we had the opportunity to learn about shoe trends that will cause great emotion to any girl with fashionista blood, and even more so because they are designed to be combined with casual looks! That is why we want to recommend some super trendy pairs that without hesitation you should have on your next  shopping list.

Transparent heel

They give an elegant touch to your outfits without becoming boring. An ideal option to match your office looks.

Boot with lace

They are super versatile! You can combine them not only with your favorite jeans, but also with leggings and even sweatpants (in case you want a more swaggy look).  They will give a lot of personality to your image.

‘all black’ boot

A classic that never goes out of style and that should be basics in your collection. They go with everything!

Lace up sneaker

A style that will help you express your most feminine side, whether you are going to a bar with your friends or out to eat with your boyfriend, these shoes will make you look spectacular quickly and easily.

knee boots

The perfect complement for your autumn-winter outfits, just combine them with looks in sepia tones to be in harmony with the season.

If you can’t wait to look incredible with these trends, visit Shein , because there you will find each of these autumn-winter garments, as well as many other accessories to complete each of your outfits.

What are walking sticks?

It is extremely important that the support and relief of the feet, ankles and knees are optimized on a long hike. These will be exposed to a lot of pressure when you move in versatile terrain with packing on your back, as the body must constantly stabilize itself. It is therefore important to wear a pair of hiking shoes or boots that match the trip to the shell. But it is not just good shoes that can help to relieve the body.

Water bars are an overlooked piece of gear that can greatly help to relieve the exposed body parts. They will give you a much better balance, which relieves the constant stabilization. And they will help you to move faster and more dynamically through challenging terrain. Many hikers and trail runners will experience an improvement in pace by exploiting the potential of a few hiking poles. In short, hiking poles are good for both increasing your metabolism, helping you in hilly terrain, reducing injuries and helping you walk longer distances. If you are curious about cool routes where you can try your hiking poles, you can read on our blog .

What types of hiking poles are there?

There are many types of hiking poles, all with different characteristics and for different budgets. In general, when talking about types of hiking poles, one will typically look at three characteristics of the hiking pole: 1) What is the material that the pole is made of? 2) What level of adjustability does the rod have and 3) What type of handle does the walking rod have.

Material

There are many types of walking sticks, but common to most is that they are made of a lightweight material that makes them easier to walk with. You can typically find walking sticks in aluminum or carbon . Aluminum is a durable and economically good choice. These rods can handle a high level of stress, and can give an incredible amount without breaking. Carbon is a more expensive and lightweight choice that is good for balancing vibrations and shocks. However, these rods have a bit easier to break under a high stress level.

Adjustability

It is important to be able to adjust your hiking poles to suit both your body and the terrain you are in. Typically, hiking poles come as adjustable telescopic poles or as fixed folding poles . The advantage of the adjustable rods is that you can customize them exactly to your needs. See the next section for tips on adjusting this type of rod. It must be said that if you are looking for a very minimalist and lightweight rod, the foldable can easily be a solution for you. But we would recommend most people to buy an adjustable rod and you can find a large selection of these at our shop .

Handle

It is important that the handle helps your hand and arm with the right ergonomic support. Most hiking poles come with optimized handles that help you hold properly, but there is a difference in what material they come in. Cork is especially good in hot climates as this material is good at absorbing sweat and moisture. Foam is also sweat-absorbent, and a very soft material that is nice to hold on to. Rubber is ideal for a colder climate, as it insulates the hands from the cold, and is good for relieving shocks.

How do I set up my walking sticks?

It is important that the walking sticks fit your height and therefore it is important to check the length before you buy. When standing upright with the bar in hand, your elbow should be at a 90 degree angle when the end of the bar hits the ground. A good reminder is that if you are taller than 180 cm, you should at least buy a rod that is 130 cm, and preferably longer. If you are under 180 cm, you can adjust most of the rods down to fit you. Once you have found hiking poles that suit your height, you can experiment by adjusting the length along the way in your trip.

There is a big difference in how the bar should be adjusted depending on what terrain you are in. If you go straight into normal terrain, the hiking poles must be adjusted so that your elbow is in the 90 degrees. If, on the other hand, you go upwards, you can advantageously shorten the bars by 5-10 cm to adapt them to the body’s movement pattern. If the bars are too long here you will quickly notice that your shoulders are tense as they will be unnaturally lifted. If you go down, you can extend the rods by 5-10 cm, so you can help the body to a more upright position and better balance.

Luckily, the answer is simple: you need to get a makeup bag! But not all makeup bags are created equal. Choosing the best makeup vanity case is important for properly organizing your cosmetics, so you can have everything you need at your fingertips. It’s also handy for helping you remember what products you have, so they don’t get buried in the back of your bathroom drawer forever.

The criteria for choosing a makeup bag

Choosing the right makeup bag depends on how you use it in everyday life, when traveling or maybe even at work. Of course, the size, functionality and durability of the bag depend on its use.

We have bought return flights to Rio de Janeiro, but at first it will only be a short ‘pit stop’ in the city. At the airport, a pre-booked taxi is waiting, which takes us directly to the small port city of Conceição de Jacareì, which is a 2-hour drive southwest of Rio. From here we sail flux on to:

Big Island

The 193 km2 island of Ilha Grande is the largest in the area and is referred to as Brazil’s bounty island. Here are neither cars nor major roads, but plenty of hiking trails winding through the mountainous jungle and out to the island’s 102 unspoilt beaches.

I sailed along the palm-clad coast almost 20 years ago when I first visited Brazil, and have since dreamed of going ashore. My 19-year-old I remember it as enchantingly beautiful! So now I hope that the memory – and the many anecdotes I have poured on Martin over the years – live up to reality.

paraty

The historic port city will be the next stop on the route. The trip goes by boat and bus along the lush coast, which is also called “Costa Verde” (the green coast). The coastline is known for being Brazil’s most beautiful and surrounds Paraty with scenic surroundings: wooded mountain landscapes, tropical beaches and an idyllic archipelago, where in the old days the pirates hid from the Portuguese.

You do not have to check many travel guides before you discover that Paraty tops all the ‘must-see’ lists in Brazil. In addition to the scenic landscapes, the city houses some of the world’s best-preserved colonial architecture. In pictures, the cobbled and car-free streets look like something from a historical film, where guys like Zorro jump down from red brick roofs, free the population from greedy rich people and charm Latino-delicious beauties.

We strongly doubt whether our stay in Paraty will be as action-packed, but we look forward to experiencing the beautiful city before taking the bus on to:

With over 20 million inhabitants, São Paulo is the largest city in the southern hemisphere. That in itself is a fact that arouses our curiosity. In addition, the colossal concrete jungle is also Marcela’s hometown before she moved to Copenhagen. So we can hardly wish for a better guide when we meet the future couple in the gigabyte.

After an evening in São Paulo, we drive with Marcela and Johan to her parents’ cottage at the town of Piracicaba, approx. 2 hours drive from São Paulo. Here begins the warm-up to the highlight of the whole journey:

Brazilian wedding

We have no doubt that the next four days will be a bubbly, fun and samba dancing experience! For there is one thing that the Brazilians are known for, it is that they are fabulous to party! And that’s exactly what the couple has planned for us.

For the occasion, they have rented a hotel where there is room for the party’s 300 guests (yes, you read that right – three hundred!) Contrary to the Danish wedding party traditions, we are not seated on a multi-course menu and must not pay attention to home-brewed songs and long speeches.

No no, a large buffet with Brazilian delicacies and an open cocktail bar will ensure that the party guests have the energy to keep the dance floor going all night long. We have to go out and shake R…! What’s not to like?

From São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro

For the next 8 days we have no concrete plans. We think we will take a few days in São Paulo with some Danish friends and then travel on to Rio de Janeiro. Then you have good tips for cool places, good hotels, delicious restaurants, beautiful beaches, etc. – then we would love to hear from you!

After a very stressful day in Venice with many people and a lot of noise from motorboats, we did not have high expectations for Burano. However, we had heard from several that it should be really good and less touristy – especially if you are fresh in the morning and take one of the very early boats. So we did.

The alarm clock rang at 06.00, and at 06.56 we were ready by the bus to reach the ferry 08.10 over to Burano from Fondamente Nove. It should turn out to be worth it all.

Where is Burano?

Venice is surrounded by a lot of small islands. One of these is Burano, which is 40 minutes sailing north from perhaps the most visited city in all of Italy. However, it does not feel like 40 minutes when sailing, as the view from the boat is fantastic. Incidentally, it also costs only 7.50 euros per person to take the ferry over there.

On the way to Burano you also pass Murano, which is on many tourists’ to do list when they go to Venice. The reason for this is that this is where many of the glassblowers are located. So if you want genuine Murano glasses to take home from your Italian holiday, you should take a trip to Murano on the way home from Burano.

What is Burano known for?

Unlike Murano, Burano is not known for glassblowing. In return, the island is known for its very beautiful and colorful buildings that can be found everywhere on the small island. Never before have we seen anything like it – and it was exactly colors like these that we had expected we would be greeted by around Italy.

There is not much to do in Burano besides exploring the many small and colorful side streets. It is also abundant in itself as it is a delight to the eye. It’s simply hard to get enough!

If you want to be free of Venice and the many people, you also get the Venice vibe of Burano, as the island is also filled with canals and bridges. There is just far more calm and beautiful!

When is the best time to visit Burano?

We highly recommend going to the island early in the morning. Very much like in a weekday if possible. If not, the first departures are already before sunrise – and every 20 minutes. If you are near Venice in connection with an extended weekend, there is still a good opportunity to experience the island before all other pilgrimages there after breakfast and for lunch.

Summer is obviously much busier than autumn. On the other hand, it is also warmer than what we experienced. Because we had to walk around in thick sweaters despite sunshine, as the temperature only crept up to 16 degrees. In return, we were happy to have the island to ourselves for an entire hour – it was quite magical!

Burano is clearly one of the most beautiful places we have seen in Italy . So do not deceive yourself for the opportunity if you are planning a visit to the area around Venice!

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Around this small city, Greater London or  Greater London is located . The City of London is governed by a different mayor and laws than Greater London. In addition, within Greater London we also find  the City of Westminster , which is where the royal family and government buildings are located.

The Thames, its historic buildings, palaces, museums, restaurants and bustle will make you not have a minute to get bored. London is a city that offers all kinds of entertainment and for all audiences.

Essential things to see in London

London is the cultural capital par excellence. We like to visit the city from time to time and try its different restaurants for its varied gastronomic offer. If you are making a city break or if you stay longer, we recommend a lot of interesting places to discover this great city.

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TOWER-BRIDGE

One of London’s most recognizable icons, along with Big Ben, is Tower Bridge . Built in the Victorian style 120 years ago, this suspension and bascule bridge over the River Thames is considered one of the greatest works of engineering. Its two towers are joined at the top and at the bottom it has a drawbridge, which opens about 800 times a year. Large boats or boats with masts over 9 meters can request its opening if they give 24 hours notice. The bridge is freely accessible to vehicles and pedestrians, but if you want to visit its towers and the exhibition inside, you must obtain a ticket.

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BIG BEN

If you think of London, one of the first images that comes to mind is surely that of Big Ben , thus calling the great bell housed inside the clock and the tower. In 2012, to celebrate the queen’s jubilee, it was renamed Elizabeth Tower. It is located in the northern part of the Palace of Westminster, it has a height of more than 96 meters and was built in 1858 after the destruction of the palace due to a fire. The clock was designed by Augustus Pugin and each of its four faces measures more than 7 meters in diameter. Unlike most of London’s monuments, foreign visitors do not have access to the interior of Big Ben.

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BUCKINGHAM PALACE

Buckingham Palace has been the official residence of the British Royal Family for more than 150 years, although today it functions mainly as an administrative headquarters. This “little palace” in the middle of the city has more than 700 rooms, some of them reception rooms, offices, rooms for palace workers and many others for royalty and guests. In summer, the palace is open to visitors on foot and you can see different rooms such as the coronation room, the great staircase designed by John Nash, or furniture and objects, among others. The rest of the year, one of the most important attractions is the changing of the royal guard, which brings together thousands of people 3 to 4 times a week.

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TOWER OF LONDON

Located right next to Tower Bridge and the Thames, this World Heritage Site castle has been used by various kings and queens for protection over time. More than 1000 years ago, William the Conqueror ordered the construction of the Tower of London , a palace-fortress located in the center of the city and with a history full of lights and shadows. During its existence it has had different functions, including prison, where characters such as Ana Bolena or Santo Tomás Moro were executed. Today you can visit its interior and the collection of the British Crown jewels, as well as learn about its history.

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THAMES RIVER

The River Thames rises near Kemble and, along its more than 340 km, passes through Oxford, and through the center of London, supplying water to the city. One of the most popular options for seeing London is to choose one of the many companies that offer riverboat rides . There are tourist companies with which to contract a tour or a more “local” option for getting around, such as the London River Services boats, with ferries that take you from one bank of the river to the other side. There is a curious fact, next to the river there is a path for trekking called the Thames Path , almost 300 km long. A kind of “Camino de Santiago” that leads you through small towns and big cities.

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ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL

Its impressive white vault is one of the most iconic elements of the City of London. Located on top of a hill, at the highest point of the city, this Anglican cathedral, in its 300 years of history, has seen many events such as royal weddings, celebrations of reigns and funerals of historical figures, as well as a Martin Luther King’s speech in 1964. Inside St. Paul’s Cathedral , we can admire the frescoes from the Whispering Gallery, its vault, its arches, the choir and numerous works of art, which are well worth a visit and the cost of the entry.

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PICCADILLY CIRCUS

Built in 1819 to connect Regent Street and Piccadilly, Piccadilly Circus has become one of the most famous squares in central London. Its amalgamation of neon lights and screens with advertisements leave no one indifferent. Different brands have advertised on these screens over the years, including Coca Cola, with one of the longest-running ads. A curious fact is that Yoko Ono paid a large sum of money to maintain the phrase “Imagine all the people living life in peace” by John Lennon, for a few months. In addition to these illuminated signs, we find a statue of the Greek god Anteros, the Criterion Theatre, the London Pavillion and numerous shops.

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TRAFALGAR SQUARE

They say that Trafalgar Square in the City of London is the center of democracy and protest. Most weekends you will find demonstrations, something that the local government allows as a matter of tradition. It was created to commemorate the Battle of Trafalgar, in which the armies of several countries tried to overthrow Napoleon off the coast of Cadiz. In its center it has kilometer zero from where all the distances of the United Kingdom are counted, something like our particular Puerta del Sol. The Nelson column, in honor of the victorious admiral, built in 1840 is one of the most visible icons, thanks to its more than 46 meters high.

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LEICESTER SQUARE

Leicester Square is a square within the City of Westminster that was built in the 17th century and named after an iconic mansion, Leicester House. Nowadays, it is a very busy place and quite famous for having numerous cinemas and theaters where some of the most important releases of contemporary cinema are seen. In the center of the square, a small garden and a statue of William Shakespeare welcomes us. Its four entrances are dedicated to some of the square’s most famous residents, Isaac Newton among them. In summer, open-air cinema sessions are organized, perfect for a night out in London if the weather is good.

Interesting things to visit in London

As we have already mentioned, London is the city of never ending, you can spend weeks here to get to know just some of its thousands of corners. Here we recommend some more sites.

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WESTMINSTER ABBEY AND THE PALACE

Westminster Abbey or Westminster Abbey is a Gothic-style Anglican church located in the City of Westminster, right next to the palace of the same name. Built around the 10th century and later rebuilt, today it is a World Heritage Site. As one of the most important religious temples in the country, royal weddings and funerals of monarchs and public figures have been held inside. Some of them, buried here like Isaac Newton, Stephen Hawking, Charles Darwin, Livingstone or Rudyard Kipling.

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SOHO

Also in the City of Westminster we find London’s Soho , a multicultural and entertainment area, I would say almost world famous. So much so that the word Soho has been exported to other cities. During the 19th century and part of the 20th, the Soho area concentrated prostitution and sex shops, later filling up with theaters and attracting intellectuals and artists. Nowadays, we find theaters, bars and shops in its streets. Some of its most iconic streets are Carnaby Street, where we will find big brand stores, and Old Compton Street, focused on the gay public.

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SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE

Globe Theater was a theater for which William Shakespeare wrote plays together with his company. It was built in 1599 on the south side of the Thames. A few hundred years later, in 1997, actor Sam Wanamaker, based on extensive research and plans and writings of similar buildings of the time, rebuilt the original theater on the same site and named it Shakespeare’s Globe . During the first period of this new phase, works were carried out only during the day to take advantage of sunlight, emulating the theater of 1599, in which there was no electric light.

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HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT

Along the banks of the Thames, we find The Houses of Parliament or Palace of Westminster , which houses the two chambers of the United Kingdom Parliament. Declared a World Heritage Site in 1987, the neo-Gothic building from the 16th century was rebuilt in the 19th century as we know it today. The best known tower of the several that it has is the famous Big Ben, one of the most recognizable icons of London. Inside, the palace has more than 1,000 rooms and several halls and chambers.

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CHINATOWN

Close to Leicester Square and Soho, we find Chinatown , a vibrant area with buildings decorated with dragons and other symbols of the Asian country. Initially, before World War II, Chinatown was located in Limehouse due to its proximity to the port and the numerous cargo ships that arrived with Chinese sailors. In the 1970s, businesses began to open in its current location. Taking a walk through its streets we can choose from hundreds of restaurants and shops to enjoy a bit of its flavors, smells and colors.

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CHURCHILL WAR ROOMS

Set aside at least an hour and a half to visit the underground bunker from where Winston Churchill and his team planned the Allied attack to victoriously end World War II. Beneath Westminster, the Churchill War Rooms , a maze of streets built in 1938–39, provided shelter for government offices in the event of aerial bombardment by the enemy. Currently, we can visit the museum where we find the meeting rooms, offices, the Map Room, rooms and objects such as silent typewriters and telephones. These rooms ceased to be used in 1945 after the surrender of Japan.

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ABBEY ROAD

There is little we can say about Abbey Road that is not already known. World famous for the photo of The Beatles in 1969 crossing its pedestrian crossing, this street in the Camden neighborhood, very close to Regent’s Park, will always be remembered for the cover of the famous album of the same name that the four from Liverpool recorded in Abbey Road Studios. As a curious note, the sign that indicated the name of the street had to be placed very high on a building since it was the object of constant robberies. Today, the recording studios are still operating and artists of the stature of Aretha Franklin or Pink Floyd have recorded some of their albums here.

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ROYAL ALBERT HALL

Opened in 1871 by Queen Victoria and located in the City of Westminster, this important theater was built to promote the culture of Londoners. The round-shaped building is made of red bricks and has a frieze around it depicting the arts and sciences, with 16 different scenes. Since its opening, Royal Albert Hall has hosted numerous concerts and events of all kinds, from classical music to rock, conferences and events such as the Cirque du Soleil. Its main hall has a capacity for more than 5,000 attendees.

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MARBLE ARCH

Designed by John Nash in 1827 from white Cararra marble, Marble Arch was built to commemorate Napoleonic victories at the battles of Waterloo and Trafalgar. Initially located at the entrance to Buckingham Palace, at a certain point they had to extend the palace and moved the arch piece by piece to Park Lane, on one side of Hyde Park. At present and after several transfers, it works as an island to regulate traffic.

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LONDON EYE

The tallest Ferris wheel in Europe and one of the most striking attractions in London, this is the London Eye , also called the Millennium Wheel. This Ferris wheel is located next to the Thames and was built in 1998 by Marks Barfield, a British architecture studio. Each of its 32 capsules can hold up to 25 people and takes about 30 minutes to complete a full revolution. If you like taking photos and being able to admire cities from above, the London Eye is something you should not miss.

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KENSINGTON PALACE

Kensington Palace , opened in the 16th century, was the birthplace of Queen Victoria. Currently, the queen’s heir grandchildren live in some of the apartments that the palace has. On one side of Kensington Gardens, in Hyde Park, stands this two-storey building with numerous corridors and gardens. To visit its interior, you can choose one of its four routes and observe rooms, halls decorated with paintings and frescoes on their ceilings, or an exhibition of royal costumes.

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TEMPLE CHURCH

In the City of London, we find Temple Church , a church built by Knights Templar in the 12th century to protect pilgrims on their way to the Holy Land. Templar churches were built in a circular fashion to emulate the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem. After the abolition of the Templars, the church became part of the crown and today it functions as an Anglican church, where in addition to the usual ceremonies, concerts are held and it has a famous choir.

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BRITISH LIBRARY

They say that the British Library is the national library with the largest number of cataloged items in the world (about 180 million), including books, manuscripts, magazines, records, videos, etc. The national library was part of the British Museum, but in 1973, it was separated from it. Access is free and it has some exhibitions where you can see manuscripts by Jane Austen, Rudyard Kipling, Virginia Wolf or Charles Dickens, and even a Bible printed by Gutenberg. Tours are also conducted to learn about the history and architecture of this building that houses some of the wonders of the world.

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ZERO MERIDIAN

In 1884, during an international conference, numerous agreements were established regarding time zones, since, until then, there were too many. In this way, it was established that the meridian that passes through the Greenwich Royal Observatory , in the London neighborhood of the same name, would be the zero or initial meridian . From there, the longitudes would be counted and the universal day would begin, which begins at midnight. Today it is a museum open to the public with some curious astronomical artifacts.

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ST PANCRAS AND KING’S CROSS

Looking for the train to take you to Howarts School in Witchcraft? Then you shouldn’t miss the permanent installation where Harry Potter and his companions began their journey. Look for platform 9 ¾ in the station, between platforms 9 and 10. In addition to this, in the King’s Cross area you can enjoy the fun accessible fountains in Granary Square, its parks, Canopy Market or the Regent’s Canal. Here you will also find St Pancras International Train Station .

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GRAFFITI TUNNEL

Just a few steps from the Waterloo tube exit, we find Leake Street , a street with a 300-meter tunnel that has become the only legal work of art (graffiti is illegal in London) in the open air . In 2008, Banksy created the first graffiti in the tunnel, during her Cans Festival and since then hundreds of artists have followed him. This graffiti tunnel is part of the regeneration of the South Bank area where restaurants and shops are planned to open. We leave you a link where you will find Banksy’s graffiti mapped in London .

Museums to visit in London

We all know that the sun doesn’t always shine in London, so if you have a predilection or a rainy day catches you, we suggest some museums you shouldn’t miss.

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BRITISH MUSEUM

Founded in 1753, the British Museum was the first of its kind in the world. It all started with the personal collection of a naturalist, Sir Hans Sloane, donated to the crown and continued with the expansion of both archaeological and ethnographic research. The museum houses the Rosetta Stone, a fragment of an Egyptian stela dated to 196 BC

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NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

Until a couple of years ago, the main dome of the Natural History Museum in London exhibited the skeleton of a diplodocus. For those of us who visit today, we will be surprised to find the skeleton of an imposing blue whale. This building, built in 1864, houses some specimens collected by Charles Darwin at the Darwin Centre.

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NATIONAL GALLERY

Founded in 1824 in Trafalgar Square, The National Gallery is a museum in impressive buildings, with a collection of paintings from almost every genre. It is a very interesting walk through European painting, containing paintings by Paul Cezanne, Johannes Vermeer, Monet, Van Gogh or Rembrandt, among others.

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TATE MODERN

Converted since its opening in 2000 (in a new location) into one of the most visited modern art museums in the world, the Tate Modern in Bankside, has a permanent collection with works by Picasso, Dalí, Warhol, Bacon and Marcel Duchamp, among others. In addition, its temporary exhibitions are well worth a visit.

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MADAME TUSSAUDS

Opened more than 200 years ago, and with multiple locations today in Asia, America and Europe, Madame Tussauds is the most famous wax museum in the world, or the one that includes the most famous. Taking a walk through its rooms, we can find wax figures of characters from comics and adventures, from movies like Star Wars or Bollywood actors, as well as the British royal family or athletes.

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MUSEUM OF LONDON

Free access, the Museum of London , tells the story of the British capital from its first settlement, even before the Romans, to the present day. For us it is interesting to know the cities from within and this museum, with its many rooms with permanent collections, shows us through objects and documents, all the comings and goings of London until it became the city it is today.

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VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM

Art and design intermingle at the Victoria and Albert Museum , which contains one of the largest sculpture collections in the world. Founded in 1852, extensions and galleries have been built over the years to house its huge collection. Whether you like architecture and the art of other cultures or ceramics, painting and fashion, this is a museum to visit.

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SHERLOCK HOLMES MUSEUM

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote the works of this famous detective that we have all known since our childhood. The Sherlock Holmes Museum is located on Baker Street, right where the protagonist in the stories lived. Inside, a reproduction of the rooms as they would be when Mr. Holmes and Dr. Watson occupied them has been created.

Parks to visit in London

The positive part that it is always raining in this country is that everything is always very green. Below we recommend some open spaces where you can enjoy nature.

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REGENTS PARK

Regent’s Park , is one of the largest green areas in the city, where Londoners play sports or rest on the grass. On the Regent’s Canal you can take a boat ride and enjoy Little Venice. It has a garden with more than 12,000 roses, called the Queen Mary Rose Garden , one of the most beautiful in London. There is a tour of the outer part of the park, where you can admire the beautiful villas that surround it.

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ST JAMES PARK

Between Buckingham Palace, St James Palace and Westminster, we find another of London’s eight royal parks, St James Park . With more than 400 years of history inside, we will find animals such as pelicans, foxes, squirrels or bats, among others. Something very striking is The Mall , a large ceremonial promenade that leads to Buckingham Palace.

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HYDE PARK AND KENSINGTON GARDENS

Hyde Park is the largest park in central London. It is well known for hosting rallies and has a Speakers Corner , where anonymous citizens give speeches on different topics. In the Serpentine lake you can rent boats or even swim. On the other side of the lake, Kensington Gardens , were the palace gardens, and today they are freely accessible and you can walk around quietly.

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REGENTS CHANNEL

If you are looking for a different plan and escape from mass tourism, taking a route on foot, by bike or by boat through Regent’s Canal will come in handy to get to know this bohemian area of ​​London a little better. The canal was built to link with the Thames and facilitate the passage of goods from the north of the country. You can start in Camden Town and walk about 4 km following the course of the canal to Regent’s Park. A little further on, you come across Little Venice , where there are nice houseboats.

05

CHELSEA PHYSICAL GARDEN

Founded in 1673, Chelsea Physic Garden is the oldest botanical garden in the city, with more than 5,000 medicinal plants inside. Initially created by apothecaries to study the healing properties of plants, it was a private garden and it was not until 1983 that it was opened to the general public. Inside, we will find different exhibitions, greenhouses and how other cultures use plants for healing purposes.

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KEW GARDENS

Declared a World Heritage Site, Kew Gardens is the royal botanic garden and has more than 50,000 species in its collections. With the research, maintenance and recovery of extinct species, in addition to education as drivers, visiting these gardens becomes an experience. In addition, it is only 30 minutes from central London, so it can be a good getaway for a couple of hours.

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LITTLE VENICE

Very close to Regent’s Park, following the Regent’s Canal, we find a bohemian and quiet area, with houseboats called Little Venice . This little Venice that, without entering into comparisons with so many other cities bathed by canals, invites us to dream of a houseboat and a café watching the boats go by. In recent years it has become an alternative to living in London, which is why the number of houseboats has increased a lot and licenses are hardly granted anymore.

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SWIMMING LAKES HIGHGATE

On one side of the Hampstead Heath park , we find Highgate , a beautiful residential neighborhood in London. In this green area there are three ponds, one for men, one for women and a mixed one called Hampstead Heath Ponds where you can swim almost all year round. On sunny and hot summer days the club is usually full and it can be more like being on a Mediterranean beach in the middle of August, if it weren’t for the fact that we are surrounded by large trees.

London markets

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CAMDEN MARKET

Being the largest market in all of London makes it a bustling place full of life. This is Camden Market today . What started with a few craft and food stalls in the 70’s opening on Sundays, today is a place full of shops, cafes and bars packed with visitors. Events and concerts are also held at its facilities.

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COVENT GARDEN

The city’s most famous flea market, Covent Garden , is located in the neighborhood of the same name and is now one of the city’s most attractive shopping districts. Full of shops, both fashion and antiques or art and jewelry. Inside, in addition to the shops, we will find street performances, as well as places to enjoy a lot of gastronomic options.

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NOTTING HILL

In the famous district of Notting Hill , the one with the colorful houses that we have seen in a famous movie, there is a no less famous and bohemian market on Portobello Road . This antiques market has been held every day since the beginning of the 19th century. The famous writer George Orwell occupied one of the houses on Portobello Road for a time.

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OLD SPITALFIELDS MARKET

This East London market is known for its small producers and fine crafts. Old Spitalfields Market dates back to the 17th century, but in its current location, a listed building, it has been around since the 19th century. Different activities are organized every day and Thursdays are dedicated to vintage and Fridays to vinyl records.

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BOROUGH MARKET

In a building with a lot of flavor we find the Borough Market , the oldest fresh produce market in London. In its labyrinthine interior, there is a variety of fruits, vegetables, fish and meat on the stalls. This market serves both retail and wholesale. In addition, it has a program to improve and prevent the generation of waste into the environment and is committed to biodegradable and compostable packaging.

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BRICK LANE MARKET

In the neighborhood of Brick Lane, in East London, the nerve center of the Bangladeshi community, you will find some of the best restaurants to try a good curry. If you want to get the most out of Brick Lane Market , it is best to visit it on a Sunday, as it is the day when the streets are filled with second-hand vendors and many Londoners come to look for some bargains.

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LIBERTY’S DEPARTMENT STORES

In the Liberty Department Store or Liberty’s , as many people know them, they sell all kinds of items, from clothes to furniture to gifts. They were created more than 150 years ago and have lived through all the eras of British fashion creating collaborations with famous designers, even today. The building where these warehouses are located in Soho is a listed building of Tudor design.

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GREENWICH MARKET

Housed in a historic and listed building, Greenwich Market has over 200 years of history in its current location. After the First World War, its decline began until, in the 1980s, the first craft shops began to open. We will find small street food establishments from different parts of the world, clothing, books and artisan jewelry. A good place to get lost for a while.

What to do in London

As we have already mentioned, London is the city of never ending, so we propose some plans.

01

MUSICALS

We have already said that London’s cultural offer is exceptional and it is the world capital in many fields, including musicals . Many of these works remain on the bill almost indefinitely, in theaters in the West End area , Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square or Covent Garden, so we can see classics like The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables or some more modern ones like The Lion King or Thriller.

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CONCERTS

Every day of the week, any day of the year you can go out in London and find a live concert of the musical style that you like the most. There are thousands of concert halls, here we will tell you about some of the ones we have seen: Sala Scala in King’s Cross, with several rooms where you can dance and enjoy yourself; The Grand , a smaller room where you can dance comfortably, very close to Clapham Junction station; and Nambucca Hall , north of London, perfect for concerts, pay attention to its calendar of events.

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THEATER

They say no visit to London is complete without a visit to its theatres. In addition to musicals, in the West End , in the area of ​​Covent Garden and its surroundings, you have the cultural offer of more than twenty theaters, including the National Theatre , the Barbican or the Prince of Wales Theatre . In addition, some agency offers walking tours and visiting the backstage of some of the most famous theaters and tell anecdotes about each one of them.

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• 1) Aggiungi un tocco di colore ai tuoi abbinamenti in colori neutri: so che è facile rifugiarsi nei colori evergreen e facili da abbinare come il nero, il grigio, il marrone, ma perché non dare luce al tuo outfit, e illuminare la tua giornata scegliendo un accessorio colorato? un paio di orecchini rossi, una sciarpa o foulard verde, un paio di scarpe di cromie più accese può avere un effetto vitaminico sul tuo umore, e allo stesso tempo rendere più particolare il tuo stile!

• 2) Scegli un bijoux d’effetto per illuminare l’insieme: noi donne conserviamo nei nostri armadi e nei nostri beauty-case molti pezzi di bigiotteria e gioielleria, ma ce ne sono sempre 1 o 2 un pò speciali, che danno subito un tocco glamour all’abbinamento scelto, o che ci fanno sentire subito più allegre e sicure di noi! Ecco, oggi è il momento giusto per indossarlo: la tua collana preferita, i tuoi orecchini adorati, o il tuo braccialetto evergreen! Magari lo conservi nel tuo portagioie da tempo ed è da diversi anni che non lo indossi: sfoggialo senza timore e vedrai che guardandoti allo specchio sarai già di umore più positivo e il tuo look ti ringrazierà!

• 3) Tieni abiti ed accessori in buon ordine nell’armadio: non mi stancherò mai di ripetere quanto sia importante avere i capi del nostro armadio ben accessibili, per questo motivo esiste il mio servizio di riorganizzazione del guardaroba! puoi comunque provare tu stessa a rendere più organizzato il tuo armadio, tenendo distinti i capi per categoria, e per colore. Un armadio disordinato ti creerà confusione mentale e ti renderà difficile essere ispirata negli abbinamenti… Alla mattina trovare i capi e creare abbinamenti deve essere facile, altrimenti un momento che dovrebbe essere piacevole ti costerà tempo e malumore….

• 4) Non dimenticare mai un trucco radioso e capelli in ordine: un viso reso più luminoso e intenso da un sapiente make up fa subito colpo sugli altri, e ci fa sentire belle appena ci guardiamo allo specchio! Inutile quindi sprecare ore e ore per scegliere l’outfit del giorno, se poi trascuri viso e capelli….lo stesso vale per la tua acconciatura, impiega almeno 2/3 minuti per disciplinare la tua chioma, a seconda che tu abbia capelli lisci, ondulati o mossi dagli un tocco con spazzola e phon e il giusto prodotto di styling. Se hai capelli lunghi o medi e non sai per quale pettinatura optare una bella coda di cavallo ti salverà la vita, se invece vuoi rendere più particolare il tuo styling non lesinare sugli accessori: mollette, turbanti, cerchietti & co. creano subito un tocco prezioso al tuo look!

• 5) Il tuo profumo preferito è un accessorio indispensabile: credo fermamente nel potere dell’aromaterapia, sentire la fragranza che ami sul tuo polso ti regala endorfine immediate e un senso di freschezza. Ricordati di fare uno spruzzo o 2 al massimo, il profumo deve avvertirsi in modo delicato e non deve mai essere invadente….

• 6) non dimenticarti borsetta e scarpe: scarpe che siano comode sicuramente ma anche in linea con il tono del tuo look e con l’immagine che desideri dare. Ami il classico elegante? Le decolletè sono il tuo must have! sei un’appassionata dello stile casual? allora un paio di sneakers, femminili e inusuali, darà un tocco particolare al tuo look! insomma, sbizzarrisciti a seconda dei tuoi gusti…. E la borsetta, che sia in armonia con l’outfit e che esprima allo stesso tempo il tuo stile!

I’ve talked quite a bit about my own drinking habits. I decided sometime when I was younger that I wouldn’t drink until I was of age and I stuck to that decision. There wasn’t even an opportunity to drink when I was underage. And I don’t see that I missed anything. For years I rarely drank and even less frequently went to bars. I was often the one in the group who didn’t drink at all or only a little. On the other hand, it was easy not to drink when I didn’t have many friends to go to bars with at one point. At some point I started drinking more and more often. It happened gradually.

Those who remember me from the years when I drank less may not even know that at some point I drank more. A lot of money was spent on alcohol in 2018-2019. Especially since I often went to bars in those days. Usually during the evening I drank more than basic beer. Economic reasons were indeed one incentive to reduce drinking, although certainly not the only reason.

My tolerance was really high at one point. I noticed it at the point where I needed at least two or three drinks before the alcohol even started to go to my head. Not to mention, after many drinks, I was really groggy. I think it was often close to ten drinks during the evening, and that’s a lot for a woman. I admit that I didn’t know how to stop in time at some point. Not to mention hangovers.

The effect of reducing alcohol on my life

I realized at the end of 2019 that I hadn’t even gone a month without drinking for a long time. That’s when I started to change my drinking habits. I realized that I don’t even really like being drunk. A few now and then is still okay, but constant binge drinking is not for me. I don’t know how much cutting down on drinking has affected my mood. The health effects of not drinking weigh quite a lot these days, when I try to live a healthy life anyway.

I really haven’t given up alcohol completely. I try to pay attention to the reasons and ways, i.e. why and how much I drink alcohol. I still like to taste microbrewery and specialty beers, and I think I get more out of that too when I drink less at once and in general. This year I’ve had an average of once a month and usually no more than two drinks at a time. I’ve been in Känn twice, and after the second time I realized why I should drink less. I know I could drink even less often, but I don’t take pressure from how often I drink either. The main thing is that I drink less at a time.

It’s probably a bit amusing that these days I’m the one who goes (walking) jogging while others are drinking somewhere. Last New Year I went for a run at night and realized it for the first time. I used to be amused by people at the gym near one of the bars when I went to the bar. Nowadays, I’d rather choose not to drink alcohol and feel good (e.g. that run) than the next day’s hangover.

I’ve had the misconception that beer has to contain alcohol. Last summer I tasted alcohol-free beer for the first time. I’ve had non-alcoholic beer a few times in a bar since then. However, I rarely go to bars at the moment because of the current world situation and also because I can’t stand drunk people.

Alcohol consumption is normalized in our society

Somehow it feels strange to write about drinking habits openly. This thing still seems to be taboo. Everyone seems to drink and those who don’t are somehow strange in the eyes of others. It’s easier to choose that beer at a party or bar than a non-alcoholic drink. I’ve been the annoying guy who has asked why someone doesn’t drink or almost forced someone to drink. On the other hand, I’ve never really been the party type. I like talking more than dancing.

I would hope that in our society in the future it would be normal not to drink alcohol without being asked for reasons or almost being forced to drink. After all, everyone chooses whether to drink or not. It’s good to talk about these things openly, but with respect for the other person. Not everyone wants to talk about their own drinking habits or is even ready for it.

I have been thinking about this for a long time and have concluded that I can choose a golden middle ground when it comes to drinking alcohol. I can drink, but basically try to avoid the state of being drunk. It’s not either or either. I don’t see myself missing out on anything if I drink less. On the other hand, I wouldn’t miss out on anything even if I stopped drinking completely. Actually, I don’t have to be accountable except to myself. This is my life and I get to decide what I drink. I encourage others who drink alcohol to examine their drinking habits from time to time.