Hi Frugalistas! It was a hot day when we arrived in Madrid. Just 24 hours in Madrid before we headed from Madrid to Barcelona by train. Despite the heat and our jetlag after the 24 hour flight we wanted to do a Madrid walk. Our do it yourself free Madrid walking tour took us through […]
Best Recommended Books About France
Hi Frugalistas! While no one is travelling at the moment my France Travel Planning Facebook group is still loving discussing all things France (you can join here if you are not already a member). Recently, we had fun sharing our favorite books about France. We had such a great discussion that I asked my friend […]
Beyond the Soviets: an insider’s guide to Warsaw
Hi Frugalistas! This edition of my insider guide series is special. We’re off to Warsaw, Poland, a place I’ve been interested in, but like most travellers, have not had the opportunity to visit. Being part of the “new Europe” it’s a perfect destination for frugalfirstclasstravellers (you don’t need to look any further than Kami’s restaurant […]
Beyond the Forbidden City: an insider guide to Beijing
Hi Frugalistas! The latest addition to my Insider Guide series is very special. This time we’re off to Beijing courtesy of Agness Walewinder of etramping. Agness has been living and teaching in China for the past two years, so I jumped at the opportunity for her to contribute to this series. Despite being one of […]