Hi Frugalistas! The Cinque Terre is, like much of Italy, pure joy for frugalfirstclasstravellers. It is easy to eat well on fantastic local, seasonal food, and drink fabulous local wines, all at a bargain price! What’s not to love? So, here is the official frugalfirstclasstravel guide to eating and drinking well in the Cinque Terre: […]
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Etihad Pearl Business Class – the frugalfirstclasstravel review
Hi Frugalistas! I’ve previously posted about the beautiful Etihad Diamond First Class and I’ve flown Etihad Pearl Business Class a number of times. I’ve not reviewed it before though, so based on my recent experience flying to London, here is my opinion: 1. Check in and transit The Etihad check in for Business Class is […]
Ten tips for enjoying the Cinque Terre
Hi Frugalistas! The Cinque Terre is a very special part of Italy – laid back, casual and relaxing, it is a great place to have a holiday from your trip. While many people visit the Cinque Terre for its reknowned hiking trails, there is plenty to offer any traveller looking to experience this different part […]
Travel gear review – my new case, handbag & toilet bag
Hi Frugalistas! Regular readers will know I’m always looking for new gear to make my travel life easier. This trip, I went for what is really the “big three” of packing – with a new case (a rolling backpack), new handbag and new toilet bag. The rolling backpack The rolling backpack was smaller than my […]
Cats of the Cinque Terre – a photo expose
Hi Frugalistas! I know I’m taunting you all with little tasters and teasers of the Cinque Terre, but love them or loathe them, cats are everywhere! Any series of posts on the Cinque Terre is not complete without an expose on the life of a cat in the Cinque Terre……. Where have you seen cats […]
Virgin Australia International Business Class – the frugalfirstclasstravel review
Hi Frugalistas! I travelled to Europe recently and was booked on a Virgin Australia codeshare from Abu Dhabi to Sydney on my return. I fly Virgin Australia domestically (albeit in Economy) and have flown the coast to coast service from Sydney to Perth in Business Class, so naturally was interested to see what the International […]
European markets – the Cours Saleya market in Nice
Hi Frugalistas! The Cours Saleya market in Nice is an institution for both locals and tourists alike. A beautiful flower market, along with the usual Provencal delights, it is a feast for the senses. Enjoy! The Cours Saleya market is in the Nice old town. It is at its best on a Saturday morning, when […]
Where I woke up this morning
Hi Frugalistas! I’ve been remiss in updating the blog while I’ve been traveling. I’ve got loads of good ideas and fun things to share in upcoming posts app
Real life one bag travel – my packing list for spring in Europe
Hi Frugalistas! I’m always working on ways to refine my packing and work out how to take even less on my travels. So I’m approaching things a bit differently on my upcoming trip. It’s early spring and things are still pretty cold so I need to pack warm. I’ve bought a new bag (a rolling […]
Should you take your children to every tourist site?
Hi Frugalistas! I’ve been thinking long and hard about this post. It’s a topic I’ve wanted to write about for a while, but acknowledge it may polarise my readers. It is an important topic though. One of the great things about traveling is seeing, learning and understanding history – some of that history is sad, […]
