Hi Frugalistas! Most people who visit western Switzerland tend to stick to Geneva then head to the mountains. But Geneva to Montreux is a mere 60 km around Lake Geneva (Lac Leman in French), so I’m surprised more people don’t visit Montreux. On my trip to Switzerland in 2019 I travelled from Interlaken to Montreux […]
Europe itinerary 101: How to plan a trip to Europe
Hi Frugalistas! This post is a reworking of some (very) old blog posts on how to plan a trip to Europe, that takes you through the basics of a planning a trip to Europe. Regardless of your budget, or how long you have for your holiday, use this methodology and you will be sure to […]
Best things to do in Lisbon in 48 hours
Hi Frugalistas! While Lisbon may not be a city in the centre of Europe, it is certainly a European city. In fact in many ways Lisbon’s architecture reminds me quite a lot of Paris. With elegant cafes, wonderful views and lovely, friendly locals it’s easy to spend 48 hours in Lisbon as part of your trip to […]
Itinerary planning 101: my system for keeping track of bookings
Hi Frugalistas! Once you’ve decided on an itinerary how do you go about booking the individual components? How do you keep track of what is booked and confirmed and what you are yet to organise? Do you have a system for keeping track of bookings? Obviously, you’ve got a number of options. Going through a […]
7 tips for budgeting your trip: when to save and when to splurge when traveling
Hi Frugalistas! Very few of us (myself included) have an unlimited budget when we travel. Therefore saving money and prioritising our expenses is something we all need to do. Having said that, we do all need to cut loose occasionally and have a little splurge – even if it is just a little treat. Here […]