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 […]
She went to Paris because…… 25 reasons to visit Paris
Hi Frugalistas! I’m going to Paris very soon. I love going to Paris. For me, there are so many reasons to visit Paris. Almost too many reasons to count in fact. I thought it might be fun to ask some other bloggers about why they love to visit Paris. Their reasons for visiting Paris were very […]
10 ways to save money to travel NOW!
Hi Frugalistas! I know I’ve written about ways to save money to travel before. But I’ve been thinking it was time for another lesson. What’s got me into action today was an interview on breakfast television this morning. It was with a family (with four children) who had spent $5000 for a 6 week trip […]
Should you stay in Portofino or Cinque Terre?
Hi Frugalistas! I love getting emails from readers. Especially when it’s an email that asks an interesting question. My Cinque Terre posts are quite old now, but are still very popular. My post on day tripping from the Cinque Terre to Portofino is particularly popular. So when reader KS contacted me to ask about whether […]
What is a Business Class Flight Like?
Hi Frugalistas! My work colleague D is taking her first Business Class flight. She is heading to Europe in April. It’s only her second flight to Europe, and is definitely not an experienced flyer. She is excited, but a bit intimidated. What goes on behind that curtain, or up those stairs? What is a Business […]