Saverocity Observation Deck - Miles, Points, and Travel Podcast

Episode Description It’s a Festivus for the rest of us! We gather around the aluminum pole one last time and discuss our airing of grievances (it’s 2020, there were a lot), feats of strength, and Festivus Miracles. We also make an important announcement about the future of the podcast. In Final Boarding Call (available to all), we look back at 150 episodes. Thank you all for your support over the years, it means the world to us. We’ll see you Up in the Air. Episode Notes Check out Dustin’s Youtube channel [http://www.youtube.com/wallerswallet]! 5:23 – Cancelled Trips 14:52 – Devaluation during a pandemic 19:07 – Qatar changing T&C 21:41 – AA 25:19 – Hypocritical blogging 31:19 – Feats of strength 48:48 – Festivus Miracles 59:19 – Why end the podcast now? 1:05:34 – What proudest of? 1:09:59 – Fondest memories and episode s1:18:13 – A million thank yous 1:25:49 – Where to find us going forward Let us know your thoughts in the comments or hit me up onTwitter [http://www.twitter.com/asthejoeflies]. Find old episodes oniTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/saverocity-observation-deck/id973293251?mt=2] ,Stitcher [http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/saverocity-observation-deck],Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0nBu6BdbC3jYJFMMww0M0x], andGoogle Play [https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ixozy6wq3hrc2f72qglnsqindde?t%3DSaverocity_Observation_Deck] ! If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love it if you left us a review, subscribed, or consideredsupporting us on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/observationdeck]. Music: “Ten Hundred Years” by Poly Action, “Feet Gone Soft” by Monplaisir, and “Feet Gone Wild” by Monplaisir

Episode Description Spencer Howard from Straight to the Points [https://straighttothepoints.co/] and the amazing award newsletter swings by. We celebrate a big life change before moving on to discuss his recent trip to Dubai, including the Al Maha resort. We of course discuss what it’s like going to Dubai during a pandemic and all the fun things to do at Al Maha. We also discuss flying British Airways business class and what that’s like with new policies in place. In Final Boarding Call, Spencer discusses the value of using miles and points to pay for cash fares. Episode Notes 3:55 – Introducing Spencer’s trip to Dubai 6:55 – Flying over to Dubai on British Airways 13:02 – Entering Dubai 15:00 – Hotels and costs 16:13 – Al Maha resort 20:31 – Activities in Al Maha 26:06 – Sightseeing in Dubai 34:33 – Issues on the flight back home 40:40 – Giving thanks 49:18 – Using miles and points for cheap cash fares (Patreon only)

Episode Description We talk to Ivan (@saianel) about his recent trip to see the Great Migration in Tanzania and how it compares to the other two (!) safaris he’s been on. We talk luxury safaris, best animal sightings, and a whole lot more. Plus, some great bucket list travel talk. In our Patreon only Final Boarding Call we chat about how to find a safari that fits you and Ivan’s experience flying Q Suites. Episode Notes 1:51 – Introducing Ivan 4:47 – What is the Great Migration? 10:07 – Planning a last minute safari 14:58 – Testing before travel 16:02 – Hopping around Africa 18:54 – Out on the Serengeti 19:27 – What makes a safari premium? Comparing different safari experiences 26:52 – Animal sightings 31:31 – Safari recommendation 34:58 – Finding good safari tours (Patreon only) 36:46 – Why now’s the time to take a safari (Patreon only) 41:12 – Q Suites experience (Patreon only)

Episode Description Jeff Brownson [http://twitter.com/jeffthewanderer] returns to discuss spending a month remote schooling with his wife and children in Mexico this past September. We discuss why they decided to “study abroad” for awhile, Chichen Itza, scuba diving, hurricanes, and how a covid scare almost stranded Jeff in Mexico (spoiler alert: he’s fine). Interested in Final Boarding Call or joining the Observation Deck Discord server (where we chat about miles and points)? Consider subscribing to the Observation Deck at Patreon [http://www.patreon.com/observationdeck]! Episode Notes Gallivanting Teacher [http://gallivantingteacher.com/] 2:00 – Hellow and welcome to Jeff 3:22 – Idea behind spending extended time in Mexico 8:59 – Getting to Mexico 13:43 – Anything different with entry into Mexico right now? 17:13 – Remote schooling abroad 20:15 – Sightseeing afterschool 24:23 – Chichen Itza 27:39 – Jeff’s drama in Mexico after his family left 33:58 – A covid scare delays Jeff’s return 36:48 – Getting tested in Mexico 39:25 – Reentry and future travel plans 45:36 – Final reflections Let us know your thoughts in the comments or hit me up onTwitter [http://www.twitter.com/asthejoeflies]. Find old episodes oniTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/saverocity-observation-deck/id973293251?mt=2] ,Stitcher [http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/saverocity-observation-deck],Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0nBu6BdbC3jYJFMMww0M0x], andGoogle Play [https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ixozy6wq3hrc2f72qglnsqindde?t%3DSaverocity_Observation_Deck] ! If you enjoy the podcast, we’d love it if you left us a review, subscribed, or consideredsupporting us on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/observationdeck]. Music: “Ten Hundred Years” by Poly Action, “Feet Gone Soft” by Monplaisir, and “Feet Gone Wild” by Monplaisir

Trevor and Joe check in about what's been going on. We've been signing up for some new credit cards, taking advantage of AMEX 3X referral opportunities, and even have some upcoming trips.