Big Trip, Small Budget: How Kendyl Traveled Europe for 5 1/2 Weeks using Points & $100 a Day (for 2 people)

In this episode of the Lazy Budget Travel Tips podcast, host Genni Franklin welcomes Kendyl Grender, a budget travel expert behind @kendyltravels. 

Kendyl shares her story about how she and her husband spent 5 1/2 weeks traveling through Europe on points and just $100 a day for food, activities, and transportation. 

From strategic credit card use to eating like a local, Kendyl shares exactly how she made it happen, without sacrificing comfort or missing out on epic experiences.

You’ll learn:

• How Kendyl saved and planned for a "mini-retirement"
• The points strategy that helped her book flights and hotels across six countries
• Why she mixes points with smart cash deals
• How she stuck to a $100/day budget without feeling deprived
• Tips for navigating public transportation, eating well, and traveling intentionally

Timestamps: 

• 00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement
• 01:15 Kendyl's Journey to Budget Travel
• 02:28 Planning the European Adventure
• 03:49 Executing the Budget Travel Plan
• 06:02 Maximizing Points and Miles
• 10:00 Detailed Itinerary and Accommodations
• 14:00 Budgeting and Strategic Planning
• 23:17 Alternative Destinations and DIY Experiences
• 27:55 Tracking and Prioritizing Expenses
• 30:56 Saving Money on Must-Do Experiences
• 33:24 Strategizing for Food Savings
• 42:13 Public Transportation Tips
• 50:01 Rapid Fire Questions
• 53:42 Group Trips and Final Thoughts

Connect with Kendyl: Learn more about Kendyl's adventures and tips by visiting her website and following her on social media.

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