Welcome friends! I'm back with Season 2 of The Thought Card Podcast. For this upcoming season, we have some incredible guests lined up and I'll be detailing my travels as well as my money story. In this episode, I recap my summer and share what I've been up to during my four-month podcasting break.

For all the highlights mentioned in this episode including my Iceland travel guide Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure visit https://podcast.thoughtcard.com/episode33.

 

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Travel blogger by day and Physician by night, Nadeen White is an award-winning travel and lifestyle blogger, and Amazon bestselling author. Her affordable luxury travel blog The Sophisticated Life focuses on affordable luxury travel, destination guides, culinary travel, and wine. In this episode, we chat about how to afford more luxurious travel experiences.

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In this episode we cover: 

• The common misconceptions about luxury travel 
• How we can travel more luxuriously on a budget
• Tips for picking the best food experiences while traveling
• How Nadeen balances her career, blogging, and traveling

 

Resources Mentioned: 

Travel Guides To Your Favorite Travel Destinations by Nadeen White

USA Wine Guides for Travelers by Nadeen White

 

Connect with Nadeen White 

Website: https://thesophisticatedlife.com

Facebook: @thesophisticatedlife

Instagram: @thesophislife

Twitter: @thesophislife

 

Connect with Me: 

Podcast Website: https://podcast.thoughtcard.com

Instagram: @thedanielledesir

Twitter: @thethoughtcard 

 

For all of the resources mentioned in this episode visit our website: https://podcast.thoughtcard.com/episode32/

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Acquania Escarne is the founder and CEO of RRD Investments, a real estate investment company focused on leveraging the power of real estate to create generational wealth. In addition to handling the daily demands of running RRD Investments, Acquania recently launched The Purpose of Money, a website for women focused on building generational wealth for their families.

In this episode, we chat about how to get started investing in real estate and ways to think ahead and intentionally leave a legacy behind for your family. 

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In this episode we cover:

• How to get started investing in real estate 
• Buy and rent vs. flipping houses
• The mindset of a real estate investor
• Ways to intentionally leave a legacy behind for your loved ones

 

Connect with Acquania Escarne:

Website: https://www.thepurposeofmoney.com

Facebook: @rrdinvestments

Instagram: @thepurposeofmoney

Twitter: purpose_money

 

Connect with Me: 

Podcast Website: https://podcast.thoughtcard.com

Instagram: @thedanielledesir

Twitter: @thethoughtcard 

 

For all of the resources mentioned in this episode visit our website: https://podcast.thoughtcard.com/episode31/

In this episode, Cody Berman shares how you can optimize your finances and take advantage of travel hacking to travel inexpensively. He shares simple tips for signing up for your first travel rewards credit card, ways to earn and spend your points and miles, and the important things to watch out for while playing the credit card travel hacking game.

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In this episode we cover: 

• The best starter credit cards for travel hacking beginners
• The Capital One Venture credit card benefits we love
• What happens when you don’t meet the minimum spend
• Some ways to help you meet the minimum spend
• Tips for getting the best redemptions when using points and miles

 

 

Connect with Cody Berman

Website: https://flytofi.com

Podcast: The FI Show

Facebook: @flytofi

Twitter: @flytofi

Instagram: flytofi

 

Connect with Me: 

Podcast Website: https://podcast.thoughtcard.com

Instagram: @thedanielledesir

Twitter: @thethoughtcard 

 

For all of the resources mentioned in this episode visit our website: https://podcast.thoughtcard.com/episode30/ 

 

A special thanks to our sponsor Awesome Maps. Awesome Maps offers a wide variety of stylish and informative maps that inspire you to discover new places and create new memories around the world, from travel journal maps that you can take with you on the road to design pieces for your home. Use the promo code "THOUGHTCARD" to get 10% off your order.

Dreaming of a Caribbean escape that blends vibrant culture and postcard-worthy beaches, without breaking the bank? Let me introduce you to Curaçao.

Whether you’re planning a relaxing getaway or just curious about this underrated Caribbean gem, this episode will help you plan smarter with everything you need to know before you. 

Curaçao is a Dutch Caribbean island only 40 miles from Venezuela. Known for its colorful capital, voluptuous ChiChi souvenirs, a blend of cultures, and picturesque beaches, Curaçao is the perfect destination for those seeking culture, delicious food, and relaxation. 

I recap my trip to Curaçao and share tips for planning an affordable vacation to Curaçao. 

We cover:

• Where to stay in Curaçao
• Languages spoken in Curaçao
• Top things to do in Curaçao
• Smart ways to save money while traveling in Curaçao
• Tipping culture in Curaçao and what to know before you go

Read blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/curacao-tips/

 

Other Curaçao Vacation Planning Resources 

• How Much Does a Curaçao Vacation Cost? 

 

A special thanks to our sponsor, Awesome Maps. Awesome Maps offers a wide variety of stylish and informative maps that inspire you to discover new places and create new memories around the world, from travel journal maps that you can take with you on the road to design pieces for your home. Use the promo code "THOUGHTCARD" to get 10% off your order.

 

Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett 

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It’s no secret that Iceland is one of my favorite travel destinations. I’ve been fortunate enough to visit three times.

My best friend and I share our candid thoughts on visiting Iceland for the first time (Sosa) and the third time (me). We also recap touring Iceland’s Golden Circle.

The Golden Circle is one of the most popular sightseeing routes in Southern Iceland. It boasts must-see attractions, such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site Þingvellir (Thingvellir) National Park, where the American and Eurasian tectonic plates are actively shifting apart.

We cover:

• Iceland’s unpredictable weather
• Things to do in Iceland
• Benefits of going on bus tours in Iceland
• Things to see on the Golden Circle

 

Best Golden Circle Tours

• Golden Circle Classic Day Tour
• Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon 
• Golden Circle and Northern Lights
• Golden Circle and Horseback Riding 
• Golden Circle and Sky Lagoon 

 

Other Episodes You'll Enjoy

• How To Visit Iceland On a Budget - Episode 35
• How Much Does a Trip to Iceland Cost? (blog) 
• How To Spend 5 Days in Iceland
• Save Big on Iceland Tours with These Money-Saving Hacks (blog) 

 

Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett 

Join my newsletter: https://thethoughtcard.substack.com/ 

Website: www.thoughtcard.com 

Follow on Instagram: @thedaniellecorbett

 

Work With Me:

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We chat with Beatriz Reynoso about how she went to Cuba solo after a breakup. After breaking up with her partner of six years, Beatriz wanted to get away as far as possible. At the time Cuba was legal travel to, several of her friends had already visited Cuba and it was affordable.

Beatriz shares that if you just broke up with your significant other, consider going on a solo trip. She says, "This trip taught me that everything I need is within me. My happiness, my love and support - that comes from me and not someone else."

 

In this episode we cover:

• What it's like traveling to Cuba as a female solo traveler
• Resources to plan your trip to Cuba
• Tips for saving money in Cuba
• How much things cost in Cuba
• Where to stay in Havana

 

Connect with Beatriz Reynoso:

Facebook: @beatriz.reynoso

Instagram: @bettyrey902

Twitter: @bettyrey902

If you’re considering enrolling in a study abroad program, you may wonder what the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad are. In this episode, Danielle Grace shares tips for studying abroad, finding the right program, and ways you can afford various study abroad experiences, even if you’re on a limited budget. 

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In this minisode, I share how you can save money on coffee at the airport and why you should have multiple bank accounts.

Tip #1: Instead of buying coffee at the airport, get free coffee during your flight.

Tip #2: Take advantage of the unlimited free Wi-Fi at airports. While waiting for your flight, get some work done or connect with family and friends on social media by taking advantage of the free Wi-Fi.

Tip #3: Having multiple bank accounts is an easy way to manage your money. It allows you to see each line item on your budget separately so at a glance, you know exactly how much money you can spend.

For all of the resources mentioned in this episode visit our website: https://thoughtcard.com/multiple-bank-accounts/ 

Denis O’Brien is a Chartered Accountant who is passionate about money and personal finance. Along with his fiancé Katie Welsh, they run Chain of Wealth a personal finance blog and podcast that inspires millennials to openly talk about money and tackle their financial issues.

Together, Katie and Denis have paid off $200,000 of debt in less than 2 years, and they inspire others to reach their financial dreams by creating easy-to-understand resources. Chain of Wealth has been featured in USA Today, Nerd Wallet, Rockstar Finance, and other publications.

In this episode, Denis shows us how he has set up different passive income streams to reach his goals and how you can, too!

Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/episode25/ 

 

Connect with Denis O'Brien:

Website: https://www.chainofwealth.com

 

Connect with Me: 

Facebook: @thethoughtcard

Instagram: @thethoughtcard

Twitter: @thethoughtcard