10 quirky hotels in Wales
Today's blog post is another fab one by Bonnie Friend from the Good Hotel Guide! She’s sharing 10 quirky hotels in Wales for anyone looking for a unique stay somewhere a little different in Wales! From a retreat favoured by Dylan Thomas to a suite in a
10 of the best hotels in Wales
You all know how much I love Wales so I'm excited to have Bonnie Friend from the Good Hotel Guide share 10 of the best hotels in Wales. I live on the England/Wales border so, while I spend a lot of time in Wales, I don't
A family day on the North Wales coast: 4 unmissable stops
Pebble beaches, crashing waves, crumbling castles and quaint towns. What more would you want from a family day out on the North Wales coast? OK, maybe fish and chips loaded with salt and vinegar and afternoon tea on blustery piers looking out to sea. You guys know
Buying a static caravan: Is this the cheapest and easiest way to own a ‘holiday home’
Is it a static caravan? Or is it the cheapest and easiest way to own a luxury holiday home? I’ll go for the latter. But yes, it’s still a caravan. If you follow me on social media you’ll already know that Sam and I recently bought a
10 unique places to stay in North Wales
There are so many incredible hotels in North Wales but if you're looking for something a bit different, I've found 10 unique places to stay in North Wales. These unique holiday homes are all available on Airbnb and will guarantee an unforgettable holiday. These places all
Top 10 adventure activities you have to try in Snowdonia
I live in North Wales so I know I'm going to be ever so slightly biased here but I think Snowdonia and North Wales is one of the most incredibly gorgeous places in the UK. Whether you're visiting the UK on holiday or you live here
10 of the Best Llangollen Hotels (and other unique places to stay!)
If you're looking for hotels in Llangollen and places to stay near this gorgeous Welsh town then I've got you covered. Today I'm sharing some beautiful places to stay in Llangollen for your next weekender in North Wales. Llangollen in North Wales is known for its picturesque
How to have a perfect glamping weekend in Llangollen, North East Wales
Llangollen, in north-east Wales, is everything you’d want from a quaint Welsh town. It’s so idyllically pretty it’s like Llangollen has stepped right out of the pages of a child’s bedtime story. With steam trains chugging billows of smoke across the rushing river and horse-drawn canal
Consumerism, overspending and why I love camping
We live in a world where everyone wants everything to be bigger, faster, stronger, brighter. We spend our lives consumed by wanting more and we’re programmed to spend way too much time and energy on achieving this unattainable ‘more’. We want bigger TVs, faster cars, bigger homes,
10 best British beaches you have to visit this summer
If you're looking for the best British beaches to add to your summer wish list then you've come to the right place! We Brits are often guilty of travelling all over the world in search of white sandy beaches and crystal clear seas while forgetting about
Blaze Wear Explorer Jacket: The heated jacked you need to beat winter
Yes, that’s right, heated jacket. Heated! Today I’m reviewing the new Explorer Jacket from Blaze Wear, a heated jacket that’s a complete game-changer for people, like me, who are always cold. Blaze Wear specialise in heated clothing and their new Explorer Jacket is basically like wearing a gorgeous
1 week itinerary to see the best of North Wales
If you’re lucky enough to have 1 week in North Wales then this is the perfect itinerary. There’s so much to see and do in North Wales and this itinerary will take you from gorgeous golden beaches to historical towns to one of the quirkiest villages
An adventure at Zip World Fforest with GoPro HERO 6
Last month I was SO excited to be sent the new GoPro HERO 6 by Currys PC World and put it through its paces during an adventure day in North Wales. Currys PC World has created an Extreme Sports Map of the UK with loads of ideas
Exploring Harlech, Wales – it’s much more than just a 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 of north west Wales might be best known for its castle but
Our family weekend in Anglesey in an Airstream trailer
If you’re subscribed to my newsletter you will have read the news that Sam and I recently bought a caravan. Gulp. Yea, we’ve become those people. I actually LOVE our caravan but if I’m honest I would have preferred something cooler. Something sleeker and with a bit
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
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
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
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
What to wear and tips for walking up Snowdon
I’ve walked up Snowdon quite a few times now. I’m very lucky to live less than an hour and a half from Pen-y-Pass, which is a popular spot to begin a walk up Snowdon. I’ve done it in the rain, in the snow, in the blazing
An adventurous weekend in Wales
Last weekend I was set one of the most awesome challenges I’ve ever been set for The Travel Hack. The guys at Vauxhall sent me the new Mokka X and challenged me to see how adventurous I could be in 48 hours. It’s times like this I
A spontaneous weekend in Aberdaron, Wales
It was Thursday evening and Sam and I had a conversation that went something like this: Sam: The weather’s going to be amazing this weekend Me: Ooo, we should go to the beach Sam: Let’s go to Aberdaron. I’ll see if we can rent somewhere and stay over…..hmmm….the only
A weekend guide to Chester and North Wales: A perfect city break and outdoor escape
If you’re planning a weekend break that ‘has it all’ then I can’t recommend a trip to Chester and North Wales enough. Spend your first day exploring the Roman city of Chester with its cobbled streets, Tudor-style buildings and pretty views. Then spend your second day exploring
A sustainable lobster sea safari in North Wales
This was our fifth and final foodie challenge with Huawei and took us to the shores of Wales on a sustainable lobster safari. Huawei had set us the challenge to seek out unusual food trends throughout the UK and to document it with the Huawei P9.
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
Camping in the Forest in Beddgelert, North Wales
Over the August bank holiday weekend we joined the masses and headed to North Wales for a camping adventure in the forest. It was George’s first camping trip and the lucky little guy had the most perfect weekend you could wish for! I’ve been camping many times
Festival Number 6: Wales’ Unique Boutique Festival
During the first weekend of September it was time to indulge in the weird and wonderful sights and sounds of Festival Number 6, a unique festival which descended on the picturesque village of Portmeirion in North Wales. Being pregnant and almost ready to pop, I very
Staying in a Bath Tower on the town walls of Caernarfon, Wales
Do you fancy staying in one the towers of a medieval town wall, facing the Menai Strait in Wales? Read on to find out about Monica’s weekender with The Landmark Trust at Bath Tower in Caernarfon’s fortified walls. One feeling I’m sure will never get old is
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
Confessions of a Festival First-Timer + I’m going to Festival No.6!!
Hi, I'm Elle, I'm 31 and I've never been to a festival. *waits for horrified gasps to die down* Yeah, I know. The thing is though, in Australia, where I grew up, festivals aren't the rite of passage that they are here in the UK. But probably more importantly, I'm