miles (24:57) - Future Plans, Credits, Hotels (28:34) - Retention Offers, Negotiation You can find Gio at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hella_points_bro You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Hangouts: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of hangouts: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Free 30-minute coaching call: https://www.calendly.com/geobreeze/free-introductory-chat Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Katie Holden has been in the travel hacking game for more than 15 years! She and her husband use points and miles to craft a truly incredible lifestyle, including using points to adopt their son from the Philippines and homeschooling their kids while traveling around the world for free. In this episode, Katie and I discuss how she and her husband use different hacks to keep their family's expenses super low, including how to get the good stuff by dumpster diving! And if you want to learn even more next-level travel hacking secrets, with the ability to get your questions answered in real-time, please come join one of our Geobreeze Travel podcast off-air hangouts! We invite travel hackers of all expertise levels to come and make new friends who love this hobby too! The link to sign up for an invite to the next one is in the show notes at https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts. Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Adoption, Homeschool Hacking (03:43) - Discovering Hacking, Adoption Points (08:49) - Philippines Adoption: Points, Paperwork (12:50) - Organized Adoption with Miles (15:56) - Homeschooling, Hacking Education (22:16) - Loyalty Programs for Adoption (28:50) - Balance Earning, Redemption (35:00) - Conclusion You can find Katie at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiestraveltricks Website: https://www.katiestraveltricks.com You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Hangouts: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of hangouts: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Free 30-minute coaching call: https://www.calendly.com/geobreeze/free-introductory-chat Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.

Disclaimer: (Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Kyle balances his life as an executive by day with his ultra-disciplined hack habits that will earn him and his family approximately 3 million points this year. In this episode, Kyle and I discuss his hack habit routines, multiple streams of income, and even a story about using points to rescue people from a hurricane. And if you want to learn even more next-level travel hacks, so that you too can earn millions of points each year,  please come join one of our Geobreeze Travel podcast off-air hangouts! We invite travel hackers of all expertise levels to hang out, ask questions, and offer advice with other points and miles enthusiasts! The link to sign up for an invite to the next one is in the show notes at https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts. Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Earning 3 Million Points (04:25) - Kyle's Earning Routines (08:11) - Avoiding Mistakes, Point Max (12:03) - Multiple Income Streams (16:36) - Hacking Strategies for Comfort (20:42) - Credit Card Rewards Max (25:54) - Southwest Award Benefits (29:42) - Chase vs. Amex: Point Consolidation You can find Kyle at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/packyourbagwithpoints Website: https://www.packyourbagwithpoints.com You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Hangouts: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of hangouts: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Free 30-minute coaching call: https://www.calendly.com/geobreeze/free-introductory-chat Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.

Disclaimer: (Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Sheldon Martin retired from the corporate world at age 26 and now runs brands such as Lifestyle Credit Repair and Credit Millenial to teach others about travel hacking and credit. In this episode, Sheldon and I discuss what I am going to refer to as "level 17 hacky hacks". These are the types of tricks that are far beyond even what I've attempted in my own personal travel hacking lifestyle. We're talking about the kinds of tricks that you would only know about if you are reading the fine print in credit law and regulation, which spoilers -- most of us mortals do not. Today, Sheldon's giving us some samples of the types of tricks he teaches in his insider group to avoid annual fees, generate points and miles without increasing your budget, and more. Enjoy! Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction (06:47) - Card Shutdown Prevention (11:49) - Manufactured Spend Tips (15:38) - Fee Avoidance, Minimum Spend (18:44) - Instagram Following (22:10) - Free Travel Focus, Redemption (25:22) - Business Expenses, Rewards (29:53) - Conclusion You can find Sheldon at Instagram: https://instagram.com/creditsheldon You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Hangouts: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of hangouts: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Free 30-minute coaching call: https://www.calendly.com/geobreeze/free-introductory-chat Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.

Disclaimer: (Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Toni Perkins-Southam is the voice behind the Award Travel 101 Instagram account. She is a mom of four children and is a freaking magician when it comes to generating points and miles in creative ways! In this episode, Toni and I discuss different side hustles to pair with your travel hacking hobby, how to earn enough points and miles for a family of 6, and what kinds of activities might get your points and miles account shut down (and what to do if that happens to you). We also discuss the funny story behind the name of her blog nachosconhuevos.com. Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Creativity in Travel Hacking (04:13) - Card Accumulation, Rewards (08:20) - 500,000 Ultimate Rewards (11:41) - Side Hustle Challenges (16:57) - Reselling iPads for Profit (21:09) - Hacking Tips, Point Benefits (28:18) - Points via Card Deals (35:10) - Conclusion You can find Toni at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/awardtravel Instagram https://instagram.com/tonisoutham Website https://www.nachosconhuevos.com You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Hangouts: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of hangouts: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Free 30-minute coaching call: https://www.calendly.com/geobreeze/free-introductory-chat Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.

Disclaimer: (Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Spencer Howard is the founder of Straight to the Points and editor-in-chief of the 10x Travel blog. He is a leading expert in teaching others how to find business and first-class award space on flights and has contributed to multiple major miles and points sites including God Save the Points and One Mile at a Time. In this episode, Spencer and I discuss how to find award redemptions for upper-class cabins, how to translate the gibberish advice you might find on travel hacking forums, and how Spencer has met some of his best friends by joining different miles and points communities. Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Friend Value in Hacking (03:01) - Tools for Award Deals (08:29) - Navigating Points Community (15:19) - Unlocking Travel Options (19:40) - Learning from Travel Friends (24:30) - Connecting with Travelers (30:54) - Goal Prioritization, Learning (36:10) - Conclusion You can find Spencer at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/straighttothepoints1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/straighttothepoints Website https://www.straighttothepoints.co You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Hangouts: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of hangouts: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Free 30-minute coaching call: https://www.calendly.com/geobreeze/free-introductory-chat Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.

Disclaimer: (Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Angel Trinh is the founder of the Pennywise Traveler blog about money and travel hacks. To date, she has been to 35 countries and all 7 continents. She has been featured on the Today Show, Forbes, and BuzzFeed with Bank of America. In this episode, Angel and I discuss the importance of investing in yourself, how to travel hack a trip to Antarctica, and how to stack multiple points programs at the same time to earn even more points and miles. Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Cards, Miles, Finance (05:53) - Investing in Hacking Knowledge (08:06) - Everyday Life Hacking (12:32) - Negotiation, Card Tips (14:55) - Stack Points, Rewards (17:18) - Rewards, Cashback Apps (19:47) - Stack Points, Learn (23:31) - Mastering Rewards, Collaboration You can find Angel at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pennywisetraveler/ Twitter https://twitter.com/pnywisetraveler Instagram https://instagram.com/pennywisetraveler Website https://pennywisetraveler.com/ You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Hangouts: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of hangouts: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Free 30-minute coaching call: https://www.calendly.com/geobreeze/free-introductory-chat Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.