The Economical Excursionists

Showing that travel doesn't need to be expensive…only memorable!

LeAnna Brown

About LeAnna Brown

Former teacher turned blogger turned mom turned full time travel addict, LeAnna has never been one to live life by the rules. Whether she is moving to a farm in Switzerland to learn to make cheese (Yes, CHEESE), jumping off a mountain to paraglide over Cinderella castles, or taking her baby all over the world with nothing but a backpack on their backs, LeAnna designs and defines her OWN life. LeAnna, her husband Andy, and kiddo, "Lil B" love to live a minimal lifestyle, not only for the "thrill" of pinching pennies but in order to save for traveling the world. Considering over 40 countries and 90+ cities have been explored, we'd say they are doing something right!

This is amazing! You can book roundtrip tickets with points and go to so many more locations than just points A-B-A!!! — 2 Months 9 Countries 23 Cities 28 Legs of Flight 1 Carry On Backpack 2 Pairs of Underwear And Less Than $1500 Per Person in Flights All because we knew how to maximize our miles and points You might be wondering “How the heck did you manage that?” Well, it’s […]

How To Maximize Your Miles and Points Like a Pro

This entry was posted in Travel Hacking Travel Tips on July 21, 2016 by LeAnna Brown

Knowing when to use your hard earned points on Business or First Class vs Economy can be hard, but not with this easy guide! — Redeeming Miles for an Award Ticket in Business or First Class: Is it Worth the Points? “How would you like your steak cooked, Mrs. Brown” “Medium, thank you” I replied hesitantly. “Wonderful, and what time would you like for me to bring you your pajamas and in what […]

When To Use Points for a Business or First Class ...

This entry was posted in Travel Hacking Travel Tips on July 12, 2016 by LeAnna Brown

Airplane seating: what is the difference between economy class and business or first? — “May I turn down your bed for you, Mrs. Brown and bring you a nightcap?” Sounds like a fancy-schmancy hotel room, right? Nope. We were actually on an airplane. An airplane complete with a full, layout bed, turn down service and included pajamas! It was our […]

Economy, Business and First. What’s the difference in air classes

This entry was posted in Travel Hacking Travel Tips on June 27, 2016 by LeAnna Brown

What does Brexit mean for travel? That NOW is the time to travel to Europe! — If You’ve Ever Wanted to Travel to Europe, NOW Is the time!!! If you’ve traveled to the UK in the last decade or so, your wallet was sure to take a hit. With the British Pound reaching at times upwards of double the dollar, a pint of beer alone could […]

Brexit: What Does this Mean for Travel?

This entry was posted in Budget Traveling Travel Tips on June 24, 2016 by LeAnna Brown

This couple has gone to the extreme of travel hacking...over 60 credit cards! But they show how it hasn't wrecked their scores, how they manage them all and how it's gotten them free travel around the world! WOW! — Part II: A Case Study On How To Manage Multiple Credit Cards for Travel Hacking Welcome back to “A Case Study on Travel Hacking!” Last week, in Part I, I brought along Mr. Economical Excursionist, who lured me into the Travel Hacking game five years ago. As I […]

How One Couple Manages 60 Credit Cards to Travel All ...

This entry was posted in Travel Hacking Travel Tips on June 20, 2016 by LeAnna Brown

Travel Hacking Organization Tools: The only way to be successful with travel hacking is to stay on top of everything! — So, you decided to become a Travel Hacker? Congrats! You also probably get the basics of travel hacking, right? I mean, all you have to do is get a few credit cards, earn some miles and BAM! Free flights and hotels! Right?? Well….kinda In order to be a very […]

Travel Hacking Organization Success: 5 Must Have Resources

This entry was posted in Travel Hacking Travel Tips on June 13, 2016 by LeAnna Brown