101. What To Pack For Road Trips: 28+ Items You Shouldn't Leave Home Without
The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips & Vacation Planning For Financially Savvy Travelers
Release Date: 05/12/2022
213. I'm Hosting a Group Trip to Iceland - Waitlist Open Now!
The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips & Vacation Planning For Financially Savvy Travelers
Iceland has my heart, and now I want to share it with you. I’m hosting my first small-group trip to Iceland in August 2026. ➡️ (Link: We’ll explore unforgettable natural wonders and charming small towns: Reykjavík, the northernmost capital in the world The Ring Road, with erupting geysers and shifting tectonic plates The South Coast, home to waterfalls, glaciers, and black sand beaches If you’ve ever dreamed of experiencing the midnight sun, where the sun barely sets, and the skies glow into the night, this trip is for you. Spots are intentionally small...
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212. Turn Your Passion For Travel into a Travel Coaching Business with Sahara Rose DeVore
The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips & Vacation Planning For Financially Savvy Travelers
What if travel were less transactional—less about booking flights and checking off destinations—and more about seeking clarity, growth, and transformation? Sahara Rose DeVore, founder of the and a pioneer in the travel coaching space, challenges us to think about travel, not just as an escape, but as a meaningful experience that can support our well-being and life goals. We dive into: Why travel has become so transactional—and what’s missing What is travel coaching? How to bring intention, purpose, and meaning to every trip How to become a travel coach and build a...
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211. 5 Ways to Automate Your Finances in 2026 — Save, Invest, and Travel Without Money Stress
The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips & Vacation Planning For Financially Savvy Travelers
What if you could make progress on your financial goals without thinking about it every day? I’m sharing simple ways to automate your finances, from direct deposit and auto-saving to dollar-cost averaging. These automations have helped me save for travel, buy a house, invest in retirement, and make headway on dozens of goals. ➡️ ➡️ ➡️ Other Episodes You’ll Love - Episode 203 - Episode 122 - Episode 2 Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett Website: Newsletter: Instagram: Work With...
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210. NYC Christmas Markets: Tips for Navigating Like a Pro
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🎄Planning a holiday trip to New York City? NYC Christmas markets are one of the most magical ways to experience the holiday season, but they can also be crowded and overwhelming if you don’t know what to expect. I’m sharing our best NYC Christmas market tips to help you shop smarter and make the most of your time. Read ‘NYC Christmas Markets’ blog post: 🎒Shop Rachel Bloom Anti-Theft Bags (I have this one!!!) Other Episodes You’ll Love - Episode 194 - Episode 116 - Episode 182 Connect With Danielle Desir...
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209. How to Connect with Nature on Every Trip | Grounding Tips With Matthew Kessi
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Are you craving deeper, more meaningful travel experiences, ones that help you slow down, feel grounded, and reconnect with the natural world? I’m joined by travel writer, nature photographer, and practical mystic Matthew Kessi to explore how to add more nature to every trip you take. We chat about grounding practices, such as forest bathing, travel photography, and mindful walking, which can help you feel more present no matter where you are. Matthew also shares his favorite nature-forward destinations in the Pacific Northwest, across the United States, and internationally. Read...
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208. 2025 Cyber Monday Deals Handpicked for Financially Savvy Travelers
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Black Friday is here! I’m sharing the best travel deals for financially savvy travelers—from flight subscriptions to tools that help you maximize rewards all year long. If you want to travel more for less in 2026, don’t miss this roundup. ➡️ Black Friday Deals: 🎧 Enjoy These Other Episodes - Episode 70 - Episode 196 - Episode 194 - Episode 180 Feeling generous? If you’ve enjoyed this episode or learned something new from this show, you can support the work I do at The Thought Card by — it’s a simple way to help keep...
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207. How to Spot Financial Trauma and Start Healing with Rahkim Sabree
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Financial trauma is real, and it may be influencing your money decisions. Rahkim Sabree, an award-winning Financial Therapist, Accredited Financial Counselor®, author, and speaker, shows us how to spot the patterns holding us back and how to start the healing process. We’re unpacking the emotional baggage we carry around money, how it gets passed down through generations, and — most importantly — how to break free from it. Connect with Rahkim Sabree Read the book ‘Overcoming Financial Trauma’: Website: Newsletter: Instagram: Connect With...
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206. Best Disney World Resorts: Our Top Picks and Wish List Stays (featuring Kevin Payne)
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Trying to decide where to stay at Walt Disney World? With more than 25 Disney World resorts to choose from, how do you know which one’s worth booking? Ditch the overwhelm and let’s set the tone for a magical vacation. Kevin Payne from ‘Family Money Adventure’ and I share our top picks. Discover which resorts stand out and which ones are still on our wish lists. Our Disney Resort Reviews 🎧Want to maximize your Disney World vacations with even more planning tips? Listen to our Disney World playlist on Spotify: https://spotify.link/hFGYZ6MuFXb Connect with...
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205. Paris Travel Guide: Why Slow Travel Makes Paris Even More Magical with Renee Hannes
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Planning a trip to Paris? Feeling overwhelmed by where to stay, what to see, and how to make the most of your budget? I’m joined by European travel and Paris expert Renee Hannes, who shares tips to help you experience Paris without rushing from sight to sight. From choosing the best neighborhoods to the best times to visit, Renee breaks down how to enjoy Paris at your own pace, connect with local culture, and make memories that last a lifetime. In this episode, we cover: When to visit Paris and what to expect each season Where to stay for easy access to the city’s...
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204. Secret Way Banks Are Paying You in 2026: Everything You Need To Know About Bank Sign-Up Bonuses
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Did you know that you can earn money from banks? What if I told you banks are paying people just for opening an account — and you might be leaving hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars on the table? I’m sharing the secret strategy I’ve been using to earn cash bonuses from major banks — no extra work, no new spending habits. Read blog post: You’ll learn how these offers work, which banks are paying $100+ right now (head to the blog post for that), and the exact steps you can take to stack multiple bank bonuses in 2025. If you’ve been ignoring those “Get $300...
info_outlineBefore the pandemic, travel meant hopping on a plane and filling my passport with stamps. However, that all changed in 2020. Our borders were closed, and we did not feel comfortable traveling by plane, train, or bus anymore. So, as an alternative, we started exploring smaller cities and towns a few hours from home. Since then, we have become road trip warriors. As the weather gets warmer, you may be planning a road trip of your own, so now is a great time to chat about what to pack for road trips.
Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/what-to-bring-on-a-road-trip/
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