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 […]
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. […]
The smartest one bag traveler: my interview with Lady Light Travel
Hi Frugalistas! Regular readers know I love reading the posts of other one bag travellers. My favourite one bag travel blogger is Cindy Heazlit from Lady Light Travel. On her blog Cindy offers smart, sensible solutions for the savvy one bag traveler regardless of whether you are travelling for business or pleasure. I’m so pleased […]
Chic one bag travel: an interview with Travel Fashion Girl’s Alex Jimenez
Hi Frugalistas! One of the things I love to do is read other blogs about packing light. I’m particularly fond of specialist packing websites. One of my very favorite sites is www.travelfashiongirl.com, a brilliant website that combines packing light with current fashions in a mouthwateringly colourful and aspirational combination. The editor and owner of Travel […]
One bag travel: 5 Common Packing Mistakes And How to Avoid Them
Hi Frugalistas! Everyone I know wants to pack less and pack better for their next trip – but so many people think a small, carry on bag as your only luggage is an impossible ask. Here are 5 of the most common packing mistakes I see in other people’s bags, and how I avoid them: […]




