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 travel expert behind @kendyltravels. Kendyl shares her story about how she and her husband spent 5 1/2 weeks traveling through Europe on points and just $100 a day for food, activities, and transportation. From strategic credit card use to eating like a local, Kendyl shares exactly how she made it happen, without sacrificing comfort or missing out on epic experiences.You’ll learn:How Kendyl saved and planned for a "mini-retirement"The points strategy that helped her book flights and hotels across six countriesWhy she mixes points with smart cash dealsHow she stuck to a $100/day budget without feeling deprivedTips for navigating public transportation, eating well, and traveling intentionallyTimestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement01:15 Kendyl's Journey to Budget Travel02:28 Planning the European Adventure03:49 Executing the Budget Travel Plan06:02 Maximizing Points and Miles10:00 Detailed Itinerary and Accommodations14:00 Budgeting and Strategic Planning23:17 Alternative Destinations and DIY Experiences27:55 Tracking and Prioritizing Expenses30:56 Saving Money on Must-Do Experiences33:24 Strategizing for Food Savings42:13 Public Transportation Tips50:01 Rapid Fire Questions53:42 Group Trips and Final ThoughtsConnect with Kendyl: Learn more about Kendyl's adventures and tips by visiting her website and following her on social media. Support the showFull episodes, including video, are available on Youtube. Check out more from Genni: Join the Lazy Budget Travel Tips Facebook Group Grab the FREE Budget Travel 101 Course Follow Genni on Instagram Traveling Franklins Blog Get the Weekly Newsletter! P.S. If you’re loving the podcast, buying me a coffee (or burrito… iykyk) is a simple way to support the show and help it grow.