Hi Frugalistas! One of my key tips is to do lots of walking when traveling. I find it a great way to enjoy where I am, see more and get a bit more exercise. But, there are times when I do need to use some form of transportation. Rather than expensive taxis, I prefer the […]
Your guide to choosing a guided tour
Hi Frugalistas! Have you ever been tempted to book a guided tour rather than organise a trip yourself and go it alone? Because not all guided tours are the same, choosing a guided tour needs to be something you research well. Your trip should be what you want it to be, not what others tell you it should […]
Earning frequent flyer miles 2015 edition
Hi Frugalistas! I’ve been writing a bit lately about using frequent flyer miles. Both my Singapore Airlines Business Class flight and my wonderful foie gras lunch were completely free, courtesy of frequent flyer miles. I haven’t written about earning frequent flyer miles since 2012. For Australian readers, our world is changing as the Qantas and […]
Webjet mobile app: great for booking on the move
Hi Frugalistas! More than 50% of Internet access is now mobile so having access to good apps is definitely the way to go. Smart companies are desperate to get on the mobile data train. I’m always looking for ways to make planning and booking travel easier, so when I heard about the Webjet mobile app, […]
10 ways to save money to travel NOW!
Hi Frugalistas! I know I’ve written about ways to save money to travel before. But I’ve been thinking it was time for another lesson. What’s got me into action today was an interview on breakfast television this morning. It was with a family (with four children) who had spent $5000 for a 6 week trip […]
Using the best airline hacks I know
Hi Frugalistas! You know how I wrote recently about my ambivalence towards resort vacations? Well, I’ve been outvoted by Mr Frugalfirstclass and MissG, so it’s off to Phuket for our summer holiday next January. But the rules of the game are a little different. MissG is now too big for the extra […]
Forget someday: how to save to travel now
Hi Frugalistas! When are you planning to travel? Is it one day? Someday? Or is it something that you believe you cannot achieve? Do you wish you could travel more often or for longer? I believe most people who dream of travel certainly can. It’s a question of prioritisation, self discipline and being completely honest with […]
Hidden city ticketing: the best travel hack airlines don’t want you to know about?
Hi Frugalistas! Have you ever realised that it’s sometimes cheaper to book an airfare with a connecting flight and get off at the connection, rather than book a direct flight to that same connecting destination? I’d come across this myself recently, and wondered how common it was, and whether there was merit in trying it […]
5 great travel hacks to save money on phone calls in Europe
Hi Frugalistas! For most of us, travelling in Europe comes at a hefty cost. Regardless of your budget, there are some easy things you can do to save money. Save money on the things that “don’t” matter, and you therefore have more money for a better hotel, a better restaurant, a splurge experience, or save […]
How to redeem frequent flyer flights when you don’t have enough points
Hi Frugalistas! Not quite enough frequent flyer miles to book that dream trip? Not sure what to do next? That was the question put to me recently by a work colleague. Her and her husband wanted to use their Qantas frequent flyer points (part of the One World Alliance) to book flights to Europe. […]