Welcome to Basic Economy B – your Go to Travel Blog
Practical travel tips delivered voice-memo style from one pal to another.
Discover fun and affordable travel ideas that won’t break the bank.
Carmen
About Me:
My name is Carmen and I’ve been exploring the world on a budget for the past 15 years. Much of my early travel was in Europe while studying abroad at the University of Glasgow. Those trips are where I learned how to really (and I mean really) stretch a dollar and get the most out of my time in a new city or country.
I’m a Minnesota native currently rocking a corporate gig in sunny Southern California. Even after joining the working world full-time after college, I’ve always maintained that travel doesn’t have to be expensive or weeks long to be meaningful and fulfilling.
I’m super passionate about encouraging my friends and family to explore the nooks and crannies of the world. And if you’re on this site, that includes you! I created this blog as one-stop shop to help you travel the world in a way that is fun and most importantly, affordable.
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Affordable
Budget Travel
From the best public transit, to credit card points, to my favorite grocery stores to shop at while traveling, this site will help you travel more frequently and not deplete your 401k to do so.
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Explore
Adventure Tips
How to Visit Cuba as an American, What to Do in Hanoi, Best Months to Visit Scotland…we’ll be covering everything. Or as much of everything as I have any authority to speak on (an admittedly debatable amount depending on the day).
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Tips
Travel Hacks
How much money does traveling in the shoulder season save you? You’ll find out. You’ll also discover my favorite way to get cheap flights. And you just know we’re going to talk about sticking to a carry-on and not checking bags.
Explore the World