The new season is upon us and The Gentleman would like to suggest some ideas for you. The Indian spiritual leader Osho once said that life always happens outside, in the open air. Isn’t it a good moment in time to consider the advice?

So keep this in mind: “SUMMER IS TIME…”

- TO BUY a new pair of Haviana flip-flops;

- TO VISIT the retrospective exhibition about the visionary designer Martin Margiela on Somerset House in London (starting June 3);

- TO WORK OUT harder in the gym to get in shape;

- TO GET FRESH with the peppermint liquid soap from Dr. Bronners. It has 18 different purposes and it’s earth friendly;

- TO DRINK gin & tonic made with Bombay Sapphire or with the most gentlemanly of all, the Hendrick’s gin;

- TO BECOME a bit tanned in Hampstead Heath in London or on Badeschiff in Berlin. Nudism in the Tiergarten or on a deserted beach is also an option;

- TO PREPARE your luggage for a summer trip, and once there TO SWITCH OFF your mobile phone;

- TO TRY a new flavour of ice cream;

- TO PHOTOGRAPH more;

- TO ENJOY the long evenings with sunlight with a picnic in the park. Don’t forget a cooler for your beers;

- TO VISIT the exhibition of the photographer Wolfgang Tillmans (from June 26th on) at Serpertine Gallery, London;

- TO CYCLE more, thereby avoiding the heat on the tube;

- TO REUNITE with your mates to watch Brazil win the World Cup;

- TO DANCE to whichever music you like at a summer festival;

- TO BE happy, after all the summers are always unforgettable!

Picture above: Holga camera photographed with a Mamiya RB in a slide film cross processed

Photo: Hermano Silva © 2010