Are your vacations leaving you feeling stressed or refreshed? A lot of aspiring travelers struggle with saving for travel because their approach to savings is broken or incomplete.

I reveal why a simple, repeatable vacation savings system is the key to guilt-free travel and why automating your savings can turn dream trips into full-funded vacations.

If you’ve ever wondered why your dream trips feel out of reach or why your credit card bills always follow your adventures, this episode will shift the way you think about travel finances and show you the path to more freedom, more trips, and less financial worry.

➡️ Ready to work with me 1-on-1? Book your travel savings strategy call with me and let’s map out your personalized vacation savings plan for your next trip.

Book your strategy session today!

Other Resources

• Jumpstart Your Vacation Fund 5-Day Challenge: Build a simple, stress-free savings system in just 5 days that fits your lifestyle and income.
• Affording Travel: My step-by-step approach to creating a travel fund, traveling often, and building the jet-setting life you want.

Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett

Newsletter: https://thethoughtcard.substack.com/

Website: www.thoughtcard.com

Instagram: @thedaniellecorbett

Work With Me:

Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

Other Episodes You’ll Enjoy:

• How To Achieve Your Travel Goals - Episode 182
• How To Start a Travel Fund (and Why You Need One Right Now) - Episode 2
• Vacation Fund Do’s and Dont’s - Episode 167

Did you know that Vermont is home to nearly 100 covered bridges? Each one a piece of history, craftsmanship, and scenic beauty.

Beth Brown Limmer, president of the Vermont Covered Bridge Society, shares everything you need to know to plan your own covered bridge adventure.

From the most photogenic bridges to hidden gems that often go overlooked, we’ll cover where to go, what to see, and how to make the most of your Vermont road trip.

Whether you’re visiting during fall foliage, spring blooms, or the quiet calm of winter, you’ll learn why Vermont’s covered bridges are worth a spot on your travel wish list.

Resources Mentioned

• Discover all of Vermont’s covered bridges here!
• Order a 54-page Vermont Covered Bridges Journal (there are four regional journals) by emailing vermontcoveredbridgesociety@gmail.com

Vermont Covered Bridge Society

Website: www.vermontbridges.org

Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett

Join my newsletter: https://thethoughtcard.substack.com/

Website: www.thoughtcard.com

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Other Episodes You’ll Enjoy:

• 13 Reasons To Visit Vermont Once a Year - Episode 54
• Best Places To Visit on the Vermont African American Heritage Trail - Episode 185
• Things To Do in Burlington, Vermont For First-Timers (blog post)

My Favorite Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers

• Thrifty Traveler Premium for finding cheap flights.

• CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and miles.

Planning your first trip to Europe?

Oliver Winter, founder of a&o Hostels, one of Europe’s fastest-growing hostel brands, shares insider tips on how first-time travelers can explore Europe more affordably.

Oliver reveals how hostels have evolved far beyond backpacker basics to welcome families, digital nomads, and business travelers.

Tune in for timeless European travel advice that applies whether this is your first trip or your tenth. You’ll learn what to pack, how to spot real value when booking accommodations, and smart ways to stretch your travel budget without sacrificing comfort.

Connect with Oliver Winter

Website: www.aohostels.com

Instagram: @aohostels

Other Episodes You’ll Enjoy:

• Is Budget Travel Still Possible? What You Need To Know with Matthew Kepnes - Episode 195
• Airline Stopovers: How To Visit Two Cities For the Price of One with Charlotte Gage - Episode 196
• Stop Overpaying For Travel: Hidden Fees, Pricing Tricks & Smarter Booking Tips With Pauline Frommer - Episode 198

Want more cheap flights, points and miles, and money-saving strategies? Below are all my best episodes neatly organized in Spotify playlists.

🎧 Binge my Cheap Flights Series

🎧 Binge my Travel Hacking episodes

🎧 Binge my Vacation Fund Series

🎧 Binge my Debt-Free Travel Stories episodes

Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett

Website: www.thoughtcard.com

Follow on Instagram: @thedaniellecorbett

Follow on Threads: @thedaniellecorbett

Work With Me:

Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

My Favorite Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers

• Thrifty Traveler Premium for finding cheap flights.

• CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and miles.

So much is possible when you get intentional about your money. Chelsea Riffe’s journey is proof that you don’t have to wait to take action. You can make aligned, empowering financial choices right where you are, even if you’re halfway across the world.

After a whirlwind group trip left her deep in debt, Chelsea made a bold decision: get serious about her finances without putting her nomadic lifestyle on pause.

She chose destinations with lower costs of living, kept her rent under $1,000 per month, embraced co-living, cooked her meals, and created a simple, sustainable budgeting system that worked on the road.

Chelsea didn’t wait to become debt-free to live her dream life. Instead, she paid off over $10,000 in credit card debt while traveling full-time — proving that it’s possible to pursue financial freedom and explore the world at the same time.

This conversation is packed with practical takeaways and mindset shifts for anyone balancing debt, travel, and personal growth.

Read blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/chelsea-riffe-debt-pay-off/

Want to travel more and live free from debt?

🎧 Binge my Debt-Free Travel Stories Playlist and get inspired by real journeys, practical tips, and money-saving hacks for your own adventures!

Resources Mentioned

• I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi (book)
• Money for Couples Podcast by Ramit Sethi
• Ally Bank - get $100 when you open a new bank account
• Coliving.com - find affordable coliving spaces in 70+ countries
• Outsite.co - find coliving spaces, community, and perks for remote workers

Connect With Chelsea Riffe

Website: chelseariffe.com

Podcast: In My Non-Expert Opinion

Instagram: @chelseariffe

Other Episodes You’ll Enjoy:

• Ways To Travel Without Getting into Debt - Episode 143
• How To Travel Debt-Free with Cinneah El-Amin - Episode 82
• Digital Nomad Lifestyle Pros and Cons with Tom Blake - Episode 84

"Frommer's Travel Show" is a trusted resource for what's happening in the world of travel today. Learn about under-the-radar destinations, different travel styles, and smart strategies for traveling more affordably.

🎧 Listen to Frommer's Travel Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you tune in.

Oh, and tell Pauline that Danielle from The Thought Card Podcast sent you!

Read or listen to our podcast episode together:

Stop Overpaying For Travel: Hidden Fees, Pricing Tricks, and Smarter Booking Tips - Episode 198

Discover more incredible travel podcasts by checking out this list.

Connect With Pauline Fromer

Website: www.frommers.com

Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett

👩🏾‍💻 Website: www.thoughtcard.com

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The travel industry makes billions from travelers overpaying.

Today we’re exposing the traps that drain your wallet—and how to avoid them.

Many of us overspend on travel without even realizing it, falling prey to shiny marketing tactics or getting caught off guard by hidden fees we didn’t see coming.

Pauline Frommer knows exactly how the travel industry works and ways the industry gets you to spend more than you should. She’s pulling back the curtain on the travel industry’s pricing tactics, shares how to spot real value, and gives us a smarter game plan for booking great trips on any budget.

Read blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/hidden-travel-costs-pauline-frommer/

Connect with Pauline Frommer

Pauline is the host of The Frommer’s Travel Show, president of Frommer Media LLC, which is the publisher of the iconic Frommer’s guidebooks, a series that has sold over 75 million copies worldwide.

Website: www.frommers.com

Instagram: @frommers

Podcast: The Frommer’s Travel Show

Read Pauline’s Guidebook:

• Frommer's New York City day by day: https://amzn.to/3IHyqXd

Other Episodes You’ll Enjoy:

• How To Save Money On Cruises - Episode 164
• How To Book Free Airline Stopovers and Visit Two Countries For the Price of One - Episode 196
• CardPointers Review: Best App To Manage Credit Cards - Episode 180
• How To Find Mistake Fares Like a Pro - Episode 152

My Favorite Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers

• Thrifty Traveler Premium for finding cheap flights.

• CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and miles.

Ever come home from a trip with a bunch of random video clips… and no idea what to do with them? 😅

Today, I’m joined by Emmy Award-winning travel filmmaker Juliana Broste (also known as Jules), who is sharing her best tips for capturing better travel videos.

We’re diving into shot setup, storytelling, and must-have gear for filming on the go.

From beginner-friendly accessories to tips for filming solo—and even how to actually use your footage later—this episode will help you level up your travel videos, whether you’re using your phone or a camera.

Read blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/make-travel-videos-juliana-broste/

Connect with Traveling Jules

Website: travelingjules.com

Instagram: @travelingjules

YouTube: @travelingjules

See Camera Gear Jules Recommends: https://thevideohustle.com/shop

Other Episodes You’ll Enjoy:

• Everything You Need to Know About Flying Drones For Travel - Episode 136
• How To Become a Full-Time Travel Creator with Christopher Mitchell - Episode 52
• Best Travel Podcasts For Wanderlust - Episode 121

✈️ 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 tips to make the most of your time on the ground.

Read blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/airline-stopovers/

Charlotte Gage is what she calls a “professional traveler.” She helps make travel safer, more cost-effective, and more accessible. So far, she has been to over 50 countries and all 50 US states. She is a passionate public speaker and licensed drone pilot, and loves to make friends in unexpected places.

🛒 Shop my favorite travel gear and accessories on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4dZscgY

🛒 Shop my favorite road trip essentials on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4n1uNLy

Want more cheap flights, points and miles, and money-saving strategies? Below are all my best episodes neatly organized in Spotify playlists.

🎧 Binge my Cheap Flights Series

🎧 Binge my Travel Hacking episodes

🎧 Binge my Vacation Fund Series

Connect with Charlotte Gage

Instagram @charfromchicago

TikTok: @charfromchicago

Other Episodes You’ll Love

• How To Find Cheap Flights with Thrifty Traveler Premium - Episode 70
• Best Travel Newsletters To Save You Time and Money - Episode 176
• Clever Ways To Save Money on Airfare - Episode 155

Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett

Website: www.thoughtcard.com

Follow on Instagram: @thedaniellecorbett

Follow on Threads: @thedaniellecorbett

Work With Me:

Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.