10 Best Carry-On Luggage Options for Travel
When it comes to packing for a weekend break, it’s no secret that travelling with carry-on luggage (instead of - not as well as - a big suitcase that goes in the hold) has loads of advantages. It’s usually cheaper, as many airlines charge a hefty
Cotopaxi Libre Sweater: The boyfriend sweater you’ll want to buy for yourself
In my never ending quest to pack light I’m always looking for great quality travel clothing that looks good but is also practical. Not only that but it needs to last and not look crumples or dishevelled after a couple of washes. I want to be
How to turn your camping trip into a glamping trip
You guys all know how much I love glamping. I love being in the great outdoors whilst still having a few little luxuries that make it cosy and comfy. It’s great to stay in quirky and unique glamping pods, treehouses, yurts or safari tents but sometimes
What to Pack for the Canary Islands
When I visited Fuerteventura and Lanzarote in the Canary Islands, I thought packing would be a breeze. I pride myself on being an efficient packer, and have been known to travel with just a handbag for a winter weekend away. So an island holiday? No problem. Or so
10 travel essentials you can’t leave home without this winter
Packing for winter travel is a little more difficult than summer travel. You need so much more stuff to stay warm and cozy and packing light is no easy feat. You could be faced with wind, rain, snow and hail. Or you could get lucky and
My dirty little travel beauty secrets
Everyone has a couple of dirty little secrets so it’s time to air them out and let you in on a few of my travel secrets. My travel secrets might not be as juicy as you’re expecting. Actually, some of them are kind of gross. But
What to pack for a camping trip
Camping and glamping are two of my favourite summer activities. Of course, I love jetting off to exotic beaches (who doesn’t!?) but you can’t beat a weekend camping with all your friends. I know a lot of people have hideous memories from family camping trips where it rained
10 things to pack in your hand luggage
Does anyone else find packing your hand luggage can be just as tough as packing your main case? I begin with just a couple of things, maybe a magazine and my phone, and before I know it my bag is overflowing with stuff. Cosmetics and gadgets and
My 5 beach and beauty essentials + how to fake it on the beach
Each year we spend the entire winter dreaming about beach holidays. White sands, blue seas, bright sunshine and golden tans. Arrhh, this is what dreams are made of. Just after Christmas we re-join the gym and spend hours finding the right skin care regimen, hoping that it
What women should pack when travelling to India
Since I’ve come back from India one of the most common questions I get asked by women is about what women should pack for a trip to India. I was expecting to be asked how to avoid Delhi Belly, how to find nice accommodation, how safe it
Monica’s mini guide to packing for a weekend away (and what I’d never leave home without)
Monica's Mini Guide to Packing for a Weekend Away (and what I'd never leave home without)
I’ve made more than my fair share of mistakes while I’ve been travelling but I’m pleased to say that there is one thing that I do pretty well and that thing is packing (except that time I forgot my passport but let’s forget about that.)
