Remember that scene from Karate Kid where the culmination of all of Daniel’s “karate training” painting fences, waxing cars, and sanding floors comes together? Click on the video clip below and watch Daniel’s face as he instantl…
Travelocity did to Travel Agents what Wal-Mart did to Mom & Pop Stores
Let’s talk about travel agent commissions. Travel agents get 0% to help you book a domestic flight. (But they usually help in hopes that they can book your hotel & car too.) They get between 4% and 8% to book an international flight. They get…
Traveling affordably (with no math involved)
In case you didn’t know it. I’m a numbers guy. My co-author and I wrote a book about cracking Google’s algorithm (with paid advertising (Google AdWords for Dummies), and after that, Google hired us to write two books for them to give …
That feeling when you’re driving and you see a radar gun pointing at you
Have you ever been driving down the highway and your heart skips a beat when you see a police car on the side of the road because you have NO IDEA what the speed limit is (but it’s probably slower than what you’re driving)? Fortunately, I just got a new car that has a pretty […]
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Free pair of shoes from Nordstrom’s! What would you choose???
Let’s say you got a coupon from Nordstrom’s good for any pair of shoes in their store. You’ve been needing a new pair of running shoes… Maybe you should use it for that. You’ve been eyeing those Steve Maddens. Maybe those will work. Ummmmm. NO! The coupon said ANY pair of shoes! Pay cash for […]
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“It’s not safe to travel”
After objection #1 (“Your deals seem too good to be true“), and objection #2 (“I don’t have the funds to travel right now“), third most common objection I hear regarding travel is : “It’s not safe to travel outside the U.S.” I couldn’t disagree more. Other than a handful of politically unstable countries, the majority of […]
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My $480 chicken bus tour through Belize
A few years ago, my wife, kids and I went on a cruise, and after hours of debate and discussion, we all agreed on doing the “Jungle river tour along with a 90 minute guided tour of the countryside” when we dropped anchor in Belize. It was pricey at $120 each, but it had something […]
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50% to 90% off “Butt in seat fares”. Why they happen & how to find them.
Every airline in existence uses sophisticated computer algorithms that determine where people are traveling, when they’re traveling, and 99% of the time, they do a really effective job of extracting every dollar possible out of every seat on their plane. However… Every one in 400 or 500 flights – they get it wrong and under-sell seats. […]
“The JGOOT Way” of Travel: 5 foundational rules
Below are 5 foundational rules I try to follow with every trip I take, and it saves me four to five figures every year in travel expenses.
These 5 principles apply to any trip you take – whether you find it through JGOOT, or any other service. I …
It takes a village. (A “JGOOT Village”)
Got a question about an area you’ll be visiting soon? Have pictures & advice to share from a place you’ve recently been? Want to brag about the price you paid to get there? Introducing JGOOT Village: A free place for travelers to discuss places they’ve been, places they’re going to, and anything else having to […]
The most important ingredient when making Pho
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Southwest ups signup bonus – making companion pass an easy possibility
A good friend shared this in our premium member area, and since the last time this happened, it only lasted a couple days, I wanted to share. After all – there isn’t a credit card bonus out there that gets you (the equivalent of) 220,000 FREE frequent flyer miles. Whether you’re into point-hacking or not […]
Getting to Bali/Morocco/Croatia & other expensive destinations on a budget
Daniel – our most veteran JGOOT traveler has been actively sharing tips in our private Facebook group, and I got inspired to share one of his most recent tips. A lot of people express an interest in places like Budapest, Morocco, Maldives, Bali, and sure – I post great deals that fly directly there. (If […]