Travel, Points + Miles Episodes
June 14, 2023
Mailbag #9: Best Two-Card Combos, Travel Tactics, Finance Apps, Health Hacks and More
#120: Host Chris Hutchins shares a ton of amazing hacks, questions and wins from listeners. He covers a range of topics including the best two credit card combos, United Airlines’s recent points devaluation, ways to maximize…
May 10, 2023
Iceland: Planning an Epic Adventure
#115: Award-winning travel writer, Brandon Presser joins Chris to share the beauty and wonder of Iceland. They discuss everything you need to know to plan the ideal trip, including when to visit, suggested itineraries, cultu…
April 26, 2023
Unlocking the Power of Plastic: Maximizing Your Hidden Credit Card Benefits
#113: Chris takes listeners on a journey into the world of credit card perks, revealing little-known benefits that can save you thousands of dollars. From travel insurance and purchase protection to rental car discounts and …
April 12, 2023
Mailbag #8: Earning More Points, Top Listener Hacks, Monitoring Price Drops, Paying Taxes on a Credit Card and More
#111: Host Chris Hutchins covers top hacks from listeners, paying taxes with your credit card, tactics for earning more points, monitoring flights for fare drops, hotel discounts, southwest companion pass and more. This epis…
April 5, 2023
Travel Smarter, Cheaper and Longer with Nomadic Matt
#110: Travel expert and author Nomadic Matt (Matt Kepnes), joins Chris to reflect on their most unforgettable travel experiences and discuss the importance of staying flexible, embracing a slow travel philosophy, and living …
March 22, 2023
Italy Unlocked: Insider Tips, Must-See Destinations and Booking Flights/Hotels on Points
#107: Italy travel expert Leigh Rowan joins Chris for a third time to discuss all things Italy. Leigh talks about why he feels most at home in the country with the most spectacular cuisine, gorgeous coastlines, ancient ruins…
Feb. 15, 2023
Traveling to Japan with Points & Miles
#102: Host Chris Hutchins ( @hutchins ) breaks down the different ways you can use your points and miles for free flights to Japan. He also discusses how to use your points for free hotel/resort stays in Japan, and shares so…
Feb. 8, 2023
Planning the Best Japan Trip Ever
#101: Travel writer Brandon Presser joins Chris to discuss all things Japan. They cover why they both love the country so much, what makes it worth a visit, where you should go, what you should see and do, and all the incred…
Dec. 21, 2022
How to Experience London Like a Local and Get There on Points with Jessica Dante (+ Chris' Trip Report)
#94: Founder of Love and London, Jessica Dante, joins Chris to discuss all things London. They cover what to eat, see, do, and where to stay. Jessica also shares her favorite hidden gems, offers alternatives to overhyped tou…
Nov. 23, 2022
Booking Flights with Points and All Things Award Travel
#89: Award travel pro Tiffany Funk joins Chris to talk about booking flights with miles, the advantages of having travel flexibility, the ins and outs of transferring points, ways to put your points and miles to good use, an…
Nov. 9, 2022
The Best Deals for a Vacation Rentals, Exchanges, Fractionals, Timeshares and More!
#86: Host Chris Hutchins delves into the topic of vacation homes in today’s solo episode. He explores the pros and cons of vacation home options, including home rentals and exchanges, fractional ownerships, vacation real es…
Oct. 26, 2022
The Vagabond's Way: Time Wealth, Slow Travel, and Immersing Yourself in a New Place
#84: Travel writer and author, Rolf Potts joins Chris to discuss time wealth, why that's such a vital topic in life and what anyone can take from the concept to travel more richly. They also talk about how to adapt to the ch…
Oct. 19, 2022
Life + Travel Listener Q&A (Fighting Jet Lag, Favorite Podcasts, Food Hacks and More)
#83: Host Chris Hutchins tackles questions about fighting jet lag, his favorite podcasts, cancel-for-any-reason travel insurance, virtual assistants, food planning, virtual credit card numbers and much more. This episode is …
Sept. 7, 2022
Credit Cards Points and Miles Q&A (Best Cards, Top Bonuses, Earning on a Budget, Points Apps and More)
#76: Host Chris Hutchins tackles questions all about credit cards, points and miles. From his favorite credit cards (and two card combos) to racking up points on a small budget, preventing points from expiring, redeeming poi…
Aug. 12, 2022
Bonus Q&A: Favorite Places to Visit in Every Continent
#71: In this bonus episode, expert traveler, writer, and journalist, Sebastian Modak, and Chris break down their list of favorite places to visit on each continent. They talk about bridge jumping in Bosnia, scuba diving in …