About this episode
In this episode of the Lazy Budget Travel Tips podcast, host Genni Franklin interviews Jen Ruiz, a former attorney turned travel expert who's mastered the art of finding unbeatable flight deals and maximizing points and miles to make traveling more affordable. Jen shares her strategies for snagging flights as low as $16 to Ecuador and $38 to New Zealand and her insights into budget travel that doesn’t compromise on quality or experience.Jen also talks about her bestselling books on affordable travel and gives a sneak peek of her upcoming sequel to her latest book, '12 Trips in 12 Months.'Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:58 Jen Ruiz's Journey to Full-Time Travel02:23 The Importance of Traveling Now04:49 Finding Cheap Flights: Budget Airlines06:58 Using Points and Miles for Affordable Travel07:57 Flight Alert Programs for Beginners08:52 Getting Started with Travel Credit Cards13:56 Maximizing Points and Miles24:31 Favorite Loyalty Programs27:01 Starwood and Marriott: A Tale of Two Hotel Chains28:44 The Value of Loyalty Programs and Travel Credit Cards30:17 Airline Preferences and Luxurious Travel Experiences32:21 Travel Tips: Avoiding Common Mistakes35:38 The Journey of Writing Travel Books38:59 Upcoming Sequel and Personal Reflections42:54 Rapid Fire Travel Questions47:06 Final Travel Advice and Episode Conclusion Episode Resources:Connect with Jen Ruiz: Learn more about Jen’s adventures and tips by visiting her website and following her on social media.Jen's Books: Check out Jen’s bestselling books on budget travel for deeper insights and strategies. Support the showFull episodes, including video, are available on Youtube. Check out more from Genni: Join the Lazy Budget Travel Tips Facebook Group Grab the FREE Budget Travel 101 Course Follow Genni on Instagram Traveling Franklins Blog Get the Weekly Newsletter! P.S. If you’re loving the podcast, buying me a coffee (or burrito… iykyk) is a simple way to support the show and help it grow.
