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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
French Shopping Etiquette 101: How to shop in France
Hi Frugalistas! Shopping in Paris, and the whole of France for that matter is quite different to shopping at home. And I appreciate that shopping in French may seem intimidating. If you also use this French shopping etiquette everywhere in Europe you will not go far wrong regardless of where the shopping bug bites. How […]
The best area to stay in Paris: a guide to the best arrondissements to stay in Paris
Hi Frugalistas! Yes, I’m talking about Paris again. Because I know you like reading about Paris, and because I’m planning a trip to Paris (again…..I know. But more of that in future posts). For my next trip to Paris I’m looking at staying somewhere different, in a completely different neighbourhood. But it got me thinking […]
Your Paris itinerary: plan your two day trip to Paris
Hi Frugalistas! Paris in two days? I still think two days is insufficient time to experience Paris. But I also know that when you are planning a trip to Paris, sometimes two days is all you have. It is possible to spend a busy two days in Paris and have an enjoyable, and very Paris […]
Your Paris itinerary: plan your one day trip to Paris
Hi Frugalistas! If you love Paris (and I know you do), this is the series of posts you’ve been waiting for. The best Paris itineraries regardless of how long you are staying in Paris. Unlike most Paris itineraries, my Paris itinerary planner includes alternatives to consider, and how to plan a trip to Paris with […]
The best Paris guidebooks you’ve never heard of
Hi Frugalistas! How do you plan a trip to France? While I do read blogs I must admit I do still like a hard copy guidebook. When it comes to Paris, I love just buying books about Paris as well as more traditional guidebooks. Because Paris is one of the most visited cities in the […]
12th arrondissement: a friendly Paris neighbourhood
Hi Frugalistas! I love it when readers tell me what they want read more about on frugal first class travel. When I wrote my earlier post on my spring travel plans, a number of readers expressed interest in learning about the 12th arrondissement of Paris. I was visiting and staying in the 12th for […]
Ritz Paris Afternoon Tea: the sweetest high tea in Paris?
Hi Frugalistas! My most recent trip to Paris was very brief. Just an overnight stay, before the train down to Nice to the wonderful Liguria townhouse I featured in an earlier post. That meant just one proper meal in Paris. So, of course, I wanted to make it special. When my Paris friend U […]