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
13 episodes
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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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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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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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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