In two weeks time I’ll be jetting off to Portugal. It’s been ages since I’ve had a good old fashioned beach holiday. The type of holiday where you do nothing but soak up the sun, read books next to the pool and spend each evening eating and drinking your own body weight in food and …

I’ve been using the Izmi baby carrier for a few months now. Despite having a couple of baby carriers, the Izmi carrier has become my go-to carrier thanks to the small size, soft structure and comfort for both me and Joseph. It’s soft, comfortable and supportive and we both love using it. Up until recently, Joseph …

You probably all know by now that my luggage addiction is getting a bit ridiculous. While most women dream about designer handbags, I’m drooling over suitcases and backpacks with hidden storage pockets and handy compartments. I love packing for holidays and travelling to airports so I must project a lot of this excitement onto suitcases …

Hey all! It’s Char here. I blog at Taylor Hearts Travel, but I’m also one of the team here at The Travel Hack. I tend to focus on stylish travel and family travel. And yes believe it or not, there is such a thing as stylish family travel! You can see all of my Travel …

A couple of weeks ago I popped over to Austria, to the gorgeous ski town of Kitzbühel, for a spot of spring skiing. Yep, skiing can totally happen in March and April time. I enjoyed a couple of days of sunshine, snow and fun in the mountains where I learned that this region has some …

  Last month I spoke at Traverse blogging conference in Cardiff. I decided to talk about the blogging topic I’m most frequently questioned about – how to transition from being a hobby blogger to a full time blogger. There are so many amazing bloggers out there, working hard and ticking all the boxes and maybe …

I was unsure whether to write this post. I’ve actually written and then deleted it a couple of times now, but it’s something I’m asked about a lot so I feel like it’s time to blog about it. I get lots of lovely emails from readers who have either recently had kids, are pregnant or …

I’ve got a good one for you today, guys! As you probably already know through reading this blog, Thailand is one of my favourite countries in the world. Thailand has it all, it’s got the gorgeous beaches, beautiful weather, lovely people, delicious food (hello Thai red curry!), cultural attractions, outdoor activities and amazing hotels. Seriously, …

It’s hard to give tips about anything to do with pregnancy because every woman is so different and everyone has a different experience. So today I’m going to share what travelling while pregnant has been like for me and some tips that made it easier. This post may not apply to every pregnant woman. I’m …

I’m sure you’ve read the title of this post and you’re thinking I’m crazy. How can pregnancy be anything like travelling? But stick with me and I might be able to convince you otherwise. Over the past 7 years my mind has been consumed by nothing but travel. Now over the past 7 months my …

Today’s post is a very special post as it’s George’s first guest post. Hopefully it will be the first of many as we travel and explore together.   This weekend I took my first holiday to Llangollen in North Wales. It was my first time away so I was a little nervous but I had …

If you’re a regular reader of The Travel Hack you will have noticed that I love baby-wearing. Anything that keeps George happy and quiet (and preferably sleeping!) is a winner in my book. Baby carriers are especially awesome for travelling because you don’t need to bother with a bulky pram and you’re not restricted to …

Travelling with a bump, big or small, is a new and interesting experience. Even if you’re super lucky to avoid any side effects of being pregnant (lucky you), the fact is you’re still carrying extra weight and providing for a little one. Coping with the heat when you’re pregnant is a whole new ball game! …

8 reasons why staying in a villa while you travel with a baby is awesome   I love hotels, but staying in a hotel with a baby or young kids can be difficult. You’re restricted to a small room and unless you have a suite you’re all stuck in there together. What do you do when …

If you’re not pregnant the title of this post might sound a little ridiculous. What’s the big deal? It’s just a little bit of extra weight, right? Wrong. Travelling during pregnancy is hard work when it involves traipsing around London. This is especially true if like me, you don’t live in the city so you have …

Having a baby is a lot like a round-the-world backpacking trip. The last few weeks with my new baba, Nova, have had me chuckling to myself as the similarities keep appearing. Don’t believe me? Here are seven reasons… More Friends As much as you don’t believe it before you start your trip, staying in a hostel …

It sounds pretty simple doesn’t it? Getting your baby’s first passport should be a breeze, but actually it’s a bit more than a tick box exercise. However, with this guide you’ll easily get it sorted. Promise. I guess before I give my advice I should point out that I’m referring to a UK passport. I …

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 travel. A pushchair can be restrictive and bulky …

Last week I travelled to Tignes with Mark Warner for a family-friendly week in the snow with my guy and our one year old son. Here’s what it’s really like to take a baby skiing… (I’m obviously not talking about actually strapping a baby to you and skiing! This is the logistics of taking your …

While I was pregnant with George I read a lot about travelling with babies. I read tips and advice and a million and one explanations of how travelling helps babies develop into well-rounded children who are open to other cultures and comfortable in new environments. To be totally honest, I don’t know how true this …

Making the transition from a ‘young, carefree and boozy ski holiday’ to a ‘family ski holiday’ can seem a little bit daunting. You don’t want to miss out on your annual ski holiday but bringing young children along seems like more hassle than it’s worth, right? You have a couple of options here. Don’t go …

  I recently visited Feather Down Farms, luxury glamping tents for a gorgeous getaway that’s close to nature…just not too close! Regular readers of The Travel Hack will already know how much I love a good glamping holiday. I love the side to camping where you’re close to nature, always outdoors and where you’re woken …

Cheap family travel. Now there are three words you don’t find together very often. I remember the days when I could have a weekend away for under £100. I’d book a last minute flight and stay in a grimy hostel, get all my meals from a street food vendor and drink nothing but cheap beer …

I’ve just returned from an amazing weekend in Barcelona. I went with my partner, Sam, and our baby boy, Joseph, who was 12 weeks old when we travelled. Since getting home I’ve had a few readers ask me what it was like to travel to Barcelona with a baby and if I thought it was …

Fancy winning a holiday to the Canary Islands this summer? Yes, I thought you might 😉 We Brits can’t beat the Canary Islands for a good old fashioned beach holiday. The Spanish islands off the coast of northwest Africa are famed for their gorgeous beaches and year-round sunshine. They have long, sunny days and very …

pintrk(‘load’,’2612413566639′); pintrk(‘page’); pintrk(‘track’, ‘pagevisit’); How do I start a blog and get free stuff? This is a question I’m asked a lot. Actually, it’s the question I’m asked the most so it makes sense I write a blog post about it. This also means I can give a more detailed answer than I ever could …

Last week I shared with you some of my favourite travel vloggers. Since then I’ve been chatting to them to find out what if they have any vlogging tips to share with us. They’ve come back with some brilliant advice with practical tips and insider secrets that you can only gain through years of travel …

This time last year I was terrified. I wasn’t even admitting it to myself how scared I was. I’d just quit my secure, fairly well paid, interesting and enjoyable job and decided to go it alone. Yep, I’d just plunged into the big bad world of freelancing! I wrote a blog post about it, ‘I’m …

Like all things in life, there isn’t a quick and easy way to grow your social media following. I know, I know; it’s the 21st century and we want quick and instant results. We’re used to seeing blog posts with flashy, jazzy titles like, ‘How to instantly grow your blog by millions of followers without …

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 want to open it (I have a thing for …