Los Angeles By Night

Hi guys!

As some of you may know I recently visited LA. It was amazing, and there will be more posts to come on it, but right now I want to share with you my top two things to do in the evening whist visiting LA!

First up - a Lakers game! (or Clippers)

I was lucky enough to go to the Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks game on March 4th, and it was AMAZING!

The atmosphere, the celeb spotting, the hot dogs. All incredible.

I highly recommend seeing a game - it's just a must do and see. The Staples Centre is an incredible building, with heaps to do. From bars to restaurants - it's got it all.

Don't forget to get there early to grab some merch so you can really get in on the game!

My second Favourite place to visit? - The Grove
Absolutely killer vibes and amazing restaurants and shops.
My pick? The CheeseCake Factory! HUGE portions and amazing cheesecake! Must eat!
I loved the stores there too, MAC was a hit for me! Check it out, and if you can get there early enough - hit up the Farmers Markets. Really good finds and amazing fruit and veg.
You might even bump into the likes of Kate Hudson having a shop!

So what are your favourite things to do in LA by night?
Leave a comment below and let me know!
Catch you next time.

Cj, xo

How to Travel : Choosing the right case

I'm back today with a write up on how to choose the right suit case for your next trip.

Choosing a case is one of several important aspects to traveling.
First, of course you need to establish the type of trip you're taking.
Are you staying in hostels? hotels? Are you going on a tour, staying with friends or doing your own thing? Are you a backpacker who is traveling light? or are you a more luxury type traveler who is staying in hotels and likes plenty of variety?
These are the questions you need to ask yourself before you book your trip, and definitely before you choose your luggage!

For example, for this trip I am a hostel/hotel traveler. I will be visiting friends, and staying for a longer period on the English country side. I will also be visiting some cities, which I think requires a little more dressing up.
Therefore, I will be taking a medium sized hard case suitcase (Flylite), A small on board shoulder bag to carry all my bits and bobs (Lazana), and of course my handbag (LongChamp).

I've learned over the years to travel as light as possible. On my first trip abroad, I took the largest suitcase possible and the largest onboard case possible. I ended up over packing, and only wearing half of the clothing I packed.

Say, you're going on a backpacking trip - you're going to be catching a lot of public transport and you're on a tighter budget so a travel backpack would suit you best.

Of course, it also depends on the length, my trip is around 7 weeks. I feel like my luggage is large enough, and i can always do washing.

Always remember you can post your stuff home! I've done this plenty of times; it saves you baggage fees at the airport too!

Hopefully this has been helpful, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask.
Until next time.
Cheers,
Cj. xoxo

How to keep a New Year resolution.

Every year, countless people begin the new year with resolutions in the hopes that this year will be the best one yet.

This is a great practice, especially if you're making practical ones, such as quitting smoking, losing weight, or saving up for a killer hand bag.

But sometimes, people make resolutions that aren't practical, and may not be achievable. Like finding 'the one' or avoiding a cranky co-worker for a year.

The good news is, I'm here with a few tips to help you keep your practical resolutions and hopefully make positive changes in your life.

So, without further ado, here are my top 4 tips to keeping your resolutions in 2015.

1 - Write it down.

Write it in your diary, on your calendar, create a beautiful poster you can look at every morning to remind yourself of the positive changes you are making this year. A constant reminder will motivate you to see it through.

2 - Tell someone.

Tell a close friend, your mother, your sister... whoever is your go to person to talk about personal needs and wants. These people are often the ones who want to see the best you and who will support you through thick and thin.

3 - Start the change from day 1.

Never put something like a resolution off. Its a resolution, not a medical test(poor example, but you get the point). A resolution is personal, it's not something you can book in for and cancel. Make it happen. Start your future, today!

4 - Stay positive, and stay true.

Keeping positive can be hard. You will find rough patches in quitting smoking or weight loss, or essentially anything in which you endeavour to do. The point is to stick to it! Be positive, remember a better you means a happier you. And stay true. Stay true to who you are. Don't make a resolution about changing you as a human being, make resolutions that will improve you as a human being instead.

Hopefully these tips will help you stick to it in the new year!

Happy New Year! Be kind, have fun, and be the best you.

Cj. xo