Gunnar Olson, Reporter at Thrifty Traveler | Page 3 of 35

Gunnar Olson

Travel Reporter, Flight Deal Analyst & Podcast Host

Education St. Olaf College, B.A., Ball State University, M.A. in Journalism

Experience The Northfield News, The Kenyon Leader, the Faribault Daily News, KMSP-TV (FOX 9 News)

Articles Written 420

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Countries Visited

Revelstoke, British Columbia

Favorite Destination

Aisle

Aisle / Window

Gunnar's Latest Articles

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PSA: Book Your Summer Domestic Flights Now While They’re Cheap

Tuscany, Italy with a home in the foreground and rolling hills in the background.

Why 2025 Could Be the Best Year Yet for Cheap Flights to Italy

Two increasingly handsome podcasters are animated on a blue background promoting their podcast.

The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 8: Who Wins Our Airline Mileage Program Draft?

A view of a lake surrounded by trees and a mountain in the background

From Banff to Quebéc, Canada Flight Deals are Heating Up

cortina italy during the winter with people walking through a square

How to Book a Trip to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy

Episode 7 title slide for the Thrifty Traveler Podcast featuring two podcasters – one with a hat.

The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 7: Big Five, Small Budget: Goin’ on Safari with Points & Miles

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Business Class Points Deals to Australia are Roaring Back

Family travelers hit the beach.

Struggling to Travel on the School Calendar? Our Best Tips for Teachers & Families

The interior of the Etihad Apartment, featuring a big recliner chair, a bench, and a TV screen.

Nerd Alerts: Our Weirdest, Coolest & Most Unique Flight Deals

Thrifty Traveler Podcast Episode 6 slide

The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 6: Travel is Cooling Down … & Flight Deals are Heating Up!

Massive: Google Flights is Finally Testing Out a Basic Economy Filter

Thompson Madrid Review: A Cool Spot (…That I Caught at the Wrong Time)

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