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This Couple Travels The World Without Spending Single Penny With This Hack

Following a year-long stint in a long-distance relationship, this duo resolved to transform their love for travel into their way of life.

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The majority of individuals often fantasize about global travel but often give up on their aspirations due to financial constraints and time limitations. Despite striving, they typically end up only exploring nearby destinations during their time off. However, there’s an exceptional couple who devised an ingenious approach to sustain their love for traveling. Their innovative idea has enabled them to journey across various corners of the globe for approximately five years now, managing their finances adeptly without splurging on accommodations or flight fares. Let’s uncover their narrative.

This ingenious concept was conceived by Marko and Fran, individuals deeply passionate about exploring new places. Marko, previously employed in finance in Chicago, crossed paths with Fran, who was interning in Argentina, during a trip in 2016. Their encounter sparked a connection, leading to a long-distance relationship that endured for almost a year. While traditional dating involves cafes or restaurants, this couple opted for a unique approach, selecting different countries as settings for their romantic escapades. Throughout this period, they shared moments in countries such as India, Thailand, Brazil, and Argentina.

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Following a year-long stint in a long-distance relationship, this duo resolved to transform their love for travel into their way of life. Through careful preparation, they resigned from their jobs in 2018 and set off on a global expedition. Initially, their plan involved initiating a life coaching venture. Yet, frequent shifts between hotels hindered their business establishment efforts. Seeking stability and aiming to economize on hotel and flight costs became their priorities. These circumstances resonate with others in similar pursuits.

Impressive Hack!

As per a report from Business Insider, this couple displayed through Instagram Reels the prolonged house-sitting arrangement of another couple. Essentially, the latter couple resided in someone else’s residence, caring for their property and pets while receiving payment in return. Marko and Fran found this innovative concept fascinating and swiftly established their profiles on TrustedHousesitters.com. Surprisingly, within a mere 15 days of creating their profile, they secured a house-sitting opportunity in Alaska.

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Their duties in this particular residence encompassed tending to a dog and a cockatiel bird. What made it even better was that the homeowner had provided them with a car, two bicycles, and hiking equipment to explore Alaska. As they grasped the responsibilities better, the couple began securing additional house-sitting assignments. This propelled them to obtain similar opportunities in diverse cities across the globe. Up until recently, this duo has overseen the care of over 25 homes.

Over the past 5 years, this couple has been able to avoid paying for flights while traveling. Back in 2014, Marko came across information on a blog indicating that acquiring credit cards could lead to earning complimentary flights. As a result, Marko obtains two to three credit cards annually and maintains a detailed record. Subsequently, they utilize the accumulated credit points to purchase flight tickets. Should any company start levying maintenance fees, the couple promptly cancels that particular card. Additionally, they possess a recreational vehicle (RV). Whenever air travel isn’t necessary, they opt for the RV, which they keep stored in a storage facility located in Texas.

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