Hi Frugalistas! If the Cinque Terre is all about slow, low key travel, Portofino is definitely its glamorous, posh (and expensive) sister. Just an hour away by train, it makes one of the best daytrips from Cinque Terre . So sit back, and enjoy the visit on a day trip from Cinque Terre National Park […]
Black Friday deals 2024 are here
Hi Frugalistas and France Travel Planners! Well, it’s the best time of the year for frugal first class travellers – Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are here. Because we all want to spend less and travel more, and have a first class time on a frugal budget Black Friday deals are an important travel […]
Being gladiators at the Colosseum with Take Walks
Hi Frugalistas! It was over 30 years since I’d been to Rome. Mr frugalfirstclass had never visited. Spending three days in Rome it was therefore quite appropriate that we decided to focus on the popular Roman tourist sites. The Vatican, Trevi Fountain and the Colosseum were all on our list, so when the team at […]
Tea time in Paris: Hotel Bristol afternoon tea review
Hi Frugalistas! A Paris afternoon tea is one of my favorite things to do in Paris – I love tea time in Paris. And based on the feedback and comments in my France Travel Planning Facebook group (you can join here if you aren’t a member), I’m not the only one. On my recent trip […]
Singapore Airlines Business Class Review 2023
Hi Frugalistas! Jo is handing over this Singapore Airlines Business Class Review post to me to get the man’s view of traveling Singapore Airlines Business Class. We recently travelled Singapore Airlines Business Class Sydney to Singapore, Singapore to Paris and finally Singapore Airlines Business Class London to Singapore, before making the final leg home from […]
Paris Pass vs Paris Museum Pass: which is the best Paris attractions pass?
Paris Pass vs Paris Museum Pass: Paris Museum Pass review The Paris Museum Pass includes less than the Paris Pass, however, that does not mean it is less value for money. The Museum Pass includes entrance to 60 tourist attractions in Paris, including skip the line entrance where it is available. The Museum Pass Paris […]
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 […]
One bag travel: winter packing list for Europe
Hi Frugalistas! While my generic packing list is easily adapted for Europe (or anywhere else cold for that matter) if you are struggling with that winter packing list for Europe and keeping it to one carry on bag, help is at hand! This Europe packing list is easily adapted for men and children, and is […]
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 […]
How to make a day trip to Reims
Hi Frugalistas! Reims (pronouned “rance” as in France) is an easy and convenient day trip from Paris, being only 45minutes away by TGV. What most visitors will find surprising is that a day trip to Reims is about more than champagne. Here’s my take on things to do in Reims on a day trip from […]