Michele Frolla is sharing her top travel tips for Rome. Like most cities, Rome can be a little overwhelming for a first time visitor but we’ve got lots of simple insider travel tips to make your trip to Rome easier. Michele’s Rome travel tips will save you time and money and make your holiday as …
I booked a 3 day break to Krakow, partly because I knew it was going to be cheap. The prices in Krakow are so low and even my flights out there were crazy cheap! So here’s a little look at the prices in Krakow and how much my 3 day trip to Krakow cost me. …
Portia Jones from Pip and the City recently took a trip to Ravenna, the beautiful Italian city in Emilia-Romagna. Ravenna isn’t always our first choice for an Italian city break so Portia is sharing 9 reasons why it should be on your travel radar. If authentic (and not too touristy!) Italian cities, great food, history, …
Are you packing for a trip to Morocco and wondering what you should wear in Marrakech? I’ve just returned from my third trip to Marrakech and I finally feel like I figured out exactly what to pack for Morocco! If you’d like some Morocco outfit inspiration and ideas, skip to the end of this blog …
If you’re thinking Tenerife is just all about package holidays and resorts then think again. The island has a striking volcanic landscape (did you know there are 300 volcanoes on the island?!) packed with hiking trails, gorges, unique plant life and fine-dining restaurants. If you’re planning a trip to Tenerife or would normally write it …
I’m debunking the hand luggage myth today and answering the question about whether or not you can take razors on a plane in your hand luggage. Instinct has always told me that you can’t take razors in your hand luggage and, I’ll be honest, I didn’t ever bother to research if this were true or …
Twixmas. It’s a funny time of year. It’s that week between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Each year I picture that week to be cosy and festive. I plan to spend time with loved ones and relax with my family. I picture cosy days watching films by the fire, family walks in the snow …
My travel blog from a gorgeous trip to Harlech, exploring the beautiful Welsh town and, of course, visiting Harlech Castle! ‘Oh, you’re going to Harlech? Are you going to the castle?’ This was the response I had from virtually everyone when I told them I was going to Harlech. The beautiful town on the coast …
I managed to create this Instagram wall collage for less than £8.50. Since making my own collage I found that The Little Square Gallery can make them for you but they charge £295!! I made two of my own collages so I’ve just saved myself nearly £600. I think I deserve a shopping spree with …
Living in a campervan in Australia is either your idea of heaven or your idea of hell. If you’re on the heaven side of the camp you’ll be thinking about the freedom to go wherever you want, whenever you want. You’ll be imagining camping on beaches and gathering around a campfire while drinking beers under …
I’m sharing my honest review from our family holiday to Domaine des Ormes campsite in Brittany, France. We’ve stayed at lots of campsites in France and Domaine des Ormes was, without a doubt, the biggest and best we’ve visited. But there are some things you need to be aware of and I’m sharing some great …
Today I’m sharing my Canvas holiday review, an honest review from our family holiday in France staying in a Canvas Holiday mobile home. Canvas Holidays offer camping holidays in Italy, Spain, France, Croatia, Holland, Germany, Switzerland and Portugal. Their campsites over camping pitches, erected tents, mobile homes, bungalows, cottages and lodges. If you’re looking for …
Staying in an ice hotel has been on my bucket list for years! I visited one in Finland and it was incredible but it was way too expensive to stay for a night. When I discovered the Romania Ice Hotel was a fraction of the price I knew I had to stay there! I stayed …
If you’re looking for Siam Park Beach, I’m here to let you in on a little secret. There are two ‘beaches’ at Siam Park and the second one I’m sharing is the one you need to know about. I say ‘beach’ in inverted commas because they’re not real beaches. They’re gorgeous swimming pools with wave …
If you’re travelling with toiletries in your hand luggage there are a few things you need to know. Remember, these rules are all enforced and if you don’t follow the rules you’ll have your toiletries taken away and you’ll probably be delayed. Sometimes the delay at security will be a few minutes but sometimes it …
Transylvania is an incredible area to visit and it’s home to so many beautiful castle hotels. I fell in love with the area during a 4-day Transylvania holiday that took me to Brasov, Bucharest, Bran Castle and an Ice Hotel. It was amazing! I’ve put together a list of the best castle hotels in Transylvania, …
Fuerteventura may only be 100 km in length but this Canary island is home to hiking trails, picture-perfect villages, cultural sites, diverse natural landscapes, and more. There are so many things to do in Fuerteventura and there’s the added bonus of having year-round sunshine, making it a perfect (and affordable!) destination for us Brits searching …
Can you take hair straighteners in hand luggage? Yes, you can! You just need to remove your hair straighteners from your hand luggage when you go through airport security, so keep them somewhere you can quickly remove them from your bag. You’ll also need to remove your hair straighteners from any kind of protective pouch …
Are you going away for a week and planning to just take hand luggage? It’s going to be a squeeze but it’s more than possible if you follow a few simple tips! Packing light for a weekend away is relatively easy. If you’re away for 3 days you’ll only need to pack 2 outfits and …
2023 is set to be an expensive year for most of us but there are lots of simple ways you can save money on your holidays. Here are 10 great tips to save money on your next trip! This post was created in collaboration with Love Discount Vouchers. 1. Book ASAP The days of booking …
Bali is an incredible destination that really is as amazing as it looks in the glossy brochures. I went there for my honeymoon and it totally lived up to the hype I’d created in my head. A good friend is currently exploring this Indonesian island and it’s bringing back SO many happy memories. If you …
The best day trips around England are outside of the big cities and here are 20 of the best places to visit around England (that aren’t London!) 1. Windsor Top thing to do in Windsor: Visit Windsor Castle Windsor is an easy 40-minute train journey west of London so it makes a great day trip …
It’s the Peloton question everyone asks themselves before making the purchase. ‘Peloton bikes look good…but should I buy a Peloton bike? Is it worth the money? Is it worth the subscription cost? Will I use it!? And if I do use it, is it any good?’ These are the questions I was asking myself for …
Today’s blog post is an update on my original Peloton review to ask the much asked question, ‘Is the Peloton bike worth it?’ I wrote my first review when I’d had the bike for just a couple of months so it was shiny and new and exciting. Of course my review was going to be …
I’m so excited to finally say that The Travel Hack Pro Cabin Case is ready!! Please note that this suitcase now has a light pink interior which has replaced the original hot pink. I’ve designed the perfect women’s cabin case in partnership with a company called Cabin Max. I’m so proud of this case as it’s …
Here’s what I pack in my kid’s hand luggage: I’m using The Travel Hack backpack for each of them. In this video I’ve used different coloured Travel Hack Backpacks but these won’t be available until next year. Different colours and patterns will be available but these are not the final colours. The black one is …
Today’s post is somewhere between a travel journal and a simple list of things to do in Aruba. I wrote a journal while I was away and wanted to share it but I also know most people come here looking for a straight-forward list of ideas for their holiday! So here you go, 20 of …
Looking for travel gifts for her? I’ve got you covered with 25 Christmas travel gifts for the ladies in your life. Whether you’re buying for your mum, your wife, your friend, a colleague, a family member or, more importantly, looking for travel gift ideas for yourself! I’ll be honest, everything on this list is things …
In today’s post I’m sharing what to pack for a caravan holiday, which is a packing list I can’t believe I haven’t written sooner! My husband and I own a static caravan in Abersoch which we visit almost every weekend throughout the spring and summer. Before we owned our own caravan we took so many …
Did you know there are 427 castles in Wales? Some are nearly 1,000 years old and some are well-preserved with lavish and authentic interiors. Others have partially fallen to ruins but they’re often located on dramatic craggy cliff edges and the sheer size of these fortresses is still impressive. Whether you’re planning a Cardiff city …