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, planning a Paris itinerary, how to get around Paris, you name it, we get asked it. In this post I’ve gathered together some of the […]
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 […]