Start Here TheTravelHack December 31, 2010 WelcomeIs it your first time visiting The Travel Hack and you don't know where to start? Here's a selection of the greatest,...
About Me TheTravelHack December 31, 2010 Welcome1 CommentHello! I’m Monica and I’m a travel blogger from the UK. I began travel blogging in 2009 when I left home and...
10 unnecessary items every traveller thinks they need (But I NEVER used) TheTravelHack February 24, 2015 Packing Tips, Travel Tips38 CommentsWhat not to pack for travelling I moved house recently and I came across the battered and bruised backpack I used for my two year trip around Asia and Australia. Prior to the trip I spent more than a year planning and plotting and excitedly scouring the...
An Insider’s Guide to Newcastle TheTravelHack February 23, 2015 UK6 CommentsI'm delighted to welcome Rachel Kershaw to the blog today. Rachel is the blogger behind Life in Geordieland, an awesome blog about Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead in the UK. She's bringing us an Insider's Guide to Newcastle, which is the UK's favourite...
How to survive living in a campervan…for a year…with a boy TheTravelHack August 22, 2012 Australia, Travel Tips59 CommentsLiving in a campervan is either your idea of heaven or your idea of hell. If you’re on the heaven side of the camp...
How to travel more in 2015: #Take12trips challenge TheTravelHack January 1, 2015 Travel Tips61 CommentsThere are 365 days in a year and 52 weekends. When you think of the year like this, it’s actually a lot of time. If...
12 things you didn’t know about Iceland TheTravelHack November 18, 2014 Iceland25 CommentsOne thing a travel lover can never answer is the question that pops up all the time. ‘Where’s the best place...
I’m pregnant! | FAQs and my plans for the future TheTravelHack November 4, 2014 Blog37 CommentsThank you so much for all of your lovely comments and congratulations from Tuesday’s post. In case you missed it,...
What to pack for a wintry weekend away TheTravelHack December 15, 2014 Packing Tips, Travel Tips9 CommentsLast weekend I travelled to Gothenburg in Sweden for their famous Christmas markets. It was so magical and festive and...
Top 6 places to shop in Singapore TheTravelHack March 31, 2011 Singapore, Top 10, Travel Tips2 CommentsSingapore is often compared to one giant shopping mall and although there are hundreds of other things to do in...
Save or Splurge: How to travel in style on a budget TheTravelHack December 1, 2014 Travel Tips12 CommentsThe Travel Hack is all about affordable luxury so that means saving on one aspect of travel in order to splurge on...
How to survive living in a campervan…for a year…with a boy TheTravelHack August 22, 2012 Australia, Travel Tips59 CommentsLiving in a campervan is either your idea of heaven or your idea of hell. If you’re on the heaven side of the camp...
What shoes should I take travelling? TheTravelHack February 10, 2015 Packing Tips, Travel Tips11 CommentsIt might not be the most exciting topic in the world but it’s one of my many FAQs. ‘What shoes should I take...
Monica’s Mini Guide to…Getting a Russian Visa TheTravelHack May 23, 2012 Russia, Travel Tips8 CommentsRussia is an amazing country to visit but, let's be honest, it isn't the easiest. Before you even get there you've got...
Meet the Trexpert: All my Trek America Questions Answered TheTravelHack April 9, 2014 Travel Tips, USA7 CommentsAs you're reading this I'll be sat in Heathrow airport waiting to board my flight to Miami! **Jump up and down like an...
My secret to packing light TheTravelHack April 7, 2014 Packing Tips, Travel Tips, USA28 CommentsAfter a few years of travelling I’ve finally realised that you can pack light AND pack stylishly. The first thing...
Travelling around Australia in a campervan | My FAQs TheTravelHack November 12, 2014 Australia, Travel Tips11 CommentsIt may be a few years ago now but my favourite travel experience is from my time travelling around Australia in a...
The ultimate guide to Gothenburg, Sweden TheTravelHack December 24, 2014 Sweden10 CommentsFor such a small city, Gothenburg is packed full of things to see and do. It’s the perfect sized city for a long...
A design and shopping tour in Gothenburg, Sweden TheTravelHack December 11, 2014 Sweden7 Comments If you saw yesterday's post about Scandi style bloggers you will have seen I’m slightly obsessed with the...
My favourite Scandi-style bloggers TheTravelHack December 10, 2014 Sweden12 CommentsHave you ever looked at someone and thought, ‘Wow, they look amazing, but I’m not really sure...
20 truths about being a full time blogger TheTravelHack February 17, 2015 Blogging44 CommentsIt wasn’t long ago that I was calling myself a ‘freelancer’ and I’d correct anyone who referred to me as a...
Blogging e-courses, books and workshops for a better blog in 2015 TheTravelHack January 7, 2015 Blog, Blogging20 CommentsIs one of your New Year's resolutions to improve your blog? Or maybe start a blog from scratch? If it is, you're...
Using Google Analytics to improve your blog TheTravelHack December 23, 2014 Blogging23 CommentsIf you’ve done much research into advice for bloggers and blogging tips, you will have undoubtedly come across two...
#TravelBookChat is heading to Iceland TheTravelHack February 28, 2015 Blog5 CommentsIf you missed last week’s #TravelBookChat on Twitter, do not fear because Jayne has put together a great roundup on...
#BumpWatch: My 37 week pregnancy update TheTravelHack February 26, 2015 Blog10 Comments37 weeks. How have 37 weeks passed so quickly? I will have a baby in about 2 weeks time! When I first found out I...
The saving for travel Twitter chat is here with #Save4Trek TheTravelHack February 25, 2015 Blog7 CommentsDo you wish you had more money to travel? If your answer to that question is a big, fat ‘YES!’ then you need to...
Friday 5s: 5 of the best fake tans TheTravelHack February 20, 2015 Blog1 CommentI’m absolutely unashamed to admit that I’m a fake tan fanatic. Having a tan makes me feel happier and healthier....
How to maintain a travel lifestyle when your boyfriend or girlfriend doesn’t want to travel TheTravelHack February 19, 2015 Blog, Travel Tips2 CommentsDo you remember a few weeks ago when I asked in my weekly email if you had any travel questions you’d like me to...
How being pregnant is a lot like travelling TheTravelHack February 18, 2015 Blog13 CommentsI'm sure you've read the title of this post and you're thinking I'm crazy. How can pregnancy be anything like...
5 Baby Friendly Holidays for Baby’s First Trip TheTravelHack February 27, 2015 Travel Tips10 CommentsI’m just a couple of weeks away from having my baby boy and already my thoughts are turning towards travel. Actually,...
#BumpWatch: My 37 week pregnancy update TheTravelHack February 26, 2015 Blog10 Comments37 weeks. How have 37 weeks passed so quickly? I will have a baby in about 2 weeks time! When I first found out I...
How being pregnant is a lot like travelling TheTravelHack February 18, 2015 Blog13 CommentsI'm sure you've read the title of this post and you're thinking I'm crazy. How can pregnancy be anything like...
