The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips & Vacation Planning For Financially Savvy Travelers

Terri Huggins Hart is a freelance writer by day, a Zumba instructor, and enthused pole dancer. Her work can be found in Redbook, The Frisky, Dance Magazine, Huffington Post, Bridal Guide and more. When she's not writing, dancing or helping people find joy, Terri can be found volunteering for a cause dear to her heart and finding new ways to aggressively beat down debt.

In this episode, Terri teaches us how to get started in freelance writing. She shows us that not only can freelance writing be a fulfilling career but it can also be a lucrative side gig too!

In this episode we cover:

• What is a freelance writer?
• The day in the life of a freelance writer (and new mom)
• What to include in a pitch to an editor

Connect with Terri Huggins Hart:

Website: https://terrihuggins.com/

Instagram: @terrificwords

Twitter: @terrificwords

Today I'm joined by Shereen "a.k.a. funnybrowngirl" Kassam. Shereen is an internationally touring stand up comedian, radio personality, actress and the host of Creative Breakthrough a podcast where passion and hustle meet.

If you're thinking about starting a podcast and wondering how much it costs, this episode is for you. My hope is that by pulling back the curtain a bit and sharing how much podcasting costs, you'll be able to make an informed financial decision about starting a podcast.

Connect with Shereen Kassam:

Website: https://funnybrowngirl.com

Facebook: @funnybrowngirl

Instagram: @funnybrowngirl

Twitter: @funnybrowngirl

Brandon Neth left the U.S. for the first time in 2008, destined to teach English in Thailand. He and his wife left with only $3,500. Twenty-two months later, they returned home addicted to travel.

During their time abroad, Brandon taught English in China and India and worked in Australia for a year, making some serious cash. Knowing he wanted to continue his nomadic lifestyle, Brandon tried a little bit of everything. However when he discovered points and miles, it all came together.

By combining entrepreneurship, side hustles, investing, and real estate, Brandon continues his nomadic lifestyle by diversifying his income streams.

In addition to owning several real estate properties, Brandon works at Financebuzz.com, a personal finance website that provides valuable and entertaining content about personal finance and travel.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why using credit cards is a good idea if you want to travel more
• What to look out for when getting a new credit card
• How Brandon saved $100,000 working in Australia on the working holiday visa
• What digital nomads should look for when picking to live in a new destination
• How to get started house hacking and leveraging real estate
• Tips for getting started investing in ETFs and index funds

Connect with Brandon Neth:

Website: https://financebuzz.com

Instagram: @financebuzztravel

Pinterest: @financebuzzoffical

Connect with Me:

Instagram: @thedanielledesir

Twitter: @thethoughtcard

Happy New Year! I experienced a lot this year. Many great things happened and I learned a lot of important lessons along the way. Throughout 2018 I was bold. I got a promotion, I started this podcast (with no experience), spoke at a podcasting conference and I even found love.

In this episode I share what worked in 2018, what didn't work and the important lessons I learned. I also share my top goals for 2019 and why "committed" is my word for the new year.

Did you know that visiting countries with a favorable exchange rate (where the US dollar is strong) can help you stretch your travel budget further? Here are some of the best destinations where the U.S. dollar is strong.

We cover:

• What is a foreign exchange rate?
• How to take advantage of favorable exchange rates to save money on your next trip
• Five countries where the US dollar goes further right now

Read Next: Best Affordable Vacation Spots in U.S.

Want more cheap flights, points and miles, and money-saving strategies? Below are all my best episodes neatly organized in Spotify playlists.

🎧 Binge my Cheap Flights Series

🎧 Binge my Travel Hacking episodes

🎧 Binge my Vacation Fund Series

Other Episodes You'll Enjoy

• How To Afford 12 Trips in 12 Months with Jen Ruiz

• How To Find Cheap Flights with Thrifty Traveler Premium

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Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers

Alternative Travel Careers is an audio series highlighting various careers in the travel industry, from travel agents to travel writers, bloggers, and podcasters. Discover different opportunities in travel and hear success stories from top travel leaders and entrepreneurs.

Thrifty Traveler Premium for finding cheap flights and points deals, too.

TravelPayouts helps you make more money as a travel creator, by recommending travel brands using this affiliate marketplace.

GigSky is a powerful eSIM that provides service in over 190 countries, at sea and in-flight. Avoid high roaming fees and connect to Wi-Fi at all times while traveling. Save 10% using the promo code 'THETHOUGHTCARD10'

SafetyWing for travel medical insurance in your home country or anywhere you travel.

Happy New Year! I experienced a lot this year. Many great things happened and I learned a lot of important lessons along the way. Throughout 2018 I was bold. I got a promotion, I started this podcast (with no experience), spoke at a podcasting conference and I even found love.

In this episode I share what worked in 2018, what didn't work and the important lessons I learned. I also share my top goals for 2019 and why "committed" is my word for the new year.

 

Resources Mentioned:

• Back to Budgeting Basics 

 

What are your top goals for 2019? Let me know by either leaving me a voicemail or head over to the Financially Savvy Travelers Facebook community! 

 

For all of the resources mentioned in this episode visit our website: https://podcast.thoughtcard.com/episode17/  

Although traveling the world as a single parent isn't something that we hear a lot about, there are single parents who are opting to move abroad and live nomadic lifestyles with their children. Daniela Gibbs is the perfect example.

Daniela Gibbs is a single mom who travels with her son. Together Daniela and her son have embraced the nomadic lifestyle and moved to Thailand.

Daniela inspires parents to travel with their children and informs them of the possibilities of achieving their goals, especially travel goals, through sheer will, desire and determination.

In this episode we cover:

• What inspired Daniela to move abroad with her son
• How moving abroad has changed her family dynamic
• The top destinations she considered when moving abroad
• What life is like living abroad in Thailand
• Factors to consider when moving abroad with children
• Is living in Thailand as cheap as they say?
• Average cost for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Thailand
• The difference between worldschooling and unschooling
• Debunking myths parents have about the nomadic lifestyle

Connect with Daniela Gibbs:

Website: http://wetraveltwo.com

Instagram: @wetraveltwo

Twitter: @we_travel_two

Resources Mentioned:

• 52 Week Savings Challenge
• We Travel Two: The Resource Guide to Keeping Your Child Educated While Traveling

Although traveling the world as a single parent isn’t something that we hear a lot about, there are single parents out there who are opting to move abroad and live nomadic lifestyles with their children. Daniela Gibbs is the perfect example.

Daniela Gibbs is a single mom who travels with her son. Together Daniela and her son have embraced the nomadic lifestyle and moved to Thailand. 

Daniela inspires parents to travel with their children and informs them of the possibilities of achieving their goals, especially travel goals, through sheer will, desire and determination.

 

In this episode we cover: 

• What inspired Daniela to move abroad with her son
• How moving abroad has changed her family dynamic
• The top destinations she considered when moving abroad
• What life is like living abroad in Thailand
• Factors to consider when moving abroad with children
• Is living in Thailand as cheap as they say?
• Average cost for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Thailand
• The difference between worldschooling and unschooling
• Debunking myths parents have about the nomadic lifestyle

 

Connect with Daniela Gibbs:  

Website: http://wetraveltwo.com

Instagram: @wetraveltwo

Twitter: @we_travel_two

 

Connect with Me:

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

Facebook: @thethoughtcard

Instagram: @thethoughtcard

Twitter: @thethoughtcard 

 

Resources Mentioned:

• 52 Week Savings Challenge 
• We Travel Two: The Resource Guide to Keeping Your Child Educated While Traveling

 

 

 

For all of the resources mentioned in this episode visit our website: https://podcast.thoughtcard.com/episode15/ 

In today's mini episode I share why I rented out two bedrooms in my house and some of the challenging situations that I had to deal with while living with roommates.

What was living with two roommates like?

I would be lying if I said that living with roommates was easy but after 13 months of house hacking, I can look back at my experience, appreciate the lessons and move on with my life.

Head over to https://podcast.thoughtcard.com/roommates/ for the full show notes.

I'd also love to hear your comments and questions about this week's episode.

Here are some of the best ways to stay in touch and get in involved in The Thought Card community!

1. Join our Facebook Group - Financially Savvy Travelers

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3. Send an email to thethoughtcard [at] gmail [dot] com

In today's mini episode I share why I rented out two bedrooms in my house and some of the challenging situations that I had to deal with while living with roommates. What was living with two roommates like? I would be lying if I said that living with roommates was easy but after 13 months of house hacking, I can look back at my experience, appreciate the lessons and move on with my life. 

Head over to www.podcast.thoughtcard.com/roomates for the full show notes.