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

What is your travel style? Travel isn’t one-size-fits-all, and there isn’t one way to see the world, only what works for you. When I started traveling after landing my first job after graduate school, my funds were limited. As a result, I had to be creative and I eventually discovered my travel style which helped me align my spending with the items and experiences that mattered most. In this episode, learn how to define your travel style and how it impacts your finances.

Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/travel-style/

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Have you ever wanted to explore Ghana and learn about its rich culture and history? Join Tiffany Heard as she shares her experiences and insights on traveling to Ghana in West Africa. Not only does Tiffany inspire others to take a trip to the Motherland through her immersive adult coloring book but she also organizes small group trips to Ghana, guiding curious travelers back home to Africa. In today’s episode, Tiffany Heard joins us to share what first-timers to Ghana need to know.

• Best times to go to Ghana
• Places to visit for first-timers
• How affordable is Ghana?
• Safety in Ghana, and more!

Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/ghana-travel-guide/

Read Tiffany's blog post for even more Ghana trip planning tips: https://huesofafrica.com/ghana-year-of-the-return/

Connect with Tiffany Heard

• [Coloring Book] Hues of Africa by Tiffany Heard
• [Coloring Book] Hues of HBCUs by Tiffany Heard
• Website: huesofafrica.com
• Podcast: International Interludes
• YouTube: @whereintheheardistiffany
• Follow on Instagram: @sweettiffys

Other Episodes You’ll Enjoy

• Why You Need a Travel Fund – Episode 2
• 10 Ways To Travel Without Getting Into Debt – Episode 143
• Digital Nomad Lifestyle Pros and Cons with Tom Blake - Episode 84
• Ways To Save Money Traveling and Cut Costs (blog post)
• Must-Read Budget Travel Books (blog post)

Read My Books:

• We Are Financially Savvy Travelers
• Affording Travel: Saving Strategies For Financially Savvy Travelers
• Traveling With a Full-Time Job
• Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner
• Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure

Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett:

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

Website: www.thoughtcard.com

Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir

Work With Me:

Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers:

Thrifty Traveler Premium for finding cheap flights and mistake fares.

CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and miles. Save 30% using our link.

Trade and Travel by Teri Ijeoma for learning how to trade in the stock market as a day trader or swing trader.

Podcasting Gear and Equipment:

• ATR2100x Dynamic Microphone
• Sony Dynamic Stereo Headphones
• Ausha for podcast hosting
• Streamyard for streaming and high-quality studio recording
• Swell AI for episode descriptions, show notes, and social copy

Located in the heart of Metropolitan Phoenix, Tempe, Arizona, is a college town with a personality all its own. With 330 days of sunshine each year and the average temperature around 87 degrees, Tempe is a fun, refreshingly offbeat destination that embraces an active lifestyle and laid-back atmosphere. It’s also a place where community matters. Splash around on a lake, explore miles of hiking and biking trails, chow down on delicious eats and not-so-typical treats, cheer on your favorite sports team or grab a cold at one of the many craft breweries. But what you may not have realized is that Tempe has a vibrant art and cultural scene.

From performing arts to contemporary art, and even the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert, in this episode, we discover where to experience art in Tempe through three remarkable Arizona attractions - the Desert Botanical Garden, ASU Gammage, and ASU Art Museum.

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Link to episode: https://podcast.thoughtcard.com/art-in-tempe-arizona/

After being denied vacation time for the third time and having a friend pass away abruptly, Teri Ijeoma decided that life was too short not to pursue her dreams. She quit her job to trade stocks full-time. Today, Teri is an accomplished entrepreneur and day trader who teaches people how to make money in the stock market trading stocks.

In this episode, we cover:

• What is a stock?
• What is a brokerage account?
• How Teri Ijeoma transitioned from working full-time to making over $1,000 a day trading and traveling.
• How to talk to your boss about pursuing professional development opportunities.

Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/teri-ijeoma-trade-and-travel/

Stocks 101 Course: A go-at-your-own-pace course that equips you with the foundational knowledge and skills to trade stocks effectively (it does not cover options). It’s designed to help you supplement your daily, weekly, or monthly income with active investing — even if you don’t have any experience, loads of money, or can’t quit your job yet.

Walk away with:

• A solid understanding of stock market basics.
• A solid trading plan
• Knowing how to pick good companies
• Technical analysis skills like reading charts
• How to protect your money by calculating risk and reward
• Short selling, gaps, and Globex

Other Episodes You’ll Enjoy:

• Answers To Frequently Asked Questions About Trade & Trade Course (blog post)
• Best Stock Research Tools - Episode 99
• How To Pick Good Companies To Invest In - Episode 98
• Are You a Short-Term or Long-term Investor - Episode 97

Work With Me:

Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers:

Thrifty Traveler Premium for finding cheap flights and mistake fares.

CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and miles. Save 30% using our link.

SafetyWing for travel medical insurance in your home country or anywhere you travel.

Get Outdoors 101 by Olivia Christine teaches you how to confidently plan outdoor adventures so you can unplug and de-stress. For $50 OFF, use the promo code ‘ThoughtCard50.’

Knack Bags for stylish and functional backpacks perfect for weekend trips, business travel, or carry-on; laptop storage space and pack enough clothes for a 3-4 night trip.

GigSky is a powerful eSIM that provides service in over 190 countries, both at sea, and in-flight. Avoid high roaming fees and connect to Wi-Fi at all times while traveling. Save 10% using the promo code 'THETHOUGHTCARD10'

Podcasting Gear and Equipment:

• ATR2100x Dynamic Microphone
• Sony Dynamic Stereo Headphones
• Ausha for podcast hosting
• Streamyard for streaming and high-quality studio recording
• Swell AI for episode descriptions, show notes, and social copy

Get motivated to create a vacation fund and stick to your travel goals! When I decided years ago to prioritize travel, one of the most empowering steps I took was establishing a dedicated vacation fund, a special bank account solely for my travel savings. Learn practical tips for managing a dedicated vacation fund.

Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/vacation-fund-tips/

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Other Episodes You’ll Enjoy:

• Why You Need a Travel Fund – Episode 2
• 10 Ways To Travel Without Getting Into Debt – Episode 143
• Ways To Save Money Traveling and Cut Costs (blog post)
• Must-Read Budget Travel Books (blog post)

Read My Books:

• We Are Financially Savvy Travelers
• Affording Travel: Saving Strategies For Financially Savvy Travelers
• Traveling With a Full-Time Job
• Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner
• Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure

Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett:

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

Website: www.thoughtcard.com

Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir

Work With Me:

Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers:

GigSky is a powerful eSIM that provides service in over 190 countries, both at sea, and in-flight. Avoid high roaming fees and connect to Wi-Fi at all times while traveling. Save 10% using the promo code 'THETHOUGHTCARD10'

Thrifty Traveler Premium for finding cheap flights and mistake fares.

CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and miles. Save 30% using our link.

SafetyWing for travel medical insurance in your home country or anywhere you travel.

Trade and Travel by Teri Ijeoma for learning how to trade in the stock market as a day trader or swing trader.

Get Outdoors 101 by Olivia Christine teaches you how to confidently plan outdoor adventures so you can unplug and de-stress. For $50 OFF, use the promo code ‘ThoughtCard50.’

Knack Bags for stylish and functional backpacks perfect for weekend trips, business travel, or carry-on; laptop storage space and pack enough clothes for a 3-4 night trip.

Books Worth Reading

• 12 Trips In 12 Months by Jen Ruiz
• Hues of Africa by Tiffany Heard
• We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers
• Your Journey To Financial Freedom by Jamila Souffrant
• Financially Lit by Jannese Torress

Podcasting Gear and Equipment:

• ATR2100x Dynamic Microphone
• Sony Dynamic Stereo Headphones
• Ausha for podcast hosting
• Streamyard for streaming and high-quality studio recording<...