Geobreeze Travel

Disclaimer: (Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Jonathan Hershaff is an economist and former financial crimes investigation consultant with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. On the side, he operates an Amazon store and shares with us how he is able to treat his travels around the world as business expenses and get tax write-offs for his store. We also discuss a couple of ways that the Amex Platinum card comes in handy when your travel accommodations turn out to be a disaster. Please note - Jonathan and I are not certified accountants nor tax professionals.  Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Credit Cards, Tax Write-Offs (05:47) - Travel Hacking Tips (09:48) - Work and Hacking (14:57) - Points, PayPal Key (19:33) - Travel Expense Write-Offs (25:41) - Documenting Write-Offs (30:31) - Money-Saving Travel (35:33) - Conclusion You can find Jonathan at @traveldancesave 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) Rohit Gupta (@pointshq) is a travel hacker residing in Sydney, Australia. We compare the travel hacking cards, perks, and strategies that are available in the United States vs. Australia. Additionally, we discuss an interesting story where Rohit managed to get a completely free (as in, zero points and zero dollars spent) business class flight to Japan. Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Australia vs. US Hacking (03:32) - Discovering Australian Hacking (09:22) - Points and Benefits in Australia (14:00) - Velocity Points Earning (23:13) - Shopping Portals' Point Earning (29:48) - Referral Bonuses, First Class (37:17) - Overcoming Credit Card Fees (40:37) - Conclusion You can find Rohit at @pointshq 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) Colin Yurcisin (@colinyurcisin) is an entrepreneur with a portfolio of business ventures that include Amazon automation, real estate, online courses, and private coaching. We go over how Colin went from being scammed and in $50K of debt less than two years ago to sustaining a life of luxury with his Instagram and online businesses. Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Scammed to Luxury Life (06:55) - Avoiding Scams, Calculated Risks (10:34) - Amazon Dropshipping Success (16:02) - Diverse Ventures, Earning Points (19:46) - Trust, Love, Money Stories (24:47) - Entrepreneur Coaching Program (28:59) - Building Successful Business (34:24) - Conclusion You can find Colin at @colinyurcisin 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) Senitra Horbrook (@pointstravelher) is a frequent solo traveler who first began using miles and points in 2012 to travel on a shoestring budget. Senitra is a contributing (freelance) writer at The Points Guy and has been a featured speaker at Frequent Traveler University. She enjoys sharing her tips for solo travel, along with her strategies to earn many frequent flyer miles and hotel points through credit card rewards, in order to inspire others. Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Solo Traveler's Hacking Journey (03:32) - Discovering Hacking Community (09:35) - Premium Cards' Benefits (12:36) - Centurion Lounges, Spending (18:04) - Manufactured Spending Caution (20:47) - Favorite Story: South Africa Safari (26:16) - African Safari, Hotel Points (30:25) - Conclusion You can find Senitra at@pointstravelher 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) Angelo Minella (@paidwithpoints) is a travel hacker from Pittsburgh, PA. Currently, he has 23 credit cards and used them to earn more than $20K in free travel in 2019 alone. In this episode, Angelo and I discuss how he stays organized with 23 credit cards, how he incorporates his travel hacking hobby with his day job as a full-time chiropractor, and all the details behind how he travel hacked an amazing $8000 trip to Thailand last year --  a trip that included 6 nights in a room with a private infinity pool and more than $300 of resort credits.  Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Maximize Credit Card Rewards (08:38) - Hilton Aspire Card Benefits (14:50) - Efficiently Manage Cards (18:27) - Favorite Redemption Story (24:11) - Amex Points for Flights (27:20) - $8000 Thailand Hack (36:28) - COVID-19 Travel Optimization (40:13) - Paid with Points Tips You can find Angelo at https://www.paidwithpoints.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOkJzHSecz38gdaXHUq0OtA?view_as=subscriber https://www.instagram.com/paidwithpoints/ 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) Welcome to the Geobreeze Travel Podcast, a show for anyone looking to level up their travel hacking lifestyle! In this pilot episode, we cover what you can expect in future episodes of this podcast as well as travel hacking 101. We go over what is travel hacking, the 4 steps to travel hacking, how credit scores are calculated, and more! Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction to Geo Breeze Travel Podcast (01:32) - What is Travel Hacking? (03:40) - How to Start Travel Hacking (05:37) - Taking Action on Your Travel Hacking Plan (07:15) - Prerequisites for Free Honeymoon Trips (08:50) - Managing Credit Utilization and Multiple Cards (11:27) - Evaluating Annual Fees of Travel Hacking Cards (13:11) - Adapting Travel Hacking Strategies 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.