Hi Frugalistas! London is not necessarily known as one of the best walking cities in Europe – with its fabulous underground train network and huge crowds, walking is not always seen as the best way to get around London. But when we visited London in the summer of 2019 we discovered one London walk that […]
Afternoon tea at Fortnum and Mason: Fortnum and Mason afternoon tea review
Hi Frugalistas! I first reviewed the afternoon tea at Fortnum and Mason in the Diamond Jubilee Tea Room in an early frugal first class travel blog post, not long after the Diamond Jubilee Tea Room opened. It was very special, and so very English. In fact it was so good, I forgot to take photos. […]
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 […]
Canary Wharf: a different view of London
Hi Frugalistas! Think of London….eyes shut tight….what is in your mind? Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Harrods? Pomp and ceremony, double decker buses, and who can forget those glorious afternoon teas? When I last travelled to London it was for work that was in the Docklands area of East London, so I needed to look further […]
The Queen’s other grocer: a review of Fortnum & Mason in photos
Hi Frugalistas! Continuing (and concluding) my series on Her Majesty’s supermarkets, here is my review of Fortnum & Mason in photos: Definitely not your average supermarket, Fortnum & Mason is a step back in time well worth discovering. Oh, and they serve Tea as well!