Tobias Venus

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Tobias Venus was last modified: July 25th, 2023 by Steven Ang

Tobias: photo fiend

Resident videographer Tobias loves capturing amazing photos or videos of places he's never ventured to before. The most important thing for him as a traveller is being able to easily move between places quickly and not have to spend too much time packing or unpacking stuff. Some of that comes down to organisation, but a lot also comes down to the bags he brings!

Tobias's articles (19)

Are frequent flyer points worth it? I asked a finance expert

We love earning and burning points here at Point Hacks but how can we do it in a way that is financially responsible? Are frequent flyer points even worth it? Is all of this for nothing?? This week I put these questions (and many more) to finance expert, author, TV commentator and fellow podcaster Nicole […]

01 December 2025.

The Point Hacks Podcast with Tobias Venus and Nicole Pedersen McKinnon.

How to earn Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Miles in Australia

Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer has long been one of the most valuable programs for Australians chasing premium travel. But with changes rolling out to award pricing from 1 November, plus ongoing shifts with banks and credit cards, is the program still worth earning in? On this episode of the Point Hacks Podcast, Brandon and I explore […]

24 November 2025.

The best ways to earn frequent flyer points

If you’ve ever wondered how people seem to rack up hundreds of thousands of frequent flyer points without constantly flying, this episode is for you. Earning points isn’t just about boarding passes and Business Class seats, it’s about knowing where those hidden opportunities are in your everyday life. In this episode of the Point Hacks […]

21 October 2025.

Podcast thumbnail. Tobias and Brandon holding wine, discussing frequent flyer points

Flights vs. Foot Spa: Which Is the Smarter Use of Velocity Points?

What is the best way to spend 25,000 Velocity Points? A $119 foot spa or flights to four AFL games across three cities in one weekend? This week I chat to our Customer Experience Specialist, Josh Weckert: the only man brave enough to ask these questions and then actually test it out.

26 September 2025.

Josh Weckert looking unimpressed in front of the MCG

The top 9 uses of 100,000 Qantas Points

"How should I spend 100,000 Qantas Points?" It's one of the biggest questions we get asked at Point Hacks. But with Classic Reward seat prices increasing from August 2025, many are left wondering if 100,000 Qantas Points is really enough to unlock their travel goals. This week I chat to Brandon Loo about the price increases and discuss if his top 9 list still holds up.

10 September 2025.

Tobias Venus in Emirates First Class Suite

Qsuite with Virgin Australia: Is It Worth Your Velocity Points?

Thanks to its partnership with Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia is “back” with international long haul flights. But are these flights actually worth your hard-earned Velocity Points?

26 August 2025.