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Also, they ran out of beer the year we went and we were left with drink tokens that we had bought but could not exchange!!! Which was not a nice end to the festival....]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22599 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22594 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22594 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22581 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22581 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22531 Some people just aren't that into fancy dress. As one of those people, I didn't see why I should do it at Bestival. Yes, it's a festival that celebrates one of the largest fancy dress parades in the country, but once a disbeliever in stupid outfits, always a disbeliever.
BIG MISTAKE!
As one of only three people at the whole of the festival sporting normal, casual attire, I can honestly say I've never felt like a bigger idiot, ever. Bestival is a time to supress your dislike for the 'wacky', it's a time to swallow your misplaced pride and adorn something stupid. You'll feel much better for it ...]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22531 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22476
We all know to take loo rool and wet wipes, but some less obvious tips for festival goers are:
- Take dry shampoo, or specifically Batiste Tropical. It's an amazing conditioning spray that takes away any greasiness and makes your hair full bodied and shiny. It's usually used by old ladies but don't let that put you off
- Take wine in a box and once finished, use the bag inside as an inflatable pillow to sleep on
- If you can carry them, fold away chairs are a god-send at festivals
- Dig out your sparkly sequin bolero or jacket: great for the cooler UK evenings but keeps you looking like you've made a festival effort
- Always bring a bikini, you never know when the sunshine will come out, but also useful for the festivals that have saunas. A good sweat in a sauna will cleanse you for the next night of partying
- Pitching your tent in the quiet zone can be great if you need a good night's sleep and to be fresh for work on Monday
- Take a small over the shoulder handbag so you can put all your valuables in there, sling it across your body and dance the night away!
- Choose a festival that has the right party vibe for you. It doesn't have to have the major headlining bands and you never know, at a smaller festival you may get to see the next big thing]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22476 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21351 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21351 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7314 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7314