International Trade

The Tricks Of Travelling

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...expect food service, and the type of entertainment provided. Priceless.

Toiletries Heaven

Along with the clothes you wear, it is the face that everyone looks at, and, in foreign climes, it can become obvious very quickly that maintaining that alabaster perfection in hot/cold/humid/dry conditions is not easy.

Of course, the well-known rule of thumb is to keep re-hydrated at all times, avoiding caffeine and high fat fast-foods, but this is often harder than it looks.

For men, in my humble opinion, the secret is to take a leaf out of the ‘female beauty stash companion’ and invest in a ladies’ size toiletries bag. Said bag should then be crammed with pre/during/post shave ointments, moisturisers and accompanying accoutrements – including an industrial-strength deodorant. Any products with the word ‘mint’ or ‘menthol’ are a good thing because of their anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and refreshing properties – a ‘must’ when dealing with those shaving accidents.

Female travellers often comment that heat and sun combined with merciless air-conditioning can play havoc with their make up and faces. To help soothe her face, one reader revealed that the first thing she does when arriving in a hotel room is dive for the mini-bar (but not for the alcohol). She stashes all her toners, moisturisers and cleansing gels next to the gin and vodka mini bottles, and, apparently, the cooling result is instant.

She also takes baking soda on her travels (which could cause concern at Customs) to hot countries: sprinkled on deodorant it protects clothing from staining at the underarms, and, mixed with talcum powder, it also absorbs excess body moisture.

Avoiding The Family Blues

Looking good is not just about how you look and how your body feels, it’s also about the mind.

Being abroad can sometimes make you feel as if you are losing... continued on page four >

 

 

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