Anya Kartashova

Anya Kartashova is a freelance writer, travel rewards expert and a full-time globetrotter based in Salt Lake City, Utah. She has written about points, miles, credit cards and personal finance for popular websites, such as FrugalTravelGuy, Fodor's, FlyerTalk, 10xTravel and Reward Expert. Her goal is to visit as many countries as possible by leveraging credit-card rewards programs and airfare deals. Follow her adventures on Instagram as she takes you to the next destination.

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  Airlines

  And The Winners Are… Announcing the 2020 FlyerTalk Awards Winners

  We’re in the midst of the election season, and one of the ways to show your support...

  Anya Kartashova October 13, 2020
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  Chase

  Chase Makes Freedom’s New Spending Categories (Mostly) #StayAtHome Friendly

  It’s a new quarter, and new spending categories have kicked in on the beloved Chase Freedom credit...

  Anya Kartashova April 6, 2020
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  Trip Report

  Why I’m Still Traveling During the Coronavirus Outbreak

  As the new coronavirus is making waves around the world, more and more travelers are wary of...

  Anya Kartashova March 9, 2020
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  Premium Fare Deals

  Find the Cheapest Round-the-World Itinerary, Win $10,000

  MIT Senseable City Lab developers of the travel tool Great Escape are back at it again, and...

  Anya Kartashova February 28, 2020
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  Premium Fare Deals

  A Few Cheap Flight Deals, Courtesy of the Coronavirus Effect

  Little stops avid adventurers, and the new virus outbreak isn’t one of those things. As airlines take...

  Anya Kartashova February 12, 2020
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  FlyerTalk Awards

  Win $250 & Let Dynamic Pricing Know What You Really Think About It

  The annual FlyerTalk Awards nominations have been announced, and we’re here to talk about the obvious frontrunners,...

  Anya Kartashova January 29, 2020
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  Opinion

  Why I Downgraded My Chase Sapphire Preferred to a No-Fee Card

  Whenever an annual fee hits one of my many credit cards, a little shiver runs up my...

  Anya Kartashova January 24, 2020