Hi Frugalistas! Happy Thanksgiving for those who celebrate this holiday. Thanksgiving in the US means one thing for savvy travel planners – Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. With the travel industry still in disarray, opportunities for big savings are a bit thin on the ground this year, but I’ve left it till the last […]
Europe itinerary 101: How to plan a trip to Europe
Hi Frugalistas! While most of us can’t travel to Europe at the moment, the optimists among us know that means one thing – more time to save the money and plan that perfect Europe itinerary. This post is a reworking of some (very) old blog posts on how to plan a trip to Europe, that […]
What not to do in Paris: how to avoid mistakes in Paris made by Emily in Paris
Hi Frugalistas! Are you enjoying Emily in Paris on Netflix? It’s proving very popular with members of my France Travel Planning Facebook group (you can join here for free if you aren’t a member). It’s generating much discussion, especially about what not to do in Paris. Poor Emily makes so many Paris mistakes – mistakes […]
A budget guide to Paris
Hi Frugalistas! With most of us still not able to travel to France, or many other places for that matter, my thoughts have moved to planning a trip to France. Because I don’t consider myself to be a true budget traveler I’m always on the look out for people who are. Therefore I’m delighted to […]
13 virtual tours of Paris you can take now
Hi France Travel Planners! Are you getting itchy feet? Wishing you could travel to Paris? I know I am. Whether you are getting a bit stir crazy staying home, or wanting to do some Paris travel planning for your future Paris trip, virtual tours of Paris might be just the thing. As tour companies continue […]
Interlaken: things to do for the unadventurous
Hi Frugalistas! I’m definitely not an adventure traveller. This can be a problem when you visit a place like Interlaken, Switzerland, where so many Switzerland things to do seem to involve heights or adventure. So what to do in Interlaken? I found Interlaken things to do that keep you on the ground and that are […]
Best Cooking Classes in Paris
Hi France Travel Planners! If you’re planning a trip to Paris, you won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to take cooking lessons in Paris. Cooking classes Paris, France, come in a huge range of options that are suitable whatever your tastes or whoever you’re travelling with – from taking a specialist macaron making […]
Best Recommended Books About France
Hi Frugalistas! While no one is travelling at the moment my France Travel Planning Facebook group is still loving discussing all things France (you can join here if you are not already a member). Recently, we had fun sharing our favorite books about France. We had such a great discussion that I asked my friend […]
Etihad Business Class review: Etihad Business Class 2020
Hi Frugalistas! Towards the end of last year I had the opportunity to fly Etihad Airways Business Class Sydney to Europe on two separate occasions: initially on a solo trip Sydney to Zurich, and then later on a family trip Sydney to Madrid, and London to Sydney. I’ve reviewed Etihad Business Class a number of […]
Big Island Hawaii: hotels, Kona and Hilo things to do and daytrips
Hi Frugalistas! The second island we visited on our Hawaii trip was the Big Island, Hawaii. Arriving in Kona and departing from Hilo we experienced some of the best Kona and Hilo things to do and day trips. Kona Activities We elected to stay at the Sheraton Kona resort on the recommendation of a friend. […]