Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel A lot of people talk miles & points but we have been living them for a long time! In this episode Shawn and Mark discuss the origins of the channel and how they began working together. From an international family backpacking trip in 2007 to crazy weekend escapes they have done it all (well a lot) and want to share their knowledge with you. They also discuss their favorite redemptions, building travel communities and why Mark really loves soy sauce on his rice. Episode Guide: 0:00 A crazy last minute travel audible 1:21 Shawn’s long history with family world travel 2:42 The struggles and upside of long term travel 3:59 Launching Miles to Memories and spreading the message 4:38 From reader to part of the game - Mark’s professional journey in miles & points 6:51 Travel on Point(s) and building communities 8:46 Laughing and the fun side of miles, points & travel 10:47 Mark’s favorite miles & points redemptions  11:43 Shawn’s favorite miles & points redemptions 15:16 Positivity & More - What Twenty Minute Travel brings to you About the Show: We love to travel and love to laugh! 20 Minute Travel is designed to get you all of the info you need to supercharge your travel by utilizing credit cards, travel rewards and other tricks to pay pennies on the dollar.  Shawn Coomer is the founder of Miles to Memories and has traveled all over the world with his family utilizing miles & points. He has been writing and podcasting about miles, points and travel since 2013 and has earned and spent millions of points & miles across dozens of programs. Mark Ostermann is the former Managing Editor of Miles to Memories and is the Managing Editor at Travel on Point(s). He has been writing about his travel experiences since 2017 and loves to dive into the weeds so you don't have to. He also enjoys a good beer and a laugh or fifty. Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. If you like this show check it out! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at 20minutetravel@gmail.com.