Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast Justin Vacula

You’re listening to the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast. I’m your host, Justin Vacula, here to help you travel the world at next to no cost with credit card points, miles, benefits, and rewards. Make money, save money, and take advantage of great deals!

Thanks for joining me for today’s episode with special guest Dan Ports from the gift card reselling website cardcenter.cc. We talk about gift card reselling and why miles and points enthusiasts should consider this lucrative opportunity to generate credit card spending in a creative way.

Before today’s episode, here are some quick announcements. I’ll be speaking at multiple events in 2024 including the San Antonio Award Travel 101 meetup in April 2024 & the miles, points, and gambling event Zorkfest in November 2024 in Las Vegas. Also, visit meetup.com/phillymilesandpoints to RSVP for monthly Greater Philadelphia Travel: Credit, Miles, and Points meetups I host in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania.

On with today’s episode…

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You’re listening to the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast. I’m your host, Justin Vacula, here to help you travel the world at next to no cost with credit card points, miles, benefits, and rewards. Make money, save money, and take advantage of great deals!

Thanks for joining me for today’s episode with special guest Jamie Larounis. We spoke specifically about the upcoming February 2024 Travel and Adventure Show in Washington, DC, and, more generally, about travel, credit cards, and loyalty programs.

James Larounis is a travel industry analyst specializing in airline operations, loyalty programs, and reward travel. He owns The Forward Cabin and social media channels, with over 35,000 followers. He writes about and serves as an expert on American Airlines for Upgraded Points, with over 21 million annual readers.

Before today’s episode, here are some quick announcements. I’ll be speaking at multiple events in 2024, including the Travel and Adventure Show in February 2024, taking place in Washington D.C. with Frequent Traveler University, the San Antonio Award Travel 101 meetup in April 2024, and the miles, points, and gambling event Zorkfest November 2024 in Las Vegas. I hope to see you at the events!

You’re listening to the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast. I’m your host, Justin Vacula, here to help you travel the world at next to no cost with credit card points, miles, benefits, and rewards. Make money, save money, and take advantage of great deals!

Thanks for joining me for today’s episode with special guests Erik and Bill Dickerson.

Erik and Bill are relatively new to miles and points and have had lots of success in a few months with credit cards, online gambling, bank account bonuses, grocery rewards, gas points, and much more.

Before today’s episode, here are some quick announcements. I’ll be speaking at multiple events in 2024, including the Travel and Adventure Show in February 2024, taking place in Washington D.C. with Frequent Traveler University, the San Antonio Award Travel 101 meetup in April 2024, and the miles, points, and gambling event Zorkfest November 2024 in Las Vegas. I hope to see you at the events!

You’re listening to the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast. I’m your host, Justin Vacula, here to help you travel the world at next to no cost with credit card points, miles, benefits, and rewards. Make money, save money, and take advantage of great deals!

Thanks for joining me for today’s episode with special guest Jack Gibson.

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Main website, including episode transcripts: https://hurdygurdytravelpodcast.com

Referral links: https://hurdygurdytravel.com/donate-referral-links/

Join me for in-person meetups I host in Willow Grove, PA: https://www.meetup.com/phillymilesandpoints/

SubscribeStar: https://www.subscribestar.com/hurdy-gurdy-travel

eBay store: https://www.ebay.com/str/hurdygurdytravelllc

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/hurdygurdytravelpodcast

iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hurdy-gurdy-travel-podcast/id1489093490

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8EcIcoNU1HK4KKhQtTkAWw

Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hurdy-gurdy-travel-podcast

Google Play: https://www.play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/l5bmuntd4wpvtklvg42ejg42ejg4apiu

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HurdyGurdyTravelPodcast

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HGTravelPodcast

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/justinvacula

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You’re listening to the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast. I’m your host, Justin Vacula, here to help you travel the world at next to no cost with credit card points, miles, benefits, and rewards. Make money, save money, and take advantage of great deals!

Thanks for joining me for today’s episode with special guest Carissa Rawson

Carissa Rawson is a travel writer with a focus on award travel and credit cards. You can find her site at Just Plane Points. Otherwise, you'll see her work in Forbes, CNN, USA Today, NerdWallet, AwardWallet, Upgraded Points, The Points Guy, and more.

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Main website, including episode transcripts: https://hurdygurdytravelpodcast.com

Referral links: https://hurdygurdytravel.com/donate-referral-links/

Join me for in-person meetups I host in Willow Grove, PA: https://www.meetup.com/phillymilesandpoints/

SubscribeStar: https://www.subscribestar.com/hurdy-gurdy-travel

eBay store: https://www.ebay.com/str/hurdygurdytravelllc

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/hurdygurdytravelpodcast

iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hurdy-gurdy-travel-podcast/id1489093490

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8EcIcoNU1HK4KKhQtTkAWw

Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hurdy-gurdy-travel-podcast

Google Play: https://www.play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/l5bmuntd4wpvtklvg42ejg42ejg4apiu

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HurdyGurdyTravelPodcast

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HGTravelPodcast

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/justinvacula

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You’re listening to the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast. I’m your host, Justin Vacula, here to help you travel the world at next to no cost with credit card points, miles, benefits, and rewards. Make money, save money, and take advantage of great deals!

Thanks for joining me for today’s episode with special guest Ben Komenkul of Ben’s Big Deal.

Ben discovered his love for travel in 1999 when he learned he could access an airline lounge with a simple credit card.

He was featured on Inside Edition, NerdWallet, and The Points Guy for his credit card and travel expertise.

Ben has been a professional teacher for over 20 years and hosts monthly Zoom meetings featuring points and miles insiders. He is the founder of Ben’s Big Deal Facebook and IG community, where he curates flash sales for international travel.

Ben regularly travels with his family of four, redeeming more than one million miles/points every year.