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Your personal trainer for inexpensive yet luxurious (award) travel.

Austin Riffe

Hi! I'm Austin, a personal finance enthusiast passionate about helping people access affordable luxury travel.

In 2019, I embraced Dave Ramsey's principles, paying off $8,900 while earning $48,500 annually! This taught me a key life skill: I control my finances, and debt would not hold me back from achieving my goals again.

Later, Shannon McLay at The Financial Gym helped me shift from a rigid mindset to a balanced approach where financial success doesn't require sacrificing joy.

My interest in personal finance eventually led to travel hacking. I researched extensively through podcasts like All The Hacks, social media (especially Reddit), and websites like The Points Guy and Frequent Miler.

Since October 2022, I've traveled on 10+ domestic and 5+ international trips without paying for flights beyond taxes and fees.

Professionally, I manage $3.2M+ in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) at a marketing tech company, serving 50+ mid-market clients after four years in the industry.

I help others travel affordably through my Points Strategy Plan, recommending credit cards based on individual spending habits and goals. My clients have earned over 200,000 rewards points (about $4,000 in value), unlocking inexpensive travel to cities across all seven continents—most notably Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, Miami, Rome, Paris, Montreal, Amsterdam, Prague, Rio, Buenos Aires, Cape Town, and more!

When it comes to booking your award travel, I provide guides while partnering with trusted firms for 1:1 assistance for any who need additional support. (I'll be honest, you only need one walkthrough to learn it for the rest of your life.) I focus on strategy and knowledge while helping you 1:1 via email and WhatsApp, similar to personal trainer creating a fitness + nutrition plan. Unlike a personal trainer, I offer a one-time fee with free ongoing WhatsApp or email support!

With my combined experience in marketing strategy, business growth, and travel hacking, I'm confident that you and I can take on the world of free travel together. Whether you're new to points strategy or looking to level up your travel game, I'm here to help you see the world without breaking the bank.

So... what is travel hacking?

Travel hacking is one’s ability to use credit card rewards to pay for travel including flights and hotels that you would’ve otherwise paid for with cash. It saves you money but also allows you to take trips you’ve always dreamed of for an affordable price.

Think a $30K biz class flight to Tokyo that you would never pay for but with Amex is available at 150K Amex Membership Rewards + $75 cash for you and your significant other. Think roundtrip anywhere in the states for less than $200 for 2, or even international flights like Dominican Republic, Portugal, Prague, Amsterdam, Australia, and more paying just the taxes and/or fees. Although the cash price of these airlines/hotels will vary depending on several factors outside of my control just as the award availability will vary, it is safe to say that there is a ton of opportunity for you to find cheap yet luxurious (award) travel here at Travel AF.

Services

Personalized Points

Strategy Plan

Want a customized travel hacking plan based on your desired location or monthly spend? There are two versions of this one-off plan based on your goals.

Version 1 - This is a credit card application strategy to maximize your earning potential while keeping you above 730+ credit, staying debt-free, and to continue to take advantage of your credit card rewards.
Method 2 - This is a credit card optimization strategy based on your existing cards.