The perfect one-night break in Snowdonia staying at the Hilton Garden Inn Snowdonia

If you’re packing your toiletries for a trip then you’re probably trying to pack light whilst still taking enough of the essentials! I’ve been a frequent traveller for the past 15 years and here are my tips to pack light and get the best toiletries for a trip. I’ve created lists below that you can …

Driving around Australia in a campervan sounds like a romantic dream come true doesn’t it? Well it pretty much was which is why I’ve finally got round to sharing my experience. I spent nearly 18 months in Australia with my then boyfriend. We worked for 8 of those months and travelled in a campervan for …

Today I’m sharing my top tips to pack light for a week away. I always travel as light as possible because it saves time and money and makes travelling so much easier. Honestly, once you’ve learnt the art of packing light you’ll never go back to hefting a heavy suitcase away with you! The scientific …

I’ve been lucky enough to call North Wales my home for over 30 years. During that time I’ve seen the area change as it became an adventure hub and visitors could see what a gorgeous, exciting and interesting place this is. It’s taken some time but here is my ultimate list of 100 things to …

I grew up thinking that dating generally consisted of ‘dinner, drinks or possibly a movie’. Don’t get me wrong, I like dinner, drinks and movies but I think it’s much more fun to have an adventurous date night. A mini adventure is a great way to get to know each other, have fun and create …

When you think of bucket list train journeys you may start thinking of epic train trips like the Orient Express and the Trans-Siberian Railroad or the Rocky Mountaineer. I would love to take one of these train journeys but don’t forget we have some incredible train journeys right here in the UK! These British train …

I’ve walked up Snowdon quite a few times now. I’m very lucky to live less than an hour and a half from Pen-y-Pass, which is a popular spot to begin a walk up Snowdon. I’ve done it in the rain, in the snow, in the blazing sunshine and, more often than not, in the chilly …

If you love holidays and you love walking then you’re going to love these five walking holiday ideas for Europe. I’m new to the world of walking holidays. I’ve always loved hiking but it wasn’t until I spent a weekend walking along The Sandstone Trail in Cheshire that I realised what a fabulous holiday it …

Travel visas can be such a complicated and time consuming hassle before your holiday. You just want to get on with the fun bit of planning and booking things without having boring visas looming over your head. It can also be unnecessarily hard to know if you need them, where you need them for and …

Last year I went all out with Christmas events and we did so many. I love Christmas but I don’t enjoy the commercialism and the over-buying it often entails. So, rather than spending a fortune on tacky Christmas presents for my kids, I decided to treat them to some festive days out and Christmas events. …

In this series of posts I’m sharing all of my favourite things to do in North Wales. I’ve made an epic list of almost 150 things to do and I’m slowly working through the list and creating detailed blog posts to help you do all of these amazing things! Today I want to share my …

Are you ready for the road trip of a lifetime? If you are then fasten your seatbelts because it’s time for an adventure as we travel to Morocco! A road trip from the UK to Morocco has been on my bucket list for years and one of my friends has recently completed the journey so …

Today’s blog comes from Sophie, the blogger behind Sophie’s Suitcase. Sophie wants to share more about the gorgeous Newburgh ‘seal’ Beach in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where you can spot seals all year round! I’ve been asking bloggers to share their favourite hidden gems around the UK and, while this beach might not be hidden, I’m sure …

If you’ve ever had the urge to run away to a cabin in the woods then you’re going to love Celtic Woodland Glamping in Powys. Hiding away in a remote cabin in the forest is something I dream about a little too often! Sometimes a full sized house feels like too much and I crave …

I’ve lived in North Wales nearly all of my life but there are still hidden gems and gorgeous beaches I still discover today. Porth Iago is one of those! Porth Iago is a beautiful, sheltered beach on the Llyn Peninsula in North Wales. It’s a little tricky to access as the car park is on …

What is the Camino de Santiago? The Camino de Santiago is a famous and ancient Christian pilgrimage route in Spain which usually takes about a month to complete on foot. The most popular route is about 485 miles long and it’s walked by devoted Christians and adventurous alike.  It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site which …

Whenever I tell anyone what I do for a living, they always ask how I got started. So here it is, how I became a travel influencer. I’ve been doing this for 15 years now and here’s how I got started as a travel blogger and how I kept going as an influencer! Education to …

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 …

You’ve made the decision you want to travel more this year. You’ve realised experiences are more important than possessions and you’ve put together a plan to start saving for your next big trip. But how are you going to decide where to actually go? Budget and time will undoubtedly play a part in the decision making process but …

If you subscribe to my email updates you will have seen that in last week’s email I asked you guys to send me any travel questions you have. One of the first emails to come through was from Bethan Jackson (thanks Bethan!) and she said: I want to go to New York for a long …

If you follow me on Instagram you will have seen that I was on Wales this Week last night! It’s an ITV show featuring a different topic each week that is relevant to Wales. You can see the show here if you’re interested in watching it! This week is was all about holidays and looking …

Just before Christmas I visited Saudi Arabia, a country I didn’t ever expect to visit! Since returning, the main thing I’m being asked is, ‘What’s it really like?’ I’ve said over on Instagram that I had a surprisingly nice time and I still think a lot of people are unsure if I’m stretching the truth …

For many of us, Japan is a once-in-a-lifetime place to visit. It’s such a beautiful and unique country filled with bucket list experiences. I’ve been lucky enough to go twice but there’s still so much I want to see and do! Here are 10 bucket list experiences in Japan that you won’t want to miss! …

If you’re dreaming of setting sail on the open seas, soaking up the sun, and exploring exotic destinations, then planning a cruise holiday might just be your ticket to paradise. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a first-time cruiser, creating the ideal cruise escape demands a touch of expertise and knowledge. Finding the Right Cruise …

We’ve all got that friend who seems to be jetting off on holiday every other week. Their social media feeds are filled with exotic beaches, rooftop pools and scenic mountains. But how are they affording it!? Travelling is expensive but what if I told you you don’t need to win a lottery jackpot in order …

The benefits of ergonomic chairs are endless but I was keen to find out if an ergonomic desk chair could really increase productivity. Can it really be as simple as swapping your desk chair and you’ll get more work done? Surely it wouldn’t be that simple. I’m always reading about productivity hacks and finding ways …

As one of the biggest and busiest cities in the world, it can be a bit daunting to get around London. Unlike other cities, you can’t travel around the whole of London on foot. It’s far too big so visitors need to rely on transport to see all of London’s sights. The public transport system …

“Mon, I didn’t know you were going away. Are you in Italy!?” This was a text message I received from a friend immediately after I’d posted a photo from Portmeirion on Facebook.  The sun was shining, it was 22C, I was licking chocolate chip flavoured gelato while staring out to sea. I was surrounded by …

Do you want to know what the prices in Ibiza are like? Is Ibiza expensive? It’s a question lots of people have asked me since returning from a 4-day trip to Ibiza with my friend, Jen. I’d heard horror stories about the prices in Ibiza. Tales of water costing €10 for a tiny bottle and …

Dinan is the kind of town that is so pretty and so quaint I didn’t actually believed existed in real life. Sure, towns like this exist in Disney films and between the pages of fairytales but in real life….not so much. In real life, the modern world creeps in and places that are this beautiful …