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. […]
Experience the best food in Paris: best food tours in Paris
Hi France Travel Planners! In this post just for you I’m talking Paris food tours. Obviously when you visit you will want to try the best food in Paris. After all that’s one of reasons many of us visit Paris. But with so many options, how do you find the best food tours in Paris? […]
Paris food tour: best Marais food tour with The Tour Guy
Hi Frugalistas! Regular readers will know how much I love a good food tour. I do them regularly when I travel to Europe. Food tours in Europe are a great to see the city, experience food you wouldn’t try otherwise and spend time with a friendly local. But I had never done a food tour […]
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 […]