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The Different Types of Travellers: Which One Are You?

There are different types of travellers and each have their own preference and reasons for travelling. You may find one who is motivated by thrill, self-improvement or even escapism. You may find that the way each type of traveller looks at destinations may be unique from others. Let’s take a look at some…

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A Guide to the Best Temples in Vietnam

  Vietnam is a tropical paradise nation with so much to offer the tourist, with pristine, unspoilt beaches and lush tropical jungle, and if you are into old architecture, there are some stunning buildings, particularly the temples. Here is a brief guide to some of the best temples to add to your list…

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Hair care travel tips

  Hair Care Travel tips As you have seen from my travel posts, (see here, for my recent trip to Madrid) I love travelling and travel whenever and wherever I can. However, it’s not always easy to maintain a beauty and hair care routine when you’re on the road. Firstly, there’s the problem…

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The importance of colour in e-mail marketing

As a Personal Stylist, I often work with clients to help them find the colours that will illuminate their faces and make them sparkle but did you also know that the colours you choose send an important message and determine not only how you, as an individual, are perceived, but also how your…

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Making Travel More Affordable

  Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and our handy hints for making travel more affordable. The jet-set lifestyle is full of adventures and unknowns. It’s a wonderful feeling to set off and experience new countries and see the world, but it’s not always great for your finances. If your dreams of travel…

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The Best World Heritage Sites To Visit

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about the best world heritage sites to visit. If you are hoping for a unique kind of holiday, there are many ways to approach this. You could decide to go off the beaten track a little and find something new that way, of course….

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Staying Safe on Your First Big Trip

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway, and this post with our tips for staying safe on your first big travel trip.  Traveling is fantastic. Whether you are heading to a faraway land for a lengthy stay or taking a big trip to travel the world, never staying in the same place for more…

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Your Asian Adventures : Excellence in the East!

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this post about Asian Adventures! If you’re looking to give yourself a real culture shock and open up your eyes to a whole new world, then eastern Asia certainly won’t disappoint. Your Asian Adventures : Excellence in the East! When you’ve grown up in the west,…

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The DexaScan Body Composition Scan

Did you know that women are 4 times more likely to develop osteoporosis than men, and that being asian or caucasian also puts you at higher risk? The older you are also increases your risk as does the dreaded menopause!  As one of my goals this year is to increase my fitness training and running sessions, I have been researching how to measure…

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Discover Phillip Island, the Australian Adventure

Phillip Island is tucked into the second crevice entering Melbourne. It’s beyond French Island but thanks to its location, has unique wildlife present on it’s soil.  Discover the rolling waves of Phillip Island, the Australian Adventure The rolling waves should give you an idea to what the main attraction to the island is…

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