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Visiting English Lavender Fields Near London
Mayfield Lavender Farm, located in Banstead near South London, looks a world away from the busy city. Yet, still sits within the London travel zones. The lavender fields are the perfect spot for a summer day trip and one of my favourite days out recently. Despite its huge crowds and growing number of developments, London remains a city that is still full of green spaces, making up approximately 47% of Greater London. But did you know there’s a massive purple space bordering it’s southern edges? The working farm becomes a popular spot to visit in summer when several varieties of lavender are in full bloom as far as the eye…
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A Girls’ Guide to Travel Must-haves for 2019
A new year, a new set of great adventures to look forward to! First up is Prague with my mom in March for her big 6-0! One of the best things about my mom living back in the UK is we get to have these fun girls’ weekends to many places my friends and Matt have already been but we’ve not gotten to see. Next with be my annual holiday with Matt, which is his turn to pick (as I’ve apparently picked all the rest…oops). His phobia of planning and insistence that his idea of a perfect holiday involves sitting on a couch watching telly should make this interesting. Keep…
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What to Pack for a Long Flight
The must-haves to take on board
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10 Beauty Products I Never Travel Without
Deciding what travel beauty products to take with you on a trip, especially if you are travelling light or long term, can be a tough task. Travelling can really wreck havoc on your skin. From the dryness on board planes, dirty city air, to the cruelty of the sun, it can be a challenge to come back from your holidays looking fresh and rested. But at the same time, luggage restrictions mean I always try to take some products that I can get a lot of use out of. There are some products I simply must have in my suitcase every time. Here’s 10 I will definitely be packing on…
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Clever tips for packing beauty essentials in hand luggage
Packing with just a carry-on/hand luggage can be a real challenge when it comes to beauty products and toiletries. You’ve picked your destination; your tickets are printed, and now it’s time to pack. But if you are anything like me, you’ll find it challenging to bring all your favourite beauty products along with you. I envy those travellers that sail through the airport with a half-empty plastic bag; those who can bring the bare minimum of products with them on a holiday. To compound the challenge, I rarely travel with more than hand luggage, and even if I do have the luxury of a checked suitcase, the quality of products…