Since nearly the whole of the world went into lockdown and quarantine mode, coronavirus travel has plummetted. The international travel industry is the one that has been hard hit. The capacity of aircraft has taken a dive by as high as 73%. This has really affected international trade as well as the countries that heavily rely on international tourism. A considerable number of airlines have had to ground most of their aircraft. A lot of counties have put travel bans because of corona.

So how are countries making the most of this situation? Take a look at how people are coping and the holiday options to consider below…

Covid 19 holiday options

If you are wondering how to travel during 2020, one thing that most travelers have had to forfeit is globetrotting. If you are one who loved hopping from country to country in 2019, this year, things have definitely not been the same. I know you have probably been dreaming of taking a break and running away from this corona pandemic. We all know how tempting the forbidden can be. I am sure even those who rarely travel or are used to the introvert life, now more than ever, wish they could do this freely.

So what are we left with?

One thing that most people are opting for in places where the coronavirus travel restrictions are still in place is settling for holidays at home. Much as most countries partially locked down local travel, many have now eased local travel and are putting in place public health measures to ensure that they are containing the spread of the virus on a national level as they also give people some freedom to at least enjoy some local tourism. With international tourism having taken such a large hit, in order to try and sustain their economies, countries are now resorting to local travels. Holidaying in your own country is a safer option right now.

Traveling closer to home

Domestic tourism has become the next best thing. Such popular destinations like Berlin, Barcelona, and even Florence, which were some of the most favored are some of the spots being avoided by many international travelers. Demand has become higher domestically. Based on how the counties are fairing in terms of the number of new infections and deaths, those with lower numbers have been gradually easing their lockdown restrictions. With countries like America and Italy where the pandemic has hit hard, foreigners are less interested in visiting these places. This is expected to be the case for months and months to come. 

Are people rushing to overseas holiday destinations?

Whether we like it or not, so long as the pandemic is with us, life will not go back to normal. But in places where governments have managed to keep things in control, some normally is returning, That said though, people would rather have their holidays at home as opposed to overseas destinations.

The thing is, much as some countries have eased travel bans because of corona, people are still skeptical about traveling overseas. There are countries where the numbers of infected people are high. So it makes so much sense that after international travel bans have been lifted, people are still scared of holidaying abroad. No one wants their first holiday after the restrictions have been lifted to be overseas.

The thing is, we cannot predict what the future holds or how all this is going to play out over the next few months.

Covid 19 has changed the way we travel

Changes are there. From the sanitizing to masks and lockdowns. There is a lot of transformation in the travel industry. In some places, traveling has come to a standstill. As much as countries are beginning to emerge from the lockdown, we are all looking at a new normal. Even if we were cooped up in the confines of our homes, people are dreaming about the beaches and holiday excursions.

The thing, with the new normal, coronavirus travel has to adhere to public health recommendations. Plus, we have to admit that it has come with its own challenges.

Traveling in uncertainty

Much as Covid-19 pandemic has hit we cannot compare the situation to where we were sometimes in March 2020. There is some form of stabilization and recovery within the travel sector. What is more encouraging is that the covid 19 holiday options that people prefer are local travel options.

That said though, most people who are wondering how to travel during 2020 still have a genuine fear of getting infected. The main concern of the younger travelers who live home with their older parents and grandparents is the fear of infecting them as the older generation are more at risk.

Today, this genuine fear of infection is what is shaping how people are traveling in these uncertain times.

Key trends of coping with covid-19 travel

One of the things that we are seeing actively is how cautious and religious most people are about adhering to the health guidelines. Most partners within the travel and hospitality industry are working hand in hand to ensure that they are providing safe travel environments.

People now prefer to travel in smaller groups, especially with people that they are comfortable hanging around with. For instance, with coronavirus travel, people would rather go on holiday with the family and good friends that they know are staying safe.

Holidaying in your own country is the other trend. There is a lot of demand for domestic travel. The travel and tourism industry is going local.

We have adapted to the new normal

There is a range of protocols that have been put in place to cover the new normal. All travel providers are doing the best they can to adhere to these protocols. There is the cleaning and sanitization, the masks, thermal and infrared scanners, social distancing, and reduced touchpoints.

Much as things may not be as they used to be, we are still optimistic. The desire and dreams for travel are still strong within the hearts of those who love to travel.

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Are there some benefits of being an introvert in these tough times of the COVID-19 pandemic? See most of the people have had to work from home. There are those who are adjusting well to all this and have discovered the perfect work home life balance. Then there are those who are feeling the social effects of having to be alone during this time and are caving under the pressure. Depending on whether you are living the extrovert or introvert life, both types of people might be dealing with all this lockdown business differently.

Read on as I give you my experience about the perks of being an introvert… as I am one…

Advantages of being an introvert

Seeing as I am an introvert, what really makes me sane is being alone. I usually perform optimally when I am alone. So what used to happen when things were normal, that is before the pandemic, I used to like working in quiet places because that is what energized me. So I would go into work very early and then leave after everyone was out. See, when I was alone, that is when I would do my work perfectly well. Mostly, during the day, you would find me in an empty conference room working there since I didn’t have my own office place. Being around people all day used to exhaust me.

Working at home has been a relief

For me, the COVID-19 has been like a blessing in disguise. I have enjoyed so many introvert benefits. Can you imagine how ecstatic I was when a directive was given that we all work from home? The introverted advantage is that people like me are not caving under the pressure of being alone. Working at home during the pandemic has been such a relief. Now, at least I can keep off the constant interactions of my normal workplace. You have no idea how my introvert life used to be affected by having to work in an open-plan office. That is why I used to look for conference rooms to work from there.

Are there some challenges that I am facing?

Much as I have enjoyed the benefits of being an introvert during COVID-19, I have had to face some challenges working from home. Much as I have enjoyed the advantages of being an introvert, there is some intrusiveness that has come with the lockdown. For instance, one thing that I have been having trouble with is video calls. That is quite intrusive. I feel like much as I have left the office, people are still following me into my private space.

I am glad that I live alone. At least I am enjoying the introverted advantage of spending most of my time alone at home without the usual interruptions of the scheduled video calls and all. Now I cannot imagine what is happening to introverts who have to be locked out with others at home.

When I was living at home before I moved out, can you believe that the office space used to be my to-go place to feel sane? All the noise and people fighting over what to watch used to get to me. So at work, at least I would put on my headphones and just tune out people as I worked.

Can you imagine what it can be like having to share some small space at home with others? I cannot begin to imagine how tight that space can feel. No more commuting to have some alone time… No more conference room to lock yourself in. That can really interfere with the perks of being an introvert.

I am thriving because of the limited interactions

Now, as I have mentioned earlier, we introverts are energized by limited social interactions. So sometimes whenever possible, I usually tell people from the workplace to call or email if a video call is not totally necessary. I just wasn’t to fully soak the introvert advantage of working from home.

Now that said, it doesn’t really mean that I hate being around people. I still miss the occasional banters in the office. But what really happens is that at talk to my family and friends whenever I can. Plus in order to feel a little less suffocated in the house, I run and take walks around the block.

So how are extroverts coping?

The extrovert dilemma

Extroverts love being around people. That is what energizes them. They are always trying to look for moments where they can interact and engage with people. They are at their optimal performance when they are working with others… well, at least they thrive way better than introverts do. They don’t like being alone for long. Some feel a bit uncomfortable.

So this is where the extrovert dilemma comes in during the COVID-19 pandemic. These equal opposites of mine are being deprived of the physical presence of their colleagues now that they have to work from home. No open space where they can work as they informally chat with others. They miss the conference meetings where they could get loud and laugh. They are missing the coffee breaks and all.

Well, this extrovert disadvantage is definitely happening to those who aren’t staying at home with other people. This extrovert dilemma is happening to those who have to stay at home alone. They miss the simple interactions they were used to when they were going to work. This staying at home isn’t working for them. My friend was even telling me how he is having difficulty working from home. It is like he has become slower and he feels like there is no motivation to get up in the morning. There is no motivation to even leave the bed and work.

How extroverts are coping

Let me tell you the story of my friend Bob. What he missed most is the socializing with colleagues after work. For me not having to socialize was one of the benefits of being an introvert and working from home. For him, having to stay at home alone was a disaster. So he tried scheduling a zoom drinking gig with me. But all he did was complaining about how having a drink in front of the computer was not the same. He did not want to imagine how he was going to cope especially seeing as the lockdown was somewhat indefinite.

The lack of personal contact was his biggest issue. Video chats are really not doing it for them either. While I am enjoying the introvert benefits of being home alone, he is more scared of catching cabin fever than he is of coronavirus. Every time I used to talk to him, he would make me feel guilty of enjoying the introvert advantage. Anyway eventually, he had to adjust to the zoom meetings and video calls. Plus jogging around the block and going to the supermarket used to be the highlight of his days.

At least most of us are somewhere in between.

The good thing is that most of us tend to lie in between. Much as I am enjoying the benefits of being an introvert during the lockdown, from time to time, I do miss the human interaction at work. I must admit though that I am less motivated to have video calls with my colleagues. I may be alone at home but to be honest, I don’t really feel lonely. If anything my boss is really hailing my work right now.

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Well, this is interesting…

Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas didn’t get off to the best start, as the Game of Thrones star has revealed that she actually “hated” her now husband’s band, The Jonas Brothers, back in the day.

Thankfully, Sophie Turner – who is rumored to be expecting her first child with Joe Jonas – didn’t leave it there, and embellished on why she initially wasn’t a fan of the group…

“My friends and I were not Jonas Brothers fans,” the 24-year-old actress told Elle in a brand new interview.

“There was this band in the U.K. called Busted. They had a hit called ‘Year 3000.’ It was amazing, and we were huge Busted fans.

“Then the Jonas Brothers covered the song and made it massive. And Busted broke up. We thought it was all the Jonas Brothers’ fault. So we hated them.”

Ok, interesting logic…

Obviously Sophie Turner has since changed her mind – although she was reportedly still not convinced about Joe Jonas when they went on their first date. So much so, that she had to bring back-up…

“When I told my friends about the date, they were like, ‘That’s hilarious. You have to do it! And you have to text us everything he says,’” she recalled.

“I expected him to show up with security and everything. I thought, ‘He’s gonna be such a d*ck.’ I brought all my guy friends to come with me to meet him, because in the back of my mind I still worried that he could be a catfish—or I don’t know what.

“I just wanted my guy friends with me. I had my rugby boys. I was safe.”

And now look at them. A secret Las Vegas wedding, a second wedding in the south of France, and a (rumored) baby on the way… how times have changed!

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Do you have any ideas on how to add self employed to resume? Are you supposed to create a different section for it? How relevant is your freelance gig to the job that you are eyeing? Should you even consider including it at all? I know you have too many questions about this. And leaving your freelancing job makes you have a rather incomplete resume. This means you end up not getting the stable job that you are applying for.

If this is the scenario that you are dealing with right now, read on Love is All Colors to find out how to go around such a situation…

Being self-employed means you don’t work for a specific employer. Its simply being your own boss. Is freelancing the same as self-employment? Pretty much yes. Basically, it all boils down to how an individual wants to define his or her business. There are those who feel like ‘freelancer’ sounds less serious than self-employed. But the main difference is that most freelancers are employed on a contract basis.

The thing is, after years of being a freelancer, you need to add self-employment experience to your resume! If you don’t, your resume will end up having some unexplained employment gaps in your work history. And this is the main reason why self-employment is a great inclusion to your resume. Here are other reasons why you need to have a self employed resume…

Benefits of self-employment or freelance resume

One thing is that such resumes highlight some great competencies and skills that a person possesses that most employers look for. Below are a few of them…

Self and time management skills

It shows that you are keen about your professional life and about bettering your personal life. Basically, you are a person who values their work and even in the case where you are not formally employed by a specific company, individual or organization, you still go out there and continue working through adversity. This shows initiative, self-direction and the ability to work independently with minimum supervision. It shows the capability to competently manage all of the daily activities in a timely manner in order to see projects to completion.

Project Management skills

Alone? In a team? It doesn’t matter. Being in self-employment shows that you have the ability to get the job done. You can get information and put it into use. This also shows that you can partner and collaborate with people in order to bring a freelancing project to completion.

Planning and decision-making skills

This is another quality that most freelancers possess. They can visualize, plan, prioritize set goals as well as make decisions. The thing is your freelance resume shows that you are responsible for making decisions as an individual.

Leadership and networking skills

Whether you are your own boss or you have a group of employees to assist you being in self-employment proves that you can create lasting business relationships. You can basically lead people towards achieving a specific goal because even in freelancing, you are working for yourself as well as guiding and steering people in order to make that buck you are looking for.

Interpersonal Skills

In order to secure and maintain any contract, you need to cultivate relationships with vendors, partners, and clients. This means this is not an issue for you. It also shows that you are also a great negotiator.

Passion for growth and development

In order to compete in the freelance world say writing, you need to have a  freelance writer resume that shows continuous self-growth and development in the writing field.

Creativity

A freelance writer resume or freelance web developer resume for instance,  also show how creative and visioning one is as one is required to at least add the scope of work they have done when looking for freelancing gigs. Plus one is always initiating new and more creative activities in order to secure work for themselves. It shows you are constantly developing and coming up with new ideas.

You constantly initiate new activities to garner new work opportunities for yourself. You develop, maintain, and synthesize ideas.

 Adding self-employment to a resume

Well, here are of the general directives on how to put self employed on resume:

1. Put a functional job title that clearly shows the nature of your freelance or self-employed work

The whole idea is to treat this work experience break from official employment as other independent contractors would do on their resumes. First off, give yourself a title that captures the nature of the work you did when being on self-employment. So don’t use self-employment for that gap. Instead put things like Fashion Designer, Freelance writer, Software Development Consultant or Contractor for… These descriptions will instantly capture the eyes of the HR people and give them an idea of what your field of expertise is.

2. Add a company name

Most people on self-employment or in consultancy usually have registred business names to add professionalism and make them more competitive when searching for work. So just as you would add a company name when looking for business opportunities consider proving a company name that captures your line of work. This, however, depends on the level of your freelancing or consulting business. But if the company name is there, then add it to your resume.

3. List long-term freelance jobs as normal jobs

Add job titles for the and dates so that they stand out and attract more attention. When you do this, it will also make it easier to give a description of the job experience. Check out self employed resume sample.

3. Give a summary of the services offered

After the job title and the client’s name, including the type of work performed as a freelancer and also the scope. If they were more than one company that you did work for, mention them and remember to add the dates and the industries. Remember to include key accomplishments and achievements. Your duties need to appear impressive.

4.Create a section for freelance projects and bullet points to highlight important projects or clients

If you have done so many projects over time, then the way to include these is to create a section in your resume. Putting every different project might mean that you may end up with a 20-page resume which no one will read. So in this section, but the most impressive projects. Specify the duration of the projects too.

If for instance, you did some noteworthy projects that demonstrate your marketable skills make sure they well presented in bullet points in order to highlight their relevance to the job you are applying for. Plus, mention big organizations that you have done for. Most recruiters get impressed by these. Big clients mean better work and competitiveness and excellency in work.

Then after that, mention in passing other projects you have participated in…

5. Add references

One of the main problems with self-employment on a resume is that half the time, one cannot prove the work they did or the services offered. Make sure you add some references that show the partners, companies or investors you collaborated with.

6. Exclude any irrelevant information.

The best way on how to add self employed to resume is to omit irrelevant information. The thing with freelance work is that there are lots of tasks involved. Are they relevant to the job you are applying for? Not all of them will be. So make sure the information you provide remains relevant otherwise you will end up being declined the offer.

Well, now that you have your resume ready, here is an article on self-improvement measures you can take to a more confident you. All the best.

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Gabrielle Union has taken to social media to gush about her 12-year-old step-daughter, who now goes by the name Zaya.

“Meet Zaya. She’s compassionate, loving, whip smart and we are so proud of her,” Gabrielle Union wrote on Twitter, alongside a video of Zaya and her father Dwayne Wade driving in a golf cart.

“It’s ok to listen to, love & respect your children exactly as they are. Love and light good people.”

In the video, Zaya discusses being “true to yourself”, even through the toughest of times, adding that it is really worth it in the end…

“I would say, just be true to yourself — what’s the point of being on this earth if you’re going to try and be someone you’re not… be true and don’t really care what the stereotypical way of being you is,” Zaya says in the video.

“I know it can get tough, but I think you push through and be the best you. It’s become more accepting. Even through hard times you gotta push through, it’s very worth it. When you can look in the mirror and say ‘hi’ to yourself.”

Gabrielle Union’s proud social media post comes shortly after husband Dwayne Wade appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to talk about the moment Zaya came out to him…

“So once Zaya, our 12-year-old, came home — first Zion, I don’t know if everyone knows, originally named Zion, born as a boy — came home and said, ‘Hey, I want to talk to you guys. I think going forward I’m ready to live my truth. I want to be referenced as she and her, I would love for you guys to call me Zaya,’” he said, while confirming that she also wants to be referred to by she/her pronouns.

“So internally, it’s now our job to go out and get information, to reach out to every relationship that we have — my wife reached out to everybody on the cast of Pose — we’re just trying to figure out as much information as we can to make sure that we give our child the best opportunity to be her best self.

“Once Zaya came home and said, ‘I want you to call me Zaya and I’m ready to take on this,’ I looked at her and said, ‘You are a leader. And this is our opportunity to allow you to be a voice.’”

Gabrielle Union also posted another message on social media, thanking everyone who has supported the family since the news broke…

“Huge huge huge THANK YOU to everyone who’s dms I slid into, friends & family who provided information, resources, love & encouragement,” she wrote.

“We are humble LGBTQ+ allies with ALOT to learn & grateful for all the support. We encourage y’all to check us needed! Again, thank you!”

Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade are the epitome of parent goals!

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Want to know your 2020 horoscope predictions? Do you want to know what the stars say about your relationships? Well, being a new year, we expect new things and new beginnings. We have made resolutions and most of us are ready to change for the better. We are all set to change all the bad things that happened in the past and turn on a new leaf for the better. So what is in store for you where your love life is concerned? What path should you follow in order to fulfill your destiny?

Read on to find out what the stars have to say about 2020.

Aries 2020 horoscope and other signs

Do you believe in horoscope predictions? Well, the stars might not build us new houses but they will most certainly guide us in order to adjust our behavior and thought patterns and help us achieve the things we expect in 2020. And for all this to happen, one needs to be adaptable. So you need to break free of your old fashioned traditions and start the new year by creating new traditions.

Aries 2020 horoscope

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There are quite several fancy dinner ideas that you can try out at home. These days, you don’t need to get all fussy trying to make fancy dinner reservations. Whatever the occasion, be it Valentine’s day or just a simple date night at home, you can always whip up something healthy and yet delicious for your special someone. Some of these romantic dinner recipes are so easy to make, leaving you energetic enough to enjoy your meal. Also, seeing as they are healthy, you probably won’t be too full to get down afterward.

Love is all Colors brings you some romantic dinner recipes that will wow your significant other. From romantic Italian dinners to romantic seafood dinner recipes, read on as we bring you some of the fancy romantic foods we recommend for your next date night… And don’t forget the wine…

Romantic dinner recipes

Sautéed salmon served with citrus salsa

If you are looking for light, healthy, fancy dinner ideas, then this is the kind of dinner to consider. This speedy salmon dish is one of the perfect romantic seafood dinner recipes for the holidays as it is filled with rich stews, braises, and roasts.

The citrus salsa us meant to cut through the fattiness of the salmon. Now, to spice up the salsa, add some chopped tart-crisp apples and a seeded minced jalapeño. Alternatively, you could go try our some diced ripe pear and pomegranate arils.

You can also tweak it by serving it with some cilantro quinoa with pine nuts.

Fennel & shrimp fra diavolo

This is one of the romantic Italian dinners. This healthy Italian pasta recipe can be perfectly paired with a  spicy, garlicky tomato sauce. If too much heat isn’t your thing, you can reduce the amount of crushed red pepper when making the dish so that both you and your dinner date are comfortable. It goes well with s green salad and a red-wine vinaigrette or some sautéed green vegetables. How’s that for healthy?

Meatballs in miso noodle soup

What dominates this soup is the salty, savory miso. Miso is also great when used in dressings and marinades as well. To make it great, add some spiked pork meatballs to the soup. As an alternative to the meatballs, shredded rotisserie chicken breast or cubed tofu will also work perfectly.

Tuna spring rolls served with pineapple dipping sauce

Look for some rice paper wrappers for your tuna rolls before hand. These can be found on the Asian food aisles. Then, of course, there is the tuna. The ones recommended are the yellowfin tuna caught off the U.S. Pacific coast. If you can’t find tuna, you can subsidize it with cooked shrimp. You could use the pineapple dipping sauce as a glaze.

Sprucing up the place for fancy dinners at home

Before we even get to the fancy dinner ideas, one word that needs to be a focus keyword is “FANCY”. So before you even think about the meal you are going to prepare, you also need to touch up your place to make it go with the fancy theme of the evening.

With Valentine’s day coming up, the dinner definitely has to be the highlight of this special day. Even if it is just something as simple as a romantic breakfast for two, always remember to set the mood. Well here are some ideas for setting the mood so that will let the romance flow naturally…

Lantern walkways

You can transform your home into something fancy by simply having lanterns lined up along your pathway setting the mood for an intimate evening at home. This is one of the great romantic welcome home ideas. Imagine how your significant other will light up just by walking through this serene atmosphere. This will make them realize just how much they were missed and how thoughtful you are.

Make the room cozy

Ensure that the room you are going to have the dinner in is as cozy as possible. Turn down the lights and get some fancy candles to flicker around the room.

Get the playlist right

Make sure you go through your playlist for the evening and line up music that resonates with the mood of the evening… romance… nothing else. Great sensual music will definitely go well with your elegant dinner menus ideas. So choose tracks that are soft enough to allow both of you to focus on the conversation. Mix it up a little. Do some instrumental music and some tracks with lyrics in between.

Spice up your bedroom

The fancy dinner won’t be complete with that draggy duvet on your bed. If for instance, you are looking for homemade anniversary ideas, then one of the things you can do to bring the evening together is laying some rose petals on the bed. If its Valentine’s day, incorporate some red in your decor.

Go for neutral scents when buying your candles for romantic evenings at home.

Follow the above home fancy dinner ideas and you will never fuss again about getting a table at your fancy restaurant again.

With Valentine’s day around the corner, read this article on how to make an unforgettable Valentines Day dinner at home.

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Are you considering experimenting with merino wool this Christmas or when traveling during the holidays? This fabric has been hailed to be the ultimate travel fabric especially if you are looking to travel light. So if you have never considered to include them in your wardrobe, then try this amazing fabric this Christmas. It comes with pieces for both men and women so while shopping for yours, you could get some pieces for your special someone.

In this post, Love is All Colors shares with you tips on how to find the merino wool clothing women’s stores have and how amazing this fabric is. Read on…

Why Merino wool clothing women’s

These wool clothes for women are popular for travel for stylish women who want to travel light. Plus, they are super warm and the fabric wicks away moisture. When traveling the secret is to be able to wear the same pieces more than once and till look great. Well, merino are clothes that you can pull this off without even washing. The fabric is meant for that.

So let’s have a look at the best lady merinos that you will enjoy wearing during the Christmas holidays…

What are the best merino wool pieces for women?

Merino wool shirts women cami

One thing that women who love their merino love are cami. It comes on top of the list of merino wool tops. This the best merino wool shirts womens favorite. The reason being its very versatile. It can be worn both as a tank or an undershirt. It’s the best merino wool shirts because it gives the wearer the perfect layer for any piece of clothing. And its versatile enough to be worn during both hot and cold weather.

So if you are looking for the best merino shirt womens stores have to offer, the cami is the one that I highly recommend. You will pack light. And you will be stylish at the same time.

Merino socks – Micro

Besides the merino wool shirts women departments also stock up merino socks. Do you know why they are the best wool socks? No smelly feet. People swear to wearing them even for 3 days straight and they still won’t smell. So if packing light is what you are going for, then these babies have got you covered. You need to have pairs of these micro socks because they are perfect even for hot weather.

Merino Underwear: Briefs

After hailing merino wool shirts womens briefs definitely have to be on our list. And apparently they cover someone’s booty pretty well. So if you need great booty coverage go get yourself a merino pair.

Buff Headwear Scarf

The merino scarf is one of the best wool clothing accessories a woman should go. It will go well with your merino wool tops. So if wherever you are traveling to gets freezing, just through it on. You can even use to cover your head and your ears. Never forget to have it handy, whether you flying or sightseeing. It’s just so versatile. Whatever you need it for, this wool scarf will get you covered.

Best Wool Base Layer: Thermals

We all need to stay warm during winter. And if you are in the US, you definitely know how cold this Christmas season can get. So what better way to keep warm than getting yourself a great merino snug and pair it up with your merino shirt womens favorites? Plus, when traveling, they squeeze in perfectly well in your suitcase. And, no creases whatsoever. You will be able to cope with the weather no matter how cold it is.

You can layer your clothes stylishly as you prevent yourself from shivering while outside enjoying all the holiday festivities! This piece of light layer keeps one so warm in style. With this baby, you don’t have to worry about packing heavy.

Merino Wool Clothes Pack Light

So if you are planning to travel this Christmas season, then you definitely know how packing light is important. You don’t want some heavy luggage to bog you down during your trip. You really need not carry more than you need.

You can perfectly layer with your best merino wool shirts and merino wool pants womens favs and look different and stylish every time you step out. As a tip for packing light, you can use packing cubes to give you more space. These packing cubes compress clothes.

What are the alternatives to merino fabric?

Fabric is one important thing that every woman needs to consider. As much as merino is the ultimate fabric for clothing, especially when traveling, some people might find it a bit on the higher side when it comes to price. Some people, on the other hand, are allergic to it and it makes their skin itchy. If you feel that merino is not for you or not your style, or isn’t pocket-friendly, then here are some perfect alternatives that will work for you.

As much as merino wool is perfect for traveling and super comfortable, it’s just not just palatable to everyone. So if you are this kind of person, there several options to try out that will keep you warm and less bulky during this cold Christmas season.

Yes, you are traveling. But can the clothes you have packed cut out to protect you from both warm and cold temperatures? Are they comfortable enough for you and your skin? There are some people who have issues with the staple length of the merino wool as it tends to be shorter. For such people, we recommend a longer staple yarn.

Whether you are allergic to the merino yarn or you just want something that is softer on your skin, below are some alternatives that will work just as well for you…

Synthetics

Just because they are synthetic and are made from chemicals doesn’t necessarily mean that they are not as good as those made from natural fibers like cotton and silk. In fact, some synthetic fabrics contain better properties than natural fabrics. The most infamous ones are polyester and acrylic. They are more pocket-friendly compared to the merino fabric and are also perfect for keeping away moisture.

Polyester us very affordable, soft and durable and you will find a good blend of fabrics that have polyester, viscose, acrylic, and wool.

Modal  

This is one of the types of rayon fiber. It’s the perfect alternative because it is very soft and very comfortable. It is also perfect for wicking away moisture. Modal contains similar properties as cotton. It is manmade and its fiber is made out of cellulose. The beauty of it is that it is fairly thin making it the perfect choice for layering. The other thing that makes modal the perfect travel alternative to merino is that it dries very fast and doesn’t make one feel sweaty. So this is something that you can wash and dry it overnight.

Most modal clothing pieces are very cozy and much as the fabric is quite thin, you will always find winter wear made out of this fabric that is perfectly capable of providing warmth in a pocket-friendly way.

Bamboo

Bamboo is also another fabric that has moisture-wicking properties. It is the closest fit to the merino wool and it’s a bit tougher. The difference is that it feels much better on the skin and it doesn’t cause itching. It’s nice on the skin and feels cool and also keeps one warm when the weather gets cooler.

Cashmere

Now if you don’t mind spending a little on yourself, then cashmere is your best alternative to merino. It has properties that can keep you warm during the cold Christmas weather without making you look or feel bulky. It is a beautiful luxurious fabric and is very light. So it’s perfect for those looking to travel light during the holidays.

The only problem is, if you are looking for a cheaper alternative to the merino fabric, then cashmere isn’t it. At the same time, it tends to be a bit delicate so you have to handle it with extreme care.

If you want to give yourself a warm, soft and luxurious treat this Christmas, then try cashmere. That luxurious touch will be worth the investment.

Fleece

Fleece fabric is another merino wool alternative worth considering to purchase so that that it gets you covered during winter. It is one of the high-tech synthetic fibers and believe it or not, it is made from recycled bottles. So for those who don’t like fabrics made from animal by-products, then the fleece is a perfect choice.

The good thing is its much lighter than wool and gives the wearer better insulation and can keep the wearer warm even when it is wet. It also dries faster than wool. They are perfect, especially as leggings.

Alpaca

Alpaca is a less common alternative that is just as warm as the merino fabric. It is light and warm and great for those who can’t wear wool. Alpaca is hypoallergenic and a great insulator.

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Well, this is pretty terrifying…

According to reports, Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden, and the rest of the cast and crew working on Marvel’s The Eternals were forced to evacuate the set due to a bomb scare.

“An unidentified object was found on the set where 2nd unit filming was taking place,” a source told E! Online.

A bomb squad was called to remove the device, after which, production continued as normal…

“Per safety protocol, the area was inspected and deemed safe, and production resumed,” the source added.

“No cast was present, but crew were asked to clear the area while the inspection occurred.”

The Marvel movie – which also stars Salma Hayek, Gemma Chan, and Game of Thrones heartthrob Kit Harington – is being filmed in Fuerteventura. The Spanish island reportedly was used as a Nazi military base during World War II.

The device very well could have been there since World War II, but “nobody was taking any chances”…

“It was obviously terrifying,” an insider told British tabloid, The Sun.

“The bomb could have been there for decades untouched, but who knows what might have happened if it was disturbed.

“Some of the biggest stars in the world were on set and nobody was taking any chances. Fortunately, experts dealt with it.”

We’re glad that everyone is safe following the scare!

The Eternals is slated for release in November 2020.

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Gina Rodriguez learned the hard way that you should never, ever use the N-word. Don’t sing it. Don’t rap it. Don’t even think it!

The Jane the Virgin actress shared a video of herself rapping to the song Ready or Not by The Fugees and Lauryn Hill on Twitter – N-word and all.

And as expected, she received a vast amount of abuse on Twitter and deleted the video just three hours after posting it. She then issued an apology via Instagram…

“Hey, what’s up everybody? I just wanted to reach out and apologize. I am sorry,” the 35-year-old star said on her Instagram Story.

“I am sorry if I offended anyone. My singing along to the Fugees, to a song I love that I grew up on, I love Lauryn Hill.

“And, um, I really am sorry if I offended you.”

However, fans weren’t convinced that her apology was heartfelt and sincere enough, which prompted her to issue another apology…

“In song or in real life, the words that I spoke, should not have been spoken,” she began in her Instagram post.

“I grew up loving the Fugees and Lauryn Hill. I thoughtlessly sang along to the lyrics of a favorite song, and even worse, I posted it. The word I sang, carried with it a legacy of hurt and pain that I cannot even imagine.

“Whatever consequences I face for my actions today, none will be more hurtful than the personal remorse I feel.

“Watching my own video playing back at me, has shaken me to my core. It is humiliating that this has to be a public lesson but it is indeed a much deserved lesson.

“I feel so deeply protective and responsible to the community of color but I have let this community down.

“I have some serious learning and growing to do and I am so deeply sorry for the pain I have caused.”

Let’s hope that Gina Rodriguez has learned her lesson!

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