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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.

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 …

The best European Christmas market tour: A DIY version!

I’ve just returned from an incredible week spent hopping around Europe visiting Christmas markets! On this trip I started in Manchester and then went to Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna. The whole trip was so easy, affordable, totally magical and simple to do in 4 days. I can’t recommend this European Christmas market tour itinerary enough …

One day in Reykjavik, Iceland: 8 things to see and do!

So you’ve got one day in Reykjavik? How exciting! I’m going to show you how to spend one day in Reykjavik and have the most incredible day. I also want to reassure you that one day is a great amount of time to spend in Iceland’s capital. Sure, a few extra days might be nice …

How to book more weekend breaks for 2025 + give the gift of travel this Christmas!

I’m a firm believer that multiple short holidays and weekend getaways are way better than the traditional ‘big summer holiday’. Don’t get me wrong, I love a big summer holiday but if I had to choose one or the other, I’d pick lots of short holidays throughout the year. Regular short holidays mean you’ve always …

10 things you need for a winter adventure

Winter is around the corner and today’s blog post is for all the fair-weather adventurers out there! I’m the first to hold my hands up and admit I’m a fair weather adventurer. It’s easy to get out for a hike, go paddleboarding, camping, wild swimming or any other outdoorsy activity when the sun is shining …

Fold + Roll Packing Organiser Review

If you’re a long time reader of the blog you’ll know there’s nothing I love more than an organised bag! Whether it’s a massive suitcase, my gym bag, my travel backpack or my everyday handbag. My life often feels chaotic and messy but at least my luggage is always nicely organised! I was excited to …

5 best underseat cabin bags: The best underseat luggage + hacks to fit everything in!

If you’re flying with just a free underseat cabin bag then I’m here to share the best options and my travel hacks to squeeze everything into that tiny bag. I’ve been a full time travel blogger for over 10 years and to save money on my trips I almost always travel with just free underseat …

5 luxury travel experiences to get on your bucket list

Are you planning a luxury travel experience? Perhaps you’re celebrating a big birthday, a special occasion or would like something truly incredible to look forward to. My travel bucket list  is endless but I do have a few really luxurious experiences on there. I love having a list of destinations to aim for and hope …

12 incredible things to do in Lanzarote: You can't miss these!

I’ve just returned from my fourth trip to Lanzarote. I’ve been four times in two years because I don’t want to go anywhere else since discovering Lanzarote is THE PERFECT place for a sunny beach holiday during the spring and autumn months. The weather is gorgeous, the beaches are beautiful, it isn’t too far from …

Everything you need to know about hiring a car in Lanzarote

Everything you need to know about hiring a car in Lanzarote If you’re going to do one thing in Lanzarote, make it this….hire a car! I’ve just returned from a gorgeous trip to Lanzarote. It was my fourth time to the island and it was by far the best, simply because we hired a car. …