Temi and Liz catch up for the first time since Temi moved back to the States. We chat life updates, Ivorian passport scandal, visas to Europe and – most importantly – how to save money when buying plane tickets.

Suggestions we offer:

• Use a VPN and incognito internet window when you browse for tickets

• Buying tickets on a Tuesday can sometimes be cheaper

• Become airline loyal to accumulate miles and save money for your loyalty

• Use airline credit cards to access additional travel benefits

• Typically, it's best to book through the airline's website rather than a 3rd party booking agent (except for certain exceptions)

• Use Google Flights to browse flights – the algorithm will find the best prices, but will send you to the airline's website to book

• For long trips with multiple layovers, spend some time researching and booking each leg individually – this can also cut down on travel time

• Use sites like Skiplagged.com to book tickets where you skip your last connecting flight (this only works if you don't check luggage and be careful to avoid airline penalties)

• When traveling to Europe, find a ticket to the cheapest city/country, then take a budget airline to your destination city

• Read fine print for budget airlines to make sure you won't get hit with unexpected fees for things like carry-ons

• Use flexible dates when shopping for plane tickets – select the cheapest departure and return dates

• Use going.com to get newsletters about destinations during inexpensive time windows

• Use Google Flights to set up price alerts to know when ticket prices go down during the travel dates you're wanting

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