Rainy Day Reads

I am going to Iceland in TWO DAYS! It has really crept up on me and only now am I starting to pack my bags. I made a packing list as I always do, to try and avoid forgetting something. I inevitably always forget something anyway, but the list gives me a sense of security, that I at least have the most important things with me. The list is quite similar to my Morocco packing list, or any packing list in general, as it is often the same things you need to bring. However there are a few differences as the climate in Iceland and Morocco is quite different.  So here it goes: Small bag: Glasses Contacts and a mirror Wallet Passport Tickets for flights and trains/busses House keys Book for reading Notebook and pen Guide book Lip balm Camera Ipod and headphones Cellphone Sunglasses Hand sanitizer Hand creme Watch Big bag (checked luggage): Underwear Socks Long pants One pair of shorts A dress A skirt Tops (T-shirts and long sleeved t...

I am leaving for Morocco soon (suddenly it’s so close!) and I thought I would make a little list of all the things I will be bringing with me. Maybe this will also help me not to forget half my stuff, like I did last time I went on vacation!  But here it goes! Morocco is hot and sunny at this time of year, and since I don’t handle the sun very well I will be packing lots of sun protection gear. Furthermore modest clothing is advisable, since Morocco is a Muslim country. In my carry-on luggage that I bring on the airplane and that I will have with me most days I will bring: My glasses My contact lenses A lip balm A bottle of water Snacks A guide book Notebook and pen Camera Ipod and headphones All my travel documents, so: passport, flight tickets, hotel reservation, travel insurance and ID My wallet with money and credit card My cellphone Sunglasses Book for reading Small stock of toilet paper or tissues that can be used as toilet paper Hand sanitiz...

I am going to Morocco soon (YAY!) and being in town yesterday, I took the opportunity to buy a few items for the trip. It turned into a bigger shop than intended, so I thought I would share my little haul. First of all there are a few essentials, like sun block, bug spray and bug bite relief creme. Sun block especially for the lips is important too! You don't want crispy lips! I always opt for quite a high SPF as my skin does not tan well. This is a new type for me though, as I have not tried the Ambre Solaire SPF 50 before, so I hope it will actually absorb into the skin and not just sit on top like a white coat of paint (I am pale enough as it is). Cremes with high SPF sometimes don't really absorb that well, but Ambre Solaire is usually okay. Then I got a few pouches for packing. I thought these small one from Tiger were especially handy. They have suggestions for what to put in them like q-tips and your toothbrush. I will definitely use the small ones for q-tip...