Harrison Pierce

After graduating from college in 2020 at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Harrison was unsure what career he wanted. All he knew was that he wanted to travel. He was already well-versed in credit cards after getting his first travel card, the Delta SkyMiles Gold card, at just 18. In July 2021, he sold all his belongings and bought a one-way ticket to Italy with his cat, Isabelle.

After a couple of months of full-time travel, he started writing. One article led to another, and he knew he had found his calling. Harrison has been a full-time digital nomad for more than two and a half years. He is a contributor to the credit cards team at Forbes Advisor and covers travel and points and miles at Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.

Harrison practices what he writes about and holds several travel rewards cards so he can use points to pay for trips around the globe. His credit card expertise extends from cash-back cards to premium travel rewards cards. Ultimately, Harrison’s passion for credit cards and travel shines through to help make unforgettable travel experiences accessible to everyone.

Expertise

• Credit cards
• Travel rewards
• Points and miles

Achievements

• Avid credit card user
• Full-time traveler for over two years. He took over 85 flights and flew almost 115,000 miles in that period
• Visited 26 countries throughout Europe, North America, and South America
• Regular contributor to Forbes Advisor, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and more

Other Publications

• How to Use the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum AmEx Card to Fly for Free
• The 11 Best Cash Back Credit Cards for Travelers in 2024
• How to Transfer Chase Points—and Get the Most Value From It
• Everything to Know About Southwest’s Rapid Rewards Program — Including How to Earn the Elusive Companion Pass

Education

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., Sociology)