In 2017, Jen Ruiz set out to take an epic challenge, go on 12 trips in 12 months before her 30th birthday while employed full-time as an attorney. She ended up taking twenty trips that year, almost doubling her original goal! Jen shares how you, too, can plan your own similar travel challenge.  How to take 12 trips in 12 months with a demanding job? Ways to save for frequent travel  How to commit to a travel challenge Ways travel can transform your life and career     Take Your Own 12 Trips In 12 Months Challenge!   Sign up for a 30-minute training on how to plan your own year of adventure: https://12tripsin12months.com   Connect with Jen Ruiz:  [Book] 12 Trips and 12 Months by Jen Ruiz Website: jenonajetplane.com Follow on Instagram: @jenonajetplane    Join My Newsletter: Discover my top (3) savings strategies to save money to travel guilt-free and debt-free: thoughtcard.com/savings   Other Episodes You’ll Enjoy:  Benefits of Solo Travel: Why Going Alone Can Save You Money - Episode 165 Why You Need a Travel Fund – Episode 2 10 Ways To Travel Without Getting Into Debt – Episode 143 Ways To Save Money Traveling and Cut Costs (blog post)  Must-Read Budget Travel Books (blog post)    Read My Books:  We Are Financially Savvy Travelers  Affording Travel: Saving Strategies For Financially Savvy Travelers Traveling With a Full-Time Job Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner  Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure    Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett:  Join my newsletter: https://thethoughtcard.substack.com/  Website: www.thoughtcard.com  Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir   Work With Me: Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.    Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers:  Thrifty Traveler Premium for finding cheap flights and mistake fares.  CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and miles. Save 30% using our link.  SafetyWing for travel medical insurance in your home country or anywhere you travel.   Trade and Travel by Teri Ijeoma for learning how to trade in the stock market as a day trader or swing trader.    Podcasting Gear and Equipment:  ATR2100x Dynamic Microphone Sony Dynamic Stereo Headphones Ausha for podcast hosting  Streamyard for streaming and high-quality studio recording Swell AI for episode descriptions, show notes, and social copy