10 British Islands to get on your Weekender Bucket List
If I mention an island escape you're probably going to be thinking of idyllic Caribbean beaches with white sands and swaying palms. Yes, these are gorgeous but don't dismiss the islands we have on our very own doorstep here in Britain. You’d be pressed to find an array
Will you do the #Take12Trips Challenge?
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while then you’ll have seen me mention the #Take12Trips Challenge at the start of each year. As it’s a 12 month challenge, January feels like the perfect time of year to begin! #Take12Trips is a challenge to take a
A Mini Guide to Mont Saint Michel: A real-life Harry Potter town!
I’d seen photos of Mont Saint-Michel before but, if I’m honest, I didn’t know much about this incredible island in Normandy, France. I didn’t know a lot about it other than the fact that it looked like a magical town that would fit perfectly between the pages
BookBeat Review: The audiobook app that’s a game-changer for book lovers!
Today I’d like to introduce you to an awesome audiobook app I’m addicted to. It’s called BookBeat and is like Netflix for audiobooks and is a total game-changer for bookworms who don’t have time to read. I know I’m not the only person who’s yearly resolutions include
A perfect family weekend in the Cotswolds
Ahh, the Cotswolds. It’s like a magical little area of England where time stands still and you feel like you’re permanently walking through a postcard. The narrow lanes are lined with honey coloured cottages decorated with bright flowers and wonky, stone walks. Each village looks more like
Staying at Wales’ first luxury Glampotel at Brandy House Farm, Wales
Driving up to Brandy House Farm was like driving into a scene from an old fashioned story book. A single track lane ran through a field filled with lambs who leapt about in the long grass to signal my arrival. I came to an enormous, ramshackle
The Travel Hack’s Guide to Timisoara, Romania
It may not be at the top of every traveller’s bucket list, but Timisoara is a city you’re going to be hearing about a lot more in coming years. Which of course means it’s best to book your flights now, while it’s still relatively undiscovered. Since being
Pale Hall Hotel: Is this Wales’ BEST hotel?
“It’s weird but I feel really at home here,” I told the general manager of Palé Hall Hotel as I sipped champagne on a luxuriously grand sofa. I looked around at my surroundings – the antique furniture, the ornate paintings, the enormous chandelier, the marble fireplace and
10 reasons to add Timisoara in Romania to your weekend bucket list
I’ve just returned from a weekend in Timisoara in Romania and found it to be such a perfect destination for a weekend break. It really ticks all the boxes and here are just 10 reasons why I think you’ll love it too! If you haven’t seen it
How much does it cost for a weekend in Timisoara, Romania?
A weekend break to Timisoara is cheap. So cheap! And while I don’t think that cost alone should be a major influencer when it comes to choosing a city break destination, we’ve got to be honest here, it is going to affect your decision a little. I’ve
My travel journal from a long weekend in Timisoara, Romania
I arrived in Timisoara with no pre-conceived ideas about the city so I really didn’t know what to expect. Of course, I’d searched through Google images, watched a video and a read blog but I still didn’t realise how wonderful this city is, especially if you’re visiting
25 restaurants worth travelling across the globe for (and what you should order when you arrive!)
I’d like you to take a minute, sit back and think about your favourite travel experiences. It’s OK, I’ll wait here while you scan your memories and really think about it. No rush. It wasn’t until I sat down to think about this that I realised that most of
Packing tips for a weekend break
I am very excited today to have some packing tips from the packing legend, Alex from Travel Fashion Girl. Alex has shared her top tips when packing for a weekend break. **** Packing for a fun filled weekend getaway should be quick and easy, right? Unfortunately, it is not
Postcards I’ll never send
One of my favourite bloggers is Love Taza and she writes a feature called Little Letters where she basically writes little letters to anyone and anything she has a little message for. It’s a simple idea and doesn’t sound that interesting but it’s one of my favourite
Staying safe in the sun and the best way to treat sunburn
We all want a gorgeous summer glow but, these days, everyone is pretty savvy and aware of the risks associated with too much sun. a lovely tan is nice, but not when it comes at the cost of premature aging, wrinkles and sunburn! I remember when the
Your Weekend Guide to Amsterdam
This week's travel guide is a weekend guide to Amsterdam and is written by Eppie Shepherd, the fabulous London lifestyle and travel blogger. Amsterdam is perhaps one of the most diverse European cities, attracting visitors from all walks of life at any age. Beautiful cobbled streets and miles
The Ultimate Westeros Travel Guide (in Northern Ireland)
The countdown began months ago. In fact, the date has been marked, in big bold Sharpie letters, on my house calendar, leaving no doubt as to what’s happening that Monday night: GAME OF THRONES. Season 7 begins on July 17, and it could not come quickly enough. What
Everything you need to know about your baby’s first flight
I know lots of people get really nervous about their baby’s first flight. I was so scared the first time we flew with George and we only flew to the Isles of Scilly! It took less than an hour and Sam and I were prepping for
What to do if your flight is delayed or cancelled
Did you know that if you’re flying in the EU or you're flying with an EU airline and your flight is delayed by more than 3 hours you may be entitled to compensation? Yes, up to €600! Read on to find out more and learn how
A weekend itinerary for Swansea Bay, Mumbles and Gower
You may have noticed that Wales has been having a bit of a moment recently. Wales has always been a perfect place for a weekend break but more and more people are starting to discover the beauty of this gorgeous little country. I’ll admit that after growing
Pixter Travel Pack Review: Wide angle smartphone lens plus tripod
I was recently sent the Pixter Wide Angle Lens Pro and to the Pixter Flexible Tripod to review. This is part of the Pixter Travel Pack and retails for £64.90 (currently reduced from £89.80). On my first day testing it out I met up with The Travel Hack Team
5 Canadian road trips to get on your bucket list
Canada has got to be one of the most gorgeous countries on Earth. With breath-taking landscapes of snowy mountain peaks, glistening blue lakes and sprawling green forests, it's the kind of place where you don't need any 'activities', you can simply spend your entire trip admiring
How to make travel a priority and realising there’s never a perfect time
This topic is such a toughy but it’s something that comes up again and again. How do you make travel a priority in your life without being held back by ‘real life’. You go to school and then maybe uni. You get a job, you start your
A luxury glamping trip with Wonderfully Wild, Anglesey
The sun was blazing as I drove along the North Wales coast with my windows down and the radio blaring. I perched my elbow on the open window whenever I could, partly to catch some rays but also to feel the sea air and the warm
Win a British Adventure with GWR
When the weather is as gorgeous as it has been recently, I genuinely wouldn’t want to be anywhere but the UK. Our coastlines and beaches are stunning, our cities are vibrant and exciting, our villages are quaint and welcoming and we have the best pubs in
A weekend with Forest Holidays in Ardgartan Argyll, Scotland
A luxury log cabin at the foot of dramatic, snow-capped mountains on the shore of a serene and tranquil lake. What more could you want in a relaxing weekend break? Errrm….maybe a hot tub? Peaceful walking trails through forests and past trickling streams? Your favourite takeaways like pizza or
10 photography apps you need for your travel photos
Did you see yesterday’s post about winning a Google Pixel Phone from EE? To celebrate EE’s recent announcement that all existing EE mobile pay monthly and pay as you go mobile customers can take their UK allowance abroad to 48 European destinations, they’ve given me a Pixel
Win a Google Pixel Phone with EE!
Win a Google Pixel Phone from EE! Who wants to win a Google Pixel Phone courtesy of EE!? Yes please! To celebrate the recent news that EE mobile customers can take their UK mobile allowance abroad to 48 European destinations AND that those on new 4GEE Max plans can
Lithuania: A Land of Surprises
Confession time: after I accepted this particular blog trip invitation, I actually had to look up Lithuania on a map to see where I was going. Turns out, it’s one of the Baltic states, nestled between Poland, Latvia, Belarus and the Russian province of Kaliningrad. Having
Safely travelling with my blogging equipment with the Calumet Rolling Camera Case
One of the hardest things about travelling with all my blogging equipment is keeping it all safe and secure - especially when I've got the little ones with me and I feel like I need 10 extra arms to keep everything and everyone safe! The days of