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.
Full episodes, including video, are available on Youtube.
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