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KI Travel Grant 2024 (period 1) incl digital arrangements

Karolinska Institutet hereby invites applications for funding from the KI Travel Grant.

Eligibility

Applications are invited from registered doctoral students or affiliated researchers at Karolinska Institutet (KI). Priority is given to those who apply for a grant to visit institutions abroad for the purpose of learning new methods and/or working on a collaborative project. Doctoral students and postdocs are prioritized.

The following conditions applies:

• Grants can be applied for for both physical travel and for digital events, such as conferences or courses that are given virtually. The same conditions apply to digital events as to physical travel.
• The trip must be related to active participation in a conference, course or the like (poster or oral presentations, learning or developing methods, etc.) or other activities such as exchange, visiting laboratories etc.
• The allowance may not be used for any other trip than the one applied for. If the allowance could not be used, it should be paid back.
• You can not apply for costs paid by the organizer, such as conference fees or paid travel or hotel room when you are invited as a lecturer.
• Budget, complete budget where indirect costs must also be stated.
• The amount applied for must be based on the lowest ticket fare available at the time of travel (see KI’s guidelines for travel at Travel Expenses )
• Only one application per person and application period may be registered.

Period of travel

The traveling period must be between April 1 – September 30, 2024 .

Maximum amount for KI Travel Grant in Europe is 10,000 SEK and for other countries 17,000 SEK per person. For digital events, the maximum amount is 8,000 SEK. If there are many applicants you can get a lower amount than the maximum amount and you can never get more than the requested amount.

KI Travel Grant have a very high search pressure of approximately 150-300 applications per period, which means that the grant rate is between 40-50 % per period.

Application

The application must be submitted digitally. The online form will be available through KI Prisma during the application period, January 9 – 23, 2024. The application period  opens at 10 am on January 9 and  closes 2 pm on January 23.

Decision of grant will be taken by the Committee of Research. All applicants will be notified by e-mail in March.

Evaluation criteria

See FAQ for detailed information on the evaluation criteria.

Attachments

Application forms are to be accompanied by one or more of the following documents:

• Abstract (compulsory for applicants going to a conference to present an abstract).
• Confirmation that an abstract has been submitted or accepted (compulsory for applicants going to a conference to present an abstract).
• Personal invitation to a congress or institution (compulsory for applicants invited to a conference as chairperson, lecturer, etc., or to a institution or lab).
• Course program and a certificate of either application or confirmed course participation should be attached (compulsory for those seeking grants for course)
• For doctoral students a letter from the supervisor confirming the purpose of the trip, and the role of the applicant on this trip. For those who have passed half-time control, the confirmation letter should also certify this alternatively an extract from Ladok must be attached.

After the end of the term, you have to login to Prisma and confirm whether you have used the money, or at least have started using the money, or not. If you have not used the money at all during the disposition period, these should be returned to the Foundations & Donations.

Reports are submitted via Prisma about 12 months after the money has been paid, except for travel benefits where reporting takes place approximately one month after the end of the term. You will receive an email notification when it is time to report.

For questions regarding this call please e-mail: [email protected]

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The Section for Artificial Intelligence (FBKI) awards a limited number of travel grants to PhD students and other researchers who are FBKI members and intend to participate in a major AI related conference.

For detailed information on eligibility, application process, and grant conditions, please visit the FBKI travel grants page at https://fb-ki.gi.de/en/travel-grants .

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Hien My Le, '24, Sociology, KI Undergraduate Summer Research Travel Grant, Summer 2023

Thanks to the unparalleled financial support from Harvard’s centers, Korea Institute in particular, I was able to conduct fieldwork for my senior thesis this past summer. The generous funding from Korea Institute specifically enabled me to travel to Korea and base in Seoul for two months, having covered living expenses and the cost of site visits.

My tentative research question of how Vietnamese migrant divorcees in Korea navigate the dissolution of their marriage has propelled me towards the search of genuine conversations with those women. I had identified the research methodology of in-depth interviewing that required me to make multiple site visits to different migrant support centers ( 이주센터 ) and women migrants support centers ( 이주여성센터 ) to recruit potential participants. Although it was challenging at first to obtain contact information of women who belong to my targeted sample due to the confidential nature of local counseling work, I was fortunate to receive warm welcome and kind assistance from local social workers along the process. I learned from them the complexities of sustaining a multicultural family in an essentially homogenous society like that of Korea, and the persisting conflicts between the foreign wives and their families despite continued efforts on part of social workers to help ameliorate. I am especially grateful to Ms. Park at Korea Center for United Nations Human Rights Policy ( 사단법인 유엔인권정책센터 -KOCUN Seoul Office), who not only went to great lengths to provide me with relevant statistics and refer me to different sources of information, but also showed whole-hearted belief in my research and kindly encouraged to continue forward. Owing to Ms. Park’s resourcefulness and willingness to assist me with my project, I was able to connect with the staff of 사단법인 유엔인권정책센터 at Can Tho and Hai Phong offices, the two big cities in Vietnam that have a large number of local women having married into Korean families. These two offices act in close liaison with Seoul office to provide different kinds of support to Vietnamese women migrants who divorced and returned back to Vietnam, either by choice or otherwise. This network has supplemented me with insights into the legal and socio-economic complications that ensue following a divorce between a foreign woman and a Korean spouse, more often than not with the former left in a jeopardized and vulnerable position.

I also reached out to Vietnamese-run community organizations such as Dong Hanh ( 동행 ) that have been serving as reliable contact points for Vietnamese migrants who are subjected to unfairness and injustice while residing in Korea. Along with visits to local eateries owned by Vietnamese migrant women themselves, those encounters and conversations have given me a glimpse of the trials and tribulations of these women trying to establish a good life in a foreign land.

As of this moment, I have finished 15 in-depth, semi-structured interviews with Vietnamese women, who were kind enough to entrust their stories of love and loss, and of struggles and triumphs. I am troubled by the ordeal that they have been through, but at the same time inspired endlessly by their grit and infinite capacity for love.

These conversations are the backbone of my thesis project, and therefore the fieldwork in Korea is fundamental to its formulation. I would like to express my gratitude to Korea Institute again for giving me the opportunity to pursue my academic interests and grow as a person along the way.

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The Section for Artificial Intelligence (FBKI) awards a limited number of travel grants to PhD students and other researchers who are FBKI members and intend to participate in a major AI related conference.

The grants are meant to be supplemental to other funding and must be used to cover travel costs and/or registration fees. We award up to 6 travel grants per year on a first-come-first-served basis.

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M ANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Three years ago, two teachers at Prairie Winds Middle School decided they wanted to come up with a better way for their students to demonstrate their understanding of science.

What they settled on was a student-run broadcast.

“With a focus on climate change, which is a really important topic, a dynamic way of teaching and demonstrating understanding is where the kids pretend they’re part of a newscast,” said Brett Riss.

The students used a program called WeVideo to cut together educational videos, as well as editing audio and making graphics.

But then their free trial of WeVideo ran out.

“We were stuck without the software,” said Riss.

But Consolidated Communications stepped in by awarding the program a grant.

The company started a program to fund schools to make sure that students get access to technological knowledge early in life.

“This is a program that our company founded just a few years ago to really cultivate creative learning using innovative technologies,” said Jennifer Spaude.

This grant will not only give the student broadcast permanent access to WeVideo - it will also give them the studio and high-level equipment they’ve been dreaming of.

But for Riss, it’s not just about the broadcast - it’s about helping his young students share an important message. This time on climate change.

“They interact with this complex issue in different ways, but honestly at the end of this project, they do kind of get it, and it’s fun to see those connections made, especially with a fun way of making a newscast,” said Riss.

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Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table accepting applications for 2024 Comics Librarian Conference Travel Grant

The Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) is accepting applications for the 2024 Comics Librarian Conference Travel Grant. These grants provide funds for newer library professionals with limited financial support to attend the upcoming 2024 ALA Annual Conference in San Diego, and recognize the value and expertise of comics librarianship. Applications for the grant are open now and the deadline to apply is April 1, 2024.

Through the GNCRT Comics Librarian Conference Travel Grant two recipients will be selected to receive reimbursement of up to $3,000 toward their attendance at the upcoming 2024 ALA Annual Conference in San Diego. The funds may be used to reimburse the cost of conference registration, travel and hotel expenses and meals during the conference. Additionally, GNCRT will provide opportunities for the grant winners to participate in sessions and network with comics publishers and their fellow GNCRT members. Find eligibility information and application instructions online.

This year’s grants are supported through generous donations from Skybound Entertainment, which provided essential funds and support to establish the grant in 2023, and Oni Press. First introduced last year, the GNCRT Comics Librarian Conference Travel Grant offers support for the professional development of library workers interested in expanding their knowledge and experience with comics collections and programming in libraries.

GNCRT Past-President Moni Barrette said: “We’re grateful for the continued support from Skybound and are thrilled to have Oni Press as a new contributor, as well. As funding for this grant continues to grow it allows GNCRT to offer professional development opportunities for library workers this year and next, as well as consider how we will be able to expand these grants to support even more recipients in the future.”

Current GNCRT President Robin Brenner added: “I was delighted to be able to meet last year's recipients and witness firsthand the impact attending ALA Annual had for both. We're so excited to be able to offer two more library workers the chance to expand their professional knowledge and comics network by attending this year's conference.”

"There are few institutions more crucial to the past, present and future of this country than libraries. It’s an honor to have the opportunity to support the ALA GNCRT in their tireless work to create new readers and spotlight diverse voices across America,” said Arune Singh, Vice President, Brand, Editorial at Skybound Entertainment. “It is important for us to show our support by increasing our financial contribution this year to ensure that even more deserving librarians can attend ALA Annual to discover the best in graphic novels, participate in programming and be celebrated for their contributions year-round to all communities.”

“Oni Press has been so fortunate to have the support of libraries across the country over the years. We’ve felt that support and community in so many big ways and being able to give back in this small way is something we’re proud and honored to do,” said Spencer Simpson, Vice President, Sales at Oni Press. “The work of libraries has never been more critical than it is at this moment and the support of the ALA GNCRT is invaluable to that work. We look forward to doing our part as publishers to be the best possible partners to librarians, creators, fans, and patrons.”

Grant applications are due April 1, 2024 and applicants must be members in good standing of both the American Library Association and the Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table. For more information on the GNCRT Comics Librarian Conference Travel Grant including full eligibility requirements and instructions on how to apply please visit the Comics Librarian Conference Travel Grant page online . Publishers and individuals interested in donating to support the GNCRT Comics Librarian Conference Travel Grant can donate directly to support this grant at ALA's Donation Portal (click on ROUND TABLES at the top and then on GNCRT on the left side).

About the Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table

The Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table of the American Library Association is dedicated to supporting library staff in all aspects of engaging with graphic novels and comics, including collection development, programming, and advocacy. For more information, connect with GNCRT on Discord ; Twitter: @libcomix ; Instagram: @libcomix ; or the GNCRT ALA Connect page.

ABOUT SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT

Established in 2010, Skybound is a multiplatform content company that works closely with creators and their intellectual properties to create cool stuff and deliver one-of-a-kind experiences to fans. Skybound extends their stories across platforms including comics, television, film, video games, tabletop, books, digital content, audio programming, and beyond. The company is home to critically-acclaimed global franchises including The Walking Dead, Invincible, Superfight, and hit new podcast series Impact Winter. 

Led by Skybound Entertainment co-founder Robert Kirkman, Skybound Comics is an award-winning line of comics published by Image Comics and promotes a shared vision to collaborate with top and emerging talent across the comics industry. The Skybound line includes acclaimed series such as The Walking Dead, Invincible, Ultramega, Stillwater, Fire Power, and Excellence, while also delivering powerful licensed comics, including a partnership with LEGO Books. It is also home to Skybound Comet, a new line of Young Adult and Middle Grade original graphic novels published by Image Comics, launching in June 2022 with Clementine Book One, by award-winning writer/artist Tillie Walden and set in the world of The Walking Dead. Skybound has seen numerous comics series adapted for the screen, including The Walking Dead, Invincible, Super Dinosaur and Outcast, with more projects in development.  

For the most up to date information on Skybound, please visit the company on Twitter ( @Skybound ), YouTube ( Skybound ), Facebook ( @SkyboundEntertainment ), Instagram ( @skyboundent ), and at  www.skybound.com .   

About Oni Press

Founded in 1997, Oni Press has a 25-year history as one of the industry’s most respected and acclaimed publishers of award-winning comic books and graphic novels with titles including Bryan Lee O'Malley's Scott Pilgrim, K. O’Neill’s Tea Dragon Society, Cullen Bunn & Brian Hurtt's The Sixth Gun, Maia Kobabe's Gender Queer, Ezra Claytan Daniels' Upgrade Soul, Brenna Thummler’s Sheets trilogy, and many hundreds more. In 2019, Oni Press merged with Lion Forge Comics – the Eisner Award-winning independent comic book publisher founded by Academy Award-winning producer and entrepreneur David Steward II – to create one of the largest, independent libraries of comics content anywhere in media. The Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group now exists as a publishing subsidiary of Steward’s diversified global media company, Polarity.

The Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group publishes more than 60 original and licensed graphic novels annually, in addition to an extensive list of periodical comics.

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Moscow enjoyed the status of capital for most of Russia’s history, except for a relatively brief period (about two hundred years), when the Tsar and the government relocated to St Petersburg . But the Bolsheviks moved the capital back to Moscow in 1918, and today it’s an extremely diverse city. It can easily take a couple of weeks to see all of its sights, but if you've only got a weekend to explore, here's how to have two perfect days in Moscow.

Start your weekend in Moscow by acquainting yourself with top-notch Russian cuisine at Grand Cafe Dr Zhivago . Located on the first floor of the historical hotel National and overlooking the Kremlin, it’s definitely one of the best breakfast spots in the city. Try millet porridge with crawfish, pearl barley porridge with oxtail or traditional cottage cheese with raisins and candied fruit.

Set aside at least half a day for Russian capital’s major attractions: the Red Square and the Kremlin . To reach the Kremlin, cross the street from Dr Zhivago and walk through the Alexander Garden to the main entrance at the Kutafya Tower . Check out all the cathedrals, including Archangel cathedral with all the tsars’ tombs and Uspensky cathedral with medieval icons. Pause to look at the famous Tsar Bell and climb Ivan the Great Bell Tower to enjoy some great views.

Exit and walk to the Red Square through the Alexander Garden, where, if lucky, you can see the change of guard. If you’re feeling hungry, stop by the food court at Okhotny Ryad shopping complex to pick up a snack.

The Red square is dominated by four buildings of equal historical importance: the Kremlin's most famous Spasskaya (Saviour) Tower , with a clock and fourteen bells that chime national anthem four times a day (6am, noon, 6pm, midnight), St Basil's Cathedral , Moscow's best-known symbol with its multi-colored domes, Lenin’s Mausoleum , the resting place of the leader of the 1917 October revolution, and GUM , Moscow's oldest department store, topped with a glass roof, designed by one of Russia's most celebrated architects, Vladimir Shukhov. 

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A 40-year-old man from Idaho was arrested at Yellowstone National Park this month after rangers received a report that he had harassed a herd of bison and kicked one of them in the leg.

Clarence Yoder of Idaho Falls is facing charges in federal court for the District of Wyoming for allegedly approaching and disturbing wildlife, being under the influence of alcohol in a park area, and disorderly conduct. Yoder suffered minor injuries in the encounter, and rangers took him to a nearby medical center for treatment before transporting him to Gallatin County Detention Center.

Mckenna Bass, 37, also of Idaho Falls, was arrested along with Yoder for allegedly driving under the influence, disturbing wildlife and failing to yield to an emergency light activation.

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Jared Beaver, an assistant professor and wildlife management specialist at Montana State University, said wildlife harassment has started early this year.

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Beaver said the bigheaded bison , which can weigh up to 2,000 pounds, can turn aggressive when they sense a threat in their personal space. He said almost all bison attacks have occurred when the victim was within 10 to 15 feet of the animal. The national park requires visitors to stay at least 75 feet away.

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• MAY 9, 2024

Time for Some Big Announcements!

Episode Description On this episode Shawn and Joe recap the Denver MtM Diamond meetup including some tips for your next Denver trip and how the Grand Hyatt is holding up. They also announce some exciting changes and are joined by a special guest for one more thing. Episode Notes Subscribe to 20 Minute Travel! 20 Minute Travel on Youtube Apple Podcasts - Spotify - TMT Podcast Feed   Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected].  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

• MAY 2, 2024

Demystifying Hilton Brands, Hilton Honors Insights & Southwest’s Big Change?

Episode Description On this episode Shawn and Joe discuss Shawn’s recent trip to Nashville and all of the takeaways from his time spent there. They go over why there are so many brands these days and how consumers are changing. Plus will there be more changes to Hilton credit cards and how will they integrate all of their upcoming partnerships into the program? Joe also discusses his Spirit adventure and why Southwest may be finally moving away from their cattle call boarding. Episode Notes 0:00 - Flying Spirit 8:06 - DOT forcing airlines to pay penalties 10:55 - Southwest boarding changes 16:26 - What Shawn learned at Hilton 29:55 - The Conrad brand 33:04 - Hilton brand expansion 37:05 - Hilton credit cards 41:09 - Hilton experiences Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected].  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

• APR 25, 2024

Evolution of the Miles and Points Space, Extreme Tracking & Picking Cards with Grant Thomas

Episode Description In this episode, Shawn and Grant discuss their experiences in the miles and points hobby. They talk about the evolution of the space, the changing credit card landscape, and strategies for maximizing rewards. They also touch on the importance of organization and tracking, especially when it comes to credit card offers and free night certificates. Finally they dive behind the scenes of upcoming trips, share their love of Scandinavia and discuss how cruise hacking has become such a good opportunity lately.  Episode Notes 0:00 - Introduction to Travel with Grant 7:58 - Keeping up with the changing game 16:29 - Keeping track of credit cards and various offers 21:51 - Dealing with free night certificates 28:17 - Are Hilton cards changing again? 32:06 - Higher annual fees are a challenge 35:04 - Why people shouldn't underestimate InKind 38:21 - Behind Grant's upcoming bookings 44:03 - Enjoying tons of free cruises   Shawn's InKind referral Grant's InKind NYC Article   Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected].  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

• APR 18, 2024

Maximizing 0% APR Offers, Turning Down An Amazing Retention Offer & Is Chase's Disney Offer Good?

Episode Description In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast, Shawn and Joe discuss their experiences recording on the road and share some travel hacks for setting up recording equipment in different environments. They also talk about their missed opportunity to see the solar eclipse and the impact of the eclipse on wildlife. The conversation then shifts to regional food chains like Bojangles and Waffle House, and the excitement of these chains expanding to new locations.   On the credit card side of things, a new offer for Chase Disney Visa cardholders has been released, but is it actually good? Other topics discussed include: turning down an amazing Amex retention offer, the importance of doing the math to determine if the annual fee on a credit card is worth it, a 250K Amex welcome offer, the strategy of using 0% APR offers to earn interest on money while avoiding interest charges on credit cards and Shawn shares his upcoming trip to Nashville with Hilton and his plans to explore their different hotel brands.   Episode Notes 0:00 - Recording on the road & Eclipse FOMO 8:56 - Chase Disney Visa card offer - Is it good? 13:36 - Changes to Disney's Disability Access Service - More planning required 19:58 - Turning down an amazing Amex retention offer 23:41 - 250K targeted Business Platinum Offer 26:15 - Interesting Amex referral offers you shouldn't overlook 28:12 - Pursuing credit cards without a sign-up bonus 32:28 - Taking advantage of 0% APR offers & why what is old is new again 35:35 - Preview of Nashville & meeting with Hilton Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected].  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

• APR 11, 2024

Global Entry Price Increase, Spirit Airlines Booking and Wynn Status Matches

Episode Description We discuss Shawn’s experience with the Wynn status match, Hilton buying the Nomad brand, increases in Global Entry fees and much more! Plus some quick deals to help you along your way. Episode Notes 0:00 - Eclipsing 7:05 - Wynn status match experience 12:07 - Joe booked a Spirit flight 28:04 - Nomad hotels are going under the Hilton brand (except Vegas) 31:50 - Global Entry and NEXUS costs increasing 38:13 - Quick deals Benjy’s Choice Hotels article Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected].  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

• APR 4, 2024

Down a Hilton in Vegas, Amex Changes Again, 3% Everywhere Coming & More!

Episode Description Joe’s back from an epic Disney trip, Shawn visits the Tropicana before it closes and a ton of credit card news in this week’s podcast. Plus, Joe considers booking Spirit and we discuss what’s going on with the blogosphere and Google’s negative SEO changes (negative for independent people, that is). Episode Notes 0:00 - Joe just got home and is Disneyed out 6:43 - Tropicana closing 10:01 - Booking Spirit Airlines 18:41 - Amex updates Delta card rules to minimize churning? 23:11 - Amex Hilton Business updates 26:26 - Chase Sapphire Reserve removes Priority Pass 30:13 - Robinhood 3% card 35:10 - Founders Card and Caesars 39:32 - The value of the Swan Reserve 44:36 - How Google is hurting independent blogs Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at [email protected].  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

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Customer Reviews

277 Ratings

In my weekly podcast list

Always enjoy your podcast. Very good banter between you both. I like the different perspectives you give on topics such as cards with no SUBs, cashing out MRs etc ( not that I would but I enjoy hearing about different situations to keep any open mind ). I keep checking when you have any available space in your Diamond group but it’s always full. This Benji person intrigues me too.

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Enjoy listening to their podcast. They have many pearls of wisdom that I have absorbed. Thank you!

It’s only or the best

I think one of the easier more fun travel podcasts to listen to. I think they are class A in small talk. Keep it up friends!

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