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A curated list of awesome resources, tools, and strategies for travel hacking, designed to help you save money, earn points and miles, and travel the world for less.
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A curated list of awesome resources, tools, and strategies for travel hacking, designed to help you save money, earn points and miles, and travel the world for less.

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> A curated list of awesome resources, tools, and strategies for travel hacking, designed to help you save money, earn points and miles, and travel the world for less.

## Contents

- [Credit Cards and Points](#credit-cards-and-points)
- [Flight Deals](#flight-deals)
- [Accommodation](#accommodation)
- [Tools and Apps](#tools-and-apps)
- [Loyalty Programs](#loyalty-programs)
- [Travel Hacking Resources](#travel-hacking-resources)
- [Communities and Forums](#communities-and-forums)
- [Books](#books)
- [Learning Resources](#learning-resources)

## Credit Cards and Points

- [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/) - A comprehensive guide to points and miles, featuring credit card reviews and travel tips.
- [Chase Sapphire Preferred](https://creditcards.chase.com/travel-credit-cards/sapphire/preferred) - A popular travel rewards credit card offering points on travel and dining.
- [American Express Membership Rewards](https://www.americanexpress.com/) - Earn flexible points that can be transferred to airline and hotel partners.
- [Capital One Venture Rewards](https://www.capitalone.com/credit-cards/venture/) - A travel rewards card offering miles for every purchase.
- [Citi Premier Card](https://www.citi.com/credit-cards/citi-premier-credit-card) - A card with great travel benefits and points-earning potential.

## Flight Deals

- [Scott's Cheap Flights](https://www.scottscheapflights.com/) - A service that alerts you to amazing flight deals.
- [Hopper](https://www.hopper.com/) - An app that predicts the best time to book flights and hotels.
- [Skyscanner](https://www.skyscanner.com/) - A flight comparison tool for finding the best airfare deals.
- [Google Flights](https://www.google.com/flights) - A powerful search tool for finding flights and tracking prices.
- [Secret Flying](https://www.secretflying.com/) - A website that shares error fares and cheap flight deals.

## Accommodation

- [Airbnb](https://www.airbnb.com/) - Find unique and affordable places to stay around the world.
- [Booking.com](https://www.booking.com/) - A popular platform for booking hotels, often with great deals.
- [TrustedHousesitters](https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/) - Stay for free by house-sitting around the world.
- [Couchsurfing](https://www.couchsurfing.com/) - A community of travelers offering free places to stay.
- [HotelTonight](https://www.hoteltonight.com/) - An app for booking last-minute hotel deals.

## Tools and Apps

- [AwardWallet](https://awardwallet.com/) - A tool for tracking your loyalty program balances and points.
- [Point.me](https://www.point.me/) - A search engine for finding award flight availability across multiple airlines.
- [SeatGuru](https://www.seatguru.com/) - Check airplane seat maps and reviews to choose the best seat.
- [TripIt](https://www.tripit.com/) - An app that organizes your travel plans into one simple itinerary.
- [Kayak Explore](https://www.kayak.com/explore) - A tool that shows you where you can fly within your budget.

## Loyalty Programs

- [Delta SkyMiles](https://www.delta.com/skymiles) - The loyalty program of Delta Air Lines.
- [United MileagePlus](https://www.united.com/mileageplus/) - Earn and redeem miles with United Airlines and partners.
- [American Airlines AAdvantage](https://www.aa.com/aadvantage) - The loyalty program of American Airlines.
- [Hilton Honors](https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton-honors/) - A hotel loyalty program offering points for free stays.
- [Marriott Bonvoy](https://www.marriott.com/loyalty.mi) - The loyalty program for Marriott hotels, offering points for free nights.

## Travel Hacking Resources

- [Million Mile Secrets](https://millionmilesecrets.com/) - A blog with tips and strategies for earning points and miles.
- [Nomadic Matt's Guide to Travel Hacking](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-tips/travel-hacking/) - Tips and advice from a seasoned travel hacker.
- [FlyerTalk Forums](https://www.flyertalk.com/) - A forum for discussing points, miles, and travel deals.
- [The Frequent Miler](https://frequentmiler.com/) - A blog that covers points and miles deals, promotions, and strategies.

## Communities and Forums

- [Reddit: r/churning](https://www.reddit.com/r/churning/) - A community dedicated to maximizing credit card rewards.
- [Reddit: r/travelhacking](https://www.reddit.com/r/travelhacking/) - A subreddit focused on travel hacking strategies and tips.
- [FlyerTalk](https://www.flyertalk.com/) - A forum for discussing frequent flyer programs and travel deals.
- [Travel Hacking Cartel](https://travelhacking.org/) - A community and newsletter with tips on earning and using points and miles.
- [Nomad List](https://nomadlist.com/) - A platform for digital nomads sharing tips on travel and living abroad.

## Books

- *Travel the World for Free* by Matt Kepnes - A book on travel hacking and budget travel tips.
- *The Points Game* by Brian Kelly - A guide to maximizing points and miles for free travel.
- *Vagabonding* by Rolf Potts - A book on long-term travel and how to make it affordable.
- *The 4-Hour Workweek* by Tim Ferriss - A book on building a lifestyle that supports travel and remote work.

## Learning Resources

- [Travel Hacking 101](https://www.travelhacking101.com/) - A beginner’s guide to travel hacking.
- [The Complete Guide to Travel Hacking](https://thepointsguy.com/guide/complete-guide-to-travel-hacking/) - A comprehensive resource by The Points Guy.
- [YouTube: Travel Hacking Tips](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=travel+hacking+tips) - Videos and tutorials on travel hacking strategies.
- [ExpertFlyer](https://www.expertflyer.com/) - A tool for finding award availability and seat alerts.

## Contribute

Contributions are welcome!

## License

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