I’m lucky enough to have lived in North Wales for the majority of my life. When asked where my favourite place in the world is, I always say North Wales! People often look at me in disbelief. Surely my favourite place would be somewhere more exotic like the Caribbean or South East Asia? No, my …
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Llangollen is the prettiest little town in Denbighshire in North Wales, UK. I live about 20 minutes from Llangollen (often shortened to ‘Llan’ by locals) and it’s one of my favourite places to visit on a sunny day. The town is situated on the River Dee so many of the things to do in Llangollen …
A picnic backpack is one of those things I’ve wanted for so long but I stooped myself from buying one because it seemed a bit…unnecessary. But now that I’ve had one for a year I wish I’d got it years ago! What a game changer. It makes family days out so much easier. It’s great …
Did you see my post about my 12 monthly challenges? I’m not doing traditional New Year’s resolutions this year, I’m choosing 12 mini challenges. Each month I’ll do something like go running everyday for a month, do yoga everyday for a month, keep a journal everyday etc etc. You can read the full list here: …
Today’s post is a 9 day Scotland itinerary if you want to see the best of the Scottish Highlands by Katie from Best Scottish Tours. This is such an epic Scotland itinerary and it’s got me wanting to book a campervan and hit the road! You’re planning to spend 9 days in Scotland and you’re …
Last week I published a blog post about travel content creation and how that leads to blogging passive income (aka, the best way to earn a living ever!) The response from you guys was amazing and I’ve had so many follow-up questions. The main question being: ‘How do you turn your passion for travel into …
Would you stay in a shipping container? Probably not, that’s a silly question really isn’t it! What about if the shipping container looked like this…. I’ve just returned from a gorgeous glamping break and this time I had the pleasure of staying in a converted shipping container at The Box BNB in North Yorkshire. It’s …
Are you in the UK and you’re looking for the best hard shell suitcase for your next trip? You’ve probably been searching online and found it to be an absolute minefield. When did hard shell suitcases get so expensive and those conflicting reviews are confusing. I know, I’ve been there! Thankfully for you, I have …
This post to help you work while travelling has been created in collaboration with Movavi Working from the road is the dream for many of us and being a ‘digital nomad’ is an amazing opportunity many of us can now embrace! So many companies now offer remote working, and lots of people have realised they …
You don’t need me to tell you there are so many famous buildings to see in Barcelona! But to make it a bit easier to plan your trip, I’ve got 10 of Barcelona’s most famous buildings to see when you visit Barcelona! There really is nowhere else in Europe that does architecture like Barcelona. Some …
Last week I booked a last minute, solo spa break to Lanzarote. I’d had a rubbish, stressful week and I had a two night window where I could getaway (childfree!!), so I instantly jumped onto Skyscanner to see if I could get any cheap flights anywhere. I was really surprised to find that one of …
As you probably know, I like to go big on family days out! Whether it’s the weekend or school holidays, I like to have a busy schedule filled with activities to keep the whole family happy and entertained. I have three energetic kids and, if I’m totally honest, they just drive me mad when we …
Are you looking for a relaxing spa weekend in the Lake District? In today’s blog I’m sharing the details from my recent spa break to the Lakes. It was perfect and included a gorgeous spa hotel on Lake Windermere, amazing food, country pubs, pretty villages and an easy but adventurous hike nearby. I’m not going …
I am so excited to announce The Travel Hack Hybrid Trolley Backpack is here! It’s a hybrid backpack that seamlessly converts from a backpack to a suitcase in seconds and it’s the perfect dimensions for (free!) carry-on luggage for lots of airlines. I am so in love with this bag and I’ve been travelling with …
If you follow me on Instagram you’ll know I’m obsessed with my standing desk from Flexispot. So I’m really excited to be giving one away! All you need to do is like this post on Instagram and a winner will be selected at midday on Monday 27th March 2023. I will contact winners via Instagram …
Mollie’s Motel Bristol Review & Summary: Mollie’s Motel is a gorgeous, stylish and affordable motel just off the M5. It’s perfect for an overnight break from driving and it’s WAY better than your standard motorway hotel! My stay at Mollie’s was a complimentary press stay in exchange for an honest review. Mollie’s Motel is a …
Are you looking for a quick and easy way to backup your iPhone without spending a fortune on iCloud storage? Today I’m sharing the simplest way to backup your iPhone. It doesn’t take hours You don’t need to pay for online storage You can access files without Wifi You can easily backup your files while …
I’ve just returned from Costa Dorada where I had the most incredible trip. This trip was a press trip with Jet2 so I’d like to begin by thanking them for such an amazing experience! I love that Costa Dorada can be an easy package holiday destination, but there’s also loads to see and do once …
La Coruna was probably my favourite stop during my recent cruise with Princess Cruises. We’d already been to Guernsey, La Rochelle and Bilbao so, after three beautiful destinations, it’s a bold claim to say La Coruna was my favourite! I think it’s because I had no expectations when I arrived in La Coruna. I’d tried …
If you’re heading to Salou for your summer holidays this year then you’re in for a treat because there are so many things to do in Salou! I visited Salou at the start of the summer and I loved it. It’s such an easy, family-friendly destination with gorgeous beaches, endless sunshine, great restaurants and a …
It might be a small city but there are so many things to do in Chester, making it a great place for a romantic weekend break. I’ve lived on the outskirts of Chester nearly all my life so this is a local’s guide to Chester activities! I’m not going to suggest any overpriced tours or …
I think it’s safe to assume that very few people have visited London without setting foot in Covent Garden, but did you know there’s so many things to do here aside from strolling through with your camera!? Most people who visit Covent Garden will wander among the pretty streets and admire an incredible building or …
If you’re visiting Santorini on a cruise and you’d like to get from Santorini cruise port to Oia then keep reading. In today’s post I’m sharing two of the easiest ways to get from Santorini cruise port to Oia, the top things to do in Oia when you get there and some of the best …
I booked a 3 day break to Krakow, partly because I knew it was going to be cheap. The prices in Krakow are so low and even my flights out there were crazy cheap! So here’s a little look at the prices in Krakow and how much my 3 day trip to Krakow cost me. …
If you want to know what to do in Ibiza, that doesn’t involve visiting super clubs or hanging out in San Antonio, then I’ve got the perfect list of things to do for you. I visited recently on a chilled girls’ holiday to Ibiza and we had such a great time. We had fancy lunches …
If you’re thinking Tenerife is just all about package holidays and resorts then think again. The island has a striking volcanic landscape (did you know there are 300 volcanoes on the island?!) packed with hiking trails, gorges, unique plant life and fine-dining restaurants. If you’re planning a trip to Tenerife or would normally write it …
I’m debunking the hand luggage myth today and answering the question about whether or not you can take razors on a plane in your hand luggage. Instinct has always told me that you can’t take razors in your hand luggage and, I’ll be honest, I didn’t ever bother to research if this were true or …
Twixmas. It’s a funny time of year. It’s that week between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Each year I picture that week to be cosy and festive. I plan to spend time with loved ones and relax with my family. I picture cosy days watching films by the fire, family walks in the snow …
I’m here to share some of the best hotels near Siam Park. There isn’t an official Siam Park Tenerife Hotel but there are lots nearby that are walking distance to the waterpark (10-25 minute walk). Siam Park is in Costa Adeje in Tenerife, one of the most popular areas for holiday makers so there are …
Here’s your ultimate packing list for a UK holiday. If you’re just after the list in bullet point format with no waffle then please scroll to the bottom of this post for the full list. If you’d like some ideas and recommendations for specific products then keep reading to see my favourite items when packing …