Travel Hacks Newsletter

By Tim, founder of Travel Multiplier.

Travel rewards include transferable points, hotel points, and airline miles. Some rewards can also be used to book through a card’s travel portal. The key is understanding which rewards you have and how you can use them. Here’s how I explain those options.

Not all points work the same way, and there is no fixed value t...

This was our first trip to Europe, and it came with plenty of lessons - some exciting, others we learned the hard way. Along the journey, we kept track of what we discovered so you could step into our shoes and benefit from our experiences. Instead of writing long explanations, I’ve organized everything into quick, practical bullet points grouped by category...

By Tim, founder of Travel Multiplier.

During our two-week Europe trip in 2025, we explored Amsterdam and Krakow, rode scooters and e-bikes in Prague, heard Mozart in Vienna, then explored castles, lakes, and the Swiss Alps. This recap follows the activities we chose in each place. For the route and length of each stop, see the recap of places that we went.

This was our first trip to Europe, and we were able to enjoy an unforgettable adventure, weaving together breathtaking cities and storybook landscapes during our two weeks there. From the charm of Amsterdam’s canals to the historic streets of Krakow, Prague, Vienna, and Salzburg, every stop gave us a new perspective on culture, history, and beauty. We capped...

From flying to & from Europe in lay-flat business class seats, to explore historic cities with incredible architecture, to seeing breath-taking scenic view, to enjoying amazing international dining, to staying in world-class hotels and resorts, and so much more... Europe was incredible, and I'm still blow away that we were able to do it all for free! This tr...

By Tim, founder of Travel Multiplier.

I wrote this itinerary before our August 2025 anniversary trip to Europe. It records the route and planning tools we chose at the time. To see what we actually did, read our completed Europe trip recap.

A dream has finally become a reality for me & my wife to be able to travel internationally in a big way! This year, w...

I felt and faced all of the likely skepticism that you have regarding the "sounds too good to be true" nature of Travel Hacking. One of the factors that helped me to dive in was to hear real stories of real people who clearly communicated Travel Hacking is real, it works, and it's awesome! The proof is in the points - So I've compiled a few of the many succe...

I never imagined that I'd be traveling for free, or especially teaching other people how to do it, but when you find some good news, you often can't keep it to yourself! Travel Hacking started as a solution to our families biggest problem, and since then, we've gone from being broke, burned out, and stuck at home to now having the freedom to travel wherever ...

By Tim, founder of Travel Multiplier.

People often think, "Cash back is king", and you've probably used some type of cash-back credit card for a long time. I remember getting my first cash-back credit card 20 years ago, and since then I've had many different cards that have earned me 2-5% cash-back on all of my purchases. Now, I can look back and see how mu...

We've all been in a position where we've saved money, but lost time, because there was actually a time/opportunity cost to the money-saving option. Because of that, you might quickly wonder or worry about Travel Hacking being one of those things that saves you money at the expense of your time. Many people assume that Travel Hacking will require hours of res...

For many people, Dave Ramsey & Financial Peace University have become household names for personal finances. There are many incredible results that Ramsey Solutions has helped people achieve with becoming debt-free, getting their finances under control, and building their finances on wise principles.

Unfortunately, one of the things that Dave Ramsey is most...

Travel Hacking unlocks thousands of dollars in free travel! The process is simple, but it does require strategy. Starting without a good or clear strategy can lead to squandered points, missed opportunities, wasted time, and frustrating mistakes. I’ve seen too many people get excited by the opportunity of free travel, but then get frustrated because as they ...