Hi Frugalistas! I’m heading to Europe very soon, and I’ve got a dilemma. I’m travelling alone so only want to take my tiny little Rick Steves suitcase rather than my international carry on. And I have to pack for both Copenhagen and Paris. And to add even more complexity, I’ve got business meetings in Copenhagen […]
One bag travel: myth busting what to pack for Paris
Hi France Travel Planners! With many people planning to visit Paris soon, the topic of conversation in the France Travel Planning Facebook group (you can join here if you aren’t a member) has invariably turned to what to wear in Paris. I try really hard not to be too bossy, and I know my views […]
Colourful packing list for Europe: a mix and match travel wardrobe for spring
Hi Frugalistas! Regular readers will know that I often travel to Europe in spring. Over the years I’ve developed an easy travel capsule wardrobe for Europe, that is, well, getting a bit boring. Yes, it’s so easy I can pack it in my sleep but for my next trip I’m looking for a mix and […]
One bag travel: the 5 things I never pack – and things to pack instead
Hi Frugalistas! I love clothes – beautiful clothes. I have a lot of them, and I love wearing them. I love creating new looks and going out knowing I look good. When I travel it’s no different. I still want to look good. But I also love travelling light with just my one carry on […]
One bag travel: business and leisure packing list
Hi Frugalistas! I’m spending my Easter break getting ready for my trip to Europe. Like many of my trips, I need to combine some business and leisure. This means I need a packing list for business and leisure. But, of course, I still only want to take my usual one carry on bag. Planning a […]
How to plan a packing list for one bag travel
Hi Frugalistas! I get a regular stream of questions from readers about packing. In particular readers want advice on how to plan a packing list and exactly what to pack and what to leave at home. It seems frugal first class travel readers want to pack light and travel with one carry on bag or back pack. […]
One bag travel: packing list for summer in Europe
Hi Frugalistas! I’m planning a trip to Europe this summer. It’s an unusual time of the year for me to be going, so I’m giving some thought to what should be on my packing list. If you are planning a trip, here is an idea of what will be on my packing list for summer in […]
A 2 climate packing list for one bag travel
Hi Frugalistas! My trip to Paris was originally planned to be a trip to Bangkok and Paris. While my circumstances changed and I’m no longer staying in Bangkok I’ve continued to think about the question of what to pack for a trip to two climates. Of course I want to keep to just one carry […]
Paris packing list: a one bag packing list for Paris
Hi Frugalistas! Paris is probably the chicest city in the world. And Parisian women are probably the chicest women in the world. Regular readers will know that when I travel I like to fit in as best I can. They will also know how much I love my clothes. And how much I love to […]
One bag travel: a travel blogger packing list
Hi Frugalistas! I’m feeling the pressure. Heading to TBEX Athens with hundreds of other travel bloggers is a bit intimidating. Not because I’m shy – I’m not, and there will be plenty of friends there. Not because I’ve never been to a conference before – I’ve been to plenty in my professional life. No, it’s […]