Criss-crossing Europe’s grand capitals in one week sounds like a Eurail fever dream, but with smart route-planning, overnight trains, and a pocket-friendly Holafly Europe eSIM plan, you can breakfast on Belgian waffles, lunch on Dutch stroopwafels, and sip Czech pilsner by sunset—all while your phone stays online at local 4G/5G speeds. This ultra-efficient itinerary links […]
We spent two nights in Florence: this is what we did
Hi Frugalistas! Continuing our travels in Italy, after our relaxing stay in Tuscany we spent two nights in Florence. I had been to Florence as a day trip over 30 years ago, but Mr Frugalfirstclass had never been, so we obviously had a lot of catching up to do. This is how we spent our […]
Top 5 Ways to Save Money when Moving Abroad
Moving abroad is a stressful undertaking. You have to get used to a new culture, maybe even a new language. But the most anxiety-inducing part of it is the money. Even if you’re moving to a country with a weaker currency and cheaper cost of living, you will still have to have some savings in […]
What to expect in a three star hotel in Europe
Hi Frugalistas! You’ve decided to take your first trip to Europe – how exciting! Now you need to make decisions. What airline to book, what to do, and most importantly where to stay! It’s very tempting to stick with the familiar and stay at a chain hotel. You know what to expect, what the room […]
VAT Refunds In Europe: What You Need To Know
Hi Frugalistas! Even though I don’t like to waste my money when traveling, once I get to Europe, like many of us I love to shop. Even though I don’t necessarily buy a lot (I only ever take one carry on bag) I have been known to drop some serious cash (or plastic as the […]
Europe itinerary 101: How to plan a trip to Europe
Hi Frugalistas! This post is a reworking of some (very) old blog posts on how to plan a trip to Europe, that takes you through the basics of a planning a trip to Europe. Regardless of your budget, or how long you have for your holiday, use this methodology and you will be sure to […]
How to find discount Business class airfares
Hi Frugalistas! I get many enquiries from readers about ways to find discount Business Class airfares. Long term readers may recognise this old post from 2014, which I’m updating with my best ways to find discount Business Class travel, regardless of where you live and where you are planning on traveling too. [maxbutton id=”2″ […]
Tempur neck pillow: the best neck pain pillow?
Hi Frugalistas! I must admit I don’t normally use neck pillows. I’ve tried them numerous times, but never found one I really liked. I’ve tried the cheap foam neck pillows from the airport. I’ve tried the blow up neck pillows too. But when I was asked if I wanted to try the Tempur Neck Pillow, I thought it looked […]
Planning a trip to Europe in spring: my travel plans revealed
[maxbutton id=”2″ ] Hi Frugalistas! I know I’ve been quiet lately, but I definitely haven’t been idle. No, I’ve been planning a spring trip to Europe. Planning a trip to Europe is something I’ve done many times before – it’s my best time to visit Europe, and I never stop looking forward to both the […]
Anxiety when flying: how to beat your fear of flying
Hi Frugalistas! I was recently contacted by a reader, J, who mentioned that she was anxious about flying and was wanting advice on booking a Business Class ticket at a good price. Her dilemma started me thinking more generally about the anxious flyer, and what anxious flyers can do to overcome their anxiety when flying. Because […]