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: 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: 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! Here is my detailed packing list for a Europe winter: Winter Packing List […]
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! 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 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 […]
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 in […]
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 […]