173. Budget-Friendly U.S. Vacation Destinations That Won’t Break the Bank
The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips and Travel Hacking For Financially Savvy Travelers
Release Date: 08/15/2024
200. How Chelsea Riffe Paid Off $10K in Credit Card Debt While Traveling Full-Time
The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips and Travel Hacking For Financially Savvy Travelers
So much is possible when you get intentional about your money. Chelsea Riffe’s journey is proof that you don’t have to wait to take action. You can make aligned, empowering financial choices right where you are, even if you’re halfway across the world. After a whirlwind group trip left her deep in debt, Chelsea made a bold decision: get serious about her finances without putting her nomadic lifestyle on pause. She chose destinations with lower costs of living, kept her rent under $1,000 per month, embraced co-living, cooked her meals, and created a simple, sustainable...
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199. Introducing 'Frommer's Travel Show' by Pauline Frommer
The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips and Travel Hacking For Financially Savvy Travelers
"Frommer's Travel Show" is a trusted resource for what's happening in the world of travel today. Learn about under-the-radar destinations, different travel styles, and smart strategies for traveling more affordably. 🎧 Listen to Frommer's Travel Show on , , or wherever you tune in. Oh, and tell Pauline that Danielle from The Thought Card Podcast sent you! Read or listen to our podcast episode together: - Episode 198 Discover more incredible travel podcasts by . Connect With Pauline Fromer Website: Connect With Danielle Desir...
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198. Stop Overpaying for Travel: Hidden Fees, Pricing Tricks, and Smarter Booking Tips with Pauline Frommer
The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips and Travel Hacking For Financially Savvy Travelers
The travel industry makes billions from travelers overpaying. Today we’re exposing the traps that drain your wallet—and how to avoid them. Many of us overspend on travel without even realizing it, falling prey to shiny marketing tactics or getting caught off guard by hidden fees we didn’t see coming. Pauline Frommer knows exactly how the travel industry works and ways the industry gets you to spend more than you should. She’s pulling back the curtain on the travel industry’s pricing tactics, shares how to spot real value, and gives us a smarter game plan for booking great...
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197. How to Take Better Travel Videos (and Must-Have Camera Gear) with Juliana Broste
The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips and Travel Hacking For Financially Savvy Travelers
Ever come home from a trip with a bunch of random video clips… and no idea what to do with them? 😅 Today, I’m joined by Emmy Award-winning travel filmmaker Juliana Broste (also known as Jules), who is sharing her best tips for capturing better travel videos. We’re diving into shot setup, storytelling, and must-have gear for filming on the go. From beginner-friendly accessories to tips for filming solo—and even how to actually use your footage later—this episode will help you level up your travel videos, whether you’re using your phone or a camera. Read blog post: ...
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196. How To Book FREE Stopovers and Visit Two Cities for the Price of One with Charlotte Gage
The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips and Travel Hacking For Financially Savvy Travelers
✈️ What if you could visit a second country on your next trip without paying extra? Charlotte Gage joins us to share how stopovers can unlock free bonus destinations on your next vacation. Learn the difference between a layover and a stopover, how to book them, and which airlines offer the best deals — plus insider tips to make the most of your time on the ground. Read blog post: Charlotte Gage is what she calls a “professional traveler.” She helps make travel safer, more cost-effective, and more accessible. So far, she has been to over 50 countries and all 50 US states....
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195. Is Budget Travel Still Possible? What You Need To Know in 2025 Feat. Matthew Kepnes
The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips and Travel Hacking For Financially Savvy Travelers
Think travel is too expensive in today’s economy? Think again. I’m joined by Matthew Kepnes, a.k.a. Nomadic Matt, to explore whether budget travel is still possible in 2025 and beyond. Read blog post: We get into: Money-saving tips that still work Travel hacks that no longer do Surprising destinations where your dollar stretches way farther than you’d expect Back in 2005, one trip to Thailand changed Matt’s life forever. He quit his job, set off to backpack the world for a year... and never stopped. Since then, he's spent the last two decades helping millions of...
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194. How To Outsmart Thieves While Traveling With Rachel Bloom
The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips and Travel Hacking For Financially Savvy Travelers
Ever had that heart-sinking feeling when you realize your wallet, phone, or bag has gone missing? You're not alone. Over two million people a year become victims of theft while traveling. Rachel Bloom is the designer of stylish smart bags built to protect your valuables on the go. She shares common ways travelers get targeted by thieves and easy habits to keep your belongings safe. Read blog post: We talk about: Rachel's personal pickpocketing story that sparked her business Easy habits to keep your stuff safe in crowded spaces What most travel bags get wrong—and...
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193. How to Learn a Language Before Your Trip with Lindsay Dow | Essential Vocabulary For Travel
The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips and Travel Hacking For Financially Savvy Travelers
Headed abroad and do not speak the local language fluently? Curious about learning languages for travel? Whether you're a planner who starts learning months in advance or someone who wings it with Google Translate, this episode is for you. Lindsay Dow of , a language educator who has studied over 15 languages, shares practical, low-pressure tips to help you build the confidence to learn a new language before your trip. Read blog post: Get Lindsay's FREE vocabulary list with around 200 essential words and phrases you'll find useful when learning a new language: We...
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192. Top 2025 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Experiences You Can't Miss | Spring at Walt Disney World
The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips and Travel Hacking For Financially Savvy Travelers
Celebrate spring with breathtaking flowers, creative topiaries, and tasty treats at the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival. Striking a perfect balance between nostalgia and fun new surprises, discover why attending this festival is one of the best times of year to visit Walt Disney World. Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at the planning process with EPCOT Chef de Cuisine, Kevin Downing, and Disney Proprietors of Festivals, Rick DiCicco, and Tom Kovacs. Read the blog post: A special thank you to Walt Disney World for sponsoring this episode! Whether you're...
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191. Tips For Planning a Multigenerational Disney Family Vacation
The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips and Travel Hacking For Financially Savvy Travelers
Planning a trip to Disney World that includes multiple generations can be rewarding and involves unique considerations (and challenges). Here are our best Disney tips to help you create a magical experience that everyone, from grandparents to grandkids, will cherish. This podcast episode is made possible with the support of Walt Disney World, the sponsor of this episode. Start planning your next Disney World vacation today by visiting . ➡️ Don’t head to Disney without this! The includes must-have packing and grocery checklists every parent needs to stay organized, stress less, and soak...
info_outlineI often see articles promising to share the most affordable travel destinations within the U.S. As I start reading, I shake my head — no, no, no. They’ve got it all wrong!
Here are my top picks for budget-friendly vacations in the U.S. that offer rich experiences and thrilling adventures without draining your wallet.
What are your favorite budget-friendly travel destinations within the United States? I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Read blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/affordable-vacation-spots-in-us/
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- Reasons to Visit Rochester, New York - Episode 86
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