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181. Moving to Argentina: How Laura Marks Transformed Her Career and Lifestyle As a Digital Nomad

The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips & Vacation Planning For Financially Savvy Travelers

Release Date: 12/05/2024

210. NYC Christmas Markets: Tips for Navigating Like a Pro show art 210. NYC Christmas Markets: Tips for Navigating Like a Pro

The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips & Vacation Planning For Financially Savvy Travelers

🎄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 show art 209. How to Connect with Nature on Every Trip | Grounding Tips With Matthew Kessi

The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips & Vacation Planning For Financially Savvy Travelers

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....

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The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips & Vacation Planning For Financially Savvy Travelers

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 show art 207. How to Spot Financial Trauma and Start Healing with Rahkim Sabree

The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips & Vacation Planning For Financially Savvy Travelers

Financial trauma is real, and it may be influencing your money decisions.  Rahkim Sabree, an award-winning Financial Therapist, Accredited Financial CounselorÂŽ, 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) show art 206. Best Disney World Resorts: Our Top Picks and Wish List Stays (featuring Kevin Payne)

The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips & Vacation Planning For Financially Savvy Travelers

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 show art 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 2025: Everything You Need To Know About Bank Sign-Up Bonuses show art 204. Secret Way Banks Are Paying You in 2025: Everything You Need To Know About Bank Sign-Up Bonuses

The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips & Vacation Planning For Financially Savvy Travelers

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...

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The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips & Vacation Planning For Financially Savvy Travelers

Are your vacations leaving you feeling stressed or refreshed? A lot of aspiring travelers struggle with saving for travel because their approach to savings is broken or incomplete. I reveal why a simple, repeatable vacation savings system is the key to guilt-free travel and why automating your savings can turn dream trips into full-funded vacations. If you’ve ever wondered why your dream trips feel out of reach or why your credit card bills always follow your adventures, this episode will shift the way you think about travel finances and show you the path to more freedom, more trips, and...

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202. Your Ultimate Guide to Vermont’s Covered Bridges: What to See, Where to Go & How to Plan with Beth Brown Limmer show art 202. Your Ultimate Guide to Vermont’s Covered Bridges: What to See, Where to Go & How to Plan with Beth Brown Limmer

The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips & Vacation Planning For Financially Savvy Travelers

Did you know that Vermont is home to nearly 100 covered bridges? Each one a piece of history, craftsmanship, and scenic beauty.  Beth Brown Limmer, president of the Vermont Covered Bridge Society, shares everything you need to know to plan your own covered bridge adventure.  From the most photogenic bridges to hidden gems that often go overlooked, we’ll cover where to go, what to see, and how to make the most of your Vermont road trip.  Read blog post:   Whether you’re visiting during fall foliage, spring blooms, or the quiet calm of winter, you’ll learn why...

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201. How To Plan an Affordable Europe Trip For First-Timers: Insider Tips with Oliver Winter show art 201. How To Plan an Affordable Europe Trip For First-Timers: Insider Tips with Oliver Winter

The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips & Vacation Planning For Financially Savvy Travelers

Planning your first trip to Europe?  Oliver Winter, founder of a&o Hostels, one of Europe’s fastest-growing hostel brands, shares insider tips on how first-time travelers can explore Europe more affordably.  Read blog post:   Oliver reveals how hostels have evolved far beyond backpacker basics to welcome families, digital nomads, and business travelers.  Tune in for timeless European travel advice that applies whether this is your first trip or your tenth. You’ll learn what to pack, how to spot real value when booking accommodations, and smart ways to stretch your...

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What if you could live abroad and enjoy a lower cost of living while building a fulfilling career? Laura Marks shares her inspiring story of moving to Argentina and how she's redefined what it means to live an enriching life. 

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