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 […]
The best Paris guidebooks you’ve never heard of
Hi Frugalistas! How do you plan a trip to France? While I do read blogs I must admit I do still like a hard copy guidebook. When it comes to Paris, I love just buying books about Paris as well as more traditional guidebooks. Because Paris is one of the most visited cities in the […]
Planning a trip to Europe in spring: my travel plans revealed
Hi Frugalistas! I know I’ve been quiet lately, but I definitely haven’t been idle. No, I’ve been planning a spring trip to Europe. Planning a trip to Europe is something I’ve done many times before – it’s my best time to visit Europe, and I never stop looking forward to both the planning and the […]
Anxiety when flying: how to beat your fear of flying
Hi Frugalistas! I was recently contacted by a reader, J, who mentioned that she was anxious about flying and was wanting advice on booking a Business Class ticket at a good price. Her dilemma started me thinking more generally about the anxious flyer, and what anxious flyers can do to overcome their anxiety when flying. […]
How to be a good travel companion: everything you need to know
Hi Frugalistas! When reader CW contacted me suggesting a post on how to be a good travel companion, I knew it was a post that needed to be written. I also knew it was a post that I knew I needed some help with. Regular readers will know most of my travelling is solo, or […]
Use Pinterest to plan your vacation: a beginner’s guide
Hi Frugalistas! Do you use Pinterest? I love browsing around Pinterest and finding interesting things to read. Yes, there are beautiful dresses, and homes to die for. Yes, there are even plenty of cute and crazy cats on Pinterest. But I particularly love Pinterest to find things to read and inspire me when I’m planning […]
10 things to avoid on your first trip to Paris
Hi Frugalistas! Did you catch up on my post about the 10 things you must do on your first trip to Paris? Or are you planning your first trip to Paris at the moment? Or maybe you just like Paris and like reading about Paris. Regardless of where you are up in planning a […]
10 things to do on your first trip to Paris
Hi Frugalistas! I think I’ve been to Paris about 10 times over the last 25 years. Even after all that time I’m still finding wonderful things that I didn’t know about, hadn’t seen, or hadn’t made the time to visit. If you are on your first trip to Paris, it can be daunting at first. Where […]
Your guide to choosing a guided tour
Hi Frugalistas! Have you ever been tempted to book a guided tour rather than organise a trip yourself and go it alone? Because not all guided tours are the same, choosing a guided tour needs to be something you research well. Your trip should be what you want it to be, not what others tell you it should […]
The best frugal first class hotels in Europe
Hi Frugalistas! Shhh, don’t tell anyone, but I’m sharing secrets. I’m sharing my favorite frugal first class hotels in Europe. I’ve written before about the things I look for in a hotel, but I’ve never shared my real life favorites. These are all hotels I’ve stayed in. With one exception, they all hotels that I […]