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The Corkcicle Canteen water bottle reimagined keeps drinks ice cold or piping hot all day long, even in the sun. Available in four sizes including 25oz, which holds an entire bottle of wine, and the handy 90z — perfect for that morning coffee. This velour robe is pure-cotton velour on the outside, and absorbent cotton towelling inside meaning it is functional yet comfortable. Aside from being very powerful for such a compact tool, air is diffused evenly and heat is regulated; all meaning a safer (and quieter) way to dry hair.

What to See If you’re after that iconic exterior shot from Rue de la Régence, you won’t be in luck for the immediate future. The slightly hostile-looking barricades and police units can be a little daunting but, as long as you agree to any bag checks, you can wander straight in to these working courts of law with little fuss. Yes, you can head to the various authentic waffle houses and Belgian eateries in the old quarters, but modern Brussels offers up some incredible spots to eat brunch. It offers great natural light and views out over the back gardens of Avenue Louise below, but it is on the table that La Table Rustique has a real draw.

Flippin’ heck, it’s Pancake Day tomorrow… Pun aside, Shrove Tuesday marks the final day before Lent and, while you may not be observing the forty-day fast, it does give you a great excuse to gorge yourself silly for one day only. Now we’ve got that brief history lesson out of the way, let’s look at some of the best places in North and Central London to grab yourself a stack of the sweet stuff (as someone who rarely ventures south of the river, there are probably more qualified pancake connoisseurs you can call on for the South London list, and I’ve only covered sweet pancakes as anyone who goes for savoury under no coercion just can’t be trusted…) The Ivy has always delivered when it comes to a solid breakfast or brunch, and their Soho branch has all options covered

There is certainly an atmosphere about the place when you enter the doors of Balthazar in Covent Garden. Opened six years ago to much fanfare, this New York import still draws in the crowds