Finding Cheap Flights to Explore the World on a Budget – Jen Ruiz

Today’s guest on The Expat Money Show is Jen Ruiz, a lawyer turned travel blogger who took 20 trips in 12 months while employed full-time. Jen has been featured by The Washington Post, ABC News, and Huffington Post as a budget and solo travel expert. She is also a #1 Amazon bestselling author. Her debut book, "The Affordable Flight Guide: How to Find Cheap Flights and See the World on a Budget" is the 2018 Readers' Favorite award winner.   WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW: How to take 20 trips in 12 months while still working full time. The absolute best trick about feeling safe and keeping safe when travelling the world Exactly how to take what you love most and make it your career The absolute best way to travel for beginners. The greatest secret to getting cheap flights anywhere in the world and at any time. (especially during these crazy times with Covid lockdowns) How life lessons from 20 years ago can still make a huge impact on your life today! The great secret of balancing travel, life and working full time The one tool you need to keep handy so that the airlines don’t take advantage of you. And more!   RELATED PODCAST EPISODES 127: Lockdowns Around The World And Where It’s Safe To Go – Jeffrey Tucker 074: Nora Dunn – How To Pay Nothing For Accommodations And Travel The World Rent Free 096: Kristin Wilson - How To Be A Digital Nomad   HOW TO FIND JEN RUIZ'S WORK JenOnAJetPlane.com @jenonajetplane   SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER If you’d been receiving the EMS Pulse newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times, you would have already read the basics of today's story! Sign up now, and you’ll also receive my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.”   CONCLUSION Really interesting talking with someone that has left what most would call a lucrative job, one that takes a ton of education and knowledge to do, and trade it all in for travel, writing and blogging. The key is that Jen loves what she does, she has a passion for travel and I totally understand that.   Mentioned in this episode: Into The Amazon—Then Straight To The Beach This year, I’m taking a private group into the Amazon rainforest—then we head to Fortaleza and explore Brazil’s booming Northeast coast. Think Amazon river cruises, beachfront developments, and wide-open opportunity. From the heart of the rainforest to pristine beaches most people only dream about—this is bucket-list meets Plan-B strategy. If you’ve ever wanted to see the real Brazil and scout investments along the way, this is it. Go to ExpatMoney.com/Brazil. Brazil Tour August 2 - 9, 2025 This Is Your Invitation to The Hub This isn’t for tourists. This is for serious freedom-seekers. The Hub—our private membership for expats