Gunnar is back from Italy (and he’s completely insufferable about it …), so the guys break down his trip through Rome and beyond and how he booked some amazing stays - via Hilton.

Plus, they recap some big news around Bilt 2.0, woes getting into Europe, a handy new tool for using your credit card perks, and the monumental news … about an airport Taco Bell.

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00:00 - Kyle goes whale-watching (?) in Minnesota

02:25 - Jake welcomes us back from the Six Senses Kyoto

03:00 - Fun news: Join the Thrifty Traveler Podcast Slack Community!

04:10 - Bilt 2.0 gets grilled by a top Democratic lawmaker

08:02 - Europe’s Entry/Exit system issues

12:12 - Our all new credit card benefit tracker!

15:50 - RIP to the best Amex airline fee credit workaround

20:10 - Airlines are over-charging you for seat upgrades

24:55 - 1-month warning for the SkyMiles credit card snack benefit

26:50 - Live Más: Taco Bell Cantina opens at DEN

30:16 - Thanks to our sponsor, Bilt Rewards!

31:27 - Recapping Gunnar’s Hilton-and-SLH-fueled Italian vacay

51:00 - Revisiting our Hilton vs. Hyatt debate

57:40 - A listener asks: What’s it worth to fly Emirates First Class?

01:02:00 - On the Spot: Regional cuisine in airports

Produced and edited by Sylvia Thomas

Video editing by Kyle Thomas

Show music: “All That” by Benjamin Tissot

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