What are the best credit cards for travel? Is it worth signing up for all those airline loyalty programs? Find out how to get tens of thousands of dollars in free travel each year using American Express, Marriott, Delta, and other travel and platinum credit cards.

Listen in to hear travel tips and destination recommendations from the co-founders of a travel app offering personalized travel guides for busy travelers. 

Learn how to use credit cards, loyalty programs, and the On Arrival app to strategically save money and time in planning your next adventure.

• Tip: Try out SafetyWing International Travel Insurance

EPISODE 164 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• How KT and Jordan met & got engaged in Paris
• Tips for traveling, working, and living with your partner.
• Why you should have a travel schedule and daily routine while traveling.
• The noticeable difference between living in the US and living in other countries.
• Travel credit cards for beginners: Sign up bonuses, saving money on flights and hotels, and free rental car insurance.
• How to avoid ATM withdrawal fees when traveling abroad.
• How to decide which credit card(s) to use for travel-related purchases.
• The BEST time to sign up for a new credit card.
• How to know it’s worth using your points for a deal rather than just paying for it.
• Using On Arrival to plan a unique, personalized trip in less than 10 minutes.
• Have a business idea? Learn why you should consider joining a virtual business incubator!

 

QUESTIONS ANSWERED:

• How do you maintain a daily routine while traveling?
• How much time do you spend in the US vs. Europe?
• Do you get to choose your home base as a professional basketball player?
• What is your favorite country to live in?
• How do you get citizenship in Slovenia?
• What are the benefits of using credit cards for travel points?
• Is it worth signing up for airline and car rental loyalty programs?
• Do you apply for new cards every year?
• How do you find amazing places to eat while traveling?
• What inspired you to create On Arrival
• How did you build an app with no coding experience?
• What does On Arrival cost to use?
• What is your favorite airline and why?
• What is your best tip for learning a new language?
• How do you connect with locals and other foreigners while traveling?

 

RESOURCES

Episode 164 Special Offers: 

• Use code BADASS to get 25% off your first On Arrival order
• Pre-Order Digital Nomads for Dummies

Credit Cards & Brokerage Accounts Mentioned:

• Open a Charles Schwab Brokerage Account (Free ATM withdrawals anywhere in the world)
• American Express Platinum
• Marriott Bonvoy Credit Cards
• Delta SkyMiles Reserve
• Delta SkyMiles Platinum
• Chase Marriott Bonvoy Boundless
• Amex Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant
• IHG Credit Cards

Recommended Resources for Digital Nomads:

• On Arrival (Personal Travel Guides)
• Preply (Language Learning)

Related Podcasts:

• International Travel, Medical, and Health Insurance Explained

Related Videos:

• How to Become a Full-Time Digital Nomad
• 6 Underrated Countries to Visit
• 65 Tips to Save Money on Travel [Travel Hacks!]
• Travel Tips & Hacks

KT & Jordan’s Favorite Travel Destinations:

• Paris, France
• Nantes, France
• Piazza San Marco, Venice, Italy
• Rialto Bridge, Venice, Italy
• Accademia Bridge, Venice, Italy
• Verona, Italy
• Treviso, Italy
• Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Lake Bled, Slovenia
• Portoroz, Slovenia
• Piran, Slovenia
• Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

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