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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.

Get your boots on: How to style Hunter boots for every situation!

Summer may be on its way but, when you live in Wales, wellies are always a good idea! Wales is all about the great outdoors with gorgeous beaches, mountains, forests, pretty villages and more than our fair share of countryside pubs! Our only problem in Wales is the fact there’s always the chance of rain; …

Must Have Caravan Accessories When Travelling Around Australia

One of the most incredible experiences of my life was travelling around Australia in a campervan. I was lucky enough to spend almost 18 months driving around the entire coast of Australia. I started in Sydney and travelled through South Australia, up the West Coast, into the Northern Territories and then down the East Coast …

Roadtrip Portugal: The Ultimate 2 week Portugal itinerary

Roadtrip Portugal: The Ultimate 2 week Portugal trip itinerary If you’re planning to roadtrip Portugal then you are in for the adventure of a lifetime! Portugal is one of the best European countries for a road trip because you can whiz from cities to coastlines and wine regions to mountains so easily. Hiring a vehicle …

1 day trip to Alicante: The perfect itinerary for a quick escape

Have you seen this trend for Extreme Day Trips? It’s where you take an early flight out to a destination and take a late night flight home on the same day! It sounds crazy but it’s so much fun and you’d be amazed by how much you can see and do in a day. Alicante …

18 month review: Using the JOVS 4D laser light therapy mask for 18 months

I’ve been using the JOVS 4D laser light therapy mask for 18 months now. I wrote a review from my 2 month update if you’d like to give that a read but here’s a brief summary of how it works, how/when I started using it and my overall results. If you’re ready to purchase, you …

1 day in Dublin: How to spend a day in Dublin

If you’ve got 1 day in Dublin then you’re in for a lot of fun! Whether you’re taking an Extreme Day Trip or you’re visiting from another part of Ireland or Northern Ireland, Dublin is a great place to visit for one day. I’ve done lots of 1 day trips to Dublin. Once during a …

5 luxury travel hacks: luxury travel experiences on a budget

We all love luxury travel experiences but, unfortunately, not all of our credit cards agree! Today I’m sharing five of my top luxury travel hacks to have those once in a lifetime experiences you’ve always been dreaming about. You don’t need to be a millionaire to be sailing around Croatia on a private yacht or …

Travel Hacks: How do you find cheap flights?

Is there a science behind booking flights? Perhaps there’s a formula for finding the best deals, cheapest prices and discounts for upgrades? Some people will tell you there’s a science behind it and they may even lead you to believe there are special secrets. But I’m here today to tell you the real secrets behind …

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 …