Ah, Paris. The place to buy 3€ bottles of wine in the Monoprix and 1.50€ macarons at Pierre Herme (to be honest, I'm unsure of the price since I was too afraid to look at my bill...and busy stuffing my face with delicious macarons). It's my favourite city filled with something exciting or ridiculous around…
Traveling Tips
Dressing for Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo doesn't have a dress code, of course, but a lot of the restaurants and the casinos do. If you're in shorts and a tshirt during the day you'll most likely be fine for many places. But, the evening? You'll need to get a little more fancy. You won't feel out of place as…
Travel Tips for Beginners: Packing Guide
Luxuriously Thrifty is part of the Amazon Affiliate Program. This post contains affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on my link. I've done a few packing guides over the years (road trip guide; enviro guide; honeymoon guide), but this Packing Guide is for all of…
Travel tips for absolute beginners: how to pick accommodations
Some links in this post contain affiliate links and I will receive a small commision if you purchase after clicking on my link. Airbnb has exploded in popularity over the last few years. When I first started traveling, there were only hotels, hostels, Inns, and B&B's to stay in, unless you had friends and family … Read more
Travel tips for absolute beginners: landing on a destination
Some links in this post contain affiliate links and I will receive a small commision if you purchase after clicking on my link. So, you've heard about people jetting off to far away places or heading to Europe for some delicious coffee and a pastry or twelve. You've taken a few road trips and relaxed … Read more