Light bites

Nibble a cookie and sample the perfect coffees at Cafe Oto on Ashwin Street. It was recently lauded as the coolest place in Britain by Italian Vogue. Those seeking something a little more substantial could do worse than the doorstep sandwiches available from the Rochelle Canteen on Arnold Circus. Regular patrons include Giles Deacon, Luella Bartley and Marc Jacobs’s accessory designer, Katie Hillier.

Get creative

Overlooking the legendary Spitalfields Market, St John Bread and Wine is always packed with high-end artists and fashionistas. Those without the budget to afford its sometimes questionable delights should make a trip to Soho in central London. As the capital’s creative hub, the area is home to many eateries frequented by flamboyant and stylish Londoners.

Picnic

When it’s a sunny day, Londoners flock to the city’s parks. While office workers have to settle for a Prêt sandwich, those with more time on their hands can while away the hours with a picnic. Turn ingredient buying into a fun experience by shopping at a farmers’ market. Alternatively, try one of the Forman & Field hampers available from www.formanandfield.com. Some of the city’s best picnicking parks include Alexandra Park, Kyoto Gardens in Holland Park, Postman’s Park, and Victoria Park.

Fine dining

London is at the forefront of fine dining, helped no doubt by the influence of Sir Terrence Conran. Any one of his ten restaurants is a safe bet – whether it’s the lively Zinc or Cantina Del Ponte, or the cool elegance of the Orrery, Le Pont de la Tour or Bibendum. Other guaranteed good eateries are those owned by Oliver Peyton – the man responsible for Mash, the Atlantic Bar and Grill, and Coast.

Eating on the go

Beneath the clattering roof of Brixton Market diners can find everything from delectable cupcakes to delicious pizzas. Try Franco Manca, the Wild Caper deli or Rosie’s Deli Cafe. Alternatively, head east to the Brick Lane Beigel Bakery for a midnight bagel or salt-beef sandwich. There’s no meal more British than fish and chips – one of the best is the Rock & Sole Plaice on Endell Street.

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If you plan to travel by car or plane for some long hours use our tips for a fresh, lasting look. The tips will help you remain beautiful even at the end of the trip.

Hydration

Although the following advice is well known repeating it won’t harm anybody so remember: it is strongly recommended to drink water when you travel by plane. With each hour you spend in the airplane you lose about 100 ml of water from the skin. So drink 250 ml of water/hour.

In order to revitalize your dehydrated skin and eyes, besprinkle your face with cold water and use a lot of hydrating face and eye cream. Rose water will maintain your skin soft.

Be in shape when the plain lands

At the end of the flight use a cream and powder check. Use a hydrating product which contains E vitamin which will give your face a fresh look.

Use multifunctional make-up products

We recommend you triple use make-up pencils and also lipsticks and a gloss which can be affixed on your face easily by using your fingers.

When you go on vacation use those product samples you use frequently. They don’t take up much room.

If you go to a sunny hot place, avoid as much as possible lipstick. Use a gloss instead which keeps up a long time.

Suntan lotions are great products for all kind of cases as they color pale skin and it gives it shine. It can also be used for powdering your cheeks.

When going on a long vacation use whitewash napkins for maintaining a clean complexion. After that, use a hydrating cream in order to prevent skin dehydration.

Vacation represents a necessity because your body needs a period of at least 6 six days for your mind to relax.

But, for its success, preparations should begin a week before vacation starts. In this case let’s see some tips which might help you:

Clean the house before leaving. It will be a pleasure for you to return to a neat house.

Leave some food in the refrigerator in order to find it when you come back home.

Don’t unpack the day you return home.

When you pack, put the objects you need the most in a special place where you can find them at any moment.

Leave at home clothes prepared for the first day of work after the vacation.

If it is possible, don’t work the maximum from the first day you come back at the job.

Download the pictures from the vacation few days after you come back.

Don’t establish important meeting in the first days after the end of the vacation.

Make a hairdo appointment for the day you come back, before you leave on vacation.

Before you go on vacation, leave some money at home in order to find them the day you return.

Leave everything in order at work for your absence to be less visible.

Get informed about the place you go: the traditions there, the people, the places to see.

Always respect this kind of program of 8 hours of sleep, 8 hours of active rest (long walks on the sea for example), 8 hours of passive rest such as spa treatments or massages.

Enjoy the spare time, forget about your mobile phone, the e-mails, the messenger or the PC. Don’t forget that you’re on vacation when you can do everything you want, no matter how much time necessary to feel relaxed.

Be careful what and how much you eat. Choose salads or alimentations which contain a lot of vegetables and fruits. Eat traditional food and a lot of fish and lactate.

Return at home with at least 24 hours before you go to work. It is very stressing for you to come back home at night and go at work the next day at 7 o’clock in the morning.

These being said, have a nice vacation!

A trip in a foreign country can bring a lot of risks for your health. But by knowing these risks you can avoid such displeasures. Absolutely, it depends also on the place you go.

Digestive illnesses, malaria, A or B hepatitis – all these can be avoided: drink only bottled water, don’t eat raw or fish, wash carefully the fruits and vegetables, eat from safe places or buy products from big shops.
Often wash your hands with soap or use disinfecting substances. Wear long sleeves shirts or trousers in order to avoid pricks from mosquitoes or other insects. Take good care of every injury or prick and cover it with plasters. If you follow these rules you will surely avoid any risk of having A hepatitis.

Take into considerations other possible dangers such as identification papers stealing or extreme natural phenomena. In these cases it is very adequate to know the number and address of your country embassy. In case of need, you can call the embassy to ask for help.

If you need medical services, try to go to a qualified ones and don’t try to treat them by yourself.

If you go to exotic places, be very careful when exposing yourself to the sun. Some of the measures which must be taken in this case are: use protection substances and put something on your head so that you are not touched of sunstroke, avoid changing low temperatures with high ones.

A detailed documentation on the places you want to travel are one of the first steps you have to take when preparing for a trip. Take with you some medicines and go to a medical control before traveling.

Think about a series of alternative solutions in case you get lost from the group or you lose the plane.

Avoid conflict areas or places where terrorist attacks are possible. In these kinds of places it is recommended to go accompanied by a specialized guiding person.

Follow these pieces of advice and you will surely have a nice trip.

You have been earning for the trip of your life but you are surely interested to find out some tips which will help you spend few money.

Don’t go on a place where everybody likes to spend the time. Pay attention to peddlers proposing you some advantageous offers or some cheap souvenirs. In this way you can enjoy an unforgettable trip without spending much.

Don’t program the trips before traveling out of the country. It is wiser to wait the moment you get there and after that make a schedule with the things you’d like to do.

Ask the natives to give you some advices regarding the places you can visit and some contractors who will not sell things on high prices. You will have double advantage: spend less money and meet new interesting people.

Try to travel by night as you will not spend further money on the accommodation and you will have the opportunity to spend many precious hours of fun the next day.

Be careful to plan some simple trips in order to enjoy a complete experience and to save some money for the transport.

If you will be accompanied by children or if you are planning to spend a long time in that place you can hire an apartment. It will turn out cheaper than you believe.

Try to reserve a room with fridge as you will have the food at your disposition and you will avoid going frequently to the mini-bar.

The theaters and art galleries have all kind of reductions of prices and you can enjoy some moments of relaxation and find out new interesting things.

Another important tip is to avoid renting a car and go by feet instead. You will have the opportunity to enjoy all the beautiful places you see.

Be careful: you will spend a lot of money on little things if you buy them from the crowded places with tourists so try to buy from the same places where natives do it.

Try these tips and you will surely observe a difference in your budget.