Big Trip, Small Budget: 5 Weeks In Europe With Points And $100 A Day Lazy Budget Travel Tips podcast

Big Trip, Small Budget: 5 Weeks in Europe with Points and $100 a Day

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Big Trip, Small Budget: How Kendyl Traveled Europe for 5 1/2 Weeks using Points & $100 a Day (for 2 people)

In this episode of the Lazy Budget Travel Tips podcast, host Genni Franklin welcomes Kendyl Grender, a budget travel expert behind @kendyltravels.

Kendyl shares her story about how she and her husband spent 5 1/2 weeks traveling through Europe on points and just $100 a day for food, activities, and transportation.

From strategic credit card use to eating like a local, Kendyl shares exactly how she made it happen, without sacrificing comfort or missing out on epic experiences.

You’ll learn:

How Kendyl saved and planned for a "mini-retirement"
The points strategy that helped her book flights and hotels across six countries
Why she mixes points with smart cash deals
How she stuck to a $100/day budget without feeling deprived
Tips for navigating public transportation, eating well, and traveling intentionally

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement
01:15 Kendyl's Journey to Budget Travel
02:28 Planning the European Adventure
03:49 Executing the Budget Travel Plan
06:02 Maximizing Points and Miles
10:00 Detailed Itinerary and Accommodations
14:00 Budgeting and Strategic Planning
23:17 Alternative Destinations and DIY Experiences
27:55 Tracking and Prioritizing Expenses
30:56 Saving Money on Must-Do Experiences
33:24 Strategizing for Food Savings
42:13 Public Transportation Tips
50:01 Rapid Fire Questions
53:42 Group Trips and Final Thoughts

Connect with Kendyl: Learn more about Kendyl's adventures and tips by visiting her website and following her on social media.

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