The 43 best travel books to read in 2018
If you made it your New Year’s Resolution to read more this year then I have some fabulous travel book suggestions for you. These are the books shortlisted for The Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards 2018. Yes, Stanford’s – that gorgeous store selling maps and books.
My Golden Moments from 2017
2017. What a year. 22 flights. Approximately 20 trips. Lots of staycations. Lots of glamping. Lots of laughs. Lots of good food with good friends and long evenings under the stars. But most of all…lots of memories. This is my favourite thing about travelling, the memories you make and treasure for a lifetime. For
12 places to get on your 2018 bucket list for each month of the year #Take12Trips
Have you heard about the #Take12Trips Challenge? If you haven’t you can read all about #Take12Trips here but, basically, it’s a challenge to take 12 trips in a year – one for each month. These trips don’t need to be epic, life-changing experiences. They can be a
10 Best Destinations For A Luxury Beach Holiday
The one thing I forget about every year when winter comes around is just how dark it is most of the day! It’s like it totally catches me by surprise yet it’s the same feeling every year. This year more than anything I want to rent
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
10 reasons why Dubai is on my bucket list
Dubai is a place that has always intrigued me but it wasn’t until recently that it made it onto my travel bucket list. Elle visited Dubai last summer and her gorgeous photos blew me away. It was the contrast between the sleek and modern and the
10 reasons you need to get Ladakh in India on your bucket list
If you've never heard of Ladakh in India before then don't worry, you're not alone. But if you're the kind of traveller who likes epic adventures and immersing yourself in stunning landscapes and outdoorsy activities then this is a place you'll want to know more about.
5 awesome safari experiences to get on your bucket list
Going on a safari is a bucket list experience for most people. Witnessing Africa’s wild animals in real life (and not just through a lens with David Attenborough's voiceover), falling asleep to the vibrant sounds of nature and filling your senses with the raw beauty of
The best destinations for cheap family travel in 2017
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
5 luxurious but affordable hotels in the Cotswolds
Searching for your next weekend getaway? Well, look no further! The Cotswolds has your name all over it. Besides the dreamy landscapes, the best thing about the Cotswolds is that there are so many lovely hotels that won’t break the bank. This area of natural beauty spans
How Travel Surprised Me
Isn’t it funny how by doing something that you don’t think you’ll like you usually end up learning a lot about yourself? And sometimes you even end up loving the thing you thought you’d hate? When No Becomes Yes Take for example, the venture into the rainforest that
10 weekends breaks with flights under £50
Most of us would like to travel more and the thing usually stopping us is the cost. Why does travel have to be so flipping expensive!? Well, actually, it doesn't
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
5 US National Parks you need to get on your bucket list
The USA is home to some of the world's oldest and most beautiful national parks. Their epic landscapes with jaw-dropping scenery having been filling up my Pinterest boards for years. I visited my first couple of national parks in 2013 during my Trek America trip when I
8 places for a weekend break in the South of England
It might not feel like it right now but it’s summer holiday season and it’s time to get out and about to explore the UK. Don't worry if you don't have the time of money to take a full week in the sun as we've put
Landmark Trust: An unusual and affordable choice for your next weekend break
The Landmark Trust is probably something you’ve vaguely heard of but don’t know a lot about. It wasn’t until I was invited to stay at a Landmark Trust property that I started looking into it and realised I’ve been seriously missing out. Why haven’t I stayed in
5 alternative summer holidays to take this year
Ahh, summer holidays - a highlight of each year for as long as you can remember, right? There's the excitement of planning and booking your summer holiday, the anticipation as the date draws closer, maybe a bit of excited frustration as the weeks drag by. Then
Surfing in Ericeira, Portugal with Rapturecamps
This week’s weekender of the week is a little different as we take to the waves for a more active and adventurous trip. We usually talk about city breaks for a weekend away but what about heading to the beach and brushing up on your surfing skills?
The 12 best weekend escapes to take in 2017
I love weekend escapes. Come on, who doesn’t!? There’s nothing better than leaving the office early, pulling a little suitcase behind you and strutting out with that happy, ‘I’m taking a weekender’, swagger. This swagger is a real thing. Embrace it and get your Weekender Swagger
Top 5 Stylish Winter City Breaks
Now that the leaves have started to turn those gorgeous shades of gold and deep red, it’s time to get planning! Soon those leaves will be frosty, which means winter is coming, which means
10 Reasons Why Girls Should Travel Solo At Least Once in Their Life
One of the most common emails to ping into my inbox is from girls who really want to travel but have no one to go with. Their friends either aren't interested or can't afford it and the thought of travelling solo is really scary. But it
So, you want to travel the world?
If you’re anything like me, you left school, graduated uni, got a job, and started to settle down into what the rest of your life might look like. Only, you’re not quite sure if you’re ready for that yet. You’re getting itchy feet. You dream of far-flung beaches and
8 Reasons to Love Bali
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
The Travel Hack’s Favourite Destinations…EVER!
When you tell people you're a travel blogger the first thing they inevitably ask is, 'Where's your favourite place?' To which we'd promptly reply, 'How can you choose!? There are too many!' Favourite places can depend on so many things such as the weather, who you're with, how
Reasons I love getting lost on a Roadtrip…
So many love the idea of an adventure but not half of us really know how to have one. For me, going on an adventure means starting with an idea of where you want to go or what you want to achieve, but being completely open to things going
5 Luxurious but Affordable Hotels in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is one of the most affordable places in the world to grab a little luxury at a reasonable price. Five star hotels which you would pay hundreds of dollars a night for in cities such as London, Sydney or New York sell for a
57 Things To Do in Singapore
Singapore is an island city-state in Southeast Asia. Back in 2015 it received the title of 'top country to visit' from Lonely Planet and today it boasts a tropical climate, a multicultural population and the long list of things to do in Singapore will shock any tourist
10 reasons I love discovering Greece by boat
Admittedly, I am usually not one to go to the same place twice when it comes to travelling. Not because I never love anywhere enough, but because my favourite thing is to go where I have never been. There's only one exception to my rule and that's if
5 Alternative City Breaks in Europe
We all love travelling in the summer, especially in Europe when the weather is at its best and there’s an exciting vibe in the cities. Everyone is outdoors, soaking up the sun and making the most of the balmy evenings. American Express® has created Hello Europe, a
