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Travel & Lifestyle Blog
Hi, I'm Monica and welcome to my travel and family lifestyle blog! I've been a travel blogger for 11 years and I share all my travel hacks to help you plan your next adventure. I'm also a mum of three and love to share our family adventures in Wales.
Latest blogs
The holidays you should actually be booking for 2021
If you’re a travel lover then I’ve got no doubt you’ll be feeling like...
How I plan my blogging editorial calendar
Do you have a blogging editorial calendar? It’s one of those things that some...
12 tips to get your kids playing outdoors more in 2021
If you’re looking for inspiration and ideas to get your kids playing outdoors more...
Our lockdown routine: Homeschooling and working from home with three kids
I’m the first to admit that our lockdown routine isn’t always perfect. Some days...
My plans, goals, hopes and dreams for 2021 and the most important thing 2020 taught me
I think we can all agree that 2020 was an absolute shitter of a...
Danner Boots Review: Women’s Mountain Light Cascade
I’ve had my Danner Boots for three years now and I thought it was...
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The Mama Hack
How to make time for yourself and your partner when you have kids
I feel like I’ve written so much about having three kids but one thing I haven’t spoken about is how to make time for...
Mother’s Day gifts for mums who love travel and the outdoors
Mother’s Day is coming up (Sunday 14th March if you’re in the UK) and if you’re looking for a travel or outdoors themed gift...
What my family eat in a day: Healthy family meal ideas for a busy family of 5
Healthy family meal ideas This post has been created in collaboration with AvaCare Multivitamins Meal times are a big thing in our family and...
Bundlee Review: Is the sustainable baby clothes rental company as good as it sounds?
This is my honest Bundlee review, based on my personal experience using Bundlee with my third baby. I was so excited when I first...
12 tips to get your kids playing outdoors more in 2021
If you’re looking for inspiration and ideas to get your kids playing outdoors more in 2021 then I’ve got you covered with loads of...
UK Adventures
Glamping essentials: What to pack for a family glamping holiday
Today’s post is sponsored by Notino and is all about glamping essentials and everything you should pack for a glamping trip. One of the...
The holidays you should actually be booking for 2021
If you’re a travel lover then I’ve got no doubt you’ll be feeling like you’ve had your wings clipped right now. I know some...
Magical Woodland Review: A magical outdoor experience in Cheshire
Today I’m sharing my Magical Woodland review, a music and lights experience in a Cheshire woodland. If you’ve enjoyed The Lanterns at Chester Zoo,...
A historical cycling tour on Anglesey with Green Lane Bike Tours
There’s something magical about Anglesey that gives me tingles whenever I cross the bridge. The beautiful island on the northwest coast of Wales is...
Beekeeping with Anglesey Bees
Ahhh honey. Runny honey and cloudy honey, grainy honey and smooth honey, honey like silk and honey like treacle. I love honey and, as...
Travel Hacks
Do you need an ESTA for the USA?
Are you travelling to the USA and wondering if you need an ESTA? You’ve come to the right place because I’m going to answer...
How to organise, store and share your travel photos
Now is a great time to be organising your travel photos and finding some kind of storage...
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...
Do you need an eTA for Canada?
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...
How we booked our cheapest family villa holiday yet!
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...
Blogging Tips
16 tips to create more content for your blog with limited time
One of the main conversations I have with bloggers who want to grow their blogs is around creating more content. I’m a firm believer...
Time for a change? 14 ways to embrace change, make it happen and decide if it’s what you really want
Today’s post is for anyone who wants a change. Anyone who wants to try something new, fix...
How to write a blog post: A 15 step guide to writing the perfect blog post
I’m a little unorthodox when it comes to how I write a blog post. I started blogging as a journaler back in 2009 and...
How I plan my blogging editorial calendar
Do you have a blogging editorial calendar? It’s one of those things that some bloggers swear by to help them stay on track, plan...
My plans, goals, hopes and dreams for 2021 and the most important thing 2020 taught me
I think we can all agree that 2020 was an absolute shitter of a year and we’re all sat at home optimistically hoping for...
Family Travel
My newborn baby essentials: Newborn baby must-haves for baby and mum + all the things I didn’t use
If you’re expecting a baby then I’m sure you’ll feel a little overwhelmed at some point when you start thinking about all the things...
Travelling to London with a 4 year old + fun things to do in London with kids
It wasn’t long ago that the very thought of travelling to London with kids was pretty much...
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...
The dream holiday for active families at Phokaia Beach Resort in Turkey with Mark Warner Holidays
First of all, I feel the need to apologise to my friends and family; since returning from Phokaia Beach Resort in Turkey with Mark...
Why we won’t be taking any more winter city breaks with our kids
I’m all about travelling with kids, you guys know that. I don’t think parents should put their lives on hold for 10 years while...