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 […]
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: 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Create your own First Class amenities kit
Hi Frugalistas! Do you wish you could take Business Class or First Class flights but just can’t afford it? While you can’t create more space, or enjoy restaurant style dining, anyone can create their own First Class amenities kit that you can enjoy regardless of the cost of your flight. Your own bespoke First Class […]
Best shoes for travel: best shoes for one bag travel
Hi Frugalistas! The frugal first class travel readers have spoken. So many questions I receive are about what shoes to pack for travel. So, this week, I’m talking the best shoes for travel. And of course, they are the best comfortable walking shoes for travel, because that’s what frugal first class travel is all about. Even […]
One bag travel: spring packing list for Canada
Hi Frugalistas! Due to a publishing error, I apologise that some of you may be receiving this post (now finished!) for a second time. But I think it’s worth the wait! I’m making my first trip to Canada shortly. It’s my first trip and of course I’m very excited. I’ll be doing some travel for work, and […]
One bag travel: packing cubes reviewed
Hi Frugalistas! I’ll be the first to admit, I was always dubious about packing cubes. I saw them on websites, I saw them in luggage shops, but I always thought they were a bit of a gimmick. Another way to spend more money on travel accessories I didn’t need. Then I asked my blogger colleagues […]