Lazy Budget Travel Tips
Join Genni Franklin from Traveling Franklins Blog as she shares simple, stress-free strategies to help you travel more for less.
With nearly a decade of experience in points and miles, Genni makes travel rewards easy to understand and use.
This podcast is for the everyday traveler—whether you're a beginner, a casual explorer, or just looking for simpler ways to maximize your points and your cash.
Lazy Budget Travel Tips podcast delivers practical tips, relatable stories, and actionable advice to help you maximize your travel budget without the hassle.
Tune in for easy tips on saving money, using points effectively, and traveling smarter.
Podcasting since 2025 • 26 episodes
Lazy Budget Travel Tips
Latest Episodes
Better Trips, Not Just Better Redemptions: Round-the-World Tickets Explained
What if your points and miles strategy didn’t just save you money… but made you a better traveler? In this episode, Genni sits down with Kelsey from Point Sisters to talk about responsible travel, global citizensh...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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49:21
Is Southwest Still Worth It? Companion Pass & Rapid Rewards Breakdown
Southwest has long been a favorite airline for budget-minded travelers — but with recent changes to fares, seating, and baggage rules, many people are wondering: Is it still worth it?In this episode, Genni sits down with Max ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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52:19
How to Use Capital One Miles for Flights, Disney, and Real-Life Travel
Are Capital One miles actually worth it—or are they just the “easy but low value” option people love to hate on?In this episode, Genni sits down with Jamie @jamie.travel.tips to do a full deep dive into the Capital One ecosystem, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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53:56
How to Build a Flexible Points Strategy That Actually Works
In this episode of the Lazy Budget Travel Tips Podcast, Genni Franklin sits down with Michelle Johnson—an everyday traveler who has built a powerful, flexible points strategy that allows her family to travel internationally without ove...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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58:03
Financial Literacy Meets Travel Rewards: How to Be Travel Rich
Travel hacking isn’t just about earning points — it’s about learning how to use your money intentionally. In this episode, Genni Franklin is joined by Betsy, creator of Become Travel Rich, to explore why financial literac...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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