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 …
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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 …
It’s the Peloton question everyone asks themselves before making the purchase. ‘Peloton bikes look good…but should I buy a Peloton bike? Is it worth the money? Is it worth the subscription cost? Will I use it!? And if I do use it, is it any good?’ These are the questions I was asking myself for …
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 …
I’m so excited to finally say that The Travel Hack Pro Cabin Case is ready!! Please note that this suitcase now has a light pink interior which has replaced the original hot pink. I’ve designed the perfect women’s cabin case in partnership with a company called Cabin Max. I’m so proud of this case as it’s …
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 …
Looking for travel gifts for her? I’ve got you covered with 25 Christmas travel gifts for the ladies in your life. Whether you’re buying for your mum, your wife, your friend, a colleague, a family member or, more importantly, looking for travel gift ideas for yourself! I’ll be honest, everything on this list is things …
In today’s post I’m sharing what to pack for a caravan holiday, which is a packing list I can’t believe I haven’t written sooner! My husband and I own a static caravan in Abersoch which we visit almost every weekend throughout the spring and summer. Before we owned our own caravan we took so many …
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 …
Llanbedrog Beach – Everything you need to know about visiting my favourite beach on the Llyn Peninsula! Llanbedrog Beach has quickly become one of my favourite beaches on the Llyn Peninsula. This one-mile stretch of gorgeous, golden sand is spectacular and whenever I visit I feel like I’m on a tropical island, not in Wales! …
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 …
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 …
Last week I visited Costa Dorada in Spain for a taste of what it’s like to have a family holiday in the region. Costa Dorada is in Catalonia, just below Barcelona on the Mediterranean coastline. The area is famous for its golden beaches, blue seas and family-friendly resorts which attract holiday makers from all over …
Have you heard of a Toniebox? If you’ve got young children and you’re always looking for fun, creative and educational ways to keep them entertained then keep reading because this is a toy you’ll want on your radar! Here is my honest Toniebox review… My Toniebox review What is a Toniebox? A Toniebox is a …
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 …
Christmas Eve boxes are a fairly new trend in the UK so if you’re after Christmas Eve box ideas then I’ve got a load for you! I think we’ve adopted Christmas Eve traditions from a few different countries and made our own new tradition which is a lovely little box filled with goodies on Christmas …
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 …
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 …
If you’re travelling abroad for the first time in a while you may be feeling confused about the rules surrounding hand luggage liquids. What liquids can you take in your hand luggage and how much are you allowed? With ridiculously long queues in airports at the moment and huge delays at airport security, the very …
Chester is a beautiful city and afternoon tea in Chester is a real treat. Here are some of my favourite places in Chester for afternoon tea! After the restrictions and government guidelines during the Covid-19 pandemic it’s a little more difficult to find a great afternoon tea in Chester. Some of our favourite places have sadly …
This post has been created in collaboration with Stagecoach but all opinions are my own. We all know the cost of living is rising. It’s a hard fact to avoid right now. Every time I turn on the TV I see reports about the cost of fuel and I wince each time I fill my …
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 …
Today’s blog post is a Panasonic bread maker review as I share how I make fresh bread everyday. I know, I know. I didn’t think I’d be this person either! No one is more surprised than I am that I make a fresh loaf of bread most days. We bought our Panasonic bread maker two …
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 …
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’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 …
If you’re looking for the best women’s paddle board and paddle board clothing then you’re in the right place. I’ve tried out countless women’s paddle boards and I purchased my own a couple of years ago. I truly believe I’ve got the best paddle board for smaller women and I am so pleased with it! …
Are you planning a holiday with friends and feeling completely overwhelmed? You’re thinking about budgets, schedules, dates, flights, trains, accommodation, activities, meals, snacks, taxis, buses, everyday logistics, packing, clothing, luggage, currency, mobile data plans and passports. And that’s just the things you need to deal with while you’re away. What about work and your house …
Do you write a travel journal? I know, it’s the 21st century and we all take a billion photos a day and share everything online. That’s like a modern form of journaling travel, right? Well…no. Today I’d like to make a case to bring back the lost art of travel journaling. This post about travel journaling …
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 …