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.
Episodes
26 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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40:01
Authorized Users: The Most Misunderstood Strategy in Points & Miles
Most people in the points and miles world love to warn you away from adding authorized users… but what if that advice is missing the full picture?In this episode, Genni sits down with Jackie Swayze (@maximizingmypto) to u...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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42:57
Maximizing Holiday Shopping Portals with Mari from @marionthemap
In this episode, I’m joined by Mari from Mari on the Map to talk about one of the easiest, most underrated ways to earn more points right now: shopping portals.With banks tightening welcome offers and approvals getting ha...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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54:52
Season 1 Wrap Up: Travelmore Conference, UK Adventures & What’s Ahead
Season 1 of the Lazy Budget Travel Tips podcast is officially wrapped!In this short update, I’m sharing why I’m taking a quick break before launching Season 2, what’s on the horizon this fall, and how you can stay connected in the meanti...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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4:41
Best Flights, Best Prices: Google Flights Tips with Taima
If you’ve ever booked the cheapest flight… only to find yourself on a three-layover marathon wishing you’d spent a little more, this episode is going to change how you search forever.I’m joined by Taima Ramsey from Poor...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:02:07
From Zero to $30,000 in Savings: Iran's Journey with Travel Points and Miles
In this episode of the Lazy Budget Travel Tips podcast, I’m joined by Iran—someone who proves you don’t need to do everything perfectly to travel big with points and miles. Iran started just like many of us: no ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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47:30
European Christmas Markets in Berlin, Munich, Salzburg & Paris
In this episode, Genni and her mom, Gloria, continue Part 2 of their magical European Christmas market adventure! From bratwurst and gingerbread in Berlin to twinkling lights in Paris, they share their favorite markets, cozy ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:05:01
Christmas in July: Planning Our Dream Trip to Europe’s Christmas Markets
In this 2 Part episode, host Genni Franklin is joined by her mom (and OG travel partner), Gloria, to recount the beginning of their magical multi-city European Christmas market adventure.They share how they turned a bucket ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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48:04
The Smart Way to Buy Points and Score Luxury Stays on a Budget
In this episode of the Lazy Budget Travel Tips podcast, host Genni Franklin sits down with Ionna from @travelpointsandviews to talk about one of the most underrated (and misunderstood) strategies in the points and miles world:
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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49:46
Big Trip, Small Budget: 5 Weeks in Europe with Points and $100 a Day
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 tr...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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59:53
Exploring National Parks on a Budget
In this episode of the Lazy Budget Travel Tips podcast, Genni Franklin is joined by Teresa Kul, a national parks enthusiast who has visited 356 out of 433 park sites, including all 50 states. We’re diving into one of the most scenic...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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44:17
One Card, Five Flights, and a Whole New Way to Travel
In this episode, Genni is joined by Kelsey Graves, a travel-loving mom, podcast host, and content creator who’s made unforgettable family trips possible, starting with just one travel rewards credit card.Kelsey shares how...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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49:55
Diving into Affordable Luxury: Short All-Inclusive Trips on Points
In this episode of the Lazy Budget Travel Tips podcast, host Genni Franklin dives into luxury travel that doesn’t require months of PTO or millions of points. Joined by Jen Wennerberg from Dive Into Points, this episode is al...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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54:02
How to Find the Perfect Travel Rewards Card for You
Feeling overwhelmed by all the travel credit card options out there? You’re not alone. In this episode of the Lazy Budget Travel Tips podcast, host Genni Franklin breaks down how to confidently choose the righ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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32:26
$1 Timeshare, $0 Cruise: How Timeshare Trading + Points Makes Travel Affordable
In this episode: Ready to throw out the “traditional” travel playbook?Heather from Homeschooling on Points joins Genni to share how she books magical trips—including a $5,200 Disney cruise for $0 and a one-bedroom DVC...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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53:31
Getting Your Reluctant P2 On Board with Points and Miles
Ever wish your partner would just get on board with points and miles? You’re not alone! In this episode of the Lazy Budget Travel Tips podcast, I sit down with my husband, Brandon, to talk about his comp...
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Episode 6
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41:27
Understanding Your Credit Score and How Travel Credit Cards Affect It
In this episode of the Lazy Budget Travel Tips podcast, host Genni Franklin breaks down how credit scores work, why they matter, and how travel rewards credit cards can impact them. Genni explains the components of a credit score, s...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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13:14
Making Disney Affordable with Chelsea from Pixie Point Gals
In this episode of the Lazy Budget Travel Tips podcast, host Genni Franklin dives into the pressing question of whether a trip to Disney can be affordable amidst rising costs. Joined by Chelsea Buck from Pixie Point Gals, who...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:13:13
From Attorney to Travel Expert: Jen Ruiz on Maximizing Points for Affordable Travel
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 m...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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50:26
Getting Started: Points and Miles 101
In this episode of the Lazy Budget Travel Tips podcast, host Genni Franklin breaks down the fundamentals of points, miles, and loyalty programs. She explains what points and miles are, how they function as a form of currency ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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19:45
Introducing the Lazy Budget Travel Tips Podcast!
Welcome to Lazy Budget Travel Tips! In this episode, Genni discusses the podcast’s mission to help listeners travel more affordably without compromising on comfort or quality. From her personal journey in the hospitality...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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9:23