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 an increasing number of people this work from home lifestyle isn’t just the dream, it’s an absolute necessity. (Admittedly, it was more
I spent £250 on skincare products….here’s what happened
We’re going off-topic today as I’ll like to share some honest reviews of a beauty product haul I did last year. I spent £250 on skincare products and I found some products I absolutely LOVED and some that I’d happily pour down the drain (if I
Review: Like Mother Like Daughter by Elle Croft
If you’re looking for a book to lose yourself in then I have just the book for you. It’s one of those you can really get your teeth into. The kind of book you’ll pick up and suddenly hours have passed while you’ve been absorbed between
Sandmarc lens review: Game-changers for your mobile photography
Last year I was sent two Sandmarc iPhone camera lenses to review and I’m so excited to share this review with you because I absolutely LOVE these lenses. I have the wide angle lens and the macro lens for an iPhone XS Max and they really
Review: Aston Rose Pushchair by Ickle Bubba
The Aston Rose pushchair is Ickle Bubba’s latest pushchair and we were lucky enough to be sent one to review when it was released in November 2019. We’re a busy, active family so it’s fair to say we’ve been putting the Aston Rose through its paces! This
Withings Steel HR review: A stylish activity tracker watch that might actually make you want to exercise!
This is my review of the Withings Steel HR watch. It’s a smartwatch and activity tracker with a gorgeously stylish and simple design so it can be worn as an everyday watch in all situations. It looks just as good on a night out or in
Seetroen Glasses Review: Can these glasses cure travel sickness?
When I was contacted and asked if I’d like to review some special new glasses from Citroen which claim to stop travel sickness, I was very excited. I was told these glasses can stop you feeling motion sick in a matter of minutes so I jumped at
8K Flexwarm Heated Jacket Review: The jacket you need in your life this winter!
This 8K Flexwarm Heated Jacket Review was created on collaboration with 8K Flexwarm and does contain affiliate links. “A heated jacket!? A
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 for the kids without breaking the bank then this could be the budget family holiday you’re after. Let me introduce you to Canvas Holidays,
Reviewing the Urban Iki Bike Seat with my 3-year-old PT!
Today, George and I are reviewing the Urban Iki bike seat, a stylish and comfortable seat that is helping us have more adventures! “Faster, Mummy! Faster!” George giggles from just behind me as I take a deep breath and pedal as fast as I can along
VAGO baggage compressor review: The clever travel tool to help you pack more
Here's my review of the VAGO baggage compressor, a clever travel tool to help reduce the size of your luggage by up to 50% with a tiny, portable vacuum compressor. Does anyone else always wish they had just a tiny bit more space in their luggage? If
Blaze Wear Explorer Jacket: The heated jacked you need to beat winter
Yes, that’s right, heated jacket. Heated! Today I’m reviewing the new Explorer Jacket from Blaze Wear, a heated jacket that’s a complete game-changer for people, like me, who are always cold. Blaze Wear specialise in heated clothing and their new Explorer Jacket is basically like wearing a gorgeous
Spivo 360 Review: A selfie stick game changer for videos
My honest review of the Spivo 360 rotating selfie stick, the latest swivel selfie stick for GoPros, action cameras and smartphones. If you were reading the blog last week you will have seen that I’ve recently been sent a new GoPro HERO 6 which I was super
An adventure at Zip World Fforest with GoPro HERO 6
Last month I was SO excited to be sent the new GoPro HERO 6 by Currys PC World and put it through its paces during an adventure day in North Wales. Currys PC World has created an Extreme Sports Map of the UK with loads of ideas
Teva Arrowood Lux Review: The perfect travel shoe compromise
It’s a travel dilemma we all have. You’re packing your suitcase and you’re managing to keep it pretty light when it comes to clothes. But now it’s time to pack your shoes and you feel like you need a whole extra case just for your footwear. You
Explorer’s Atlas: For the Incurably Curious A perfect gift for the travel and map lover in your life!
66 days until Christmas! I don’t know about you but I’m getting ridiculously excited. Too soon? Maybe, but I don’t care. I love the build up to Christmas so I’m happy to indulge in the excitement of the festive season as early as possible. Over the next few
Pixter Travel Pack Review: Wide angle smartphone lens plus tripod
I was recently sent the Pixter Wide Angle Lens Pro and to the Pixter Flexible Tripod to review. This is part of the Pixter Travel Pack and retails for £64.90 (currently reduced from £89.80). On my first day testing it out I met up with The Travel Hack Team
Lumix G80 review: An awesome compact camera perfect for travel
Ever since I began travelling way back in 2009 I’ve been looking for a camera that is small: lightweight and easily portable with all the awesome features and image quality of a bigger DSLR. For the past 3 years I’ve been shooting on a Canon 70D and
My personalised passport cover from Carve On
I came home from Scotland last weekend to find a chunky wooden box waiting for me on the doormat. It was small but solid and had the branding of this blog perfectly etched into the lid. The box itself was so lovely that I almost didn’t
KEEN Durand Mid WP boot review
When you’re doing anything remotely outdoorsy in the UK there are two things you really need: A good quality coat that is warm and waterproof Good quality shoes that are comfortable and waterproof (There’s a waterproof theme going on here!) For everything else you can make do with
Jurni Suitcase Review: The next step after Trunki
We’ve all seen kids scooting gleefully around the airport on their Trunkis. While we’re standing in queues feeling stressed or bored they’re having the time of their lives as they race each other along those smooth corridors shouting ‘giddy-up’ to their tigers and ladybirds and zebras. I’m
Review: Marriott Hotel Park Lane and Notch restaurant
My favourite thing about a luxury hotel is that first moment when you enter through the enormous doors. The doorman wearing a top hat and tails is like someone from an old-fashioned film. He greets you warmly while you step over the threshold into this luxurious
Staying in a Bath Tower on the town walls of Caernarfon, Wales
Do you fancy staying in one the towers of a medieval town wall, facing the Menai Strait in Wales? Read on to find out about Monica’s weekender with The Landmark Trust at Bath Tower in Caernarfon’s fortified walls. One feeling I’m sure will never get old is
Royal Brunei Airlines Review: Comparing Business Class and Economy
Royal Brunei seems to be an airline that most people have heard of, but not many people have experienced for themselves. Which is weird because, after flying to Ras Al Khaimah on board one of the airline’s Dreamliners, I was raving about it to anyone who
Purple Parking Review: Airport meet and greet made easy
If you’re a regular reader of The Travel Hack you’ll know that I’m a big fan of airport meet and greet. It’s one of the little luxuries I’ll always pay extra for as it gets your holiday off to a hassle free start. I always drive to
Lumix G7 Review
For the past 6 months I’ve been working with Lumix as a 4k photo ambassador. I’ve been using Lumix’s 4k camera range but the camera I’ve had for the longest is the G7. Lots of you have been asking how I’ve been getting on so I
LittleLife All Terrain Carrier Review
My LittleLife All Terrain Carrier review, a baby carrier for babies from 6 months until 3 years. I’ve been a big fan of ‘baby wearing’ ever since George was born. While I love strolling around with our trendy Bugaboo, I prefer the freedom of carrying him while we
Have you heard about FG Properties Apartment Rental in London?
I’m always on the lookout for nice but affordable places to stay in London. Now, there’s two words that don’t go together so well in the Big Smoke. Nice + affordable is difficult to find in London so today I’d like to introduce you to FG Properties. FG
Using the Totseat for travelling
If you haven’t heard about the Totseat yet, let me explain. The Totseat is a portable highchair that you can strap to most chairs. It’s a fabric harness that keeps your little one securely on a chair without you needing to hold them. It can be squished
Experiencing Singapore Airlines Premium Economy
I first flew with Singapore Airlines when I was about six. I don’t remember much about the flight, but I vividly recall my parents raving about the airline to their friends and family after we returned home. A few years ago I experienced the airline for the