The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips and Travel Hacking For Financially Savvy Travelers

Updated: 19 Jun 2025 • 220 episodes
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What if you could explore the world, no matter your budget? Are you tired of putting off that dream vacation because of your finances? Wish you could explore new destinations more regularly without going broke? Well, you’re in the right place! Welcome, financially savvy travelers! If you’re passionate about traveling and want to get your finances in order, 'The Thought Card' has you covered with practical money-saving tips and travel hacks to help you create unforgettable travel experiences. From building a travel fund to finding cheap flights and other traveling hacking tips, enjoy luxury travel at a fraction of the cost. Join Danielle Desir Corbett every other week as she shares creative ways to achieve your travel dreams and obtain financial freedom. We cover topics like: - How to save for a trip - How to score cheap flights and save on hotels - Things to do at some of the top travel destinations worldwide - Tips for traveling for free (or nearly free) - The best travel rewards credit cards - How to pay off debt while exploring the globe, and much more! As a travel expert and author of six books, Danielle has traveled to 27+ countries, including favorites like Iceland, Bermuda, and China. She'll help you boost your travel savings and explore extensively without accumulating credit card debt. This award-winning, 4x grant-funded, and 1.5% globally ranked travel podcast is perfect for anyone looking to take more vacations with family and friends, develop healthy financial habits, and make informed financial decisions that pave the way for a lifetime of travel adventures. Follow 'The Thought Card' on your favorite podcast platform! To learn more, including reading our award-winning blog, visit: thoughtcard.com. Subscribe to our newsletter: thethoughtcard.substack.com Connect on Instagram: @thedanielledesir If you love road trip podcasts, check out 'Road Trip Ready Podcast' for road trip inspiration and planning tips, hosted by Danielle Desir Corbett and Christopher Rudder at roadtripreadypodcast.com.

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✈️ What if you could visit a second country on your next trip without paying extra?  Charlotte Gage joins us to share how stopovers can unlock free bonus destinations on your next vacation. Learn the difference between a layover and a stopover, how to book them, and which airlines offer the best deals — plus insider ti

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Think travel is too expensive in today’s economy? Think again. I’m joined by Matthew Kepnes, a.k.a. Nomadic Matt, to explore whether budget travel is still possible in 2025 and beyond. We get into:  Money-saving tips that still work Travel hacks that no longer do Surprising destinations where your dollar stretches way

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Ever had that heart-sinking feeling when you realize your wallet, phone, or bag has gone missing? You're not alone. Over two million people a year become victims of theft while traveling. Rachel Bloom is the designer of stylish smart bags built to protect your valuables on the go. She shares common ways travelers get t

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Headed abroad and do not speak the local language fluently? Curious about learning languages for travel? Whether you're a planner who starts learning months in advance or someone who wings it with Google Translate, this episode is for you. Lindsay Dow of Lindsay Does Languages, a language educator who has studied over

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Celebrate spring with breathtaking flowers, creative topiaries, and tasty treats at the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival. Striking a perfect balance between nostalgia and fun new surprises, discover why attending this festival is one of the best times of year to visit Walt Disney World.  Plus, get a behin

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Planning a trip to Disney World that includes multiple generations can be rewarding and involves unique considerations (and challenges). Here are our best Disney tips to help you create a magical experience that everyone, from grandparents to grandkids, will cherish. This podcast episode is made possible with the suppo

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