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Anya Kartashova

Anya is a freelance writer and full-time traveler based in Salt Lake City. She has written about travel rewards and personal finance for FrugalTravelGuy, Fodor's, FlyerTalk, 10xTravel and Reward Expert. Her goal is to visit every country in the world by offsetting the cost with points and miles.

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Posts by Anya Kartashova:

How to Save on Delta Flights

Anya Kartashova
April 8, 2022

Taking a vacation comes with all sorts of excitement: seeing the sights of an enticing city, visiting old friends or having new experiences. But unfortunately, it also comes with a…

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How to Rebook and Save When Delta Prices Drop

Anya Kartashova
April 4, 2022

We all remember those pesky flight change and cancellation fees that U.S. airlines relentlessly and unapologetically charged pre-pandemic. But the public health crisis has changed how the carriers implement fare…

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Can I Get Travel Insurance for Pre-Existing Medical Conditions?

Anya Kartashova
April 6, 2022

The topic of travel insurance has never been hotter, thanks to irregular flight operations, ever-changing entry requirements and a possibility of catching the virus that shall not be named. Although…

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The Cheapest Award Flights to Las Vegas on Delta

Anya Kartashova
March 29, 2022

Delta Air Lines flyers who have been racking up SkyMiles might be ready to use those points to skip town for a much-needed vacation. One sweet spot for a quick…

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Southwest vs. Delta: Which Is Better?

Anya Kartashova
March 24, 2022

Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines are two of the most well-known airlines in the U.S. They are also two of the largest in number of passengers served. However, the…

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Does My Delta Credit Card Have Rental Car Insurance? 

Anya Kartashova
March 31, 2022

Imagine driving down a South African freeway, seeing grilled corn sold by local women on the side of the road and deciding to stop to get some because it looks…

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The Guide to the Citi ThankYou Travel Portal

Anya Kartashova
Feb. 25, 2022

Citi ThankYou Points are a valuable currency when it comes to credit card rewards. Depending on the credit card you hold, the points can be used as cash back, transferred…

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Is a Delta SkyMiles Credit Card Worth It?

Anya Kartashova
March 28, 2022

Delta Air Lines is one of the “big three” U.S. carriers, serving nearly 300 destinations in more than 50 countries. Millions of travelers choose Delta each year and to help…

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How to Travel to Nashville With Points and Miles for a Bachelor/ette Party

Anya Kartashova
May 24, 2022

Whatever is drawing you to Nashville, Tennessee — country music, copious amounts of hot chicken or Southern hospitality — it’s a great city to gather all your friends and celebrate…

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7 Things to Know Before Getting the AmEx Business Platinum

Anya Kartashova
May 19, 2022

is a premium travel rewards card for business owners. It attracts travelers with a large welcome bonus: That’s worth a whopping $2,400 based on NerdWallet’s valuation of AmEx Membership Rewards…

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