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Travel & Lifestyle Blog
Hi, I'm Monica and welcome to my blog! I've been a travel blogger for 11 years and I share all my travel hacks and tips to help you plan your next adventure. I'm also a mum of three and love to share our family adventures in Wales.
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The Travel Hack: How it all began
Hi and thank you for stopping by The Travel Hack! My name is Monica, I’m 33 and...
Contact me
The best way to contact me is via email: [email protected] You can also find me on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. If you’d like to...
Latest blogs
How to write a blog post: A 15 step guide to writing the perfect blog post
I’m a little unorthodox when it comes to how I write a blog post....
Highlights from 2020: A year of microadventures and documenting them with bonusprint
This post was created in collaboration with bonusprint. It would be easy to write-off...
The holidays you should actually be booking for 2021
If you’re a travel lover then I’ve got no doubt you’ll be feeling like...
How I plan my blogging editorial calendar
Do you have a blogging editorial calendar? It’s one of those things that some...
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The Mama Hack
If you’re looking for inspiration and ideas to get your kids playing outdoors more in 2021 then...
Our lockdown routine: Homeschooling and working from home with three kids
I’m the first to admit that our lockdown routine isn’t always perfect. Some days...
How to really keep your New Year’s Resolutions
New Year’s Resolutions have had a bad rep for the past few years. The...
The Mama Hack
12 tips to get your kids playing outdoors more in 2021
If you’re looking for inspiration and ideas to get your kids playing outdoors more in 2021 then I’ve got you covered with loads of...
How I lost my baby weight
Today’s post about how I lost my baby weight was a requested post from a fair few Instagram followers. Now before I begin, I...
What’s the best age gap between children?
Oh it’s the big dilemma isn’t it. You’ve had one child and you’re starting to think about having a second but how long do...
What’s it like having 3 kids? The good, the bad and the chaotic!
Three kids. Wow, that’s a lot isn’t it! Today I’d like to share what life is like having 3 kids! We’re nearly nine months...
50 things to buy before having a baby
If you’re expecting your first baby and you’re starting to think about the products you need to buy then I’m sure you’ve already realised...
UK Adventures
The holidays you should actually be booking for 2021
If you’re a travel lover then I’ve got no doubt you’ll be feeling like you’ve had your wings clipped right now. I know some...
Magical Woodland Review: A magical outdoor experience in Cheshire
Today I’m sharing my Magical Woodland review, a music and lights experience in a Cheshire woodland. If you’ve enjoyed The Lanterns at Chester Zoo,...
A historical cycling tour on Anglesey with Green Lane Bike Tours
There’s something magical about Anglesey that gives me tingles whenever I cross the bridge. The beautiful island on the northwest coast of Wales is...
Beekeeping with Anglesey Bees
Ahhh honey. Runny honey and cloudy honey, grainy honey and smooth honey, honey like silk and honey like treacle. I love honey and, as...
Visiting Alton Towers during the Covid-19 pandemic
Alton Towers is a place of childhood dreams so we were really excited to take our kids there last week. After a long and...
Travel Hacks
Do you need an ESTA for the USA?
Are you travelling to the USA and wondering if you need an ESTA? You’ve come to the right place because I’m going to answer...
How to organise, store and share your travel photos
Now is a great time to be organising your travel photos and finding some kind of storage...
The Nighthawk M2 Mobile Router: Work from anywhere with this mobile wifi device
Now more than ever I’m feeling eternally grateful that I have the kind of career that allows me to work from anywhere. And for...
Do you need an eTA for Canada?
This is sponsored by e-visa.co.uk Did you know that if you’re visiting Canada you’ll probably need to apply for an eTA Canada before you...
How we booked our cheapest family villa holiday yet!
Let’s not beat around the bush here, family holidays are expensive. As soon as children are two years old you need to pay full...
Blogging Tips
How to write a blog post: A 15 step guide to writing the perfect blog post
I’m a little unorthodox when it comes to how I write a blog post. I started blogging as a journaler back in 2009 and...
How I plan my blogging editorial calendar
Do you have a blogging editorial calendar? It’s one of those things that some bloggers swear by...
My plans, goals, hopes and dreams for 2021 and the most important thing 2020 taught me
I think we can all agree that 2020 was an absolute shitter of a year and we’re all sat at home optimistically hoping for...
How small businesses can use social media to promote themselves during lockdown
COVID-19 has affected us all in one way or another but small businesses have really felt the impact of lockdown. Being closed for weeks...
My blogging Q&A for 2020: Is it worth starting a blog in 2020?
I asked if you had any blogging related questions on Instagram stories last night and when the questions started coming in I realised they...
Family Travel
My newborn baby essentials: Newborn baby must-haves for baby and mum + all the things I didn’t use
If you’re expecting a baby then I’m sure you’ll feel a little overwhelmed at some point when you start thinking about all the things...
Travelling to London with a 4 year old + fun things to do in London with kids
It wasn’t long ago that the very thought of travelling to London with kids was pretty much...
Canvas Holidays Review: An affordable family ‘camping’ holiday
If you’re looking for an affordable family holidays in the sun then I know just the thing for you. If you want endless activities...
The dream holiday for active families at Phokaia Beach Resort in Turkey with Mark Warner Holidays
First of all, I feel the need to apologise to my friends and family; since returning from Phokaia Beach Resort in Turkey with Mark...
Why we won’t be taking any more winter city breaks with our kids
I’m all about travelling with kids, you guys know that. I don’t think parents should put their lives on hold for 10 years while...