The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips & Vacation Planning For Financially Savvy Travelers

San Francisco is known for the Golden Gate Bridge, riding a cable car up and down its famous hills, and that unmistakable fog rolling through the city. But there’s lots more things to do in San Francisco than its iconic landmarks. Andrew De Los Santos, a San Francisco local and passionate advocate for exploring the Bay Area, shares how to experience the city like a local, from must-see attractions and getting around to local eats, affordable experiences, and ways travelers can support the small businesses and communities that make San Francisco so unique. Whether it’s your first trip to San Francisco or you’re planning your next visit, you’ll walk away with plenty of ideas to add to your itinerary. Connect with Andrew De Los SantosInstagram: @andrewtourssfSubstack: Andrew Tours SF Other San Francisco Travel Planning Resources San Francisco Weekend Travel Guide (blog) Pacifica Weekend Travel Guide (blog) 💸 Need help saving for your next trip?Book a Travel Savings Strategy Session! In this personalized 1:1 session, we’ll create a savings plan tailored to your travel goals, timeline, and budget. Whether you're eyeing a big bucket list trip or want to take more getaways throughout the year, I’ll help you figure out exactly how to fund it. 👉 Let’s chat: https://thoughtcard.com/strategy-sessionCheck out the new Smart Travel PodcastThis episode is supported by Smart Travel a new podcast from Nerd Wallet. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Follow Smart Travel wherever you get your podcasts.Smart Travel PodcastCheck out all of our other travel podcasts from aroundthe worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Network, a collection of some of the world’s best travel podcasts. Explore more at Voyascape Podcast Network . For advertising or sponsorship opportunities on this show and across the network, email [email protected] or you can find more information at Voyascape Ads.Tell Me About YourselfHelp me improve the show with a short survey: https://thoughtcard.com/surveyConnect With Danielle Desir Corbett Website: www.thoughtcard.com Instagram: @thedaniellecorbettThreads: @thedaniellecorbettWork With Me:Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Resources & Recommendations: ➡️ Find cheap flights from the U.S. and Canada with Thrifty Traveler Premium➡️ Sign up for a high-yield savings account with Ally Bank➡️ Sign up for Rakuten and earn $50 cash back on purchases➡️ Earn more points and miles from your credit card with CardPointersSupport the Show Directly:Support The Thought Card Podcast by leaving a rating and review in your favorite podcast app like Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Your feedback makes it easier for new listeners to discover our thoughtful conversations about travel, money, and building a life you love.If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend or family member.

Check out the new Smart Travel PodcastThis episode is supported by Smart Travel a new podcast from Nerd Wallet. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Follow Smart Travel wherever you get your podcasts.Smart Travel PodcastCheck out all of our other travel podcasts from aroundthe worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Network, a collection of some of the world’s best travel podcasts. Explore more at Voyascape Podcast Network . For advertising or sponsorship opportunities on this show and across the network, email [email protected] or you can find more information at Voyascape Ads.What if living abroad could cost less than staying home?Travel writer and author Tim Leffel challenges what we think we know about the cost of living abroad. He shares where your money goes further, how to distinguish “cheap” from truly good value, what $2,000 vs. $5,000 a month can get you around the world, and how to test-drive international living without turning your life upside down.If you’ve ever dreamed of living abroad but assumed it was financially out of reach, this episode might change how you think about what you can afford.Binge our digital nomad Spotify playlist: https://thoughtcard.com/nomad-playlist Read Tim’s Travel BooksThe World’s Cheapest DestinationsA Better Life for Half the PriceConnect with Tim Leffel Website: https://timleffel.com/Nomadico Substack: https://nomadico.substack.com/Instagram: @globetrotsOther Episodes You’ll LoveHow To Plan a Round the World Trip (Without Going Broke) - Episode 224Is Budget Travel Still Possible? What You Need To Know - Episode 195Backpacking For Beginners: How To Travel the World on $10 a Day - Episode 138Tell Me About YourselfHelp me improve the show with a short survey: https://thoughtcard.com/surveyConnect With Danielle Desir Corbett Website: www.thoughtcard.comInstagram: @thedaniellecorbettThreads: @thedaniellecorbettWork With Me:Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Resources & Recommendations: ➡️ Find cheap flights from the U.S. and Canada with Thrifty Traveler Premium➡️ Sign up for a high-yield savings account with Ally Bank➡️ Sign up for Rakuten and earn $50 cash back on purchases➡️ Earn more points and miles from your credit card with CardPointersSupport the Show Directly:Support The Thought Card Podcast by leaving a rating and review in your favorite podcast app like Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Your feedback makes it easier for new listeners to discover our thoughtful conversations about travel, money, and building a life you love.If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend or family member.

Think you have to put your big travel dreams on hold once you have a baby? Think again. Riana Ang-Canning of A Teaspoon of Adventure shares how she and her husband turned parental leave into a nine-month family adventure across Canada and Europe with their infant and dog.But how do you actually make traveling with a baby work for nine months? And how much does it cost?Whether you're family planning, traveling with a baby, or dreaming about a long-term family trip, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiration to help you rethink what's possible.Read: 9 Lessons One Family Learned Traveling During Parental Leave Read: What 9 Months of Long-Term Travel Actually CostsConnect with Riana Ang-Canning Website: https://teaspoonofadventure.com/ Substack: https://teaspoonofadventure.substack.com/Instagram: @teaspoonofadventureOther Episodes You’ll Love How To Plan For Maternity Leave When Self-Employed - Episode 125Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyListen on Any Podcast PlayerMaternity Leave Mistakes I Made As a Employed Work-From-Home MomLondon On a Budget - Episode 232Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyListen on Any Podcast PlayerParis Travel Guide - Episode 205Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsCheck out the new Smart Travel PodcastThis episode is supported by Smart Travel a new podcast from Nerd Wallet. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Follow Smart Travel wherever you get your podcasts.Smart Travel PodcastCheck out all of our other travel podcasts from aroundthe worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Network, a collection of some of the world’s best travel podcasts. Explore more at Voyascape Podcast Network . For advertising or sponsorship opportunities on this show and across the network, email [email protected] or you can find more information at Voyascape Ads.Tell Me About YourselfHelp me improve the show with a short survey: https://thoughtcard.com/surveyConnect With Danielle Desir Corbett Website: www.thoughtcard.com Instagram: @thedaniellecorbettThreads: @thedaniellecorbettWork With Me:Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Resources & Recommendations: ➡️ Find cheap flights from the U.S. and Canada with Thrifty Traveler Premium➡️ Sign up for a high-yield savings account with Ally Bank➡️ Sign up for Rakuten and earn $50 cash back on purchases➡️ Earn more points and miles from your credit card with CardPointersSupport the Show Directly:Support The Thought Card Podcast by leaving a rating and review in your favorite podcast app like Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Your feedback makes it easier for new listeners to discover our thoughtful conversations about travel, money, and building a life you love.If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend or family member.

Think London is too expensive for your travel budget? Think again. With the right strategy, you can experience this iconic European city without blowing your entire vacation budget. Carli Rasschaert from Adventures With Carli shares how to do London on a budget while still having an amazing trip. We’re breaking down the biggest money mistakes travelers make in London, where to find better value on accommodations, how walkable the city really is, and how to enjoy some of London’s best experiences for free. Connect with Carli Rasschaert Website: https://adventureswithcarli.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@adventureswithcarli Instagram: @adventureswithcarliOther Episodes You’ll Love Tips For Planning a Europe Trip For First-Timers - Episode 201Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Any Podcast Player Paris Travel Guide - Episode 205 Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts Tell Me About YourselfHelp me improve the show with a short survey: https://thoughtcard.com/surveyConnect With Danielle Desir Corbett Website: www.thoughtcard.com Instagram: @thedaniellecorbettThreads: @thedaniellecorbettWork With Me:Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Resources & Recommendations: ➡️ Find cheap flights from the U.S. and Canada with Thrifty Traveler Premium➡️ Sign up for a high-yield savings account with Ally Bank➡️ Sign up for Rakuten and earn $50 cash back on purchases➡️ Earn more points and miles from your credit card with CardPointersSupport the Show Directly:Support The Thought Card Podcast by leaving a rating and review in your favorite podcast app like Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Your feedback makes it easier for new listeners to discover our thoughtful conversations about travel, money, and building a life you love.If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend or family member.

Welcome to The Thought Card — a travel podcast exploring the money side of travel, from where to splurge to smart ways to save on epic trips across the globe.No fluff, no shame — just proven strategies from host Danielle Desir Corbett and fellow financially savvy travelers finding creative ways to build a travel-filled life on their own terms.New episodes drop every other week. Follow The Thought Card wherever you listen to podcasts.Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett Website: www.thoughtcard.com Instagram: @thedaniellecorbettThreads: @thedaniellecorbettWork With Me:Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.