Episode Description

Toni Perkins from Nachos con Huevos and Award Travel 101 drops by the podcast to talk finding award space for a family of six (!), why she loves Guatemala, her family travel philosophy and some truly crazy stories about her experiences overseas with the kids. 

In Final Boarding Call we chat about how she racks up AA miles, finding balance (or not) between life and earning miles, and some thoughts on reselling.

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Episode Notes

5:41 – Intro to Toni, how she got into travel

11:22 – Finding award space for six

19:41 – Planning a summer trip to Central America

22:33 – Guatemala tips (Lake Atitlan, Guatemala City, and more)

28:01 – Getting around in Guatemala and travel philosophy with family

40:12 – Family travel fails 

44:53 – Dealing with the fear of flying 

50:45 – Racking up AA miles (Gold patreon subscribers only)

58:03 – Finding balance (Gold patreon subscribers only)

1:04:41 – Thoughts on reselling and tips (Gold patreon subscribers only)

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Music: “Ten Hundred Years” by Poly Action, “Feet Gone Soft” by Monplaisir, and “Feet Gone Wild” by Monplaisir

Featured Image courtesy of Toni Perkins

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