Geobreeze Travel

Latest Episodes:

Using Points to Worldschool Kids and Adopt from the Philippines with Katie Holden | Ep 12 Jan 10, 2021

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Katie Holden has been in the travel hacking game for more than 15 years! She and her husband use points and miles to craft a truly incredible lifestyle, including using points to adopt their son from the Philippines and homeschooling their kids while traveling around the world for free.

In this episode, Katie and I discuss how she and her husband use different hacks to keep their family's expenses super low, including how to get the good stuff by dumpster diving!

And if you want to learn even more next-level travel hacking secrets, with the ability to get your questions answered in real-time, please come join one of our Geobreeze Travel podcast off-air hangouts! We invite travel hackers of all expertise levels to come and make new friends who love this hobby too! The link to sign up for an invite to the next one is in the show notes at https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction: Adoption, Homeschool Hacking (03:43) - Discovering Hacking, Adoption Points (08:49) - Philippines Adoption: Points, Paperwork (12:50) - Organized Adoption with Miles (15:56) - Homeschooling, Hacking Education (22:16) - Loyalty Programs for Adoption (28:50) - Balance Earning, Redemption (35:00) - Conclusion

You can find Katie at

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiestraveltricks

Website: https://www.katiestraveltricks.com

You can find Julia at:

Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel

Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards

Hangouts: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts

Patreon to access recordings of hangouts: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel

Free 30-minute coaching call: https://www.calendly.com/geobreeze/free-introductory-chat

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How to Earn 3 Million Points in a Year with Kyle's #hackhabits | Ep 11 Jan 03, 2021

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Kyle balances his life as an executive by day with his ultra-disciplined hack habits that will earn him and his family approximately 3 million points this year.

In this episode, Kyle and I discuss his hack habit routines, multiple streams of income, and even a story about using points to rescue people from a hurricane.

And if you want to learn even more next-level travel hacks, so that you too can earn millions of points each year, please come join one of our Geobreeze Travel podcast off-air hangouts! We invite travel hackers of all expertise levels to hang out, ask questions, and offer advice with other points and miles enthusiasts! The link to sign up for an invite to the next one is in the show notes at https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction: Earning 3 Million Points (04:25) - Kyle's Earning Routines (08:11) - Avoiding Mistakes, Point Max (12:03) - Multiple Income Streams (16:36) - Hacking Strategies for Comfort (20:42) - Credit Card Rewards Max (25:54) - Southwest Award Benefits (29:42) - Chase vs. Amex: Point Consolidation

You can find Kyle at

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/packyourbagwithpoints

Website: https://www.packyourbagwithpoints.com

You can find Julia at:

Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel

Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards

Hangouts: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts

Patreon to access recordings of hangouts: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel

Free 30-minute coaching call: https://www.calendly.com/geobreeze/free-introductory-chat

How to Avoid Annual Fees and Meet Minimum Spend with Sheldon Martin | Ep 10 Dec 27, 2020

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Sheldon Martin retired from the corporate world at age 26 and now runs brands such as Lifestyle Credit Repair and Credit Millenial to teach others about travel hacking and credit.

In this episode, Sheldon and I discuss what I am going to refer to as "level 17 hacky hacks". These are the types of tricks that are far beyond even what I've attempted in my own personal travel hacking lifestyle. We're talking about the kinds of tricks that you would only know about if you are reading the fine print in credit law and regulation, which spoilers -- most of us mortals do not. Today, Sheldon's giving us some samples of the types of tricks he teaches in his insider group to avoid annual fees, generate points and miles without increasing your budget, and more. Enjoy!

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction (06:47) - Card Shutdown Prevention (11:49) - Manufactured Spend Tips (15:38) - Fee Avoidance, Minimum Spend (18:44) - Instagram Following (22:10) - Free Travel Focus, Redemption (25:22) - Business Expenses, Rewards (29:53) - Conclusion

You can find Sheldon at

Instagram: https://instagram.com/creditsheldon

You can find Julia at:

Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel

Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards

Hangouts: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts

Patreon to access recordings of hangouts: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel

Free 30-minute coaching call: https://www.calendly.com/geobreeze/free-introductory-chat

Travel Hacking Side Hustle Ideas with Toni Perkins-Southam | Ep 9 Dec 20, 2020

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Toni Perkins-Southam is the voice behind the Award Travel 101 Instagram account. She is a mom of four children and is a freaking magician when it comes to generating points and miles in creative ways!

In this episode, Toni and I discuss different side hustles to pair with your travel hacking hobby, how to earn enough points and miles for a family of 6, and what kinds of activities might get your points and miles account shut down (and what to do if that happens to you). We also discuss the funny story behind the name of her blog nachosconhuevos.com.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction: Creativity in Travel Hacking (04:13) - Card Accumulation, Rewards (08:20) - 500,000 Ultimate Rewards (11:41) - Side Hustle Challenges (16:57) - Reselling iPads for Profit (21:09) - Hacking Tips, Point Benefits (28:18) - Points via Card Deals (35:10) - Conclusion

You can find Toni at

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/awardtravel

Instagram

https://instagram.com/tonisoutham

Website

https://www.nachosconhuevos.com

You can find Julia at:

Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel

Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards

Hangouts: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts

Patreon to access recordings of hangouts: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel

Free 30-minute coaching call: https://www.calendly.com/geobreeze/free-introductory-chat

Where to Find Business and First Class Award Deals with Spencer Howard | Ep 8 Dec 13, 2020

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Spencer Howard is the founder of Straight to the Points and editor-in-chief of the 10x Travel blog. He is a leading expert in teaching others how to find business and first-class award space on flights and has contributed to multiple major miles and points sites including God Save the Points and One Mile at a Time.

In this episode, Spencer and I discuss how to find award redemptions for upper-class cabins, how to translate the gibberish advice you might find on travel hacking forums, and how Spencer has met some of his best friends by joining different miles and points communities.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction: Friend Value in Hacking (03:01) - Tools for Award Deals (08:29) - Navigating Points Community (15:19) - Unlocking Travel Options (19:40) - Learning from Travel Friends (24:30) - Connecting with Travelers (30:54) - Goal Prioritization, Learning (36:10) - Conclusion

You can find Spencer at

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/straighttothepoints1

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/straighttothepoints

Website

https://www.straighttothepoints.co

You can find Julia at:

Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel

Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards

Hangouts: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts

Patreon to access recordings of hangouts: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel

Free 30-minute coaching call: https://www.calendly.com/geobreeze/free-introductory-chat

How to Stack Points and Rewards Programs with Angel Trinh | Ep 7 Dec 06, 2020

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Angel Trinh is the founder of the Pennywise Traveler blog about money and travel hacks. To date, she has been to 35 countries and all 7 continents. She has been featured on the Today Show, Forbes, and BuzzFeed with Bank of America.

In this episode, Angel and I discuss the importance of investing in yourself, how to travel hack a trip to Antarctica, and how to stack multiple points programs at the same time to earn even more points and miles.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction: Cards, Miles, Finance (05:53) - Investing in Hacking Knowledge (08:06) - Everyday Life Hacking (12:32) - Negotiation, Card Tips (14:55) - Stack Points, Rewards (17:18) - Rewards, Cashback Apps (19:47) - Stack Points, Learn (23:31) - Mastering Rewards, Collaboration

You can find Angel at

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/pennywisetraveler/

Twitter

https://twitter.com/pnywisetraveler

Instagram

https://instagram.com/pennywisetraveler

Website

https://pennywisetraveler.com/

You can find Julia at:

Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel

Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards

Hangouts: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts

Patreon to access recordings of hangouts: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel

Free 30-minute coaching call: https://www.calendly.com/geobreeze/free-introductory-chat

How to Get Tax Write-offs by Travel Hacking with Jonathan Hershaff | Ep 6 Nov 29, 2020

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Jonathan Hershaff is an economist and former financial crimes investigation consultant with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. On the side, he operates an Amazon store and shares with us how he is able to treat his travels around the world as business expenses and get tax write-offs for his store. We also discuss a couple of ways that the Amex Platinum card comes in handy when your travel accommodations turn out to be a disaster. Please note - Jonathan and I are not certified accountants nor tax professionals.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction: Credit Cards, Tax Write-Offs (05:47) - Travel Hacking Tips (09:48) - Work and Hacking (14:57) - Points, PayPal Key (19:33) - Travel Expense Write-Offs (25:41) - Documenting Write-Offs (30:31) - Money-Saving Travel (35:33) - Conclusion

You can find Jonathan at @traveldancesave

You can find Julia at:

Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel

Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards

Hangouts: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts

Patreon to access recordings of hangouts: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel

Free 30-minute coaching call: https://www.calendly.com/geobreeze/free-introductory-chat

Australian Travel Hacking with Rohit Gupta | Ep 5 Nov 22, 2020

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Rohit Gupta (@pointshq) is a travel hacker residing in Sydney, Australia. We compare the travel hacking cards, perks, and strategies that are available in the United States vs. Australia. Additionally, we discuss an interesting story where Rohit managed to get a completely free (as in, zero points and zero dollars spent) business class flight to Japan.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction: Australia vs. US Hacking (03:32) - Discovering Australian Hacking (09:22) - Points and Benefits in Australia (14:00) - Velocity Points Earning (23:13) - Shopping Portals' Point Earning (29:48) - Referral Bonuses, First Class (37:17) - Overcoming Credit Card Fees (40:37) - Conclusion

You can find Rohit at @pointshq

You can find Julia at:

Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel

Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards

Hangouts: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts

Patreon to access recordings of hangouts: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel

Free 30-minute coaching call: https://www.calendly.com/geobreeze/free-introductory-chat

From Getting Scammed out of $20K to Running an Automated Business Empire with Colin Yurcisin | Ep 4 Nov 15, 2020

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Colin Yurcisin (@colinyurcisin) is an entrepreneur with a portfolio of business ventures that include Amazon automation, real estate, online courses, and private coaching. We go over how Colin went from being scammed and in $50K of debt less than two years ago to sustaining a life of luxury with his Instagram and online businesses.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction: Scammed to Luxury Life (06:55) - Avoiding Scams, Calculated Risks (10:34) - Amazon Dropshipping Success (16:02) - Diverse Ventures, Earning Points (19:46) - Trust, Love, Money Stories (24:47) - Entrepreneur Coaching Program (28:59) - Building Successful Business (34:24) - Conclusion

You can find Colin at @colinyurcisin

You can find Julia at:

Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel

Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards

Hangouts: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts

Patreon to access recordings of hangouts: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel

Free 30-minute coaching call: https://www.calendly.com/geobreeze/free-introductory-chat

Finding Your Community as a Solo Travel Hacker with Senitra Horbrook | Ep 3 Nov 08, 2020

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Senitra Horbrook (@pointstravelher) is a frequent solo traveler who first began using miles and points in 2012 to travel on a shoestring budget.
Senitra is a contributing (freelance) writer at The Points Guy and has been a featured speaker at Frequent Traveler University. She enjoys sharing her tips for solo travel, along with her strategies to earn many frequent flyer miles and hotel points through credit card rewards, in order to inspire others.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction: Solo Traveler's Hacking Journey (03:32) - Discovering Hacking Community (09:35) - Premium Cards' Benefits (12:36) - Centurion Lounges, Spending (18:04) - Manufactured Spending Caution (20:47) - Favorite Story: South Africa Safari (26:16) - African Safari, Hotel Points (30:25) - Conclusion

You can find Senitra at
@pointstravelher

You can find Julia at:

Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel

Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards

Hangouts: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts

Patreon to access recordings of hangouts: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel

Free 30-minute coaching call: https://www.calendly.com/geobreeze/free-introductory-chat