Hi France Travel Planners! With nearly 10 million visitors every year, the Palace of Versailles is one of the most visited historic sites in the world. Featuring near the top of many Paris day trips list of must dos, questions about taking a day trip to Versailles from Paris fill online forums such as the […]
Current Paris exhibitions: the Van Gogh exhibition Paris
Hi Frugalistas! If you saw my review of the Gustav Klimt exhibition at the Ateliers des Lumières in Paris last year, you’ll know I rated it a must do in Paris. For their 2019 exhibition, the Ateliers is featuring Van Gogh. If you are planning a trip to Paris, are interested in art exhibitions in […]
Best Barcelona Food – a Culinary Backstreets Barcelona Food Tour
Hi Frugalistas! Barcelona is often cited as an example of overtourism – too many people ruining what is, at its heart, a beautiful and vibrant city. On our recent visit to Barcelona, Miss G, Mr Frugalfirstclass and myself were able to find an authentic, untouristed version of Barcelona, courtesy of our Culinary Backstreets Barcelona food […]
Paris day trips: the best day trips from Paris
Because of its good train service (1.5hours from Paris), Rouen is an easy day trip to do yourself. If you are short on time it is possible to combine Rouen with a self guided tour of Giverny (you actually take the Rouen train to go to Giverny). The Rick Steves France guidebook has a detailed […]
Honolulu: Waikiki Hotels, Waikiki Things To Do and Honolulu Daytrips
Hi Frugalistas! Are you planning a trip to Honolulu? I know it’s a popular place to visit. On a recent trip to Honolulu I got to check out some great Waikiki hotels, Waikiki things to do as well as some great Oahu day trips. Flying the enjoyable Hawaiian Airlines Business Class, I spent a fabulous […]
Things to do in Montmartre: a Montmartre walking tour
Hi Frugalistas! I know it’s many people’s favourite place in Paris and it’s certainly one of the most famous places in Paris, but I must admit Montmartre has never really done it for me. It’s never been one of my favourite places to visit in Paris. Too many tourists, too many Paris scammers, too hilly, […]
Paris Pass vs Paris Museum Pass: which is the best Paris attractions pass?
Hi Frugalistas! In my France Travel Planning Facebook group (you can click on this link to join now) recently there has been a lot of discussion about whether to buy the Paris Pass or the Paris Museum Pass. Or whether buying any Paris attractions ticket was worth it. While there are many Paris city passes […]
Tesalate towel review: the best travel towel to add to your beach stuff
Hi Frugalistas! If you’ve been reading frugal first class travel for a while now, you might know that I’m a fan of the microfibre towel in my packing lists. I like them even in non-beach locations as a picnic rug, a wrap or as a towel for my hair. But the reality is most microfibre […]
Hawaiian Airlines Business Class Review
Hi Frugalistas! As much as I love travelling to Europe, I do like to visit other destinations, particularly when it is for our family holidays. MissG, Mr Frugalfirstclass and I had the opportunity to experience the Hawaiian Airlines A330 Business Class on our recent trip to Hawaii. While I definitely love my favorite airlines, […]
Paris afternoon tea: tea at the Ritz Paris Terrace
Hi Frugalistas! If you know me you know I love afternoon tea. I particularly love afternoon tea in Paris. My favorite Paris afternoon teas have included Le Meurice afternoon tea (my first high tea in Paris) and the Ritz Hotel Paris afternoon tea in the Salon Proust. So why am I writing about afternoon tea […]