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Sally French

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How I Think About Money “Save where you can and splurge where it counts. And no matter what, always pack half the clothes and twice the snacks. ”
17+ Years of Experience
300+ Articles Written
Previous experience
The New York Times, MarketWatch, The Orange County Register
Education
B.J. in photojournalism from University of Missouri, B.A. in German from University of Missouri
Sally French is co-host of the Smart Travel podcast and a writer on NerdWallet's travel team. Before joining NerdWallet as a travel rewards expert in 2020, she wrote about travel and credit cards for The New York Times and its sibling site, Wirecutter.
Outside of work, she loves fitness, and she competes in both powerlifting and weightlifting (she can deadlift more than triple bodyweight). Naturally, her travels always involve a fitness component, including a week of cycling up the coastline of Vietnam and a camping trip to the Arctic Circle, where she biked over the sea ice. Other adventures have included hiking 25 miles in one day through Italy's Cinque Terre and climbing the 1,260 steps to Tiger Cave Temple in Krabi, Thailand.
She lives in San Francisco.
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10 of My Best Tips For Saving Money on Travel
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10 of My Best Tips For Saving Money on Travel

Looking to save money on travel as prices rise? Or go to Europe for $700? We sat down with Sally French, our travel rewards expert, and she shared her best tips for thrifty travel. 0:00 Intro 0:20 Tip #1: Pack light 1:10 Tip #2: Shop local markets 1:26 Tip #3: Bring your snacks 2:05 Tip #4: Get a Priority Pass 3:06 Tip #5: Plan to arrive early 3:54 Tip #6: Get TSA PreCheck or Global Entry 4:22 Tip #7: Take advantage of free hotel night certificates 4:47 Tip #8: Book hotels on points 6:15 Tip #9: Travel during the off-season 6:25 Tip #10: Find free attractions 6:47 Final thoughts For more travel tips from our jet-setting experts, we've packed our best articles right here: How To Travel Safely and Cheaply This Summer: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/how-to-travel-safely-and-cheaply-this-summer 10 Tips for Family Budget Travel: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/tips-for-top-budget-travel Beat Your Travel Budget: Find Cheap Activities in Any City: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/credit-cards/how-to-find-cheap-things-to-do-in-any-city Subscribe to our channel and also follow us here: Facebook: https://facebook.com/nerdwallet Instagram: https://instagram.com/nerdwallet Twitter: https://twitter.com/nerdwallet --- This video is for informational and educational purposes only. NerdWallet does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks or securities. Any comments posted under NerdWallet's official account videos are not reviewed or endorsed by NerdWallet or representatives of financial institutions affiliated with the reviewed products unless explicitly stated otherwise. Avoid disclosing personal or sensitive information such as bank account or phone numbers. NerdWallet employees do not offer personalized financial advice and will not respond to posts here. #thriftytravel #travel #traveltips

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