As many of you may know, our founders Ben and Aggie have been jet-setting quite a bit lately, spreading the Nomaterra love domestically and abroad! A few weeks back they were in London, where they held an event at Fenwick Department Store's Bond Street location to introduce Nomaterra overseas. They took so many great photos while over there, that we couldn't help but share one more of their own travel shots this week!
Be sure to stop by our table at Fenwick's Bond Street store to pick up your favorite Nomaterra scents!
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Salish Lodge and Spa Washington[/caption]
We're currently obsessing over the gorgeous view at the Salish Lodge and Spa in Snoqualmie, WA. Some of you may recognize this from the classic '90s television show
Twin Peaks! Click through the photo to check out the breath-taking views found at this amazing, and totally affordable, resort!
Here at Nomaterra, we're all about travel; all of our products are perfect for use on-the-go, making it easy for you to smell fantastic wherever your life takes you. But as avid travelers ourselves, we know it isn't always as easy to transport the rest of your daily life with you when you're leaving on a jet plane. On the road, one of the first things many of us let go is our work out regimen. Of course, taking a break every once in a while won't ruin your fitness goals, but it really is best to stay in a routine. So in an attempt to make it easier for you to stick to that routine, we've cultivated a few of our favorite tips and tricks for working out on the go!
1.
YogaGlo: This amazing subscription site provides a wide range of video yoga classes online! You can sort by style, difficulty, or length, and pick the perfect class for you! If your hotel room is big enough, lay out a towel on the floor and work your way through one of these classes in the privacy of your own room. As an added bonus, you'll be totally calm and relaxed once you finish!
2. Body Weight Work Out: One of the easiest ways to get your workout in is to use the one thing you're sure to have with you: you're own body weight! Do three sets of each of the following exercises for a quick and easy full body workout:
12-15 Squats
12-15 Wide Leg Squats
12-15 Calf Raises (each leg)
10-12 Incline Push-Ups: rest your feet up on the bed or a chair, then stretch your body out and place your hands on the floor!
12-15
Tricep Dips: use a nightstand or chair to work the backs of your arms!
20 Crunches
12-15
Reverse Crunches (these are fantastic for working your lower abs)
30 seconds-1 minutes plank
This workout can be modified to incorporate more or less of any particular muscle group, and should be super quick and easy to get done no matter where you are!
3. Walk It Off: If you're on vacation, take advantage of the ability to walk around to sight see; you'll be getting your workout in without even realizing it!
4. Swim Laps: Even if your hotel doesn't have a gym, it's likely they'll have a pool. Swimming laps is fantastic cardio and works your entire body at the same time! If the pool is outside, be sure to wear waterproof sunscreen before diving in.
How do you stay fit while traveling?
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Antarctica[/caption]
Antarctica may not be the first spot many people think of for their next vacation, and to be honest it probably doesn't even make the top 10 list for just about anyone. That said, we love this gorgeous photo from the world's largest desert (that's right, it's not the Sahara) which also calls itself home to the world's saltiest body of water on earth! The Don Juan Pond is officially on our list of natural wonders we want to see.
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Tips from a Flight Attendant[/caption]
Flight Attendant Keri has spent the past six years of her life traveling for a living, and boy has she picked up some great tips for staying beautiful in flight! Read on for our interview with her!
Nomaterra: What airline do you work for?
KL: I work for United Airlines, what used to be the old Continental.
N: How long have you been working for them?
KL: I've been with them for six years!
N: Where do you fly often?
KL: I've been doing only international flights for the past 4years. I just transferred this month back to domestic flying. So normally I am all over Europe but I would work a lot of trips to Scotland, Ireland, and England.
N: What have been your favorite places to visit?
KL: I love Edinburgh! It's such an amazing city. Dublin is always a fun time. Athens was amazing and the food was to die for. Hong Kong is also really cool. And of course Paris never gets old!
N: How long do you normally get to stay in a given place?
KL: It depends on where we fly, internationally the layovers are usually 24 hours. But domestically it can be anywhere from 8 hours to 30 hours. It's always changing
N: What are your top three favorite US cities and why?
KL: That's so hard! I'm going to have to narrow it down to four:
San Francisco
Los Angeles: I just love the west coast. The vibe, the beach, the weather. It's a nice break
Austin: I'm a Texas girl and Austin is where it's at!
NYC: This one is just obvious. Everyone loves New York and I've been living here since I started this job. It's everything you could ever want on a tiny island.
N: What beauty secrets do you have for keeping skin and hair looking great in spite of constantly traveling?
KL: It's definitely a challenge because the air is so dry up there. So staying hydrated is a must! Drink lots of water, always have lotion, Chapstick, and eye drops. And baby powder for the hair.
N: Are you allowed to wear fragrance when you fly, and if so what do you wear?
KL: We are allowed to as long as it isn't over bearing. It can be a disaster if there's too many different smells going on. My favorite perfume is Estes Lauder Pleasures. But in the summer I'll wear more floral perfume like Gucci Flora.
N: What are your travel product essentials?
KL: Well I've become an expert packer. I always have my bag packed for any weather because things change so often that you could end up somewhere you weren't expecting. So I always have a bathing suit, gym clothes, long and short sleeve clothing, light sweater, extra under garments, make up, make up remover wipes, lotions, perfume, my watch, and a pen.
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Pike Place Market Seattle[/caption]
It's a well known fact that New Yorkers are constantly on the move, and that constant business requires great amounts of caffeine! So it goes without saying that we're all pretty big coffee junkies. That said, we're super excited about this weeks Travel Shot Tuesday post about
Pike Place Market in Seattle, WA. This super cool market is the home of one of Starbucks's classic blends, and is a great spot to check out on a lazy weekend afternoon!
As many of you may know, our founders Ben and Aggie have been jet-setting quite a bit lately, spreading the Nomaterra love domestically and abroad! A few weeks back they were in London, where they held an event at Fenwick Department Store's Bond Street location to introduce Nomaterra overseas. They took so many great photos while over there, that we couldn't help but share one more of their own travel shots this week!
Be sure to stop by our table at Fenwick's Bond Street store to pick up your favorite Nomaterra scents!
