Planning a beach vacation is easy. What is challenging is packing for it. You have booked your tickets, reserved hotel rooms and now your excitement levels are soaring high. The only thing left to do is back for your beach vacation. And what else would be better than a simple checklist to help you back for your next beach vacation? We have pulled together a list of some of the most essential things that you need to carry on your next beach vacation. Let’s take a look. Sunscreen No matter the number of days your beach vacation, sunscreen would never be enough. Make sure to carry at least 2-3 bottles of your skin-specific sunscreen and make it your best friend throughout your holiday. Since you will be out in the sun for long durations, you definitely need to load up on your sunscreen. Along with your sunscreen, do not forget to carry a high SPF lip balm for your lip protection. Comfortable clothes Make sure to carry loose and comfortable clothes for your next beach vacation such as ...
What are Turkish towels? Turkish towels are large, flat-woven towels, that were traditionally used in Turkish baths. The special feature about them is that they are super-absorbent and dry very quickly. They are also light to pack and are versatile as you can use them in many different ways. They usually also have a fringe. They are also known as Peshtemal towels in Turkey and Fouta towels in North Africa. Where did they originate from? The history of the Turkish towel: The lightweight Turkish beach towels have been long used for centuries in hammams, the traditional Turkish baths, and still are today. If you visit a Turkish bathhouse, chances are that a Turkish towel will be the only thing you will be wearing while enjoying this bathing and scrubbing ritual. The people living around the Mediterranean, re-discovered them and they have been very popular at home, on the beach or even on sailboats since they do not take up much space and dry well even in the most humid of envir...