Design Her Travel
Do you feel most alive when exploring new parts of the world? Do you dream of living a life filled with adventure, connection, and purpose?
If so, you’re in right place! Design Her Travel is the podcast that inspires you to turn those dreams into reality.
Hosted by global nomad Kim Anderson, this podcast is your weekly source of travel tips, fascinating stories, and actionable advice. Whether you’re dreaming of your first solo trip, planning your next family adventure, or searching for ways to design an intentional life full of travel, Design Her Travel has something for you.
Each episode takes you behind the scenes of extraordinary journeys, from travelers who’ve walked the globe, rowed across oceans, written best-selling books and created success as digital nomads and travel entrepreneurs.
Through a mix of guest interviews and solo episodes, you’ll get real-world tips, heartfelt stories, and the kind of inspiration that’ll have you turning your travel dreams into reality.
Meet Kim:
Her solo travels have taken her to over 40 countries and across countless oceans, and her unique experiences—like sailing the world despite not seeing the ocean until age 12—prove that transformation happens when you step out of your comfort zone. Her passion for adventure and community led her to create Design Her Travel group trips for like-minded women, offering you the chance to explore the world with a built-in travel tribe of lifelong friends.
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Why Alaska Airlines Miles Are the Best-Kept Secret in Travel Right Now #164
Ever wish you could fly business class without paying business class prices?
In this episode of Design Her Travel, host Kim Anderson sits down with Betsey, an Alaska Airlines points and miles expert who’s cracked the code on how to travel in luxury without draining your bank account. From grocery store hacks to unexpected redemption perks, you’ll learn how to stretch every dollar into travel rewards—especially if you’re flying Alaska Airlines.
Whether you’re completely new to the travel hacking game or you’re ready to level up your strategy, this episode will teach you smart, repeatable, and surprisingly easy ways to earn and redeem Alaska Airlines miles for maximum value.
You’ll learn:
- Why Alaska Airlines is one of the hottest loyalty programs right now
- How to earn miles on groceries, gift cards, and even late luggage
- How to book premium travel without spending premium money
This episode is for you if you're ready to stop watching everyone else fly first class and start doing it yourself—without spending more than you already are. Seriously, if you can buy a coffee, you can earn miles. Press play and prepare to be blown away.
RESOURCES:
- Connect with Betsey on Instagram @heralaskatravels
- ⚡ROUND Book: We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers
- Looking for that carryon with a seat? Check it out here: MiaMilly
EPISODES MENTIONED:
EPISODE DETAILS:
13:56 - Alaska and Hawaiian airlines recently merged
16:33 - If you are an Alaskan native
18:57 - Amex platinum cards are a great way to get 5 points
20:08 - There are lots of ways to stack points and miles
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