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Travelling during a pandemic comes with its own set of challenges. The old way of travel with little planning and big dreams, now has the additional baggage of face masks, sanitisers, planned itineraries and a whole lot of flexibility. While travel snafus are bound to happen, especially if you are travelling as a family, knowing what to expect can help ensure that your trip goes as smoothly as possible, which includes anticipating potential disaster moments that can derail your plans. We’ve compiled 5 common travel mistakes that can help you better prepare for your trip.Travelling without a mask, sanitiser and other safety essentialsWhether you are fully vaccinated or are travelling to a country that has zero to no cases like New Zealand, it is always advisable to carry a face mask on your...

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Remember the time when we used to travel on a whim, meet friends in different countries, go to concerts, and eat out at a restaurant? For the past year, these moments have been a foreign concept for people around the world. Now, as the world slowly starts to open, travelling is back on the agenda for many. As more people get vaccinated against COVID-19, they are itching to do something other than stare at screens and get back to the simple joys of travelling. As countries make plans to open their domestic and international borders to tourists, it’s important to remember that COVID-19 has not gone away – it still poses a serious risk throughout the world. It's possible to travel and discover new places in 2021 if we follow the necessary safety precautions.  Here are some...

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  Remember those days when we functioned on autopilot while packing our bags for a trip? In the pre-COVID days, our travel packing checklist was as well-known to us as the back of our hands. But now, in this new normal, it is important to be aware and conscious of what goes in your bag.  As countries make plans to open their domestic and international borders to tourists, it’s important to remember that COVID-19 has not gone away and that we can travel, however, there are new rules to follow.   Let’s look at your travel packing checklist that covers the basics you need to travel in 2021 1      Face Masks Make sure you have packed your MEO Lite face mask along with an extra Helix Filter pack of 3 in your luggage. While you can wash the MEO...

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It's been four years since we built the world's most innovative face mask. What started as a mere concept has now taken over the world. A kiwi startup that has been researching and producing fashionable face masks since before the pandemic, MEO Air has stayed faithful to its aim of contributing towards a healthier world.  A journey that started with our flagship reusable refilter has since evolved into face masks, disposable masks, masks for kids, custom-made masks like the one designed for the Public Water Project. Our masks, made of the finest quality, are backed by science and research. Recognising a gap in the market for fashionable yet effective face masks, MEO masks have since taken over the world. MEO maskers around the world believe in the safety and security provided by us. Global fashion icons and...

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HOW A 10 YEAR OLD CONVINCED MEO TO CREATE NEW MASKS FOR CHARITY Lilah McDonald is unlike any 10 year old you have ever met. This pre-teen dreams of looking after the health of New Zealanders by reducing the use of plastic bottles and decreasing the consumption of sugary drinks. To achieve these dreams, Lilah is raising funds for her very first project under her social enterprise, Water Us Limited – building drinking fountains in Auckland’s parks and playgrounds. Born out of her own experience of seeing water fountains spread all across different European cities, Lilah came back home and questioned the lack of such fountains in Auckland and New Zealand. Upon research, she found out that only 5% of parks and 16% of playgrounds in Auckland have water fountains. This prevents children and adults from re-filling...

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The arrival of the COVID-19 vaccines is a landmark moment in our battle against the coronavirus. Now, as more countries provide vaccines to its citizens, questions are being raised whether we need to continue to follow pandemic precautions like face masks and social distancing, even after receiving the doses.  Health officials around the world recommend people continue to wear face masks, remain socially distant, wash their hands, and stay home when feeling sick – even after they have received the necessary numbers of COVID-19 vaccines.  This messaging might seem confusing - after all, isn’t the purpose of the vaccine to grant your immunity against the virus?    ARE YOU THE SPREADER? The answer is a little more complicated than that. While the vast majority of people who are vaccinated will be protected from falling sick because of the virus. However,...

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhljPyA-28o "BELLA Magazine celebrated its November/December Arts + Culture Issue with a safe and intimate dinner party at the La Peer Hotel, in West Hollywood, California. BELLA welcomed cover stars Tabitha + Choyce Brown, along with team + VIP guests, who sipped Prosecco DOC + 1907 Water. Presenting sponsor, Souley Vegan, served delicious, vegan bites + MEO Air provided guests with stylish face masks. Swag Bags, provided by Greentop Gifts, included products from Estala Skincare, Dune Jewelry, GoodWipes, Supersmile, K-Skin, Celestial Silk, Naturally Africa Haircare, Nena’s Organics, Aloisia Beauty, Flaunt Body, Azzizah’s Vegan Popcorn, Unstoppable Products Skin Masks, Shanti Creations Candles, Ultima Health Products, L’OR Espresso Pods, Peet Bros., Power Bites, + Sterling Forever" - Courtesy of Bellamag.co ,  Many thanks to the beautiful ladies and team at Bella Magazine for having us and sharing a little Kiwi innovation on the world stage.

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Since the start of the pandemic, several countries have made wearing a face mask mandatory. However, there is a lack of clarity around exemption of face mask usage for persons with disabilities. This not only leaves disabled people vulnerable to the virus, but also prevents their caregivers or loved ones from finding a viable solution to protect their needs. At the same time, wearing a face mask may present a challenge for some people with disabilities who are, for example, individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities, including autistic people, people who cannot independently put on or take off a mask, people with lung diseases or breathing difficulties, people who experience panic attacks while wearing masks, and people who are Deaf and hard of hearing. Before you contemplate, as a caregiver or loved one of someone with a...

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There’s a huge debate happening right now on whether it should be mandatory for joggers to wear masks while running or exercising. As gyms slowly reopen, while the threat of the coronavirus continues to loom, it’s down to a personal choice whether you want to exercise in a mask. Scientifically speaking, there is little to no risk while exercising with a mask for healthy individuals. A study conducted by the University of Saskatchewan (USask) concluded that exercise performance and blood and muscle oxygen levels are not affected for healthy individuals wearing a face mask during strenuous workouts.  However, there are two camps to this conversation with some experts recommending home workouts and socially distanced runs instead of masking up during exercises. This is especially recommended for people who are new to exercising or for those who thought...

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Last year, face masks were as elusive as the Facebook algorithm for most of the countries around the world. Now we have reached a stage where face masks automatically fall under our mental checklist of things to take with you when you step out for work or simply for a walk or in a public setting. It may be uncomfortable to wear at the start, but once you are used to it, you often forget that there’s something on your face and end up touching your face out of habit (raise your hands if you are one of those people!) In light of this, wearing a face mask can often be an added challenge for people who wear glasses or have a beard or just like to smile and acknowledge a passersby.  We’ve got some hacks to...

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