Before I die….

i want to live a beautiful life and travel this beautiful world

and you, how would you finish that sentence?

hi ~ so glad you’re here!

I’m Rosemary ~ Chief Inspiration Officer here at Beautiful Life Beautiful World / Beaut Life World.

I believe that travel can be many things: a way to get out of your comfort zone, to see and be awed by all that this incredible planet has to offer, to make and foster connections, to find, empower, discover, transform, grow.

Here I share my travels (many of them adventures as female solo traveler) and how to maximize your money. The number one question I get after: “where in the world are you now?” is “how do you pay for all your trips”?

I have heard some hilarious theories such as I am a trust fund or sugar baby to perhaps a young widower. Then there’s many that are adamant that I am an influencer and these are all sponsored trips but the reality is a bit more boring. Ok a lot more boring with the truth being that I pay for my own travels. I use a combination of cash, miles and points and am showing you exactly how I did it as I love being able to teach people how you can do the same!

Learn how to travel for better, cheaper and/or more often plus how to maximize your money and your life. Let’s start crafting your beautiful life.

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I use miles and points to cover my travel expenses so I can have money for over the top experiences…like doing a flying dress photo shoot in Iceland 😉 Wanna see more of what this experience was like? Check out this post

All of My Advice in Actions

Some of the epic trips I have been able to take and travel splurges I have been able to make…

Paris2024 – Olympics!!
How I spent $1,550 in total for the most amazing bucket list trip that would have cost $17,000
World Cup 26 – QF Match
Saw Lionel Messi + ARG win a WC quarterfinal from 11 rows behind their goal – here’s how I did it and only spent $1,088!
Luxe Cabo Vacay for $600!
Including a free upgrade to a $11K oceanview villa that is larger and nicer than my house!
Business Class Flights
here’s how status allowed me to upgrade a $500 basic econ flight to AA flagship business class
World Cup 26-Group Stage
I break down exactly how I was able to spend only $888 for a last minute wanderlist trip!
So many comp cruises…
including being able to visit pricey Iceland and Norway multiple times
Zemi Beach House
A relaxing and posh holiday worth $8,500 in a Caribbean paradise for $230 out of pocket
First Class Lounge Access
Even when flying economy, AA elite status gets me in for free including BA First Wing @LHR

RECENT POSTS

2024 & 2025 Travels Recap

41

COunTRIES Visited – 18 FOR THE First TIME

187,452

miles Traveled
118,453 Miles flowN

1,385,160

miles & Points redeemed in 2024/25

$135,837.01

CASH VALUE OF TRAVEL in 2024/25 vs ACTUAL Cash Spend $18,561.35

How am I able to travel so much?

Simple: travel hacking

66*

COunTRIES Visited
(*UN DESIGNATED)
OTHERWISE MY #:70

284,422

miles flown
since 2014

1,982,116

my miles & Points Total as of
December 31, 2025

2.4 Million

miles & Points EARNED VIA SUBs, referrals, bonuses since 2/28/23

Please note: this post contains affiliate links which means if you buy something following a link on this page, I may get a small commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This is absolutely free for you/does not cost you anything extra! There’s no sponsored content nor do I run ads here so this helps so much in reducing the ever-increasing costs of keeping this site active.Thanks! Rosemary


my favorite resources
to make travel better, easier
and more affordable

Want to save 5% on a GetYourGuide activity or excursion? Eligible on first booking in app with discount code: BEAUTLIFEWORLD5.

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The Best Things In Life Are Free

Beyond free: Earning cashback
One of the easiest ways to make your money work for you is using a shopping portal to earn cashback and Rakuten is my go-to there. Plus if you’re new, you can earn $50! Here’s all the info on Rakuten including on the referral.
Travel Better For FREE
No cost alternatives to paid ways to make the airport experience smoother. For both departures (US and international airports) and international arrivals to US airports!!
Free Days (Waived Admission*!)
One of the US’s greatest feats was the creation of Yellowstone National Park in 1872. Visit this or any of the other 63 national parks with free admission* – here’s what you need to know for changes made in 2026! *Especially important for non-US citizens =/
Free Summer Activities – Colorado
Here are the free events, activities and waived admission (to museums and more) dates as well as free concerts happening around Colorado – check out the list organized by date!
Food Rescue Apps Review/Guide
Too Good To Go⁠ and Goodie Bag are two FREE apps that help you save money (as high as 70% OFF) on food and flowers (both at home and whilst traveling) while also helping local businesses recoup a little of their money on food that would have otherwise gone to waste (which helps the planet) learn more about each app and why you should be using them!
2026 Free Concert Series Guide
I absolutely LOVE living in Colorado and this makes me <3 this state even more. I had no idea that so many places hosted free concert series and all over the state: Fort Collins to Colorado Springs, Aurora through the Front Range and many through the mountains – sorted by -> day of the week -> location + linked to detailed posts on each concert series

Check out the Best Things Are Free Page with more free activities, admission, events, places to visit+

Are you thinking what in the world even is travel hacking?!

Trav·​el hack·​ing (noun): strategies and/or techniques adopted to allow one to travel for cheaper, better and/or more often.

It really is that simple.

I write about it because I am a little obsessed – not only in showcasing how I was able to take these trips but even more importantly, how it’s possible for you to do the same!

And if you wondering: where to start? Here’s a quick intro

Then dive a little deeper with My 8 Top Travel Hacking Tips (including how to level up even more!)

Need help finding your way around?

WEBSITE NAVIGATION WITH POST TYPE DETAILS HERE ->

Some of the places/experiences that using points and miles allowed me to go/have: going to the Olympics in Paris, France; visiting Porto, Portugal; enjoying a lie-flat business seat on a transatlantic flight; hiking in Kauai, Hawai’i USA; taking a hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia, Türkiye; watching sunrises + breaching whales from a private plunge pool in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

I am passionate about teaching people how to travel for cheaper, better and/or more often

Feeling inspired but not sure where to start? I offer FREE mini consultations.

If you need or want to go beyond the blog posts, I also offer individual coaching as well as group video lessons.

If you don’t hear back from me after 48 hours, please send me a note at beautlifeworld@gmail.com while I troubleshoot form submissions issues – thank you!

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