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56: Travel Hacking
Season 2, Ep. 56
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Your favorite sister duo shares their best tips on how to travel for cheap! We discuss our top travel credit card recommendations, how to optimize the perks offered and use them to travel for FREE! We also share a few other top recommended resources to help you find the best travel deals. Because if there is one thing we like more than traveling, it's saving money on traveling! 💰💸✈️
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FREE Travel Newsletter: Daily Drop
FREE Rewards Program: Eat Around Town by Marriott
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