In this episode of Turn Left by Magnify, Pranav sits down with Arvind — CA, fund manager, algorithmic trader and hardcore points optimizer.

Arvind just returned from an insane trip:
• 40 nights in Japan
• 38 nights booked on points
• Fairmont Tokyo
• Swissôtel Osaka
• Banyan Tree Kyoto
• Ski plans in Hokkaido
• Autumn + Christmas season

And yes — he took his mom.

We break down:

• Exactly how many points he used
• Accor Platinum strategy in Japan
• Lounge access hacks
• How to handle flight disruptions in Japan
• Why location > luxury sometimes
• The reality of long-stay redemptions
• The Magnus-era stash strategy

If you love points, luxury stays, and optimizing travel — this one’s for you.