Hi Frugalistas! I’m back with an airline review for the first time in what seems forever. The last airline review published on frugal first class travel was Mr Frugalfirstclass’ take on Singapore Airlines, so I’m pleased to be in charge of this one. We had not flown QANTAS domestically for a number of years, preferring […]
Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals 2022 are here!
Hi Frugalistas and France Travel Planners! Are you planning on travelling in 2023 and beyond? Travel is definitely back if flights and hotel bookings are anything to go by and prices are high. This means a good deal can’t be passed up on, can it? As always, travel companies have saved their best deals for […]
Which is better? An apartment for rent in Paris or a Paris hotel?
Hi Frugalistas! When you are planning a trip to Paris a basic question to think about, especially for less experienced travellers, is “is an apartment for rent in Paris best or is a Paris hotel better?” Would you be happier in some form of hosted accommodation such as a Paris hotel, hostel or B&B or […]
How to choose a hotel frugal first class travel style
Hi Frugalistas! An important part of my travel philosophy is choosing the right hotel. I know that for some people a hotel is just somewhere to sleep and leave their bags. But not me. I like to make my hotel an integral part of my experience anywhere I visit. I also want the best quality […]
Advice for first time visitors to France
Hi France Travel Planners! Many of the questions in the France Travel Planning Facebook group are first time visitors asking for advice. Advice on what to wear, where to go, facts about France, planning a Paris itinerary, how to get around Paris, you name it, we get asked it. In this post I’ve gathered together […]
France Travel Planning French Lessons – Lesson 2: How to be polite in French
Hi France Travel Planners! Welcome to your next French lesson. Having learned how to say hello and good bye at different times of the day, it’s time to move onto those handy phrases for good manners. French manners are quite formal but it is easy to show your good manners with some basic phrases. As […]
France Travel Planning French lessons – lesson 1: Greetings in French
Hi France Travel Planners! Welcome to your series of basic French for travellers. In addition to the video, each lesson will be accompanied by a downloadable vocabulary list that will build over time into a handy reference. We will also include some regular vocabulary in the Facebook group via Facebook Live so you can ask […]
Editing techniques to make better travel videos
Before you even pack your bags to travel to the next fabulous destination that you will cover through your travel vlog, it would be good to know some basic things. Certainly, travel videos are fantastic in their creation, but they are also very demanding. You may be excited about the idea of travelling and creating […]
The Eccleston Square Hotel, London – why you need to plan your visit now
Hi Frugalistas! I’m always on the lookout for the perfect frugal, but still first class hotel. You know the sort of hotel I mean – in an unbeatable central location, with local charm, a little luxury, and I definitely want it at a good price. In expensive cities like London, it’s not so hard to […]