Hi Frugalistas! My France Travel Planning Facebook group loves 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 and dedicated bibliophile Sandy to write the best recommended books […]
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 […]
Why I hate resort vacations
Dear Resort Vacations, we need to talk. I’ve loved you since my first stay in Bali in 1989. Mr Frugalfirstclass and I have had many wonderful experiences with you – including our wedding in Mauritius. I even took MissG on her first mother-daughter trip on a resort vacation. And we loved it. But you are making […]
Travelling with a chronic illness
Hi Frugalistas! Regular readers may recall that I was diagnosed with a chronic illness last year. Some readers will also know that in my non-blogging life I am a medical practitioner. While I am now well, and my situation is very manageable it has changed the way I need to think about travel. As well […]
Ten tips to the perfect honeymoon
Hi Frugalistas! Are you, or do you know anyone getting married soon? Isn’t it a complicated and expensive exercise? It seems that just because it comes with the word “wedding” attached, everything suddenly doubles in price! But help is at hand. Here are my top 10 tips for the perfect honeymoon of your dreams, done […]
The books that inspired me to travel
Hi Frugalistas! What inspired you to travel? Was it a picture, a film or the stories of friends? A family member who brought back exotic souvenirs, photos and tales? My own inspiration started when I was young child – I was a reader, and it has always been books that have influenced and inspired me […]