Hi Frugalistas! If you know me you know I love afternoon tea. I particularly love afternoon tea in Paris. My favorite Paris afternoon teas have included Le Meurice afternoon tea (my first high tea in Paris) and the Ritz Hotel Paris afternoon tea in the Salon Proust. So why am I writing about afternoon tea […]
A guide to the West coast of Spain & Portugal
The coastal regions of the Iberian Peninsula are undoubtedly some of the most beautiful in the world; from the dramatic coastline, with its golden sands and sparkling waters, to the rising medieval spires of historic and culture-packed cities, there is something here for everyone, no matter what type of holiday you are looking for. With […]
Paris itineraries: one week in Paris for $1000
Hi Frugalistas! The other week in my Plan Your Trip to France Facebook group (you can sign up here if you aren’t already a member), I posted an article from the New York Times which demonstrated a $1000 (US) day in Paris for just $100. Group member Hollie was so excited by the article, as […]
French Riviera travel: a day trip to Cassis
Hi Frugalistas! I love the French Riviera and Mediterranean vacations, and I’m always looking for new French Riviera travel destinations to explore. While there are many daytrips from Marseille, my friend KB and I decided a day trip to Cassis would make an interesting comparison to the city. So a visit to Cassis it was. […]
Is Marseille worth visiting? Things to do in Marseille
Hi Frugalistas! I love the South of France and am always looking for new things to do and see in Provence and the Côte d’Azur. I’d travelled through Marseille to Nice by train, but never visited, despite it being one of the largest South of France cities. When I told people my friend KB and […]
British Airways First Class Review: British Airways 787 Dreamliner Review
Hi Frugalistas! I’m thrilled to bring you this special British Airways First Class review from David C. Moore, author of . David and his wife Helene started their special trip in a very special way – in the British Airways 787 Dreamliner First Class from London to Santiago. I’ve had the opportunity to try the […]
How to find discount Business class airfares
Hi Frugalistas! I get many enquiries from readers about ways to find discount Business Class airfares. Long term readers may recognise this old post from 2014, which I’m updating with my best ways to find discount Business Class travel, regardless of where you live and where you are planning on traveling too. […]
Your Paris itinerary: plan your three day trip to Paris
Hi Frugalistas! I hope you are enjoying my Paris itinerary series, whether you are planning a trip to Paris, or just like reading about Paris. Following from my one and two day Paris itineraries, I’m now considering what to do on a three day trip to Paris. Paris in three days definitely gives you far […]
Etihad Airways Business Class Review 2018
Hi Frugalistas! I’ve recently returned from my most recent trip to Europe (and yes, there will be more of that coming up in future posts). I was thrilled to be able to travel on the updated Etihad Airways Business Class Studio for the first time since their introduction on Australian routes. I’ve travelled in Etihad […]
Current Paris exhibitions: the Klimt exhibition Paris
Hi Frugalistas! It’s not often I say something is a must do, but if you are planning a trip to Paris, are interested in art exhibitions in Paris, or just love art, then do read on. I first read of the Klimt exhibition in Paris on Facebook while I was travelling elsewhere in France. As […]