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A Bit About Me
I’m Pat. In late 2020 I started the travel TikTok account Travel With Pat (previously Travel Hack Pat, and now PointsPat – but that’s a story for a different time) this is where I help people unravel the mysteries of loyalty programs, uncover hidden travel redemptions, and score amazing travel deals along the way whether it’s a cash ticket, or a points ticket.
Over the years I’ve been fortunate to amass 400,000+ followers across social media with over 200 million views across the globe.
Now, here’s the exciting news: I’ve started a new chapter – the PointsPat blog, your guide to all things travel. Think of it as your passport to unlocking amazing adventures and really diving more into the world of points, miles, and all things travel.
While continuing to make content on social media will be a large priority, PointsPat will be your go-to source for in-depth travel tips and expert advice on our blog. Or maybe you are a business or someone looking for personalized expert advice on navigating the complexities of travel rewards, or perhaps you’ve spent a ton of time trying to find the perfect award itinerary and just want someone else to help out.
PointsPat is your one stop shop for any of the above, so whether you’re looking for the best credit card recommendations, travel guides, and more… PointsPat is here to show you all of the fun things you can do with points and miles to help elevate your travel and maximize your miles.
Pat's Been Featured On:
- AFAR: 9 TikTok Accounts Giving Smart, Useful Travel Advice
- Money.com: How to use Credit Card Points to get the Best Flight Deals
- Elite Daily: These Viral TikTok Airport Lounge Travel Hacks Include Free Entry
- The Sun: Lesser-known Greek island expecting to be a big tourist magnet next year
- Beautiful Destinations: Ghent, Belgium Showcase
- The Latch: This TikToker Shared a Flight-Saving Motto That'll Haunt You Forever (in a Good Way)
More about Pat's Journey -
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The first time I traveled internationally was when I was 16 years old on a mission trip to Guatemala. It was here that really sparked my love for seeing the world. Seeing different cultures is one of the most eye opening experiences that no amount of schooling can ever teach you.
Since I went to Guatemala years ago, I’ve now visited over 40 countries. I took my first solo trip as a “backpacker” in college when I visited Japan and South Korea. I was a bit naive here and stayed only in hotels and never joined any group activities, safe to say I was a bit lonely, and probably my least favorite solo trip.
In late 2019, I booked the trip of a lifetime that I didn’t even end up completing. My plan was to fly almost exclusively in business class around the world using points and miles during a 12 day period. I had the entire trip planned and booked which included visiting cities all over the world like London, Prague, Cape Town, Doha, Bangkok, Tokyo, and back to Denver. Sounds fun, right?
While I did take the Denver to London flight, and ultimately traveled onto Prague. However, it was here in Prague, that truly started this whole journey.
I cancelled the rest of my trip, but the rest of it, was the trip of a lifetime. I met new friends from all over the world, stayed the remainder of the trip in hostels, and still have friends from all over the world to this day from that trip that was years ago.
Since that solo trip, it changed everything. I’ve taken trips all over the world, sometimes exclusively on points and miles. Because of points and miles, I’ve been able to have bucket list experiences, such as flying to Argentina last minute to watch the World Cup Final. Flying in Emirates First Class and taking a shower onboard in their famous shower spa, and even taking a multi-day motorbike tour through the mountains of Vietnam.
It’s not an understatement to say that being able to maximize your points and miles can really change your life and allow you to do things you never dreamed about.
Whether you’re staying in a 5-star hotel on Lake Como, or taking a backpacking trip across Southeast Asia, I hope that I can help you out with some of the same tricks I’ve used for years to make travel more accessible and affordable for everyone.