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Sunday Favourites

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I know I haven’t written a post in a while, but I wanted to bring a new series of posts - "Sunday Favourites". They will be focused on these subject areas who I am following, doing, listening, watching and deciding etc. So it will be a little curation of what I’ve been loving so you’ll still have a Sunday Favourites but it might have a different take on each post.

With the crazy world we’re living in at the moment, I thought I would focus on things that have made me smile and hopefully share some cheer with you too!

Following: Aaron Crascall is one of the funniest people I follow on Instagram. His trademark sketches see him walking up to strangers, imparting a piece of 'wisdom', before marching off whilst exclaiming "See ya later". Crascall now has a sketch series on BBC Three. MUST WATCH!

Doing: Sara and I have reduced the amount of sugar we have and lose some weight before our trip to Morocco! So we have decided to follow this Goodful 7-day "No Added Sugar" Meal Plan. We’re making a big effort to live a more active and healthy lifestyle. I will keep you updated how it goes.

Listening to: 4:44 with… the 13th album brought to you by Jay-Z. For starters, Jay-Z is one of my favourite rappers, so I was pretty excited when they announced his new album. On its surface, album number 13 appears to be yet another money-first marketing ploy, given its TIDAL exclusivity (which I had to sign up too). But starting immediately with the first emotion, the No I.D.-scored project reveals itself to be a package of apologies, damaged goods and self-humility. It’s a 10-track Public Service Announcement that has a running time of just over 30 minutes, its layers exposing a side of the super private Shawn Carter that the world has never before seen. Where 4:44 ranks within an ultimately boils down to preference. But it may have taken him 47 years to reach this moment of clarity but JAY-Z is finally rhyming like Common Sense without fear.

Watching: Wonder Woman – it's been out for a month now and finally got around to see it last Friday. And boy it was a great movie it was fight scenes and strong story. Plus it's not overly concerned with setting up other movies. It more or less is its own thing. It has definitely got me excited for the Justice League movie in November.

I hope you all have a great week and spend time with the people you love.

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My Travel Essentials

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I recently got my new passport after washing them in my jeans after My Trip to India and I thought I would show you a few of my essential items that I bring with me for a short / weekend trip. Clothes-wise I try to pack as light as I can on short trips and usually try to keep to hand luggage. So I normally pack only 2 pairs of trousers: usually a good pair of jeans and a pair of chinos / smart trousers. Then 1 pair of smart shoes and 1 pair of trainers. The same goes for shirts, 1 smart, 1 casual and weather permitting a short sleeve shirt too. Then you have basics like underwear, shorts and t-shirts.

Now I’m a bit of a geek so I love to always be connected and that’s why my Tablet, HTC 10 and laptop pretty much come everywhere with me. One major thing for me whilst being abroad is data and using my phone for tweeting, Instagrams etc. I’m with EE and they offer an amazing deal when it comes to using data in Europe, you are able to use your pay monthly allowances abroad for Free, which I think is brilliant! A number of times Sara and I have been stung when using our phones whilst been in Europe which has been terrible, so it’s really nice to not have to worry about this anymore and use my phone as if I would back home! Also, download TripAdvisor, city guides and maps onto your phone; which is super helpful!

As you know I’m a big fan of music and also a sucker for sound quality, which is why I always bring my BeatsByDre wireless headphones with me when I travel.

A few others things I’ve included are my Kiehl's Facial Fuel moisturiser, cleanser and midnight oils. Then I’ve got my Canon 500D camera, Sara and I have spared this camera for a few years now. So which camera do you think I should get (Leave your suggestions in the comments below).

So last by no means least I have reading material, I’m currently reading the Justice League NEW 52's which is brilliant and also one of my personal favourites series and The Office US version which finished a few years ago but I can't stop watching.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this post and let me know in the comments what a few of your travel essentials are.

Stephen. x

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