Rewarding Routes
Rewarding Routes is the podcast that helps you turn everyday spending into unforgettable trips to Japan and Asia. Learn how to use points and miles, create fun itineraries, and explore cultural experiences without overspending. Whether you're planning your first trip or your fifth, get inspired to make travel more rewarding.
Podcasting since 2025 • 25 episodes
Rewarding Routes
Latest Episodes
Japan Travel Apps That Make Your Trip 10x Easier
#24 In this episode, I break down the best Japan travel apps to download before your trip the tools that genuinely make navigating, booking, eating, shopping, and staying safe in Japan so much easier. These are apps I’ve personally used across ...
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Episode 24
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40:10
The Business Credit Card Strategy That Helps Unlock More Points
#23 In this episode, I introduce a new segmented format for Rewarding Routes that allows me to cover updates, news, listener questions, and a main topic all in one episode. I share a quick update on the Bilt Palladium denial and why I still acc...
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Episode 23
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51:23
How Much Do you Need to Save For a Trip to Japan?
#22 How much do you really need to save for a trip to Japan?This is one of the most common questions I see from people planning their first trip and the honest answer is that there’s no single number that fits everyone. Every Japan trip ...
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Episode 22
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38:12
Bilt 2.0: Big Earning Potential, Bigger Learning Curve
#21 In this episode, I break down Bilt 2.0 what changed, why it matters, and why it’s causing so much confusion in the points and miles world right now.I start by revisiting why the original Bilt card worked so well, especially for peopl...
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Episode 21
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36:03
How We’re Planning Our 2026 Travel Year Using Points & Miles (So You Can Do It Too)
#20 2026 is a year of transition for us, and this episode is about how travel fits into that change. Rather than locking in a packed calendar or chasing big redemptions, this year is about slowing down, planning intentionally and letting travel...
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Episode 20
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28:57
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