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    How I Pay for Travel: Points, Cash, and Tradeoffs

    January 19, 2026 / No Comments

    At some point, when you travel often enough, people stop asking where you’re going and start asking how. “Where are you going this year?” is often one of the first questions I hear when I sit down to catch up with…

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Born in Puerto Rico, rooted in Indiana, and always chasing flavors and stories around the globe. I’ve journeyed to 29 countries (so far!) in search of local food, culture, and connection. Empty-nester life means more time for travel, cooking, and sharing it all here on Tasted & Traveled.

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