I love hiking with kids. Hiking is one of my favourite past times and it’s something I was excited to do with my kids once they reached an age where they could walk a couple of miles. Hiking is great exercise, an interesting way to learn about nature and it’s a free family day out …
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More and more of us are travelling with small carry on luggage only. These small cabin bags are not only free to travel with but it’s so liberating and easy to travel light! And let’s not forget that it saves so much time at the airport as you don’t need to check-in a suitcase and …
If you’ve read any packing tips then you will have undoubtedly come across people shouting about the benefits of packing cubes. “Packing cubes help organise your luggage, they make sure you don’t forget things and they save so much space!” But do they really? Do packing cubes really save space? Are packing cells actually great …
In today’s post I’m sharing the best shoes for travel to ensure you’re comfortable, stylish and can walk for miles. Stylish walking shoes for travel aren’t always easy to come by. They’re often practical, comfortable and a bit ugly…. or they’re cute and stylish but you end up with blisters and sore feet! If you’re …
If you’re thinking about travelling with a newborn then I’m here to give you some reassurance and encouragement and let you know this is a great time to travel with your baby! I have three young children and we travelled a lot with them all as newborns and I honestly found this to be the …
If you’re looking for an easy waterfall walk in North Wales then Conwy Falls is the walk for you! The Conwy Falls walk compromises of a short, one-way circular walking route. It begins just behind the Conwy Falls Cafe and leads to the waterfall and back up through the woodland. It’s a short walk to …
Brussels is a beautiful, exciting and affordable city with lots to see and do. Not only that but it’s also a great base to explore other cities in Belgium.
Atomic Habits by James Clear was an absolute game-changer of a book for me. It’s a book I recommend people read so often I thought it was time to create a summary.
Packing your carry on for long haul flights doesn’t need to be difficult. Here are my top tips to pack the perfect carry on for your long haul flight. This post has been created with SOCKSHOP – because you can’t fly long haul without a pair of cosy socks! I like to keep my carry …
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 …
Screen time for kids is something most parents are a little concerned about so today’s post is all about my tips for limiting screen time. Most of us adults grew up with TVs and computer games, but we didn’t have the incredible array of tablets and phones and handheld gaming devices that many kids have …
If you’re looking for inspiration and ideas to get your kids playing outdoors more then I’ve got you covered with loads of ideas and motivation, even for those cold, wet days! We all have days when it’s difficult to get outdoors, especially in the UK where it feels like it hasn’t stopped raining for months. …
Aber Falls (Rhaeadr Fawr in Welsh) was the first hike we did as a family of five and it was the best way to begin! What’s not to love about a magical forestry walk leading to an incredible waterfall with rock pools at the bottom to dip your feet in!? It was perfect for our …
Exercising in the morning is something I’ve struggled with for years but I’ve finally cracked it and I can officially call myself a morning exerciser! I’ve been trying to get into a routine of exercising in the morning for years. In fact, I think it’s been my New Year’s Resolution since I was about 15! …
A few weeks ago I shared an article I was featured in on Metro about passive income and how I earn passive income through my blog. Since then I’ve had so many chats and questions from you guys so I thought I’d go into a bit more detail about making money from a blog in …
Anyone else struggling with the January Blues? These cold, dark days seem to be never ending and spring is so far away! Due to the uncertainty of Covid restrictions I didn’t book any winter holidays this year but I sure as hell will be next year! We’ve got a lot of catching up to do …
If you’re looking for the best travel stroller then I’ve got you covered. I’m not going to make you scroll through a million words of waffle to find out which is the best travel stroller (although that is below if you’d like more info!) The best travel stroller is the BabyZen Yoyo+ I’ve tried so …
If you’re visiting Vilnius in Lithuania then I highly recommend taking some time away from the city and visiting Trakai. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Trakai from Vilnius. Trakai is a gorgeous day trip (or even half day trip) from Vilnius. It was so easy to get there and wonderful to see …
Today’s blog post is an update on my original Peloton review to ask the much asked question, ‘Is the Peloton bike worth it?’ I wrote my first review when I’d had the bike for just a couple of months so it was shiny and new and exciting. Of course my review was going to be …
If you’re looking for travel decorating ideas then you’ve come to the right place! As you know, I LOVE to travel and I’m always bringing little mementos home with me. But I also love clean, minimalist design and try to avoid having any clutter around the house. Souvenirs you find on holiday can look like …
This is a post I write every year but I wasn’t going to write one for 2021. We spent the first part of the year in lockdown, the majority of our travel plans were cancelled and it was a difficult, stressful year on all accounts! But it was also a truly wonderful year and I …
Today I’m sharing our experience visiting Zipmas, an incredible underground grotto in a Victorian slate mine in Wales. Our family loved Zipmas as it was such a unique and exciting Christmas experience. This Christmas I’ve made the decision to go easy on the Christmas presents and instead spend our Christmas money on experiences. For me, …
If you’re looking for a cheap break to Krakow then I’ve got you covered in today’s blog post! I’m sharing my top tips for a Krakow weekend break with the best places to eat and drink, what to do, how to organise your time and everything you need to know to make your Krakow weekend …
I have a bit of an obsession with luggage. Some girls like shoes. Some girls like handbags. I like luggage! Suitcases and backpacks and shoulder bags, I love them all! I love the feeling of organisation you get with a new bag. You have a pocket for everything and it just makes me feel neat …
Today’s blog post has been written in collaboration with Holafly and is all about how to avoid data roaming charges while we travel. It’s something more and more of us will need to consider as many UK mobile operators will be reintroducing roaming charges from 2022. We’re all reliant on using our phones while we …
Today’s blog post is about finding the best heated jacket to keep you warm this winter. I’m one of those people who is always cold so a heated jacket has been an absolute game changer! If you’re looking for the best heated jacket or heated vest for this cold weather then I’ve got you covered! And …
If you’re looking for simple software to edit your videos then I’d like to introduce you to Wondershare Filmora. This post has been sponsored by Filmora but after using the software for a couple of weeks I can honestly say I’m converted and I will be using this software for my video editing moving forwards. …
I’m currently on a mission to prove that short holidays are surprisingly affordable. You can visit exciting, new and adventurous destinations without breaking the bank. I’m aiming to have 3-day breaks for £200 or less and the latest challenge was Vilnius in Lithuania. In today’s blog post I’m sharing more info about the prices in …
If you’re a parent you’ve probably been told at some point you’re not meant to put children in car seats while wearing bulky winter coats. I know, I know! It’s one of those parenting rules we know we should stick to but, realistically, it’s a hard one to enforce on cold mornings. It’s hard enough …
If you’re visiting Krakow for a weekend or just a couple of days then I highly recommend spending one day looking at all the things to do in Krakow Old Town. There’s more than enough to keep you busy for a whole day. I recommend walking around the Old Town, but if you’d prefer a …