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The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips and Travel Hacking For Financially Savvy Travelers

Danielle Desir Corbettthoughtcard.com
What if you could explore the world, no matter your budget? Are you tired of putting off that dream vacation because of your finances? Wish you could explore new destinations more regularly without going broke? Well, you’re in the right place! Welcome, financially savvy travelers! If you’re passionate about traveling and want to get your finances in order, 'The Thought Card' has you covered with practical money-saving tips and travel hacks to help you create unforgettable travel experiences. From building a travel fund to finding cheap flights and other traveling hacking tips, enjoy luxury travel at a fraction of the cost. Join Danielle Desir Corbett every other week as she shares creative ways to achieve your travel dreams and obtain financial freedom. We cover topics like: - How to save for a trip - How to score cheap flights and save on hotels - Things to do at some of the top travel destinations worldwide - Tips for traveling for free (or nearly free) - The best travel rewards credit cards - How to pay off debt while exploring the globe, and much more! As a travel expert and author of six books, Danielle has traveled to 27+ countries, including favorites like Iceland, Bermuda, and China. She'll help you boost your travel savings and explore extensively without accumulating credit card debt. This award-winning, 4x grant-funded, and 1.5% globally ranked travel podcast is perfect for anyone looking to take more vacations with family and friends, develop healthy financial habits, and make informed financial decisions that pave the way for a lifetime of travel adventures. Follow 'The Thought Card' on your favorite podcast platform! To learn more, including reading our award-winning blog, visit: thoughtcard.com. Subscribe to our newsletter: thethoughtcard.substack.com Connect on Instagram: @thedanielledesir If you love road trip podcasts, check out 'Road Trip Ready Podcast' for road trip inspiration and planning tips, hosted by Danielle Desir Corbett and Christopher Rudder at roadtripreadypodcast.com.
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Episodes

11. How I Saved $289 With a Delta Companion Certificate

If round-trip tickets from New York City to San Francisco cost $317 per person (at the time of booking), how did I manage to only spend $345 for 2 round-trip tickets? I share this buy one, get one free deal and more in today’s episode! In this episode we cover: The Platinum Delta SkyMiles credit card perks Why the Delta SkyMiles companion certificate is so beneficial Important things to remember when using the Delta SkyMiles companion certificate Read blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/delta-com...

Nov 15, 20189 minSeason 1Ep. 11

10. Tips For Planning an Affordable Trip To San Juan, Puerto Rico

After a fun-filled weekend getaway in San Juan, my best friend Sosa joins me on the mic to spill all the details. From sandy beaches to delicious eats, we’re sharing how to plan an affordable, unforgettable girls’ trip to Puerto Rico — without sacrificing the fun. We cover: Budget-friendly ways to explore San Juan Our travel styles and why short trips work so well for busy professionals Our favorite things about San Juan, Puerto Rico What we would do differently next time to make the trip even s...

Nov 01, 201817 minSeason 1Ep. 10

9. Listening to Your Inner Voice and Becoming a Digital Nomad with Christine Hasebrink

Christine Hasebrink is an adventurer, entrepreneur and a passionate safari guide. After studying international business administration in the Netherlands and Hungary, she began her career as a Marketing Manager at one of the world’s leading auditing and management consultancies in Germany. In 2014, she followed her inner voice and left Germany to become a trained safari guide in South Africa. Since then, Christine travels the world as a business oriented digital nomad and runs her own business w...

Nov 01, 201818 minSeason 1Ep. 9

8. Should you attend FinCon? First Timer Tips and Insights with Yasmine Bisumber

I'm still buzzing from all of the excitement from attending FinCon18. There, I met Yasmine Bisumber, and we connected instantly. Yasmine Bisumber is a Realtor and Lifestyle Strategist with a passion for personal finance. She helps entrepreneurs and influencers build wildly successful businesses while designing a fully-funded lifestyle. In this episode, we chat about what it’s like attending FinCon for the first time. In this episode we cover: Our top goals for attending FinCon18 Tips for new Fin...

Oct 18, 201827 minSeason 1Ep. 8

7. How Teri Ijeoma Makes Millions Trading Stocks While Traveling the World

After being denied vacation time for the third time and having a friend pass away abruptly, Teri Ijeoma decided that life was too short not to pursue her dreams. She quit her job to trade stocks full-time. Today, Teri is an accomplished entrepreneur and day trader who teaches people how to make money in the stock market by trading stocks. In this episode, we cover: What is a stock? What is a brokerage account? How Teri Ijeoma transitioned from working full-time to making over $1,000 a day tradin...

Oct 04, 201824 minSeason 1Ep. 7

6. How Yvette Morrissey Planned a Once in a Lifetime Solo Trip Around the World

Yvette Morrissey shares how she quit her job in New Zealand and sold everything she owned to travel the world solo. In two months Yvette saved $8,000 NZD (without any savings to start with) and moved to Canada where she spent a season working at the Big White Ski Resort. Yvette introduces us to the concept of "accidental adventures" and teaches us how being open and following your intuition can lead to some of the most unforgettable life experiences. Resources Mentioned: Sony a6500 Camera The No...

Oct 04, 201815 minSeason 1Ep. 6

5. Best Time To Buy Flights According to CheapAir.com

Ever wondered when is the best time to book flights? In this episode we pull back the curtain and take a look at CheapAir.com's 2018 Airfare Study . This airfare study analyzes the latest airfare trends and bases its findings on 917 million flights listed on CheapAir.com's website in 2017. In this bonus episode we cover: How many times flight prices change overtime Best and worst days to fly 6 booking window zones including the best time to book the cheapest flights Read the blog post: https://t...

Sep 27, 201810 minSeason 1Ep. 5

3. Teaching English In China and Living Abroad with Richelle Gamlam

Richelle Gamlam is a serial expat, travel blogger and spicy food lover who has spent the last five years living in China and traveling around Asia. For more stories and misadventures, be sure to check out her blog Adventures Around Asia where she writes about Asia off the beaten path. During her time in China, Richelle taught and worked in many different capacities. As an oral English teacher she taught over 1,000 high school students at a Chinese public high school. She has also worked part-tim...

Sep 20, 201831 minSeason 1Ep. 3

4. Timeshares and Buying a House at 26 with Tiffany Grant

Tiffany Grant is a self proclaimed money nerd and after years of giving impromptu advice to family and friends, she started a blog Money Talk with T where she covers a wide variety of money topics from saving for retirement to paying off student loans. In this episode we cover: The important things that people need to know about timeshares The sales tactics and demographics timeshares target Why we would go to another timeshare presentation (we love the perks) Buying a house in your twenties Tif...

Sep 20, 201833 minSeason 1Ep. 4

2. How a Travel Fund Can Help You Save For Your Next Vacation

Travel doesn't have to be expensive, but it does cost money. A travel fund is a simple but powerful tool that you can use to help you save money for travel. Discover how starting a travel fund is one of the simplest ways to make travel a financial priority in your life. We cover: What is a travel fund? Why is a travel fund important? How to start a travel fund? Where to stash your travel savings? Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/travel-fund/ ✨ Book a Travel Savings Strategy Session! I...

Aug 17, 201813 minSeason 1Ep. 2

1. Start Here: What To Expect From 'The Thought Card Podcast' by Danielle Corbett

Welcome to The Thought Card, the travel podcast for financially savvy travelers. The Thought Card is an affordable luxury travel and personal finance podcast about affording travel, building wealth, and living on your terms. Want to pay off debt and earn more? How about exploring new destinations and traveling the world? Well, you've come to the right place. Join host Danielle Desir Corbett as she explores how being financially savvy means traveling more, building wealth, and living life on your...

Aug 17, 20184 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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