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August 5, 2013 by Arlene

The Perfect Weekend Bag for Festival Season

Festival season is upon us with the result that stylish partygoers will be frantically trying to find the perfect weekend bag.

Most festival visitors will be loaded up with camping gear such as tents and sleeping bags, meaning even the most fashionable and high maintenance are obliged to pare down their usual kit to the basics to avoid looking like a pack horse.

However, while weekend bags do have to be practical, that does not mean they cannot also be fashionable. Take a look at New Look backpacks online for a seriously colourful range large enough to contain your essential gear but small enough to lug around on top of all your other kit.

The essentials

How much do you really need to take with you for the weekend? The non-negotiable festival requirement is the wet wipe. Useful for cleaning not only yourself, but also your camping utensils and the dreaded portaloos before use.

When it comes to toiletries track down travel size versions of your usual products or buy some empty miniature bottles and decant your own lotions and potions into them. Bear in mind that you only need the minimum for a short trip, so apart from wipes we are talking moisturizer and deodorant. Body lotions, shampoos and hairstyling products will be pretty redundant, but if you cannot bear lank hair, use a life-saving travel size dry shampoo.

Otherwise you will need toothbrush and paste (again in miniature), a couple of make-up essentials – go minimal but bright for maximum impact – a small hairbrush and at least one toilet roll. Despite the British weather’s reputation for ruining festival weekends, take a bottle of suntan lotion and some sunglasses in case you get lucky.

A small first aid kit is a must, along with a camera, a few pairs of undies and a change of clothes. If you do some smart shopping and careful packing, all this should fit into a backpack and be relatively easy to carry around.

You will not need a separate handbag to carry around with you. Use your pockets or a small purse on a strap.

Styling it up

There is plenty of weekend bag choice in the shops this season no matter what your signature style is. Laid back types can pack a few bindis, beaded flip flops, a toe ring and use a flower printed backpack to spread some peace and love. Boho chic girls will need a pair of cowboy boots, a wide brimmed hat and a fringed backpack in tan suede to go with their cool attitude.

Sporty girls will love a plain and practical block colour with a matching pair of tennis shoes while even fashionistas will find some sharp looking but awesomely practical bags with a quilted finish or smart black and white stripes with an accent colour.

However you style it, you will find pockets useful to keep smaller items neatly together instead of constantly fiddling around at the bottom of the bag and if you don’t have a smooth, wipe clean surface it may be worth applying a waterproofing treatment.

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Gemma Mason is a seasoned music journalist and festival-goer. She used New Look backpacks online to source her weekend bag and other festival gear.

Photo by mhaithaca on Flickr

April 21, 2013 by Arlene

April 2013 Festivals Around the World

Festivals have always been an activity of great pleasure. As time goes on more and more interesting and exciting festivals have popped up around the world. From beer to wine, to medieval reenactments, to flowers, to music to food and much much more. April 2013 is no exception for hosting the most fun and interesting festivals of the year. Check out the list below and book your flight soon to get in on the memorable action!

Festival infographic

Infographic Source: Flight Centre, April Festivals from Flight Centre

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Photo by David Atkinson Images on Flickr

February 14, 2013 by Arlene

Top 5 Things to Do in Scotland

There are so many things to see and do in Scotland that it’s hard to pick just five. By all accounts, a trip to this part of the UK won’t be boring, but here are a few ideas to think about while you’re there.

Festivals

There’s a wealth of festivals taking place in Scotland this year. Food, music, film, it’s all there. At Bogbain farm, there’s so much going on including the Inverness Whisky Festival in April, Celtic music Northern Roots Festival in May and BewDog’s Music Festival.

If you’re more a film buff, Scotland is the venue of choice. Indie films take the screen at the Loch Ness Festival in June and, of course, the Edinburgh Film Festival is a must-visit for film-lovers.

The Northern Lights

Scotland also plays host to one of the most coveted sights in the world; Aurora Borealis, better known as the Northern Lights.
The best time of year to catch a glimpse of this beautiful natural light show is in January or February, but on cold and clear nights they can be seen in winter and autumn.

Forecasting a sighting is a little difficult, which is why it’s a good idea to sign up for free text alerts from Aurora Watch UK. On your visit to Scotland, they will let you know when it’s time to keep an eye on the night sky.

Golfing

With spectacular coastlines and beautiful dales, the golf courses of Scotland are a treat for the eyes. St Andrews hosts ‘The Old Course’, where 600 years ago golf was first played. Muirfield has the world’s oldest golf club, Royal Dornoch’s wild isolated course will leave you spellbound.

Right now, Your Golf Travel are offering great packages to play at Turnberry.

Three main courses await you. The Ailsa, an Open Championship venue, is a par-70, 7,211 yard course that hosted some of the greatest moments in the tournament’s history.

The Arran Course is a great introduction to links golf. A round on this 9-hole par-31 course is overlooked by the stunning Tunnberry Lighthouse.

Another Open Championship course is the par-72 Kintyre course. Ranging from shoreline holes to rocky dells, it’s beautiful scenery abound and a golfing experience to remember.

Take a Hike

The tallest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis is always a favourite amongst hikers. Towering above the town of Fort William, it really is a sight to see and even if you only make it a little way up this behemoth, the view is breath-taking.
Take a trip to the town nearby and take a ride on the enchanting Jacobite Steam Train – the train used in Harry Potter films – or visit the ruins of Inverlochy Castle.

Good Food

When all that hiking up Ben Nevis or around the Scottish countryside makes you hungry, there’s a great range of restaurants from Indian cuisine to good old fashioned pub lunches. So much culture, good food and glorious countryside truly make Scotland a place to remember.

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Photo by jimgrant on Flickr

December 6, 2012 by Arlene

Travel Bucket List: 5 Annual Music Festivals You Can’t Miss

It’s said that music soothes the soul. It’s calming and relaxing. It’s both exciting and motivational. Year in and year out, there are music festivals all over the world to do just that. These festivals attract lots of music enthusiasts across all walks of life. People have been known to travel from all over just to attend some of them. Below are but five of the most interesting world wide live music festivals worth attending…

1. SonneMondSterne – Germany

Notably, the sonneMondSterne is one if not the craziest and wildest festivals of the year. Truly Germans live life to the fullest. It’s on this platform where the big names and legends are born and molded; it’s also a time of the year where holiday insurance premiums hit the roof. The music is loud and thrilling. You could dance; party and drink to your wish, then latter on take a dip in the nearby lake. The party doesn’t stop for an amazing 24hr. this is made possible due to the fact that the DJs rotate in shifts.

2. Midi Modern Music Festival – China

Initially, the Midi Modern school festival was a showcase of their teacher’s and student’s skills. Today it has span and the festival is now the attraction for Chinese rock fans with more than 60 bands performing all together.

The Beijing students have surely managed to defile the traditional music in traditional Chinese setting. It’s an awesome way to unwind the year, as you play a critical part in making history as you party while helping upcoming artists around the country break free from societal restraints.

3. San Miguel Primavera – Madrid

Often referred to as Primavera Sound the san Miguel Primavera is a large music festival that features over of twenty concerts spanning a period of two days. It also hosts a diverse selection of independent acts stretching to all corners of the earth under one roof.

Tickets go for about 45 Euros for a two-day pass. The booking is so fast that they are usually sold out several weeks in advance. A single day’s tickets goes for around 25 Euros, but are only sold in the event that there available space left so as to avoid overcrowding. It’s advisable to grab a 3 day ticket since there might be several bands playing.

4. Ollapalooza – USA

This festival derives its name from a word meaning – an extraordinary thing/event – Ollapalooza does not disappoint by living up to its name and fame. It runs each and every year, while bringing together everyone and anyone in the music scene, including the likes of Usher and Jay Z.

5. Night of the proms – Munich

The night of the proms is held every year on December. During this period, all roads lead to Munich as music fans flock to the city for the event. The night finds its root s back to1984. Night of the Proms has brings together come of the top notch artists in almost every genre.
It’s held at Olympiahalle offering an entire weekend full of partying and soothing music from some of your favorite artists.

Held at Olympiahalle in Munich, Night of the Proms features an entire weekend full of live concerts by local favorites, both local and international. If you wish to take a break from the music, you can go ahead and check out the lively bars and clubs nearby within the city.

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