As a holiday destination, Malaga is one of the cheapest cities in Spain, which is surprising given it is also one of the most stunning and lively places in the Costa del Sol. If you’re planning to visit but only have a strict budget to adhere to, there are some tips to ensure you keep […]
Best London walks: a Westminster walk
Hi Frugalistas! London is not necessarily known as one of the best walking cities in Europe – with its fabulous underground train network and huge crowds, walking is not always seen as the best way to get around London. But when we visited London in the summer of 2019 we discovered one London walk that […]
Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals 2022 are here!
Hi Frugalistas and France Travel Planners! Are you planning on travelling in 2023 and beyond? Travel is definitely back if flights and hotel bookings are anything to go by and prices are high. This means a good deal can’t be passed up on, can it? As always, travel companies have saved their best deals for […]
Things To Remember When Moving To Your Favourite Holiday Spot
Some people love to travel so much that they attempt to establish roots in their favourite holiday spots later in life. While it can be a good idea, this process can be more complicated than the most eager enthusiasts will give it credit for. Still, it’s easy to see why many people choose to settle […]
Le Meurice afternoon tea: it’s tea time in Paris
Hi Frugalistas! If you’ve been following frugal first class travel for a while you will know I love afternoon tea. The first time I treated myself to afternoon tea in Paris it was at Le Meurice. At that time I thought the Le Meurice afternoon tea was possibly the best tea time in Paris. And […]
Short term rentals Paris: Paris Perfect apartment review
Hi France Travel Planners! It had been ages since I had stayed in an apartment in Paris (because I prefer a hotel when I’m travelling alone), but when the team at Paris Perfect reached out and offered me an apartment for my recent Paris visit, I knew a Paris apartment stay was in order this […]
One bag travel: what to pack for Europe summer 2022
Hi Frugalistas! After what has been a very long three years, I’m thrilled to be returning to Europe in June. Because fashion never stands still I’ve been thinking about what to pack for Europe summer 2022 style. It has to be a packing list for one bag travel (of course) and has to be suitable […]
One bag travel: myth busting what to pack for Paris
Hi France Travel Planners! With many people planning to visit Paris soon, the topic of conversation in the France Travel Planning Facebook group (you can join here if you aren’t a member) has invariably turned to what to wear in Paris. I try really hard not to be too bossy, and I know my views […]
Disneyland in a day: Disneyland Paris day trip
Hi Frugalistas! There’s always so much discussion in the France Travel Planning Facebook group (you can join here if you aren’t a member) about day trips to Disneyland Paris – while it’s not a unique bucket list idea, it’s definitely a popular place to visit. Is it worth visiting Disneyland Paris, how to daytrip to […]
Weekend in Béziers: things to do in Béziers France
Hi Frugalistas! I’m the first to admit that Béziers is not on everyone’s radar when they come to plan a trip to France. But I had my reasons for spending a weekend in Béziers. Firstly, we were travelling by train from Barcelona to Bordeaux, so Béziers was a convenient point to break up what would […]