Europe is possibly one continent that everybody dreams of traveling to, and backpacking your way through it is one amazing way to do so. Europe has everything for all kinds of travelers, from quaint towns with cobblestone streets to sprawling cities with timeless architecture, vibrant promenades, and boulevards, and all the way to stunning beaches, […]
Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals 2019
Hi Frugalistas! There are some great deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday around at the moment. Most of them are valid for services and tours around the world, so regardless of where and when you are travelling, make sure you take advantage of these great deals. I will update this list as new deals […]
5 places to visit on a French river cruise to Normandy
Hi Frugalistas! European river cruises are definitely all the rage at the moment. The only question is which itinerary to choose? I think a river cruise from Paris to Normandy is a wonderful way to experience a luxury river cruise and must be one of the best river cruises available in Europe. But a Normandy […]
Paris Tour Guide: best Seine River cruise and Eiffel Tower visit with the Tour Guy
Hi Frugalistas and France Travel Planners! This is the first post written for both Frugalistas and France Travel Planners, because I know you will all want to read this post. I’ve been recommending The Tour Guy for some time now, based on others’ feedback, but on my recent trip to France we had the opportunity […]
Versailles Day Trip: Plan your day trip to Versailles from Paris
Hi France Travel Planners! With nearly 10 million visitors every year, the Palace of Versailles is one of the most visited historic sites in the world. Featuring near the top of many Paris day trips list of must dos, questions about taking a day trip to Versailles from Paris fill online forums such as the […]
Current Paris exhibitions: the Van Gogh exhibition Paris
Hi Frugalistas! If you saw my review of the Gustav Klimt exhibition at the Ateliers des Lumières in Paris last year, you’ll know I rated it a must do in Paris. For their 2019 exhibition, the Ateliers is featuring Van Gogh. If you are planning a trip to Paris, are interested in art exhibitions in […]
Best Barcelona Food – a Culinary Backstreets Barcelona Food Tour
Hi Frugalistas! Barcelona is often cited as an example of overtourism – too many people ruining what is, at its heart, a beautiful and vibrant city. On our recent visit to Barcelona, Miss G, Mr Frugalfirstclass and myself were able to find an authentic, untouristed version of Barcelona, courtesy of our Culinary Backstreets Barcelona food […]
Paris day trips: the best day trips from Paris
Disneyland Paris day trip If you are travelling to Paris with kids, I’m sure you may not agree with me about Versailles being the most popular Paris day tour. Even sixteen year old MissG rates Disneyland number one on her list of Paris getaways. How to get to Disneyland from central Paris There are many […]
Honolulu: Waikiki Hotels, Waikiki Things To Do and Honolulu Daytrips
Hi Frugalistas! Are you planning a trip to Honolulu? I know it’s a popular place to visit. On a recent trip to Honolulu I got to check out some great Waikiki hotels, Waikiki things to do as well as some great Oahu day trips. Flying the enjoyable Hawaiian Airlines Business Class, I spent a fabulous […]
Things to do in Montmartre: a Montmartre walking tour
Hi Frugalistas! I know it’s many people’s favourite place in Paris and it’s certainly one of the most famous places in Paris, but I must admit Montmartre has never really done it for me. It’s never been one of my favourite places to visit in Paris. Too many tourists, too many Paris scammers, too hilly, […]