Points Travel Archives - Thrifty Nomads

The Best Travel Credit and Debit Cards with No Foreign Transaction Fees (Updated 2021)

Ted AveryJanuary 5, 2021

No matter where you go or how long you travel, using a credit or debit card with no foreign transaction fees is one of the easiest ways to save money while trav... Read More...

The Best Travel Credit Cards for 2021

Ted AveryJanuary 4, 2021

What do savvy travel bloggers, backpackers, business owners, and all other frequent flyers have in common? A high-earning travel rewards credit card. If you wan... Read More...

How to Get Travel Insurance With Your Credit Card

Ariana ArghandewalMarch 17, 2020

Most of us are used to insuring all of our big expenses, yet travel insurance is something most people skip over when booking travel. Whether the airline loses ... Read More...

The BEST Travel Credit Card for 2021: Chase Sapphire Preferred

Becky PokoraMarch 12, 2020

The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card is the first card I recommend to all travelers, and the best travel credit card for 2021. It comes with a sweet sign-up bonu... Read More...

How to Get TSA Precheck and Global Entry (& Save Hours at the Airport)

Ariana ArghandewalJanuary 6, 2020

You’re standing in the long TSA Precheck line, waiting for an invasive pat-down when a group of travelers confidently stride towards the proverbial velvet rop... Read More...

How To Access Airport Lounges for Cheap (or FREE)

Ted AveryJune 27, 2019

For the budget-conscious traveller, airport lounges may seem a frivolous spend. Often perceived as an exclusive perk to first class flyers, we ourselves overlo... Read More...

How to Get FREE Flights with Travel Credit Cards & Points

Ariana ArghandewalFebruary 13, 2019

Ever hear of those people who fly around the world for free – sometimes even first class – simply by racking up rewards with their credit card? For many, th... Read More...

How I Flew Around the World Over the Past 6+ Years For FREE

Kristyn CaetanoMay 11, 2018

Have you heard about using points to travel for free? Well I’m here to tell you, it WORKS! I have been using this strategy to visit many of my dream destinati... Read More...

Does Applying for Credit Cards Affect Your Credit Score?

Holly JohnsonMay 11, 2018

If you’re angling for cheaper travel and hoping credit card rewards are your ticket to freedom, you’ve probably wondered how signing up for new cards might ... Read More...

Budget Travel

The BEST Black Friday & Cyber Monday Travel Deals For 2021

10 Ways to Drink Less (& Grow Your Travel Funds)

Final Departure: When Travel Bloggers Part Ways

Save At Home

How to Start Couponing for Beginners: 2021 Guide

10 Ways to Cut Your Monthly Expenses for Good

How to Teach English Online: A Step-by-Step Guide

Destinations

How to Visit Machu Picchu on the Cheap: The Ultimate Guide (Updated 2021)

Exploring Galapagos Islands on the Cheap: A How-To Guide (Updated 2021)

How to Visit Chernobyl: The Ultimate Guide (Updated 2021)

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