Overview
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Explore the world of travel hacking with insights from the Telecom Informer TProphet in this 54-minute conference talk from BSidesLV 2014. Delve into the speaker's extensive travel history and carbon footprint before uncovering fascinating destinations. Learn about various travel hacking techniques, including mistake fares, fuel dumps, and maximizing points and miles. Discover the power of credit card signup bonuses and extreme couponing strategies. Gain valuable knowledge on mileage runs and potential pitfalls to avoid, such as stopovers and hidden cities. Conclude with information on the speaker's website and the concept of "first strike" in travel hacking.
Syllabus
Intro
My travel history
My carbon footprint
Interesting places
Travel hacking
What is a hack
What is a mistake fare
What is a fuel dump
Points and miles
Credit card signup bonuses
Extreme couponing
Credit cards
Mileage runs
Pitfalls
stopovers
hidden cities
my website
first strike