Learn a different approach to travel that will help you to go on all the trips you can dream of without your bank account standing in the way.
Most people believe cheap flights require:
- Perfect credit and a stack of travel rewards cards
- Weeks of research on sketchy coupon sites
- Being okay with 16-hour layovers in random cities
- Sacrificing comfort, safety, or sanity
None of that is true.
I spent two years traveling to a dozen countries and two dozen cities on a budget that most people blow on a single two-week vacation. Not because I’m wealthy. Not because I have a million credit card points. And definitely not because I’m suffering through terrible travel experiences.
I learned to travel differently. And in this guide, I’m going to show you exactly how to as well.
My first backpack-only trip to London, September 2022.
You're Overpaying for Flights (And You Don't Even Know It)
You search for flights on the dates you think you need to travel. The prices make your stomach drop. You either:
- Pay way too much because you “have to”
- Give up on the trip entirely
- Convince yourself you’ll go “someday” when you have more money
Meanwhile, someone else (that someone is me!) is booking a flight to Europe for $119 while you’re paying $600 for the same destination.
At first, I thought this was just luck. But I realized later that it's about knowing what to do differently.
Every checked bag fee, layover, and default booking decision is costing you money. Hundreds of dollars each trip, most likely. The airlines have built their entire business model around these assumptions. And most travelers never question them.
Spend Less, Fly More Is For You If:
✓ You’re tired of feeling like travel is only for the wealthy or the retired
✓ You want practical, actionable strategies you can use on your next trip
✓ You’re open to small trade-offs (like flying on Thursday instead of Saturday) for big savings
✓ You value experiences and adventures over always having the “perfect” seat
✓ You’re ready to stop waiting and start traveling
This Is NOT For You If:
✗ You need first-class comfort on every flight
✗ You’re looking for credit card point hacks
✗ You’re unwilling to pack lighter than usual
✗ You need everything to be exactly the way you’re used to
✗ You want secret “loopholes” instead of practical strategy shifts
A Different Lens on Travel That Can Save You Hundreds Per Trip
You’ll learn...
- Why checking a bag costs you far more than the baggage fee (and the exact packing system I used for an 8-week trip across South America and winter in the U.S.)
- The hub-and-spoke strategy that unlocks direct flights for less than most people pay for inconvenient connections
- Which budget airlines are actually worth flying (and how to avoid getting nickel-and-dimed)
- A flexibility framework that works even if you have a full-time job and limited vacation days
- Every upsell to skip (and the rare ones actually worth paying for)
- When and where to book for maximum savings without obsessing over “perfect timing”
These are the exact strategies I used to travel for two years on a freelancer’s income, spending less on flights than most people spend on the taxi to the airport.
Inside the Guide:
Chapter 1: Why Checking a Bag Costs You Far More Than the Baggage Fee
The hidden costs that lock you out of the cheapest flights entirely.
Chapter 2: How to Never Check a Bag Again
The complete packing system (including what my girlfriend packs—because yes, women can do this too) for any trip length, any weather, any situation.
Chapter 3: Use Lesser-Known and Budget Airlines
The truth about safety, comfort, and why budget airlines are actually your best friend (plus how to avoid their traps).
Chapter 4: How to Fly Direct (And Never Have a Terrible Layover Again!)
Understanding airline hub systems and using them to your advantage instead of letting them control your route.
Chapter 5: Find The Best Time to Fly
The real story about flexible travel (and strategies that work even with a 9-5 job).
Chapter 6: Avoid Upsells
Which add-ons are designed to separate you from your money and how to plan around every single one.
Chapter 7: How and Where to Book Flights
The booking strategy that ensures you always get the best price and the smoothest experience
BONUS: A Simple Credit Card Points Strategy
My honest take on points (including the hidden costs no one talks about) and how to use them without the complexity
It's a 50-page field guide with practical, tested strategies you can start using immediately.