Learn How to Travel for Free

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Something to Read: Learn to Travel For Free

My memories of floating down the Venice canals as a 7 year old are still fresh in my mind. I remember being in awe that places such as that small Italian town exist in this world.

I was lucky to have parents that did whatever they can to have my brother and I see the world in the first person.

But not all have the privilege to do such a thing until they have a steady income of their own — but even then travel can seem like a pipedream.

“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.”

Mark Twain

Getting to this view below cost me just a little over $100. My $800 ticket from New York City to Manila was in effect “free” after opening up a travel credit card.

The view from one of my stays in El Nido, Philippines circa Jan 2020

I came across an article by The Frugal Expat on how he’s travel hacked his way to places as far as Taiwan for $6 and thoroughly explains how you can do the same.

It’s much easier than you think…

Something to Watch:

The 5 BEST Credit Cards You Need for 2022

I’m an owner of cards #4 and #2 in this video.

Note: Do not fall victim to spending more than you can and falling into the interest trap where you carry a balance and owing interest to these companies.

Let’s not owe credit card companies more than we have to.

A Song to Listen to:

Mild Minds - Swim

Listen to this track and many others on La Fórmula, a playlist by Modern Analects

A Tweet to Think About:

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Until next week.