From bucket showers with cockroaches in Africa to staying at a luxury Park Hyatt for free — we've spent more than 30 years figuring out how to see the world without spending a fortune.

Welcome to Episode 1 of Davey & Annie Hall See It All!

Our first adventures together involved backpacking through Africa, hitchhiking, overnight buses, unexpected encounters with bats, and hotels without running water. We were young, adventurous, and determined to travel as far as our budget would take us.

Three decades later, we're still budget travelers. But our strategy has changed.

Annie discovered the world of credit card points and miles, and Davey — initially a skeptic — eventually became a believer. Today, we're using travel rewards to explore more of the world, stay in incredible hotels, and create new adventures together.

In this episode, we share how our travel story began, some of our funniest (and least glamorous) adventures, and why we believe travel is about experiences rather than luxury.

In our next episode, we'll share practical advice for getting started with points and miles — including what we wish we'd known when we began.

✈️ Want to travel more and spend less?

Credit card points and miles have helped us explore the world without spending a fortune. Here are two cards worth exploring:

💳 Chase Sapphire Preferred — A great starting point for beginners:
https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19y/O9UNR7N2IO

💳 American Express Gold — Earn Membership Rewards points on everyday spending, including dining and groceries:
https://americanexpress.com/en-us/referral/gold-card?ref=DAVIdHaypg&xl=cp01

Disclosure: These are referral links. We may earn bonus points if you apply and are approved. Offers and eligibility vary. We only recommend cards we believe can provide value when used responsibly.

Join us for travel stories, points strategies, marriage, mishaps, and plenty of laughs.

Visit us: https://daveyandannie.com

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