Trip Hackers' Podcast

We discuss the leg of our trip that took us from Tokyo to Kyoto. Keep listening and keep traveling.

We continue to track our 3rd day in Tokyo with adventures at Shibuya Crossing, exploring their world of commerce and, as is the American way, talking too much about food.

We recap our 3rd day in Tokyo which includes Gourmet Popcorn and fine tuning our Japanese Gay-Dar. Keep Listening. Keep traveling.

We continue recapping our first day in Tokyo... Keep listening, and keep traveling.

We talk about the outdoor fish market, the shopping district and watching the sunset behind Mt. Fuji from the WTC Observational Deck in Tokyo. Keep listening, and keep traveling.

We talk about experiences at the airport, the 14 hour flight, and our first night in Tokyo. Please share with your friends and help spread the word. Keep listening, and keep traveling. triphackers.net

You have reached the end of the first part of our Trip Hacking lessons. Sean & Leigh recap all the important things you need to remember. Our next series of Episodes will be our trip to Japan. Thank you to all who listen and please tell your friends. We would love to hear from our listeners please contact us at triphackerspodcast@gmail.com

Continuing our discussion on hotels, Leigh and Sean talk about IHG – Intercontinental Hotel Group.

Now that you can get yourself there, lets find out where you’re going to stay. Leigh tells us all about the Hyatt Gold Passport Program. Then our hosts remember some of the stranger places they have stayed while Trip Hacking.

Leigh tells us all we need to know about United’s Mileage Plus Program and what they offer. Then our hosts recount one of their favorite trips of all time. 2 days in LA when Sean was asked to officiate a wedding for two of his best friends. He tells us the story of being asked to preform the ceremony, writing the speech, and flying across the country on a moment’s notice to be Minister for a day.

Leigh tells us about the Southwest Rapid Rewards Program and why she loves it. She breaks down all of their offers and options to help you book the best trip possible. Sean tells us about encounters he’s had with generous passengers and flamboyant flight attendants.

Leigh tells us about her personal favorite, the Chase Ultimate Rewards Cards. We learn about how their points work, and who their Airline and Hotel Transfer partners are. Then they talk about their New Years Eve trip to Key West, Leigh’s review of the Chive’s New Year’s party, and Sean fondly remembers drunkenly befriending a stray cat.

Ok deadbeats this ones for you. Sean & Leigh explain how to turn your bad credit into good credit. Learn where your score should be to Trip Hack and how to get it there. Leigh tells stories about her trip to Costa Rica and Sean sees an old lady dish out some in flight justice.

Sean & Leigh tell you how to start planning your trip and what you’ll need to get started. Then they reminisce about last year’s trip to Barcelona, Spain. Visiting the Antoni Gaudi designed Sagrada Familia church, accidentally stumbling upon a Salvador Dali museum, and Sean’s “traveling technique” of having no plan whatsoever.

Sean & Leigh discuss credit card points, airline rewards programs, and how they all work together. Leigh also starts explaining to Sean what he’s gotten himself into with their trip to Japan.

We just booked 2 round trip tickets from Buffalo to Tokyo with a 3 day stop over in NYC for $108.00 – this is trip hacking. Your hosts, Sean & Leigh explain their methods of Trip Hacking and tell you whats to come in the next ten episodes.