Monica

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

I’m sharing my honest review from our family holiday to Domaine des Ormes campsite in Brittany, France. We’ve stayed at lots of campsites in France and Domaine des Ormes was, without a doubt, the biggest and best we’ve visited. But there are some things you need to be aware of and I’m sharing some great …

Staying in an ice hotel has been on my bucket list for years! I visited one in Finland and it was incredible but it was way too expensive to stay for a night. When I discovered the Romania Ice Hotel was a fraction of the price I knew I had to stay there! I stayed …

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, a popular area so there are lots of accommodation options. Below I’ve …

If you’re looking for Siam Park Beach, I’m here to let you in on a little secret. There are two ‘beaches’ at Siam Park and the second one I’m sharing is the one you need to know about. I say ‘beach’ in inverted commas because they’re not real beaches. They’re gorgeous swimming pools with wave …

If you’re travelling with toiletries in your hand luggage there are a few things you need to know. Remember, these rules are all enforced and if you don’t follow the rules you’ll have your toiletries taken away and you’ll probably be delayed. Sometimes the delay at security will be a few minutes but sometimes it …

Transylvania is an incredible area to visit and it’s home to so many beautiful castle hotels. I fell in love with the area during a 4-day Transylvania holiday that took me to Brasov, Bucharest, Bran Castle and an Ice Hotel. It was amazing! I’ve put together a list of the best castle hotels in Transylvania, …

Fuerteventura may only be 100 km in length but this Canary island is home to hiking trails, picture-perfect villages, cultural sites, diverse natural landscapes, and more. There are so many things to do in Fuerteventura and there’s the added bonus of having year-round sunshine, making it a perfect (and affordable!) destination for us Brits searching …

Can you take hair straighteners in hand luggage? Yes, you can! You just need to remove your hair straighteners from your hand luggage when you go through airport security, so keep them somewhere you can quickly remove them from your bag. You’ll also need to remove your hair straighteners from any kind of protective pouch …

2023 is set to be an expensive year for most of us but there are lots of simple ways you can save money on your holidays. Here are 10 great tips to save money on your next trip! This post was created in collaboration with Love Discount Vouchers. 1. Book ASAP The days of booking …

The best day trips around England are outside of the big cities and here are 20 of the best places to visit around England (that aren’t London!) 1. Windsor Top thing to do in Windsor: Visit Windsor Castle Windsor is an easy 40-minute train journey west of London so it makes a great day trip …

Here’s what I pack in my kid’s hand luggage: I’m using The Travel Hack backpack for each of them. In this video I’ve used different coloured Travel Hack Backpacks but these won’t be available until next year. Different colours and patterns will be available but these are not the final colours. The black one is …

Today’s post is somewhere between a travel journal and a simple list of things to do in Aruba. I wrote a journal while I was away and wanted to share it but I also know most people come here looking for a straight-forward list of ideas for their holiday! So here you go, 20 of …

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 …

Today I’m sharing a 10kg luggage example because it’s so hard to visualise how big that 10kg suitcase can be and how much you can actually fit in there! So you’re going on holiday and you’ve opted to take nothing but 10kg luggage. And let me guess, now you’re kind of panicking thinking, ‘Agh, I …

If you’re looking to make some incredible family memories and have a weekend break with the kids that includes a combination of: A beautiful city Outdoor fun Avisit to the UK’s first railway town and an incredible rail museum Filming locations from blockbuster movies Great places to eat A world-famous living museum Beautiful, historical buildings …

If you’re looking for a Christmas gift for children aged around 3-12 then I’ve got a great suggestion for you today. It’s the Yoto Player or Yoto Mini, a screen-free portable audio player.  A Yoto Player and the Yoto Mini is a bit like a modern day walkman! Instead of CDs you insert cards into …

I shared a few photos of Alba on Instagram earlier this week and received a flurry of messages (OK, about 10 messages) from people asking for some tips for taking photos of their kids. I wasn’t going to write a whole blog post about this. I’m not a professional photographer, I barely ever take my …

Did you know there are 427 castles in Wales? Some are nearly 1,000 years old and some are well-preserved with lavish and authentic interiors. Others have partially fallen to ruins but they’re often located on dramatic craggy cliff edges and the sheer size of these fortresses is still impressive.  Whether you’re planning a Cardiff city …

Is a standing desk really worth it? Here’s my review of the FlexiSpot E7 Standing Desk and my experience using it. I’ve been intrigued by the concept of standing desks for years.  When I’m not travelling I spend a lot of time sat at my desk, probably a bit too much time sat at my …

Where should you go for a family holiday? It’s a big question at the moment as holiday prices are sky rocketing for 2023! It doesn’t seem fair that just as Covid restrictions have lifted we’re hit with the cost of living crisis and flight prices going through the roof, meaning many of us can barely …

When I returned from my cruise last month I opened up my Instagram stories to your questions. Most of you had already told me you’d never been on a cruise before so the cruising questions came in thick and fast! I had hundreds of them! The majority of your questions were around how much it …

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 …

Sea days on a cruise ship: What do you do during a day at sea on a cruise? After returning from my recent cruise with Princess Cruises, the question I’ve been asked the most is around what you do during sea days!? Many cruises will include a few days at sea as you travel from …

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 …

I’m not being dramatic here. This isn’t some click bait title followed by a useless fluffy blog post. I have genuinely established an exercise routine that has actually changed everything.  It’s changed: My energy levels My health My muscle tone My outlook on how I work What I wear How I take care of myself …

We’ve just returned from a family stay at Alton Towers Splash Landings Hotel so I’m here today to share my review and tell you all about it. I’ve wanted to stay at an Alton Towers hotel for years but we don’t live far from Alton Towers so it felt like a huge and unnecessary expense. …

I was lucky enough to take my fifth cruise recently so I’m working my way towards actually knowing what I’m doing on a cruise! But I remember my first cruise like it was yesterday and I made more than my fair share of mistakes. This blog post is for all your first time cruisers, whether …

Visiting Ile de Re from a cruise ship was one of the highlights from my recent trip with Princess Cruises. Our second stop aboard the Sky Princess was La Rochelle and there was the option to take a shore excursion to Ile de Re. It was an opportunity I knew I couldn’t miss as I’d …

What’s the best travel steam iron for your next trip? If you haven’t come across the wonderful world of travel steamers yet then be prepared to have your life changed! I’ve been using a steamer for years now, mostly because I’m terrible at ironing and too lazy to get the ironing board out every time …

Today I’d like to share a new jewellery brand I’m loving as this waterproof jewellery is perfect for travelling and would make a great gift for a frequent traveller! There’s also a 15% off code using the link below! Hey Harper jewellery is made from stainless steel with a coating that won’t fade. You can …

Visiting Guernsey was one of the highlights during my recent cruise aboard the Sky Princess. I was so excited to visit this beautiful little island and get a taste of island life. Guernsey was the first stop on my Sky Princess cruise. We departed from Southampton the previous afternoon and woke up on the sunny …

How to pack light for winter travel I’ve shared so many tips to help you pack light for various holidays but one question I’m frequently asked is, ‘How do you pack light for winter travel?’ I’ll admit that it’s not as easy to pack light for a cold trip where you’ll need lots of layers …

In today’s post I want to tell you about my recent cruise aboard the Sky Princess! This was a magical journey and boarding the ship was so exciting. This was my first time cruising from the UK and I loved the ease and simplicity of it. My trip with Princess Cruises was a media trip …

For some people, picking out your airplane outfit is an afterthought. You’ve picked your outfits for your holiday and haven’t even thought about what to wear to get there! But for others, this is a big deal! I love picking out stylish airplane outfits. I love getting them ready and hanging them up so they’re …