Hi Frugalistas! I love the French Riviera and Mediterranean vacations, and I’m always looking for new French Riviera travel destinations to explore. While there are many daytrips from Marseille, my friend KB and I decided a day trip to Cassis would make an interesting comparison to the city. So a visit to Cassis it was. […]
Is Marseille worth visiting? Things to do in Marseille
Hi Frugalistas! I love the South of France and am always looking for new things to do and see in Provence and the Côte d’Azur. I’d travelled through Marseille to Nice by train, but never visited, despite it being one of the largest South of France cities. When I told people my friend KB and […]
How to find discount Business class airfares
Hi Frugalistas! I get many enquiries from readers about ways to find discount Business Class airfares. Long term readers may recognise this old post from 2014, which I’m updating with my best ways to find discount Business Class travel, regardless of where you live and where you are planning on traveling too. […]
Your Paris itinerary: plan your three day trip to Paris
Hi Frugalistas! I hope you are enjoying my Paris itinerary series, whether you are planning a trip to Paris, or just like reading about Paris. Following from my one and two day Paris itineraries, I’m now considering what to do on a three day trip to Paris. Paris in three days definitely gives you far […]
Current Paris exhibitions: the Klimt exhibition Paris
Hi Frugalistas! It’s not often I say something is a must do, but if you are planning a trip to Paris, are interested in art exhibitions in Paris, or just love art, then do read on. I first read of the Klimt exhibition in Paris on Facebook while I was travelling elsewhere in France. As […]
Your Paris itinerary: plan your one day trip to Paris
Hi Frugalistas! If you love Paris (and I know you do), this is the series of posts you’ve been waiting for. The best Paris itineraries regardless of how long you are staying in Paris. Unlike most Paris itineraries, my Paris itinerary planner includes alternatives to consider, and how to plan a trip to Paris with […]
The Eccleston Square Hotel, London – why you need to plan your visit now
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. […]