The Thought Card: Travel Tips, Travel Hacking, and Personal Finance For Financially Savvy Travelers

The Thought Card: Travel Tips, Travel Hacking, and Personal Finance For Financially Savvy Travelers

If you love traveling and want to improve your finances, The Thought Card offers practical tips on budgeting, saving, paying off debt, and building wealth so you can travel more often. Every other week, join Danielle Desir Corbett as she shares creative ways to achieve financial independence and freedom while living life on your own terms. Discover new travel destinations and lesser-known travel hacks to save time and money. Plus, learn practical tips for earning and redeeming credit card points and miles and clever ways to experience luxury for less. As a travel money expert and author of six books, Danielle has traveled to over 27 countries, including favorites like Iceland, Bermuda, and China. She will show you how to boost your travel savings, create a travel budget, and travel extensively without going over budget or accruing credit card debt. If you want to go on more vacations with your friends and family, improve your finances, and make informed financial decisions that will allow you to afford lifelong travel experiences, then this travel podcast is perfect for you. To learn more, including reading our award-winning blog, visit thoughtcard.com Subscribe to our newsletter: thethoughtcard.substack.com Connect with Danielle Desir Corbett on Twitter: @thethougtcard and Instagram: @thedanielledesir Also, if you enjoy road trips, then be sure to check out Road Trip Ready Podcast, which Danielle co-hosts with Christopher Rudder | roadtripreadypodcast.com

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March 21, 2024 38 mins

Lisa Jansen, a digital nomad living in New Zealand, shares her inspiring journey of van life. Discover how Lisa's decision to live life differently led her to explore the stunning landscapes of New Zealand in a camper van. From the pros and cons of van life to financial insights and must-visit destinations in New Zealand, this episode is packed with valuable information for aspiring adventurers. Tune in to learn more a...

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Explore the remarkable life and legacy of Harriet Tubman as we visit Auburn, New York, her chosen home for the last 50+ years of her life. Learn about her lesser-known roles as an entrepreneur...

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"Family Money Adventure" is a money and travel podcast helping you make money moves that feel right for your family. Learn how to plan family vacations, save money on travel, budget well, and discover everyday adventures for your entire family. 

Listen to Family Money Adventure on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Tell Kevin that Danielle from The Thought Card Podcast sent you! 

Website: familymoneyadvent...

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Are you wondering how you can plan affordable vacations for your large family? Kevin Payne from Family Money Adventure is here to help you make money moves that feel right for your family and live adventurous lives. Not only does he share his best tips and advice for making travel a financial priority for big families, but he also suggests fun ways to involve your children in the travel planning process. Based near Cle...

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Columbia, South Carolina, offers visitors the unique opportunity to dive deep into American history and learn about the Reconstruction Era, a time of hope and turmoil following the Civil War. This short period from 1865 to 1877 was a challeng...

If you’ve ever wanted to trace the footsteps of your ancestors and travel to where your people lived, worked, and called home, today you’re in for a treat. 

Lisette Austin joins us to share how she’s tracing her roots, uncovering hidden family stories, and embarking on transformative trips to places her ancestors once called home, like Ireland, Italy, Charleston, South Carolina, and more.  

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Are you gearing up for a year filled with exploration, but the rising cost of airfare is getting in the way? Good news – there are many clever yet often overlooked strategies to help you cut costs. Join me as I unravel how I save money on airfare and the simple ways you can, too. 

 

About Our Sponsor - Thrifty Traveler 

Our 3-part flight deal series is sponsored by Thrifty Travele...

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Who doesn't love road trips? Whether it’s a cross-country road trip, a quick day trip, or a relaxing weekend getaway, get ready to hit the open road with ‘Road Trip Ready,’ the ultimate travel podcast for endless road trip inspiration, stories, travel planning and the best road trip destinations across the U.S. and Canada. 

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Louisiana Northshore is a renowned travel destination known for its culinary delights and outdoor adventures. Discover upscale dining experiences, soft adventures, and exciting outdoor activities such as swamp tours, biking the Tammany Trace, and sailing in Mandeville. Only 45 minutes from New Orleans, The Northshore is an easy Louisiana getaway for solo travelers, couples, and families. Get inspired and start planning...

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Although saving for travel is a great way to make travel a financial priority, other ways to afford it should not be overlooked. One of these ways is to keep an eye out for flight deals, including the occasional mistake fare. Listen to this episode for everything you need to know about mistake fares: how to find them and the drawbacks. 

 

About Our Sponsor - Thrifty Traveler 

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Cheap flight alerts have helped me save between 40-90% on airfare, and it was often the inspiration I needed to keep my finances organized to seize time-sensitive travel opportunities. 

Flight deal subscriptions might be the game-changer you've been missing, but I get it—you might be (a little) skeptical, so in this episode, I’m partnering with Thrifty Traveler to share how flight deal subscriptions work, ...

Today, we’re peeling back another layer of financially savvy travel. Often overshadowed by the appeal of spending less, listen to this episode to learn about the differences between wise spending and spending less and practical ways to make more informed financial decisions. 

 

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You’ll love my new book, ‘We Are Financially Savvy Travelers.’ Discover how mindf...

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Money mindfulness unlocks the ability to travel more. Listen to this episode to discover what it means to be financially mindful, the benefits, and various ways to embrace money mindfulness in your everyday life and while traveling.

Read the full blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/money-minfulness/

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While saving money and finding travel hacks are important aspects of being a financially savvy traveler, there is a lot more to it than that. Financially savvy travel goes beyond finding good deals and spending less. 

Listen to this podcast episode where Danielle Desir Corbett, a financially savvy traveler, shares her personal journey and expands on what it means to be financially savvy. 

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Here's a BIG life update. I wrote a new book, 'We Are Financially Savvy Travelers.' 

Becoming a financially savvy traveler isn’t just about saving money for your travels or even traveling cheaply; it’s about mastering the fundamental principles that empower you to enjoy a lifetime of affordable travel experiences while keeping your other financial goals on track.

Get your hands on ‘We Are Financially Savvy Travelers’ today!

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With rolling hills, historic turn-of-the-century buildings, working farms, and front porches with rocking chairs, welcome to Leiper’s Fork, a small rural village in Williamson County, Tennessee. 

Preservationist Aubrey Preston shares how he stumbled on this rural community in the early ’90s and helped launch one of Tennessee's first land preservation campaigns. 

Hear about the sense of belongi...

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An hour north of Nashville, Clarksville promises visitors a laid-back Tennessee getaway with all the amenities you might enjoy, like good food, tasty cocktails, outdoor recreation, and fun things to do for the entire family. 

Steeped in history, Clarksville promises historical attractions from museums to forts, prehistoric caves, and more. 

Learn about influential people who shaped Clarksville...

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If you’re dreaming about visiting Paris one day or actively planning your vacation in the coming months, here are some things first-time visitors should know about Paris (from the perspective of an American millennial). Such as when crossing the street, being mindful of bike lanes, cultural norms and differences, and tips for navigating the city with a baby.

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Is getting into debt for travel worth it? According to studies, Americans spend on average $2,830 per household on summer vacations, an all time high. As inflation continues to negatively impact travel, and airfare costs soar, vacation budgets are causing some to give up travel completely, while others take on debt to fund these experiences.

If you’re hoping to travel this year, there are plenty of ways to...

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