In today’s episode, we talk to Cinneah El-Amin of Flynanced as she shares her journey into travel hacking and personal finance.
An early start
Cinneah got hit by the travel bug very early on. Her family used to go on annual trips locally and abroad. As she grew older, she had the opportunity to travel on her own while studying abroad. Never wanting to give up her love for traveling, she gradually developed an interest in travel hacking to make her adventures more affordable and accessible.
Episode Guide
04:01 When did you realize you had the travel bug?
04:53 Did you have a lot of positive reinforcement from family, friends, and community?
06:41 Do you usually organize the trips you take with your friends?
07:17 Have you ever thought of becoming a travel agent?
08:38 How did you end up studying abroad?
10:43 Your takeaways from studying in Brazil, CapeTown, and Vietnam
20:58 Is it a conscious decision to solo travel?
21:59 How do you find ex-pat communities you meet in your travels?
23:11 Do you think about someday living abroad and becoming an ex-pat?
24:29 How do you afford all the traveling you do?
28:09 Expedia vs. Booking.com
31:41 Focus Groups and side hustles
33:13 What was the turning point in your life financially?
35:35 What is your corporate job?
37:12 Did you get a lot of setbacks when people learned you were using credit cards as part of travel hacking?
38:59 How did you grow your audience?
43:00 Losing your corporate job
46:05 What are some of the things you’re trying to build while on sabbatical?
47:58 Of all the things you do, what’s your favorite part?
49:29 Is there anything in your life that you need help with right now?
In this inspiring episode, Cinneah underscores the importance of pursuing travel goals responsibly, steering clear of the financial pitfalls of uncontrolled spending. Having a solid travel plan can lead to fulfilling adventures, while reckless payment plans may lead to financial burdens.
Keep traveling, keep thinking about your purpose, and don’t be afraid to pursue it.
Until next time, happy travels!
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