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How to Travel for Free: Introduction to Credit Card Travel Rewards
Updated on June 6, 2025 to reflect latest rewards accumulated and available offers.
Credit card travel rewards — also known as travel hacking — have been a key part of our strategy for traveling the world affordably since we began full-time travel in 2018. Almost all of our long-haul flights are booked using points, saving us thousands of dollars each year. We even treat ourselves to the occasional 5-star hotel stay, thanks to credit card hotel rewards. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how travel rewards work, how to start using them effectively, and which cards offer the best value for beginners.
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