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A different option is an Airbnb where you can find apartments for rent , private rooms , and room shares for various budgets . It is almost all over the world , and it is easy to find great places . Just make sure that you carefully read the reviews about the host . In terms of transportation alternatives to car rental , if public transportation exists , research daily or weekly pass options . Nowadays , there ’ s also Uber and Lyft where you can ride for less than in a traditional cab . I even used this recently in Amsterdam , and it was wonderful .
6 . Sign up for Airline Mileage Programs and / or for Credit Cards with Earned Miles Option Included . As a travel entrepreneur , you can live-anddie by these mileage programs . You accumulate points that can be used for flights , upgrades , access to their lounge , pre-boarding , etc . Recently , I had to attend a conference in Miami , and I did not spend one cent on my travel . I just used my miles . If you travel often enough , the right airline card can be one of the most important cards in your wallet . If you travel on a variety of airlines , it might not be worth it . So , flexibility is a key consideration . Opt for a credit card that gets you miles with every purchase , such as The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card which allows you to earn more miles than traditional airline credit cards on average but with the ability to transfer to popular frequent flyer programs at a 1:1 ratio ( and earn 2X points on travel and dining at restaurants and 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases ). It all adds up . If you just prefer to have an airline credit card , make sure that you travel with the same airline more than 5 times per year to make it worthwhile . With these
kinds of cards , you can also take advantage of companion fares . Regardless of the card , avoid getting into too much debt . It should work for you , not the other way around .
7 . Most importantly , meet local entrepreneurs . If you constantly travel , it is good to make connections and network wherever you go . I think that ’ s the main reason an entrepreneur travels . Just make sure that you do the research to better understand the city you ’ re visiting and its entrepreneurial culture . How people conduct business does vary . Educate yourself ! And then just network , network , and network ! Meet other start-ups , like-minded entrepreneurs , listen to them , connect with them , help each other , and learn from each other . Bring lots of business cards and prepare your 30-second elevator pitch . Practice it in front of the mirror before you hop off your next plane onto your next adventure . Safe travels !
Olga Maria Czarkowski is a New York City-based travel and lifestyle Latina writer . Through her blogazines , DreamsinHeels . com and more recently LatinasWhoTravel . com , her aim is to inspire women to consider living more adventurous lives by embarking on journeys of self-discovery and curiosity . As a foodie and wine enthusiast , Olga loves to share her experiences and tips and has done so in Expedia UK Travel Guides , NY Daily News , Latin Trends , Livid Magazine , Vetta Magazine , and elsewhere . To further explore Olga Maria ’ s journey follow her : @ Dreamsinheels
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