Hi Frugalistas! The arrival of spring means I am planning a trip to Europe. 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 […]
A teenager’s winter packing list for Europe
Hi Frugalistas! My daughter, MissG has just turned 15. She’s about to take her first trip to Europe without us – a school trip to Italy, Belgium and France for 14 days. Her school rules and trip itinerary create two packing inefficiencies. The girls are required to wear their sport uniform (school track suit and […]
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 […]
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 […]
One bag travel: packing list for summer in Europe
Hi Frugalistas! I’m planning a trip to Europe this summer. It’s an unusual time of the year for me to be going, so I’m giving some thought to what should be on my packing list. If you are planning a trip, here is an idea of what will be on my packing list for summer […]
A 2 climate packing list for one bag travel
Hi Frugalistas! My trip to Paris was originally planned to be a trip to Bangkok and Paris. While my circumstances changed and I’m no longer staying in Bangkok I’ve continued to think about the question of what to pack for a trip to two climates. Of course I want to keep to just one carry […]
Paris packing list
Hi Frugalistas! Paris is probably the chicest city in the world. And Parisian women are probably the chicest women in the world. Regular readers will know that when I travel I like to fit in as best I can. They will also know how much I love my clothes. And how much I love to […]
One bag travel: spring packing list for Canada
Hi Frugalistas! Due to a publishing error, I apologise that some of you may be receiving this post (now finished!) for a second time. But I think it’s worth the wait! I’m making my first trip to Canada shortly. It’s my first trip and of course I’m very excited. I’ll be doing some travel for work, and […]
One bag travel: travel blogger’s packing list in practice
Hi Frugalistas! I’m just off the plane from Athens and the big travel blogging conference, TBEX. What a time! Lots of old friends to catch up with, lots of online friends to meet face to face, and lots of new friends made. The conference was fantastic – I’ve come back with so many ideas. And […]
One bag travel: a travel blogger packing list
Hi Frugalistas! I’m feeling the pressure. Heading to TBEX Athens with hundreds of other travel bloggers is a bit intimidating. Not because I’m shy – I’m not, and there will be plenty of friends there. Not because I’ve never been to a conference before – I’ve been to plenty in my professional life. No, it’s […]