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 Clever Top for Clever Travelers: the Clever Travel Companion
Hi Frugalistas! I don’t know about you, but I hate carrying my valuables around in a big bag when I travel. Regular readers will know that I love to fit in just like a local no matter what my destination. I would never, ever carry a bum bag/fanny pack or those silly sacks on strings […]
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 […]
One bag travel: trans seasonal packing list
Hi Frugalistas! I’m off to Europe this week and have some unique packing problems to overcome – I’m going to three distinct climates (around Paris), in the foothills of the Alps (Alsace) and Istanbul. Looking at the 10 day weather forecasts, the weather in all three destinations is also all over the place! My packing […]
One bag travel: man’s packing list for Europe
Hi Frugalistas! Here at frugal first class travel my husband, Mr frugalfirstclass, is definitely the chief baggage handler when we travel together. So like MissG and I, he appreciates the value of one bag travel. There is no reason why men can’t pack light too, so here is my one bag men’s packing list for […]
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: […]