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15 Coolest and Trendiest Pixie Haircuts for 2015


Pixie is one of the most versatile short haircuts. Whether you want a cool and fascinating look or want to go decent and classy, you will never be out of choice with it. Here, we have compiled a list of 15 hottest pixie haircuts for this year:

1. Cool Casual Pixie
Look super cool and trendy in this casual pixie hair. The razor-sharp ends and the medium ash brown shade have made it a perfect choice for square, heart and diamond-shaped faces.
Cool Casual Pixie
2. Ultra-Feminine Pixie
Relive your exotic charm with this jet black ultra-feminine pixie. Those blunt, slightly rounded edges can balance the elliptical shape of an oval face the right way.

Ultra-Feminine Pixie
3. Messy Highlighted Pixie
Looking for a pixie haircut of medium length? Go for this messy one. It mostly looks good on thick, wavy hair. The medium auburn highlights complement the reddish blonde flawlessly.
Messy Highlighted Pixie
4. Voluminous Pixie
Who says that pixie is not for women over 30? Short voluminous pixie can actually enhance your glamour as you age. Just check out this lowlighted blonde with razored edges and wispy bangs.
Voluminous Pixie
5. Gorgeous Blonde Pixie
This is another short chic pixie cut nice side-swept bangs. The light golden blonde hair with light ash brown lowlights has made the style look awesome on the diamond-shaped face.
Gorgeous Blonde Pixie
Also Read – Top 15 Hairstyles to Make Your Dry and Frizzy Hair Look Amazing Here
6. Edgy and Bold Pixie
Do bold and fashionable attract you always? Then, this platinum blonde relaxed pixie with straight sharp ends with impress you for sure. Don’t forget to wear loud makeup with this ultra-modish hairstyle.
Edgy and Bold Pixie
7. Fiery Red Pixie
Create your own style statement by experimenting with the shade of your pixie and choosing something vibrant like this fiery red one. The random spikes have turned the look even spicier in this hairstyle.
Fiery Red Pixie
8. Relaxed Golden Pixie
How about going for this amazing relaxed pixie cut? You must stick to this bright golden blonde to make the most of your hairstyle. And don’t overlook that somewhat messy finish too.
Relaxed Golden Pixie
9. Super Chic Pixie
Do I need to say anything about this dual-toned, absolutely unique pixie with side-swept bang? The picture says it all. The rounded hair with a silver upper layer and a bright yellow lower layer has taken the entire hairstyle to a new level.
Super Chic Pixie
10. Smart and Elegant Pixie
Pixie doesn’t necessarily be messy and casual all the time. If you follow this intense pixie cut with decently curved edges, you will look utterly smart and elegant.
Smart and Elegant Pixie
11. Short and Sexy Pixie
Want to amp up your glam quotient with a stylish hairstyle? Choose this brand new pixie cut. The medium ash brown hair with chocolate brown highlights is sure to give you a sexy look.
Short and Sexy Pixie
12. Brief Boyish Pixie
A boyish pixie always helps in reflecting our strong personality. If you go for this short and brief pixie, your prominent facial features will be emphasized, thereby making you look highly sophisticated.
Brief Boyish Pixie
13. Pixie with Spikes
Want something different from those regular pixie cuts with moderate to sharp fringes? Adopt this pixie with spikes. A quite eye-catching alternative to the boring ones. No?
Pixie with Spikes
Also Read – 10 Most Salient Feathered Hairstyles for You Here
14. Concentrated Pixie
While most of the pixie cuts come with sharp or side-swept bangs, this concentrated one has gathered all the layers to the center of the head. It is a very cute and adorable version that you can try out easily.
Concentrated Pixie
15. Hot and Stylish Pixie
Finally, here is the super hot pixie haircut that features long bangs covering the entire forehead as well as one eye. Make sure that you give it a polished look by applying a good serum.
Hot and Stylish Pixie


How to Make Your Hotel Stay Safe and Secure – 10 Tips for You


Whether you need to go out frequently for official purposes or simply love to travel around the world, staying in hotels is inevitable in both cases. But how to make those unknown hotels a safe and secure place for your stay? Here are 10 safety and security tips for you:



hotel safety tips
1. Keep Duplicates of Important Documents
Be it your Identification Card, passport, flight ticket, or other vital papers; do not ever forget to take photo copies of them with you prior to leaving your hotel room. If any of them is lost or stolen, you can use these duplicates to solve the issue temporarily.

2. Create a List of Personal Belongings
Even though it sounds overwhelming, it is crucial. You should have a list of all your valuables that you have packed with you. It is also recommended that you take photographs of each of them for future correspondence. In case of any mishaps, you can provide this list to your insurance company for accurate information.
Hotel Safety Tips



3. Learn About the Location of the Hotel
At first, gather information about the location of the hotel and then book accordingly. If you find that your chosen hotel is located in a high risk region, skip it without any hesitation. However, if you end up making reservation at an unsafe hotel, be extra cautious and keep all your valuables with you always.
4. Be Sure About Electronic Room Locks
If you need to spend night in unknown hotels, make sure that they have electronic locks for each and every guest room. These are modern door locks with peepholes and dead bolts, which provide utmost safety and security by generating new lock combinations for all guests mechanically. Hence, no intruder can enter by using a duplicate key.
5. Examine the Hotel during Check-In
Take your time to double-check the hotel or more precisely the room you have booked. Ensure that the telephone is working properly. The door and window locks should also be in good condition. There must be smoke detector and efficient fire extinguishing system in your room. Do not forget to ask about emergency exits prior to staying in a hotel overnight.
6. Get Your Lost Room Key Replaced
If you ever find that you have lost your hotel room key, draw the attention of the hotel authority to this matter. It is their responsibility to replace the key or shift you to another room. Never stay in a guest room which does not have original key.
7. Opt for Proper In–Room or Diversion Safe
There are many luxurious hotels that do not offer in-room safes. However, you should always choose one, which has its rooms equipped with safes so that you do not need to take your precious belongings along with you each time you go out of the hotel. You can also keep a diversion safe with you for stashing your valuable items in a secure manner.
8. Ensure the Security of your Laptop
You should always lock your laptop up with a laptop security cable before leaving the hotel room. Many people also fasten the device with any fixed item present within the room for making it immovable. Nonetheless, you should keep a backup of all your important digital documents while traveling to a hotel.
9. Remove Costly Items from Your Car
If you are driving yourself to the hotel, remove all your expensive car items before checking-in. You might be provided a valet ticket for parking your car in the parking lot of the hotel. In such case, make sure that the number of your room is not mentioned on the ticket.
10. Request for Night Valet Service
If you need to use the parking garage of the hotel at night, ask for valet service. You should always park your car in such an area which is lighted enough. Parking in close proximity of the hotel exit is also good for your safety and security.


Slum Tour – Why You Should Give It a Thought



The word ‘tourism’ refers to journey for recreational or commercial purposes. It is majorly considered as the practice of travelling for pleasure and contentment. While most of us are familiar with the fun, delightful and relaxing sides of tourism, there is another atypical concept that has been taking the tourism industry by storm these days. Well, I’m talking about ‘slum tourism’. Just sneak peek into this odd yet interesting idea and know why we you must go for a slum tour.



slum tour
What is ‘Slum Tourism’?
So, what do you actually think of ‘slum tourism’ as a whole? Is it only about a number of wealthy foreigners with meddling cameras gaping at poor people? Is it only about watching a number of deprived people struggling to meet their basic requirements and getting entertained by that? Is it only about taking advantage of the hard luck of underprivileged people and robbing them of their self-esteem? Not at all. Though the basic concept of ‘slum tourism’ revolves around traveling to slums or other poverty-stricken areas in various developing countries like India, Indonesia, Brazil, South Africa, Kenya, etc., you can take part in it in ethical as well as responsible manners through community involvement. There are several upsides of this practice and we should definitely focus on those.

Why You Must Go on a Slum Tour?
slum tour
From the tour operators to the tourists to the communities, each and every section of the society associated with this exclusive tourism should have right approach towards it. If you love to travel and explore human life, you must consider a slum tour because of the following reasons:


  • It would give you an excellent scope to judge your own life from a different perspective. You can see how poor people live and how much hard work they need to do in order to maintain their families.
  • You would be able to come out of the misconception that slums are nothing but places of poverty and desolation. The presence of lively, optimistic communities with lots of schools, shops, and other institutions will simply make you surprised.
  • Slum tours contribute to the local economy to a great extent. Be it getting your food or purchasing some tribal artworks from the local shops, everything is known to be generating a flow-on benefit for the communities.
  • There are lots of slum tour operators who are based in these communities. If you plan your tour through them, they will get to earn a decent amount and you will also get the opportunity to make the most of your visit at the same time.
  • If you wish, you can directly donate money or goods to the needy people during your slum tour. Usually, a significant part of your contribution gets lost as ‘administration cost’ when you seek the help of a large NGO. But, this way, your entire contribution will reach the distressed people, which is undoubtedly a great fact.
So, next time you plan for a tour, do not forget to take slum tourism into account.


How to Enjoy Your Europe Trip in a Vegan Way


Are you a vegetarian? Well, traveling to Europe can turn out to be a real pain for you then. From striking backdrops to hassle-free transportation, the continent has a lot to offer to you. But when it comes to ‘vegetarian food options’, one simply feels clueless. As ‘vegetarianism’ is a comparatively newer idea here, you will have to chase those few veg items available. Moreover, you may end up getting insufficient nourishment from those limited vegetarian substitutes. However, though it is difficult for vegans to survive in Europe, it is not impossible at all. All you need is to pick up some important tips. Here we go:


Vegan Way
Do Your Own Online Research
It should be your first and foremost step, literally. Take some out of your busy schedule and do quick searches to get an idea about authentic European foods, their ingredients, and so on. It will help you identify which starters, main dishes, side dishes or snacks you can indulge in during your travel to the continent without any worry.

Look for Vegetarian Restaurants
Though there are not many vegetarian restaurants present in Europe, you can still look for one or two around the places you are planning to visit. You can try to locate Indian restaurants like ‘Govinda’s’ or others that serve delectable Indian veg foods at affordable prices. Italian restaurants can also be a great choice for his purpose. But make sure that you conduct the research prior to starting off. Or else, it will seem to be the toughest job.
Learn to Say ‘Veg’ in Local Language


There are lots of countries in Europe where a ‘vegetarian’ refers to a person who does not consume heavy meat but eats chicken, fish and egg. If you want to avoid such confusions, do mention that you want foods with ‘no meat, no fish and no egg’ while placing orders at restaurants. You can also take initiative and learn how to express ‘vegetarian foods’ in the language of your destination country.
Avoid Certain Countries
Northern Europe should always be avoided by vegans. Countries like Denmark, Norway, Sweden, etc. have almost no choice for them. Rather, opt for Southern part of the continent to visit. There are the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Greece, and a few other nations, which can welcome you with some tasty veg items like pasta, pizza, tapas, aubergine, etc.
Rely on Cheese and Bakeries
Yes, they can work as your ultimate saviors in those days of Europe tour. Crusty breads with cheese and pickle is considered as one of the best meals for vegans in the continent. There are a lot of other baked items like quiches, sandwiches, etc. which can keep you filled for long hours. They are inexpensive and available in a wide variety too.
Take Veg Snacks with You
Last but not the least; pack lots of supplements, vegetarian snacks and supermarket foods so that you never run out of consumables. Dry fruits, nuts, healthy munchables and protein bars can always fulfill your nutritional needs during your trip.
Keep these tips handy and enjoy your Europe tour in a vegan way!


8 Ways to Say ‘Good Bye’ to Travel Sickness



There are many people who can never enjoy the fun and excitement of a long journey due to travel sickness or motion sickness. As soon as their vehicles get going, they start feeling extremely uncomfortable, which might result into nausea or even vomiting. If you are one among them, this article is exclusively for you. Check out 8 trickiest ways to get rid of this condition:


Travel Sickness
1. Keep Yourself Filled
Well, you might have heard that eating enough before traveling leads to motion sickness. But the truth is that it is absolutely wrong. If your stomach is empty, you will end up vomiting more. Hence, keep yourself filled while setting off.

2. Pick Foods Wisely
You can’t eat just anything and everything for filling your stomach prior to the journey. It is always recommended that you stay away from hot and spicy foods at this time. If there are certain foods which make you more nauseous, try to avoid them. Also, try not to smoke or drink (including alcohol) while traveling.
3. Opt for the Right Seat


Whatever your medium of travel is, make sure that you choose the right seat for yourself. There are certain places, such as the front seat of a car, the wing seat of an airplane and the upper deck of a ship, which help passengers not to experience extreme motion. So, try to find a seat at these places and keep your motion sickness away.
Travel Sickness
4. Maintain Appropriate Posture
When it comes to traveling, your own postures and positions can turn out to be your biggest enemy. Always sit straight facing the direction in which the vehicle is moving. If it becomes tough for you, at least keep your head straight. Looking out is also good as long as you are fixing your eyes at the horizon.
5. Keep Your Books Aside
Do you love to read while sitting on a vehicle? It might be one of the reasons for your travel sickness. As it needs you to bend down and fix your eyes on the pages of the book, it can make you more prone to vomiting. Therefore, keep your books aside and look in front of you.
6. Distract Yourself
It is another great way to avoid motion sickness. The more you become able to divert your mind from the thought of sickness, the more you feel well and good. Keep yourself busy by listening to your favorite music or playing fun travel games. If none of these suits you, simply close your eyes and sleep.
7. Keep OTC Medicines Handy
There are more than a few OTC (over-the-counter) drugs in the market, which can be taken for coping with motion sickness. If you are not aware of them, just consult your family physician and he / she will prescribe the same for you.
8. Use ‘Scopolamine Patch’
Scopolamine is basically a ‘tropane alkaloid drug’, which is available in the market as a transdermal patch. It needs to be put on right at the back the ear to work against the frequent motion that causes trouble to our inner ear. As a result, we can avoid travel sickness successfully.


8 Items that Should Always Be in Your Travel First-Aid Kit

So, you are all set to pack your bags for an exciting family vacation, right? Well, have you included your travel first-aid kit in it? If not then you are ignoring one of the most vital parts of your packing. A portable first-aid kit is something that can help you the most in enjoying your trip in a healthy way. Here is a guide for you to the preparation of a useful travel first-aid kit:

First-Aid Kit
1. Your Regular Medicines
The first thing that you need to put in your travel first-aid is your regular medicines. If you are suffering from hypertension, type-2 diabetes, high cholesterol, thyroid disorders, or any other such chronic medical conditions, do not ever forget to carry sufficient prescribed medications with you. It will not only keep you well, but will also help you make the most of the trip.

2. Band-Aids
Band-aid is one of the most common elements of a first-aid kit. From a mild scratch to a severe cut, nothing can be a better solution than it in such situations to avoid infections. Even if your trip is short, your first-aid kit should never lack enough band-aids.
3. Pain Killer Tablets


Sitting in the vehicles all the time, walking a long distance, hiking mountains or riding horses, there is no dearth of reasons behind developing an acute pain or ache during your travel. So, make sure that you have some effective pain killer tablets in your first-aid kit. You can choose from ibuprofen, aspirin, paracetamol, and so on. These will also help you get rid of headache, menstrual cramps, muscle ache, etc.
First-Aid Kit
4. Antihistamines
If you are prone to motion sickness, these medications are a must for you. There are a number of drugs available in the market and you need to choose the right one as per your problems. Just have a talk to your doctor and follow his / her suggestions.
5. ORS (Oral Rehydration Solutions)
When it comes to traveling to a new place, the most common ailment that we need to be careful of is diarrhea. There are ORS like Dioralyte which can be used for this purpose. Some other drugs like loperamide can be taken for a short-term relief in mild diarrhea, while ciprofloxacin can work as an antibiotic in case of emergencies.
6. Water Purification Tablets
Usually, when we suffer from medical conditions like diarrhea or frequent vomiting, our body loses a large amount of fluid. It needs to be replaced immediately in order to prevent serious conditions. Here comes the importance of water purification tablets. If you keep this in your travel first-aid kit, you do not need to worry about the purity of the drinking water, wherever you go.
7. Antibiotic Medicines
Infection is another important concern that we should take into account while assembling our travel first-aid kit. There are several antibiotic medicines (OTC) that can cure infections and inflammations effectively. However, you should consult with your physician before purchasing these as they have a wide variety of functions and strengths.
8. Antacids
Travelling means tasting and enjoying a variety of new and rare food items. But indulging in some mouthwatering dishes can take a toll on your digestive system too. So, if you want to stay away from issues like acid formation in stomach or frequent heartburn, you have to keep a fair amount of antacids in your first-aid kit.
Apart from these, you should also find some place for common wellness items and devices such as thermometer, gauzes, skin-disinfecting agents, plasters, bandages, etc. in your travel first-aid kit.
Also Read – 8 Ways to Say ‘Good Bye’ to Travel Sickness Here


7 Essential Steps to Land Your Dream Honeymoon Destination


Honeymoon is certainly the most memorable tour of a person’s life. So, choosing the best destination is a must for making the most of it. However, with so many options available around, it often becomes tough for us to narrow down our searches and pick the perfect one. Here, we have come up with a guide for you. Check out the top 7 steps that need to be followed for landing a dream honeymoon destination:


Dream Honeymoon Destination
1. Recognize Your Dream
When it comes to picking the perfect honeymoon destination, you need to identify your dream first. Have you long been dreaming of a romantic honeymoon or is it the idea of an adventurous honeymoon that excites you the most? Ask this to yourself at the very first stage and try to find out a place that suites the taste of both you and your partner.


2. Think ‘Out of the Box’
Stop getting influenced by the choices of your family, friends or relatives. Choosing your all-time favorite place as the honeymoon destination is also not wise. Rather, try to decide on something offbeat. It will not only help you come across the perfect spot for spending those special days of your life, but also add zing to your relationship.
3. Consider Your Budget


Well, budget really matters a lot, especially when it is a honeymoon affair. It is not all about the costs of traveling and lodging. There are a number of factors, such as eating, shopping, going to places of interest, etc., which add to these costs significantly. So, evaluate your financial situation and pick the destination accordingly. If money is a constraint, opt for a beautiful yet off-season place to make the most of your trip.
Dream Honeymoon Destination
4. Know Your Weather Preference
Not all types of weather suit everyone. Hence, take this into account while selecting a perfect destination for your honeymoon. You can go for a warm place with bright weather or choose a cold region to enjoy the snowfall and chilly breezes depending upon the month of your wedding. It is completely up to you what you are comfortable with.
5. Check Online Reviews
Here is another important step that you simply can’t give a miss prior to picking the right honeymoon destination. With the, rapid advancement of internet and technology, getting reliable information on various places, their attractions, hotels, nightlife, shopping destinations, eating facilities, etc. has become extremely easy. Go through different travel forums and review websites to know about the experience of other travelers and how they liked or disliked certain places.
6. Talk to Others
Do not forget to consult with your close friends or near and dear ones who love to explore new places and go out frequently. No other input can be as good as what comes out of an experienced mouth. You can get a whole lot of ideas about some exclusively romantic destinations, affordable yet luxurious accommodations, local weather, food habits, shops, and so on.
7. Contact a Travel Agent
If none of these suits you, just get in touch with a reputed travel agent and hand over the entire responsibility of picking the perfect honeymoon destination, planning the tour and creating the finest package for you to him/ her. Make sure that the agent has enough experience in this field so that you can remain stress-free all through the process.


5 Most Admired Airport Restaurants in the World


Planning for an international vacation? Make sure that you are prepared for those interminable flight delays with the information on some great restaurants present at international airports or the adjoining areas. Here are our top 5 pick:
1. Imperial Treasure (Singapore)
Imperial Treasure (Singapore)
Location: It is located inside the ‘Crowne Plaza’ hotel, which is connected to the Terminal 3 of the Changi Airport.


Specialties: The silver-polished latticed outer walls and the sleek contemporary design have made Imperial Treasure a great attraction to the tourists. Even though it is a small chain present inside a western-inspired hotel, the Chinese decoration with outsized round tables, traditionally-attired waiters and wide range of food (including fried rice with fresh and salted fish, deep-fried prawns, roasted goose, etc.) will simple make you delighted.
2. Bubbles Seafood & Wine Bar (Europe)
Bubbles Seafood & Wine Bar (Europe)


Location: It is located at the Departure Lounge No. 1 of the Schiphol Amsterdam Airport.
Specialty: From extravagant decoration to lip-smacking seafood, Bubbles has been considered as one of the best airport restaurants in the world in terms of everything. Before boarding your flight, indulge in some amazingly fresh seafood like half-shelled oysters, pickled-herring, etc. and enjoy a great variety of wines as well as champagnes. The luxurious casino and the huge saltwater aquarium inside the restaurant are also quite popular among the passengers.
3. One Flew South (United States)
One Flew South (United States)
Location: It is located at the Concourse E inside the major retail region of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Specialties: It is one of the finest dining restaurants in Atlanta. The slipshod, Zen-like ambiance of the One Flew South is promoted by its pine-made bases and ceilings as well as wall-to-wall frescos. The unique ‘Southernational’ menu featuring pulled-duck sandwich, dragon roll, thyme-rubbed pork belly, etc. and dozens of cocktails are enough to make you feel up during those endless delays of flights.
4. The Encounter (United States)
The Encounter (United States)
Location: It is located inside the retro ‘Theme Building’ present at the heart of the Los Angeles International Airport.
Specialties: Being set inside the flying saucer-like Theme Building, this restaurant has always been a favorite of the passengers since its foundation in the year 1997. The Encounter is basically a California cuisine restaurant with intergalactic interior decoration. You simply can’t help but love those colossal lava lamps, funky barstools, twirled windows, special sound effects, and 360-degree view of the ‘LAX actions’. The food comprises salads, entrees, wraps, sandwiches, etc. with lots of asparagus as well as other fresh green veggies. Drinks served at this restaurant are also space-themed.
5. Tian Xia Dumplings (China)
Tian Xia Dumplings (China)
Location: It is located at the Terminal 2, Level 6 in the Hong Kong International Airport.
Specialties: It is a traditional Chinese restaurant serving authentic Chinese foods. The specialty of the Tin Xia Dumplings is a bowl of healthy, comforting and perfectly boiled dumplings that can be a great choice for any international traveler before boarding the flight. It is also known for its spicy noodles, hot soups and signature Hong Kong street foods.

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