Episode

Booking 5-Star Hotels in Italy, Airline Upgrade Scams & More News

Podcast: The Thrifty Traveler Podcast
Published: Jun 4, 2026
Duration seconds: 3869
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Summary

Gunnar is back from Italy (and he’s completely insufferable about it …), so the guys break down his trip through Rome and beyond and how he booked some amazing stays - via Hilton. Plus, they recap some big news around Bilt 2.0, woes getting into Europe, a handy new tool for using your credit card perks, and the monumental news … about an airport Taco Bell.