I’ve been passionate about travel for as long as I can remember, but for years, money was the biggest barrier to turning those dreams into reality. That all changed in 2014 when I discovered the power of credit card points. Over the next 15 months, I traveled to 17 countries, saved over $200,000 in travel expenses using points, and I haven’t stopped living this lifestyle since. Along the way, I unlocked experiences I once thought impossible—flying in a $17,000 First Class “Apartment” with a bar and shower for just $7, spending my honeymoon in a Maldives overwater villa for nearly nothing, and so much more.

As a business owner, I’ve felt the toll that constant work can take on health, relationships, and personal fulfillment. But those travel experiences became more than just getaways—they became opportunities to recharge, reconnect with loved ones, and reclaim the balance I needed to thrive in life and work.

I’ve learned that travel isn’t just about the destinations—it’s about the moments you create, the connections you deepen, and the perspective you gain. And for me, credit card points are the key to making it all possible.