Travel Tips

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 …

Today’s blog is all about how to improve your travel photography with these simple but very effective photography hacks! They come from Lisa, a professional photographer who shares her travel photography tips over on The Wandering Lens. Her photography is absolutely stunning so check out her Instagram feed too! Lisa has also contributed to my blogging …

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 …

Going on a safari is a bucket list experience for most people. Witnessing Africa’s wild animals in real life (and not just through a lens with David Attenborough’s voiceover), falling asleep to the vibrant sounds of nature and filling your senses with the raw beauty of some of the world’s most striking and exciting wilderness …

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 …

Going on holiday with the kids has the potential to be simply spectacular or an unmitigated nightmare. Expecting the unexpected is rule number-one, but selecting the right place is always the most important thing. When I first had George I imagined I’d take him anywhere and everywhere, regardless of whether it was ‘child-friendly’ or not. …

I’m sure I’m not the only one who has eagerly booked an early morning flight, thinking it’ll be great to arrive early and have a full day in my destination. Those early morning flights are usually cheaper too so I feel like I’ve got a double winner with a bargain flight and an extra day …

Is there ever any way to have a cheap family holiday? I often think I’ve found a bargain but when I start adding it all together it still works out really expensive! I have three children so family holidays are rarely ‘cheap’ but I do have some travel hacks to cut costs and keep it …

If you’re looking to save money on weekend trips then you’re in the right place because I have lots of great tips and travel hacks to share! Weekend breaks are on the rise and more people than ever before are ditching the traditional 2-week holiday in favour of lots of shorter holidays throughout the year. …

*This baby holiday packing list has been created in collaboration with The Gro Company. I’m not going to lie, it took me a long time to get the hang of packing for a holiday with a baby and a toddler! On our first holiday we took way too much, on our second holiday we took …

Are you looking for the perfect 45x36x20cm cabin bag? Maybe you’re looking for the ‘free underseat luggage’ you can take on easyJet flights. It’s the bag that fits under the seat in front of you and you don’t need to pay any extra to take it onboard. You might be surprised to find how spacious …

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 …

Today I’m sharing a quick and simple post about what to wear on a plane. You want to be comfy but look stylish, be warm but not hot and potentially be prepared for a dramatic change in weather! Thankfully, athleisure wear is at the top of its game right now so the shops and online …

I recently got myself a vanity case for travel so today I’m sharing my thoughts on travelling with a vanity case, the top vanity cases I could find and answer lots of questions about using one! Let’s get started with my overall thoughts on travelling with a vanity case… The awkwardness of travelling with a …

A road trip is my favourite way to discover a new destination. I love the freedom of the open road and that feeling as your soar through the countryside with the wind in your hair and your favourite song blasting through the car. I love stopping at road side cafes and every little gem that …

Travelling with just carry-on luggage is the best. It’s cheaper, easier, and incredibly liberating and you never need everything you pack in a big suitcase anyway. But I’m not going to lie, it can be difficult! You’ve got to be organised and ruthless when you’re packing carry-on only. You need to know exactly what you’ll …

If you’re looking for the best travelling clothes for ladies then I have you covered with these comfortable, stylish travel sets. Thankfully, loungewear travel sets and athleisure wear are all the rage right now so you can find affordable, yet elegant and fashionable travel clothes for ladies everywhere. I bet you didn’t think I’d be …

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 …

I’m guessing you’ve landed on this page because you’re booked a flight with just the ‘free’ underseat carry-on luggage and now you’re wondering how you’re going to pack light for a weekend trip. How are you going to fit everything in this tiny bag!? Packing light for a weekend trip is my bag (pun absolutely …

I’m on the hunt to find the very best women’s travel toiletry bag. If I’m honest, I’ve been hunting for this mythical toiletry bag for years. I’ve never had one that’s quite right. They’re either too big, too small, too many pockets, not enough pockets…you get the idea! I decided to order all the best …

If you’re travelling to Malaga then I highly recommend hiring a car when you arrive! There’s so much to see and do in this gorgeous area of Spain and it’s so much more fun to do it with the freedom of your own car. You’ll see so much more (especially if you’re short on time!) …

If you’re going on holiday to Turkey then you cannot miss the opportunity to visit a traditional Turkish bath. Most hotels will offer this experience and there are often hammam spas within your hotel complex. If you’ve got a spare afternoon while you’re on holiday, trust me when I say you cannot miss the Turkish …

Did you know that if you’re flying in the EU or you’re flying with an EU airline and your flight is delayed by more than 3 hours you may be entitled to compensation? Yes, up to €600! Read on to find out more and learn how you could claim this compensation We all know by …

Hands up if you’ve ever been on holiday and you’ve come home feeling like you need a holiday to get over your holiday!? Or maybe you’ve been away on a work trip and you’re straight back into the office and you can barely keep your eyes open, never mind give your boss a debrief about …

This week’s Travel Hack of the Week comes from Asma, the blogger behind Jet Set Chick. Amsa is sharing her top tips for hiring a car abroad to make it a smooth and hassle free process. Road trippping is the best way to see a new destination so massive thanks to Asma for her helpful …

I was late to the game when it came to Vinted. I signed up in June last year and listed some of my daughter’s old clothes. They didn’t sell and the pile of clothes sat in the corner of her bedroom gathering dust. Eventually someone offered me £1.50 for a massive bag of clothes and …

Staying fit and healthy can be hard enough when you’re at home, never mind keeping up with a fitness regime when you travel! When you’re travelling you don’t have access to the same equipment, your schedule goes out the window, you want to enjoy all the new foods and drinks and your focus is on …

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 …

I love weekend escapes. Come on, who doesn’t!? There’s nothing better than leaving the office early, pulling a little suitcase behind you and strutting out with that happy, ‘I’m taking a weekender’, swagger. This swagger is a real thing. Embrace it and get your Weekender Swagger on. It’s a swagger that lets everyone know you …

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