In this episode of the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast, host Justin Vacula welcomes Danielle Fiorino to discuss how to travel the world at low cost using credit cards, points, and miles.

Danielle shares her experiences from the PointsQuest conference in New York, attending the 2024 Olympics, and traveling to Madrid to see Taylor Swift.

They also talk about the benefits of various credit cards, lounge access, and upcoming travel plans. Tune in for insights into maximizing rewards programs and engaging stories from seasoned travelers.

00:00 Introduction to Low-Cost Travel with Points and Miles

01:43 Meet Danielle Fiorino: PointsQuest and Taylor Swift Adventures

01:50 Chicago Seminars and United Lounge Meetup

04:11 Danielle's Journey into Miles and Points

08:34 Points Quest NYC: A Volunteer’s Perspective

11:37 Olympics 2024: A Miles and Points Success Story

18:53 Madrid Concert: Taylor Swift and VIP Experiences

27:03 Celebrity Sighting and Listener Questions

28:07 Social Media Influence of Love on the Spectrum Cast

29:08 Travel Hacking and Credit Card Strategies

34:31 Exploring Vienna and the Ball Scene

43:00 Upcoming Trips and Events in 2025

47:11 Hacking the 2023 TPG Awards

50:58 Closing Announcements and Future Plans

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