Peter Andre and Emily McDonagh step out for rare public appearance at children's charity ball
1 of 27You will not survive a music festival abroad without suncream! If there's any essentials you can't forget. then it's a lotion with a high SPF. It's not recommended you go any lower than SPF 25, and if you have fair skin it's best to be safe and regulalry top up your skin with SPF 30.We recommend Soltan Moisturising Skin Care Cream £5.50
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2 of 27You're hair will go through a lot at a music festival, so be sure to avoid drying it out and slap on some protection onto your roots and ends.We recommend No7 Hair Protect Spritz £7
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3 of 27Many music festivals abroad take place by the beach, which means there is sand EVERYWHERE. No exaggeration.The best you can do is embrace it- it's better than cold, wet mud, right?
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4 of 27Make sure you bring a pair of shoes that will withstand plenty of walking and roaming around a festival site. On a recent trip to Benicassim Festival in Spain, one of the Closer Online writers wore a pair of these Bluebird Slip On Inkkas and SWORE by them all weekend!
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5 of 27This should go without saying when in a hot country, but when your camping and partying it can be easy to become dehydrated. Try to drink over 2L of water a day, and be sure to keep a bottle with you at all times.
This should go without saying when in a hot country, but when your camping and partying it can be easy to become dehydrated. Try to drink over 2L of water a day, and be sure to keep a bottle with you at all times
6 of 27It gets very hot camping abroad. Find a tent that you can sleep unzipped to let air in, but also with a fly net to keep bugs and beasties out.
It gets very hot camping abroad. Find a tent that you can sleep unzipped to let air in, but also with a fly net to keep bugs and beasties out
7 of 27In the UK we take for granted camping on the soft, wet grass. Abroad, conditions are much more dry, meaning the ground can be hard and rocky to camp on.Invest in a cheap lilo when you arrive and sleep on this instead- we promise you will be very grateful for this little bit of advice!
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8 of 27Not only will you want to wear flip flops to the beach, but you will also want to wear them to those not-so-luxurious campsite showers (who knows what other campers have on their feet!) We love these Gandys Glitters- Hot Tamales £22
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9 of 27In order to avoid added costs and roaming charges, we recommend you have a quick fiddle with your phone's settings as soon as you land at your destination.Try and stick to WIFI, most festivals now have internet access which you can use for a small fee. Download apps like WhatsApp so you can keep in touch with your friends whilst you're abroad.
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10 of 27We recommend investing in a portable phone charger which you can keep in your tent. You can buy them from the likes of Currys and eBay.
We recommend investing in a portable phone charger which you can keep in your tent. You can buy them from the likes of Currys and eBay
11 of 27When you've been up all night partying and watching bands, it can be easy to nod off whilst sunbathing. We recommend that you avoid this at all costs!Wear a light coverup and pick a nice cool place in the shade to have your afternoon siesta.
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12 of 27Many of those working at music festivals abroad are volunteers and will have very basic grasp of English (unlike trained tourist professionals who meet you on your package holiday).Make things easier for yourself AND the stressed out festival volunteers by learning a few key phrases by heart in the native language.Phrases such as 'where is the campsite?', 'where are the toilets?' and how to order food and water will make your trip go by much more smoothly(Remember: Shouting in English will not help somebody understand you!
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13 of 27The best way to avoid heat stroke is to make sure you have a hat on your head. We love this Topshop Fedora £25.
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14 of 27Pick-pockets often target music festivals, so make sure you photocopy your passport and Europeran Health Insurance Card and hide in your tent just incase. Always keep your belongings close to you and avoid wearing a backpack whilst out and about.
Pick-pockets often target music festivals, so make sure you photocopy your passport and Europeran Health Insurance Card and hide in your tent just incase. Always keep your belongings close to you and avoid wearing a backpack whilst out and about
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18 of 27Everyone needs a break here and there, but babysitters are so pricey! If you have friends who are parents, start a cycle where you take it in turns to babysit for each other. By doing this, you’ll be saving a lot of money and you’ll know your children are in safe hands.
Everyone needs a break here and there, but babysitters are so pricey! If you have friends who are parents, start a cycle where you take it in turns to babysit for each other. By doing this, you’ll be saving a lot of money and you’ll know your children are in safe hands
19 of 27Babies grow out of clothes and toys pretty quickly and, while it’s nice to donate these to the more needy, don’t feel guilty if sometimes you sell them instead. Most of the time, babies only wear something once or twice before they’re too big for it so take to eBay and make some of your money back!
Babies grow out of clothes and toys pretty quickly and, while it’s nice to donate these to the more needy, don’t feel guilty if sometimes you sell them instead
20 of 27As mentioned in the previous point, babies hardly get the chance to wear something before it’s too small for them. Buy second-hand baby clothes online or from friends, give them a wash and they will be good as new – and half the price!
As mentioned in the previous point, babies hardly get the chance to wear something before it’s too small for them
21 of 27Even if you’re in full time work, there are still benefits available to you, such as working tax credits. Visit direct.gov.uk to make sure you’re getting everything you’re entitled too.
Even if you’re in full time work, there are still benefits available to you, such as working tax credits. Visit direct.gov.uk to make sure you’re getting everything you’re entitled too
22 of 27…and stick to it! It’s easy to get carried away when doing the weekly shop, but make a list and, if you can, drop baby off to a friend/family member for half an hour so you can get into the supermarket and get out!
family member for half an hour so you can get into the supermarket and get out!
23 of 27When it comes to credit cards, sometimes you just need to get one to tide you over. Check out our selection of the best cards on the market, and things to think about when applying for one here.
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24 of 27Some playgroups and mother & baby days charge, so why not cut costs and have your own? Get all the mums round to your place and tell each of them to bring something: tea, coffee, cakes, sandwiches, etc. This way, you and your baby are still having fun but you’re not spending any money!
Some playgroups and mother & baby days charge, so why not cut costs and have your own? Get all the mums round to your place and tell each of them to bring something: tea, coffee, cakes, sandwiches, etc
25 of 27Don’t just plan your food shopping, budget every expense. Make a plan of everything you have coming in and out and stay on top of things. Staying organised will help you to notice where you could essentially be saving money, and it will stop any nasty shocks.
Don’t just plan your food shopping, budget every expense. Make a plan of everything you have coming in and out and stay on top of things. Staying organised will help you to notice where you could essentially be saving money, and it will stop any nasty shocks
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