Hi Frugalistas! I’m back talking about packing lists. Mr Frugalfirstclass and I are off on a long planned river cruise in Southern France, followed by almost 3 weeks touring Paris, Normandy and Italy. While I’ve written previously about a European river cruise packing list, I need to update and rethink my plan for what to […]
Ultra light spring packing list for Europe
Hi Frugalistas! I’m heading to Europe very soon, and I’ve got a dilemma. I’m travelling alone so only want to take my tiny little Rick Steves suitcase rather than my international carry on. And I have to pack for both Copenhagen and Paris. And to add even more complexity, I’ve got business meetings in Copenhagen […]
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 […]
One bag travel: winter packing list for Europe
Hi Frugalistas! While my generic packing list is easily adapted for Europe (or anywhere else cold for that matter) if you are struggling with that winter packing list for Europe and keeping it to one carry on bag, help is at hand! This Europe packing list is easily adapted for men and children, and is […]
Tesalate towel review: the best travel towel to add to your beach stuff
Hi Frugalistas! If you’ve been reading frugal first class travel for a while now, you might know that I’m a fan of the microfibre towel in my packing lists. I like them even in non-beach locations as a picnic rug, a wrap or as a towel for my hair. But the reality is most microfibre […]
Colourful packing list for Europe: a mix and match travel wardrobe for spring
Hi Frugalistas! Regular readers will know that I often travel to Europe in spring. Over the years I’ve developed an easy travel capsule wardrobe for Europe, that is, well, getting a bit boring. Yes, it’s so easy I can pack it in my sleep but for my next trip I’m looking for a mix and […]
A teenager’s winter packing list for Europe
Hi Frugalistas! When my daughter was 15 she took a school trip to Europe in winter. Her school rules and trip itinerary created two packing inefficiencies. The girls were required to wear their sport uniform (school track suit and Tshirt) on the plane, and then there was a formal function at Yprès in Belgium where […]
What to wear on a river cruise in Europe
Hi Frugalistas! Yet again I’m inspired to write a post based on reader questions. When it comes to a river cruise Europe is certainly a popular destination. Over the last few years I’ve had a number of questions from readers about a packing guide for a river cruise in Europe. It’s a question I don’t […]
One bag travel: business and leisure packing list
Hi Frugalistas! I’m spending my Easter break getting ready for my trip to Europe. Like many of my trips, I need to combine some business and leisure. This means I need a packing list for business and leisure. But, of course, I still only want to take my usual one carry on bag. Planning a […]
How to plan a packing list for one bag travel
Hi Frugalistas! I get a regular stream of questions from readers about packing. In particular readers want advice on how to plan a packing list and exactly what to pack and what to leave at home. It seems frugal first class travel readers want to pack light and travel with one carry on bag or back pack. […]