Travel Hacks for Orlando
This post about travel hacks for Orlando has been created in collaboration with Klook, an online platform to book travel activities such as attractions, tours, dining, transport and more. I’m a big fan of getting these things booked in advance to help pay for as much
Unmissable things you have to do in New York City at Christmas
Of all the city breaks I’ve taken at Christmas time, New York City was my ultimate favourite. You just can’t beat the magic and OTT celebrations of New York City! And if you’re anything like me, you will have grown up watching festive films based in New
3 days in Los Angeles: A 3 day LA itinerary
If you've got a spare 3 days in Los Angeles then today's post will be perfect for you! I recently visited LA on a whirlwind trip and packed as much in as I possibly could into my time there. Today's post is a full 3 day
The Travel Hack’s Guide to TrekAmerica
TrekAmerica is currently running an amazing competition to win a 3-week tour around the USA (with flights included!) They’ve giving away a spot on their Westerner 3 tour which looks absolutely incredible. Find out more about the prize and how to enter the competition here. Since TrekAmerica
The Travel Hack’s Guide to Newport Beach
Elle has just returned from a incredible trip to California. She shares her guide to Newport Beach along with so many gorgeous reasons to visit! If you were a fan of the noughties teen drama series The O.C., you’ve probably heard of Newport Beach. But chances are,
Staying on an all-American Dude Ranch in Montana
When I was younger I watched hundreds of American movies and TV shows about kids going to summer camp. These idyllic summer woodland camps set next to a lake looked like the most amazing places to spend the summer and I was so upset we didn’t have
5 US National Parks you need to get on your bucket list
The USA is home to some of the world's oldest and most beautiful national parks. Their epic landscapes with jaw-dropping scenery having been filling up my Pinterest boards for years. I visited my first couple of national parks in 2013 during my Trek America trip when I
Let the Montana road trip begin!
I've just returned from an epic trip to Montana. I feel like I've said 'epic' a lot to describe this trip but that's the only word that sums it up so perfectly. I was out there for one week with the Expedia Viewfinder team and we
Weird Places to Eat in Portland
“Keep Portland Weird!” Oregon’s biggest city begs from every spray-paint splattered wall and worn-out bumper sticker. “Weird” is kinda Portland’s thing. It’s less about achingly cool hipsters and artisan coffee joints (although you’ll find plenty of both here), and more about supporting local business, embracing independent
Video: Seaplane to the Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida
If you read my itinerary to spending 3 days in the Florida Keys you will have seen that my favourite day was the day we took a seaplane to the Dry Tortugas National Park. Key West is said to mark the very tip of Florida
The perfect itinerary for 3-days in the Florida Keys
The Florida Keys are a chain of islands at the southern tip of Florida and they’re often referred to as the American Caribbean. Life revolves around the white sandy beaches, the warm blue sea and the gorgeous scenery. The average temperature is 25.5 degrees C so
A Weekend in Colorado for Non-Skiers
Is it just me, or does skiing seem to be one of those things that everyone else can just do? It was never that way for me. For some reason or another, I've never been on a skiing holiday, school trip or weekend at the slopes. Strap
My first day in Key West: Ernest Hemingway, Jet Skiing, Lobster and Ghost Busting
[column size=one_half position=first ] [dropcap size=small]I[/dropcap]t took me almost 22 hours to reach Florida Keys. It began at 6.30am on Sunday morning with a drive to Manchester Airport, a quick flight to Heathrow, an 10-hour flight to Miami and finally another quick flight to Key West. Whoever said
A 5 day Travel Guide to Valencia
If you're looking to plan a 5 day trip to Spain’s third-largest city then read on for my guide to Valencia. In today's Valencia guide, you'll find my full five-day itinerary and suggestions on places to eat, see and stay while you're in the city. If you
An Insider’s Guide to San Francisco
This week I'm delighted to welcome Char Taylor from Taylor Heart's Travel to The Travel Hack. She's put together an Insider's Guide to San Francisco. As you can see, Char really knows her stuff when it comes to this gorgeous city and has some great recommendations for
An Insider’s Guide to Boston
Today's post is all about Boston with an Insider's Guide to Boston from Kristina from Kristina Gemella Travel. Let's start with an little introduction to Boston
My mini shopping guide for New York City
New York is one of the most exciting cities on the planet. Fact. Not only is it crammed full of cultural and historical attractions, has a delectable culinary scene and is home to some of the United States’ most eclectic neighbourhoods, The Big Apple is also
An Insider’s Guide to San Diego
Today's guest post is a fabulous guide to San Diego by Jessica over at The Belle Voyage. Keep reading to find out more about Jessica and about the best things to see, do and eat in San Diego. 1. How would you describe San Diego in 5
How To Plan An Epic Road Trip Around The USA
The USA is massive, and there is more to explore than you could ever fit into one trip. But there are a few more obvious items that you might already know you want to do and if you're reading this post then I'll assume that the
A mini guide to New York City: A first-timers 4-day NYC itinerary
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
That time I rode in the car from Back to the Future
If there are any Back to the Future geeks out there, you’ll know that 2015 is the year Marty visits the future. It’s the second film, released in 1989, when he visits a world filled with flying cars and hover boards, weird fashions and Nike high-tops with
Using Explora Phones in the USA: The solution to mobile roaming fees?
Earlier this year I spent three weeks travelling in the USA. I began in Miami with a fabulously luxurious trip to Miami Beach and a stay at Metropolitan by COMO. I then flew to LA to join a two-week camping trip with Trek America. As a blogger,
A road trip through Monterey, Big Sur, Santa Barbara and Venice Beach
My final few days in California were tinged with sadness. We’d done so much over the past few weeks and I felt like I’d been travelling for months and couldn’t imagine going back to ‘the real world’. I’d got back into the backpacking way of life
Hiking in Yosemite
Hiking in Yosemite National Park was another of the incredible highlights from my time in the US. I know I’ve said this about virtually every place I visited with Trek America but it’s true! I love hiking so I was so excited to visit Yosemite. Yosemite is the
10 reasons to love Las Vegas
One of my favourite things about travelling is discovering a place that truly surprises me. I thought I’d hate Marrakech but I loved the exotic hustle. I didn’t know Iceland would be so beautiful but I was blown away. I hadn’t expected to fall head over
Visiting Alcatraz in San Francisco
From the shore, Alcatraz Island doesn’t look too far away. I squinted into the distance and could just about see the tiny island 1.5 miles from mainland San Francisco. A low cloud hung over ‘The Rock’ giving it an eerily ominous appearance. Despite the creepy air of mystery
Sunset Catamaran Cruise in San Francisco
If you want to be a 'proper tourist' in San Francisco you can't miss a catamaran cruise at sunset. I wasn't keen at first and thought it was just a slightly classier version of a booze cruise. OK, I'm not going to lie, it was a classier
Hiking in the Grand Canyon
Hiking in the Grand Canyon was the highlight of my Trek America journey. Taking a helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon was amazing but being inside the canyon, touching the rocks and seeing it transform as we hiked lower was incredible. It’s that moment when you're exhausted
My Grand Canyon Helicopter Ride
Flying over the Grand Canyon in a helicopter has to be on almost every travel lover’s bucket list. Not only do you have the incredible experience of seeing the Grand Canyon from the skies but you also get to ride in the most fun form of transport
The perfect camping spot at Lake Havasu, Arizona
When travelling, I often find that you don’t fully appreciate how incredible a moment is until it’s passed. It’s usually a few weeks later when you’re looking through your photos and reminiscing about the good times when you realise what a magical moment it was. I’ve been