How I Saved $37,000 on Travel in 1 Year (Japan, Korea, Singapore)

How do you book flights, hotels, and travel in general for CHEAP? Last year was a wild one. With 15 flights, 10 airports, and 9 accommodations, I was able to save over $37,000 in value using credit card points and benefits! Whether it's maximizing value of these points, using credit card benefits to the fullest, or just earning the most points possible, I'm sure you'll find these tips & tricks useful! So in this video, we'll break down exactly how I earned all the points required, my use of those points along with perks and benefits throughout my trips, and lessons learned along the way!
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0:00 How to save money traveling, booking flights & hotels for CHEAP
0:29 How to earn credit card reward points (Chase, Amex, Capital One)
4:26 Redeeming points for travel w/ tips & lessons - Taipei, Tokyo
9:06 Redeeming points for travel w/ tips & lessons - Singapore, Malaysia, Tokyo, Seoul
14:25 Redeeming points for travel w/ tips & lessons - Hawaii
16:17 Redeeming points for travel w/ tips & lessons - New York
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[@KevinYang]

How often do you redeem your points or use your credit card benefits for travel? Do you go for aspirational trips, or ensuring you don't pay a dime in travel costs? Would love to hear your experiences! 👇

[@MrDubs6000]

That was a huge gap (2017-2021) between the 2 chase cards!

[@KevinYang]

Yeah the Freedom Flex was wayy overdue! I think that was a period where I kind of took a break with credit cards given I just started working full-time!

[@MattWelterOfficial]

Love these type of videos Kevin! I personally am more in the boat of not paying a dime in travel costs but have definitely redeemed for some aspirational hotels/flights like on my Honeymoon as well. Like you, I really value Aeroplan as a partner and frequently use them to book Star Alliance Flights (especially with both of us being in SEA)! Great video Kevin!

[@KevinYang]

So useful especially for us being in the PNW! Honestly I don't know much about some popular redemptions via SW or AA domestic flights, being so focused on the west coast haha

[@stacy_marie]

YES!!!! KING 👑

[@KevinYang]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@MrDubs6000]

I am visiting SEA soon. Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Taiwan! Do you know if most places accept Visa? Or do they have apps that you can use like a mobile wallet? Thanks!

[@KevinYang]

When visiting all those places, if they took card, I don't recall any location that *didn't* take Visa! Sometimes it's cash only, but if there's card, Visa is included from my experience. Mobile wallet existed in a lot of place, but I'd recommend still having the cards on you just in case!