Welcome to The Travel Hack
I’m Monica and I’m a travel writer and blogger based in Wales.
The Travel Hack began in 2009 while backpacking around Asia and Australia. I share travel hacks and inspiration to help you get out and see the world as well as tips and ideas for days out with kids!
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My recent trips have taken me to Krakow in Poland and Vilnius in Lithuania to prove you can have a short break for £200 or less!
Tote
The Travel Hack Tote is the latest bag in the range. This large shoulder bag is the perfect dimensions for the easyJet ‘free’ underseat cabin bag and it’s big enough for a weekend away!
With plenty of handy pockets and compartments, this tote will keep all of your documents, gadgets and clothes neatly organised. There’s a pocket for all of your bits and bobs so nothing gets lost!
Backpack
The Travel Hack Backpack can be used as the ‘free’ underseat bag on Ryanair flights and has plenty of clever compartments to keep your belongings organised for stress-free travels and days out.
This is a diverse backpack and is a popular choice not only for travelling but for work, hiking, a baby bag or a gym bag.
Suitcase
This is more than just a cabin case. This is a stylish way to breeze through the airport, knowing your suitcase is the perfect size to get onboard the plane! With easy access pockets and a top handbag compartment, The Travel Hack Cabin Case makes it easy to remove belongings for security and access everything you need during the flight.
Ladies travel clothes: The 10 essential items I can’t travel without
I’m all about packing light and travelling with as little luggage as possible, but that doesn’t mean I don’t have travel essentials! I have a selection of ladies travel clothes I can’t leave home without and they come with me on every trip. Here they are… Neutral trainers A stylish pair of black trainers are …
Level8 Voyageur Luggage Set Review
As a frequent traveller I know the importance of good quality luggage. I’ll never forget a budget ski holiday in my 20s when a wheel broke off my extremely heavy suitcase and I had to drag it on one wheel for what felt like miles through London and all the way to Heathrow. Travelling is …
So, you want to start a travel blog in 2025?
It’s still one of my most frequently asked questions…how do I start a travel blog!? And is it worth starting a travel blog in 2025? The simple answer is yes. Yes, yes, 100% yes! Here are some reasons to start a travel blog… People often ask if it’s worth starting a blog in 2025 because …
The ultimate weekend break to Iceland
If you’re planning a weekend break to Iceland then I am so excited for you! Iceland is a magical place and I love it more with every visit. While you could spend a whole week in this incredible country, a weekend trip to Iceland is perfect. It’s an expensive destination so keeping the trip short …
Airline cabin baggage size Ryanair: Everything you need to know
If you’re feeling confused about the airline cabin baggage size for Ryanair, you’re not alone. I travel with just cabin baggage on Ryanair flights all the time so I’m here to simplify it for you! Here’s what you need to know… Hopefully that simplifies it a bit. The vanity case is ‘free personal size’ and …
Matador SEG 28 review: Is this the best backpack for backpacking?
I’ve been a frequent traveller for nearly 20 years and I’ve spent a lot of time backpacking! I’ve tried so many backpacks during that time but I’ve never found ‘the perfect backpack’, until now… Let me introduce you to the Matador SEG 28 (also available in the larger SEG 45) which I believe is the …
Extreme Day Trips: Everything you need to know about planning and booking your first EDT
Have you heard about ‘Extreme Day Trips’? It’s where you book a very early departure flight and a very late flight home and see a destination in one day. You could fly to Paris at 7am, have a full day in the city and fly home at 9pm and be tucked up in your own …
Things to do in Gran Canaria
It’s no secret that I love the Canary Islands for a winter sun holiday from the UK. Winter can feel so long and bleak, but a week in the sunshine perks everyone up! During the winter months, most of Europe has terrible or unpredictable weather and you need to be flying long-haul to get the …
My robot vacuum review: Is it worth getting a robot vacuum?
My robot vacuum review and my honest opinion about whether or not it’s worth getting a robot vacuum. I’ve wanted a robot vacuum for years. I have three children and a dog and I vacuum the downstairs of my house most days, if not twice a day. I really should mop daily too but I …
My extreme day trip to Italy + what to do in Bergamo
My extreme day trip to Bergamo, Italy + what to do in Bergamo Last weekend I took an Extreme Day Trip to Bergamo and had the best day ever so I had to share everything about it. An Extreme Day Trip is where you take an early flight to a destination and then take a …
Tenerife Beaches: The best beaches in Tenerife you have to visit
Tenerife is one of my favourite places for a winter sun holiday. While it’s cold and miserable in the UK, you can hop on a quick (and usually relatively cheap!) flight to Tenerife and you’re sunning yourself on one of the many beautiful Tenerife beaches the very same day. Tenerife is an easy option for …
15 Traditional Christmas Treats from Around the World
Christmas is my favourite time of the year. I’m one of those people who starts putting up decorations in November and I want it to last as long as possible! In my mind there are five seasons; spring, summer, autumn, Christmas and winter! It’s a time for joy, celebration, traditions, family and indulging in delicious …