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Budget travel: How to save money on your holiday
Going on holiday is the best! Nothing can beat taking a break from work and spending time relaxing in beautiful places but going away can get quite expensive. So here are my top tips on how to save money and still travel. Bring snacks with you Airport food can be quite pricey so it’s a good idea to pack some snacks in your hand luggage. This also comes in handy if you are arriving to a destination late at night. It’s also useful to have a water bottle with you as lots of airport and places around Europe have water fountains. Create a packing list Create a list of everything…
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Sicily travel guide: the best beaches
Beautiful sunshine, crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches- it might sound like a fantasy paradise but look no further than wonderful Sicily and you will find this dream is in fact a reality. Sicily has so much to offer its visitors it is hard to find a place to start. From incredible local cuisine, fascinating historical monuments and even a live volcano- this little island has it all. But the main draw of having a holiday in Sicily has to be its selection of incredible beaches, which attract visitors from across the globe. To avoid the crowded hotels during peak times of year many savvy travellers are choosing to…
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Hair cut & blow dry at Rush Kentish Town
I recently visited the newly opened Rush salon at Kentish Town, London I was well overdue a haircut as I never book myself in frequent enough. Whenever I get it done they always take way too much off the length and I’m normally left with dull flat hair. Before photo Upon arrival, I was greeted by the friendly staff who showed me to a chair and offered me a drink, I went for a cup of tea. My hairdresser then came over and asked what I wanted done. I explained that I wanted it neatened up and to get rid of the split ends but keep the length. I also…
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Classic timepieces designed by Adexe
I never leave the house without a watch, they are fashionable and practical at the same time. Watches also make great gifts for special occasions as they are the perfect keepsake. I still have my nan’s watch and it’s one of my most treasured possessions, reminding me of her whenever I wear it. I recently received the Sistene petite rose gold watch from Adexe. The beautiful rose gold colour goes really well with my jewellery and I love the elegant yet classic design. Adexe’s mission is to ‘create finely crafted, uniquely appointed timepieces at affordable prices’. Each watch comes with its own story behind it, the one for this watch is this: Sistine, the most…
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Royal Afternoon Tea, Galvin at the Athenaeum
Sam and I are massive fans of Afternoon Tea so when we heard about the Royal Afternoon Tea at Galvin at the Athenaeum, we had to visit! Galvin restaurants are a family run collection of French restaurants, I’ve already visited Galvin at Windows and it was lovely, it has seriously amazing rooftop views over London! Galvin at the Athenaeum The Athenaeum is a luxury 5 star hotel with a restaurant and bar. Upon arrival we were shown to our table, the restaurant is divided into several sections one for dining, an area for lounging and afternoon tea and also an outdoor terrace which is perfect for summer. The interior was…
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World Duty Free Travel Essentials
If you’re jetting off on your summer holidays you’ll have a chance to do some duty free shopping at the airport. Stocking up on travel essentials, treats or gifts. Holidays are a great time to pamper yourself and with the great savings at World Duty Free it would be rude not take advantage of this. Below are some travel essentials you can purchase from World Duty Free: Clinique Ultra Hydration Set All these products will fit in your hand luggage allowance so are perfect for taking with you on your travels. The Set Contains: Moisture Surge 72-hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator I always find that flying dehydrates my skin so I make sure…