Category Archives: “On the road again”

Mes produits cheveux cet été

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J’ai simplifié à l’extrême ma routine beauté

Depuis deux ans : retour au “naturel” sans traitement chimique intensif (défrisage, lissage et brushing à répétition). Il paraît que je n’ai jamais eu d’aussi beaux cheveux (frisures souples et douces). Pas de secret, je les entretiens modérément (inutile de les étouffer) avec des produits le plus “naturels” possibles.

Depuis deux mois, je fais moi-même mes bains d’huiles et mes après/avant shampoing (DIY). Pour mes bains d’huile que j’applique aussi pour sceller l’hydratation (tous les 2-3 jours en fonction des besoins de ma chevelure ultra sèche) : la base est un mélange d’huile de coco bio et d’huile d’olive bio (photo 1 ci-dessus). Auquel je peux ajouter une myriade d’autres huiles (avocat, argan, ricin… en fonction des besoins spécifiques de mes cheveux).

Les deux petites bouteilles sur la photos (à peine plus grandes que mon index) m’ont fait près de deux mois. Il me reste encore de l’huile d’olive : je ne suis pas du genre économe avec mes produits. Et il m’arrive d’utiliser une de ces huiles seules ou mélangées avec une crème hydratante, sur le visage et sur le corps! Super pratique pour voyager léger et efficace.

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Pour aller à la mer,

j’applique un mélange de beurre de karité naturel avec mes deux huiles bio, coco et olive : bien-bien mélanger et conserver au frais (photo 4 ci-dessus). Mes frisures n’ont jamais été aussi souples et définies! J’ai même reçu des compliments.

Et le soir en rentrant, je les rince longuement, ou les lave avec l’excellent Be Curly Co-wash d’Aveda : superbe texture et odeur citonnée très agréable. Ensuite je n’utilise pas d’après shampoing : parfois, je me contente de les attacher sans rien ajouter. Si je les trouve pas assez doux : un peu d’huile (jamais d’huile de coco seule, toujours associée à une autre huile).

Et si je veux discipliner les baby hair du pourtour du visage (mission impossible ou presque!), j’ajoute une noix de gel à base d’eau Aveda Brilliant. Mes cheveux tiennent 1  ou 2 heures et le naturel revient au galop (lol), j’accepte! Prochaine étape, j’aimerai essayer le hénné naturel… on se tient au courant.

Et vous quels produits utilisez-vous en vacances, staycation, campagne ou mer? Je suis curieuse ; ))

Photos : © Mademoiselle Le K – Tous droits réservés.

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Stylisme : serviette de plage Roxy & sarong balinais. 

Traveller Made: 6 Luxury Travel Trends

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According to Quentin Desurmont,

the founder of Traveller Made, here are 6 Luxury travel trends.

I was invited at the Luxury Travel Connection Forum in Montreux few months ago. This event brought together Bespoke and Luxury Member Agencies accredited by Traveller Made as well as Travel Partners, “such as the most renowned Hotels, the best Destination Management Companies and some of the most active Tourism Boards on the luxury segment“.

As luxury is a growing market, I was really curious to discover the big trends of the real luxury travel market. And I asked the expert : check the videos below (If you have any troubles viewing the videos below, refresh the page).

1. Living emotions   

  

2. Experimotional

 

  

3. Slow Travel

 

4. Privacy

  

5. Climate Changes

  

6. People

  

Photos & Videos : © Mademoiselle Le K – Tous droits réservés

Thank you Quentin.

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Many thanks to the Luxury Travel Connection Forum for the invitation. As always these are my opinions.

Rafting in Alentejo, Portugal

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Alentejo, Here We Are!

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On The Way To Mora

First day of this trip in Alentejo, with a superb brightness, fantastic sun and white walls lined with yellow or blue paint! I joined the team in Lisbon and we left in the morning. 

We stop at Mora in Evora district to have lunch at the excellent restaurant Solar dos Lilases (photo below). The day promises to be exciting: I will have my first experience rafting!

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My First Experience Rafting

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And The Boat?

When I do things for the first time, I have no a priori. If someone had told me that I will use my body (instead of a pneumatic or kayak) to drift on a freezing cold river: not sure that I would have been as naively enthusiastic (lol)! 

We are in pristine nature (of course!). At the entrance of the huge property of Azenhas da Seda, a jeep leads us to the camp. Everything is very well organized and the modern facilities blend into the landscape. 

The multi-layers equipment is an absolute nightmare for the good taste: swimsuit under shorty wetsuit, gloves and booties, life jacket, helmet and training shoes. After taking a really cold shower (to acclimate the body to the river temperature!), a small briefing in the shade of trees. Cozy … 

Time to mentally record the advices and I am on the back drifting in a water more than icy … and using my hands and arms as rudder, to avoid the river banks (photo below). The feeling is WOW!

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New Quick Briefing

about what’s next in the program. We progressively discover and are more and more motivated (with some giggles, lol!). Short hike through fields in a dream setting. And as we begin to dry our wet shorty wetsuit, surprise-surprise …

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The Bush

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This Is Where It Gets Tricky

We sink into a narrow path. As long as the water remains at the ankles, it’s okay! By cons when my waist is immersed, less fun (lol)! Very quickly you can find yourself shoulders immersed.

As I’m not a big fan of the appearance of water, the chief monitor let me lead the way. Adventure, my dear! In fact, the water is clear, our movements make it murky and muddy. 

Suffice to say that I don’t know where I walk in the water! The interest of this “training” isn’t to ask questions, but anticipate and avoid holes etc… (LOL)! In places, it really shrinks and we must climb slippery big rocks (photo below). 

Seriously, I liked this challenging route. An intense cardio session surrounded by a superb pristine nature. That strengthens the team spirit (we were already a great team before!). And I forgot, the water is still frozen. The outdoors, baby!

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Back To The Camp

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#sorrynotsorry

Last step before returning to the camp : jump into the river! Fortunately, not next to falls (on the above photo), but in a quiet location with a slight current (below photos).

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Glamping Break

Comfortable tent furnished with a real bed, dressing table and mini zen garden (composed of rocks), on top of a small cliff with a view overlooking the river and nature. Nice warm sunshine …  

Hardly time to get dressed and we leave the Azenhas da Seda to go to Avis. Happy busy day with my first experience rafting! I lightly doze watching the countryside …

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Sleeping In The Vineyards

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The Sun Is Still Strong

when we arrive at the Herdade da Cortesia. I snap few pictures of the room before the dinner. I like the cinemascope view in the bathroom! Awesome! Like an elegant ranch at the end of the world, pampa … 

Nice decoration with a soft lighting: I do not have the strength to raise the mechanical blind facing the bed. If I sit down, I fall asleep: courage, Mademoiselle! The last two pictures of the post (below): the restaurant and the large table for dinner. See you tomorrow…

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Informations  

Visit PortugalVisit Alentejo, Solar dos Lilases, Azenhas da SedaHerdade da Cortesia

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Many thanks to Visit Alentejo and Visit Portugal for this amazing invitation. Thanks to the cool team of Azenhas da Seda too. As always these are my opinions.