Hi Frugalistas! I’m back talking about packing lists. Mr Frugalfirstclass and I are off on a long planned river cruise in Southern France, followed by almost 3 weeks touring Paris, Normandy and Italy. While I’ve written previously about a European river cruise packing list, I need to update and rethink my plan for what to […]
Ultra light spring packing list for Europe
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: what to pack for Europe summer 2022
Hi Frugalistas! After what has been a very long three years, I’m thrilled to be returning to Europe in June. Because fashion never stands still I’ve been thinking about what to pack for Europe summer 2022 style. It has to be a packing list for one bag travel (of course) and has to be suitable […]
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! Here is my detailed packing list for a Europe winter: Winter Packing List […]
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 […]
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: 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 […]
Travel bloggers share even more great packing tips
Hi Frugalistas! My travel blogger friends are back with more great packing tips. Take it from the experts, and you too can pack like a travel pro! Your key to successful one bag packing is here….. Vanessa (@turnipseeds) at Turnipseed Travel is a crafty one. She’s got two great recommendations for travelling successfully with just a […]
One bag travel: man’s packing list for Europe
Hi Frugalistas! Here at frugal first class travel my husband, Mr frugalfirstclass, is definitely the chief baggage handler when we travel together. So like MissG and I, he appreciates the value of one bag travel. There is no reason why men can’t pack light too, so here is my one bag men’s packing list for […]
One bag travel: packing list for spring in Europe
Hi Frugalistas! I’m always working on ways to refine my packing and work out how to take even less on my travels. So I’m approaching things a bit differently on my next spring trip to Europe. It’s early spring and things are still pretty cold so I need to pack warm. I’ve bought a new […]