My husband ordered a travel book on a whim—and without knowing anything about it, I threw it in my bag for a recent road trip. By the time we hit our second stop, I was hooked. I had stumbled into a step-by-step guide to traveling more often and more affordably, and it completely shifted my perspective.
The JGOOT Way of Travel isn’t just about scoring cheap flights (although it does that too). It’s about a mindset shift, a smarter strategy, and a system that regular people can actually use. I was blown away by the practical, tactical info inside and made a promise to myself to start traveling smarter the moment we got home.
I’ll definitely be writing more about this in future posts, but to get started, here are seven key takeaways that got my travel bug squirming and ready to launch. Let’s dive in!
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1. You Don’t Need a Giant Budget to See the World
The JGOOT (Just Get Out Of Town) Way flips the script on traditional travel planning. Instead of picking your destination and praying for deals, you start by watching for deals—and let them pick you. Sounds backwards? That’s the point.
2. “Burn” or “Earn”—Master These 2 Words
Author Joel McDonald teaches you to book travel two ways:
1. Pay with cash, I call it the Burn Method = jump on deeply discounted cash deals.
2. Pay with points, I call it the Earn Method = use points and miles strategically. Point Hedging as the book refers to it.
3. There’s a “Max Price” Rule That’ll Blow Your Mind
JGOOT has a general rule that standardizes flight prices. The $30/$60/$90 Rule. It’s simple, effective, and weirdly fun once you’re tuned in. Max price of $30/hour for Coach flights, $60/hour for Premium Economy, and $90/hour for Business or First Class flights.
So, when looking at flights, take the flight duration and multiply it by the corresponding price per hour to get the max price you should pay for that flight. If that max price matches or exceeds the listed flight price, you know you have a good deal, or at least below normal airfare.
4. Flexibility = Freedom (and Cheaper Flights)
Here’s the deal: rigid dates and fixed destinations cost more. JGOOT helps you shift your mindset. Be flexible on one—either your dates or where you’re going—and you’ll unlock a world of travel deals (literally).
5. Two Gold Mine Credit Cards (If Used Right)
The book doesn’t just tell you to get a travel credit card. It shows you exactly what 2 cards to get (Chase & Amex) and why, plus how to use them like a pro. Put big expenses on them, pay them off monthly, and rack up points. These two cards offer the best return on your spending.
6. Don’t Settle For A Voucher When An Airline Cancels Your Flight
Airlines cancel or make major changes to flights all the time—and when they do, they’ll often offer you a voucher and say it’s your only option. Spoiler: it’s not. Unless they’re offering you way more than what you paid, don’t take it. Accepting a voucher ties you to that airline and limits your flexibility—the very thing that helps you score the biggest travel savings. Keep your options open. Always.
7. There’s a Community That Has Your Back
Beyond the book, there are options to have the JGOOT team assist you mastering the book concepts. They offer a signature service called The JGOOT Lounge—personal coaching with lots of hands on support. If you’re overwhelmed, you won’t be for long.
This book doesn’t just help you travel more. It helps you travel smarter, with purpose, with a plan, and without draining your savings.
Ready to stop saying “I wish I could travel more”?
→ Get the book and start traveling The JGOOT Way. 🌍
