From Teacher to World Traveler: Supplementing Budget Travel with Points and Miles

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Ever thought about quitting your job to travel the world? Then you won’t want to miss this episode!

In this episode, long-time 10xTravel group member Michelle joins us to share her inspiring story of leaving her teaching career, living out of a backpack, and traveling the globe using points and miles.

Listen as she recounts her unforgettable safari adventure in Cape Town, her favorite points and programs, and how you can learn from her early mistakes. We’ll also dive into Michelle’s top tips for seeing more places by combining a budget travel attitude with points and miles knowledge.

New to the world of points and miles? Start your journey with our foundational episodes! Our early episodes of Takeoff by 10XTravel are your ultimate guide to mastering the basics of travel rewards. Whether you’re looking to earn more points, redeem them for maximum value, or simply understand the ins and outs of the points game, these episodes are your go-to resource. Don’t miss out – get caught up now!

Chapters:

(00:00) Intro and Answering 10xTravel+ Member Questions

(07:14) Michelle’s Journey from Teaching to Traveling

(10:17) Parental Resistance to Delta Cards

(17:15) Travel Decisions Based on Budget

(27:15) Flexible Travel

(30:19) Flexible and Cheap Travel Booking

(35:40) Earn and Burn Strategy for Travel

(48:15) Card Opening and Referral Success

(54:23) Local Transportation as Cultural Experience

(57:30) Budget Travel Tips and Experiences

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