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 into a small bag and is machine …
Urgh, blogoversary. Sorry, that’s a horrible word isn’t it. But it’s been 10 years since I began blogging and left the UK as a fresh-faced 21 year old, ready to explore the world. I remember getting on that plane to Hong Kong like it was yesterday. ^All packed and ready to go! This photo was …
Today’s blog post about things to do in Taipei, Taiwan, is written by travel and culture writer Jessica Chen. So you’re going to Taipei and you’ve just hit enter in Google for “things to do in Taipei, Taiwan.” Congrats! You found the perfect bucket list for things to do in Taipei! Taipei is …
I’m not sure when it happened but did you know that the Lake District has become a real foodie destination? With gastro pubs aplenty as well as stylish cafes and fancy hotel restaurants, the Lake District has a lot to offer when it comes to foodie temptations. The Lake district is undeniably one of the …
This is sponsored by e-visa.co.uk Did you know that if you’re visiting Canada you’ll probably need to apply for an eTA Canada before you travel? It’s an Electronic Travel Authorization and is basically a permit for you to enter the country and is an online substitute for a visa. It’s something I forget about nearly …
This is a question I’m asked about all the time so I thought it was finally time I addressed it in a blog post! When people realise that a big part of the job for many (not all) travel bloggers and journalists is attending press trips, people always ask, ‘So what happens when you go …
It’s been 7 weeks now and I still haven’t got round to properly introducing you to my baby boy. Introducing someone to your baby for the first time is a weird thing because you really want to jump up and down and clap your hands like a seal and squeal, ‘Oh my goodness, come and …
Pip from Pip in the City recently visited Kagoshima in Japan for The Travel Hack and today she’s sharing the best things to do in Kagoshima and why she thinks you should visit! This trip was supported by Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Imagine a city where the centrepiece is a gigantic, active volcano, spewing out …
Let’s not beat around the bush here, family holidays are expensive. As soon as children are two years old you need to pay full price for their airfare and, unless you all want to squish into a tiny hotel room together, you’ll be forking out extra for accommodation too. And then there’s eating out and …
In today’s post I’ve collaborated with Jurlique to share my ultimate beauty hacks and favourite beauty products when flying long haul. Now I’ve hit my 30’s I can really see a difference in my skin when I’ve flown long haul. The combination of dehydration and tiredness seems to age me about 10 years, and make …
If you’re looking for a family glamping holiday that ticks all the boxes then I can’t recommend Camp Katur in Yorkshire enough. I stayed at Camp Katur at the end of the summer after a series of glamping trips with Dacia and Camp Katur was my final and favourite glamping site! And that’s saying a …
We’ve had a few family camping holidays abroad and we always find them to be one of the easiest and most affordable types of family holiday. We’re getting to that time of year when everyone is starting to think about their annual summer holiday and I’d like to make a case for the glamping holiday. …
If you’re keen to try glamping but you don’t want to leave the luxuries at home then I know just the place for you. Let me introduce you to North Star Club, a magical woodland hideaway in Yorkshire. If you’ve ever wanted to run away from reality and escape to a cabin in the woods …
Paris is the perfect city for a weekend break, especially for us Brits who can get there in a hop, skip and a jump. The French capital is one of the most famous and popular tourist destinations in the world. It’s one of the top five most-visited cities with around 15 million visitors a year! …
My favourite thing about staying at Lazure Marina and Hotel was going down to breakfast each morning. I’d sweep down the staircase and head towards the breakfast room where two enormous double doors would be propped open to let in the morning sunshine. Through the doors I could see the marina where the water was …
I’ve just returned from a Montenegro holiday and wow, just wow. I cannot believe how gorgeous Montenegro is but, mostly, I cannot believe what a little-known and underrated destination it is. While I was there I was based in Herceg Novi, a lovely coastal town close to the Croatian border and at the entrance to …
I’ve just returned from an incredible 5 day holiday to Montenegro and, as you probably already know, I totally fell in love with this gorgeously underrated country. I was based in Herceg Novi for all five nights. For British visitors to Montenegro, Herceg Novi isn’t usually the first choice to stay for their Montenegro holidays …
Today’s blog post is another fab one by Bonnie Friend from the Good Hotel Guide! She’s sharing 10 quirky hotels in Wales for anyone looking for a unique stay somewhere a little different in Wales! From a retreat favoured by Dylan Thomas to a suite in a windmill, views of Snowdonia to a former …
I’ve just returned from my first visit to Oxford and as soon as I arrived my immediate reaction was, ‘Why haven’t I been here before!?’ Oxford is one of those beautiful cities I knew I’d visit ‘one day’ but it took me far too long to make ‘one day’ a reality. I knew all about …
They say the best way to see the Norwegian fjords is to sail through them. Nothing can prepare you for that moment when you look up and see the towering mountains above and the emerald green waters all around. You feel so tiny. Your heart skips a beat as you pass a waterfall tumbling into …
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 the chance to get a pair on loan. …
We all know the Amalfi Coast is one of the most gorgeously scenic areas in the world. I’m sure I’m not the only one who has been inspired to visit the Amalfi Coast after drooling over gorgeous Instagram photos showing colourful hillsides dotted with beautiful little buildings and dazzling blue seas below. Yes, the Amalfi …
If you’re looking for Corinthia Hotel Budapest reviews then here is my honest hotel review from my stay there. If you’d like to read more about my trip to Budapest then you can see my Budapest travel blogs here. Budapest is one of my favourites places for an affordable city break so I hope you …
This post has been written in collaboration with FOREO LUNA Mini 2. Do you want to know the secret to perfect skin? I ask a beautician at a fancy London spa once and she actually told me! I was reviewing a spa hotel and had an incredible facial during my stay. After my treatment …
If you’re looking for things to do in Dublin then you’ve come to the right place. I recently visited for the fourth time and I’m finally starting to feel like I know this incredible city and I’m discovering some of the best things to do in Dublin. It’s a beautiful city with a great foodie …
Rebecca Sharp from Almost Ginger shares the best restaurants in Malta and the traditional food and drink you have to try while you’re there! Malta’s cuisine has to be tasted locally to be appreciated as the traditional Maltese dishes have travelled as far as their Italian neighbours to the north. Despite the warm climate …
On Sunday I flew out of Heathrow at 8am for my big trip to New York and the night before I opted to stay at YOTEL at Heathrow Airport, a cabin hotel at Heathrow Airport. This meant I was able to skip the 3am journey to the airport and get a good night’s sleep before …
When stepping inside a luxury hotel it’s always the smell that I notice first. Fresh, clean and perfumed scents wash over me as the automatic doors swing open into a brightly lit lobby. A breeze sweeps through the hotel from the ocean and mingles with the flowers and expensive perfume that lingers in the air. …
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 Los Angeles Itinerary, so if you’re looking to spend …
This post about visiting Komodo National Park has been updated from my backpacking trip through Asia and is all about my unforgettable trip to Komodo Island. You may have heard that they’re stopping tours to Komodo National Park in 2020 for one year to help boost the number of Komodo Dragons and to help stop …