Amsterdam Beauty Find: The City Street Spa
THE CITY STREET SPA City Street Spa is a beautiful light-filled sanctuary on the canals of Amsterdam where you can truly indulge yourself with a massage, mani, pedi or facial – bliss. Best bit: You won’t feel rushed to leave right after your treatment ”“ who wants to jump straight onto a bike after a […]
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Amsterdam Fashion Find: Cowboys 2 Catwalk
A men’s boutique that carries labels such as Viktor & Rolf, ACNE, Prps, Comme des Garcons, Damir Doma and Folk. The guys that work there are truly passionate about men’s fashion so you’re in good hands. Best bit: If your man gets caught in a long conversation about denim with the guys in the store, […]
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Amsterdam Fashion Find: ACNE Studios
Sometimes Amsterdam shopping can start getting to you in a bad way – too many frumpy florals and chunky boots for my liking. That’s when I head to the Acne store for my fix of Scandinavian fashion. Best bit: It’s small but somehow I always walk out with a pink shopping bag in my hand! […]
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Amsterdam Fashion Find: Lockstock & Barrel
LOCKSTOCK & BARREL A multi-label boutique situated in the nine streets of Amsterdam. LockStock & Barrel has an eclectic mix of styles from easy-chic Parisian to minimalistic Scandinavian. Shop for brands like Filippa K, Current Elliot, Sessun and Whyred. Best bit: Cos recently opened right across the street from LockStock & Barrel, which makes for an […]
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Amsterdam Gallery Find: Foam Fotografie Museum
FOAM FOTOGRAFIE MUSEUM A great small photography museum to stop past whilst you’re touring the canals of Amsterdam. Foam is located on the Keizersgracht and has a varied programme of exhibitions that include world-class photographers and young undiscovered talent. Best bit: They sell our good friend’s amazing work on cityscapes. Look out for it – […]
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Amsterdam Restaurant Find: Oriental City
Be prepared to line up for yum cha on the weekends at Oriental City. You’ll line up amidst a sea of black hair so you know your safe here. Best dim sum in Amsterdam hands down. Best bit: They have these chili and sesame oil infused cucumbers ”“ order them. http://www.oriental-city.nl/ Oudezijds Voorburgwal 177-179 1012 […]
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Amsterdam Restaurant Find: Foodware
FOODWARE If you’ve been to Amsterdam you’ve probably been stuck for good lunch options. Foodware fills that gap well with their great selection of fresh and well-cooked dishes. The owners and chefs have good taste and it shows in both the food and the space. Best bit: Hopefully it’s sunny and you can enjoy your […]
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Amsterdam Restaurant Find: Uliveto Alimentari
ULIVETO ALIMENTARI A beautiful light-filled lunch spot with a communal table. When you arrive just ask them to put together an antipasto plate to share with the group. Best bit: Eat you lunch and do your Italian grocery shopping at the same time. http://www.uliveto.net/ Weteringschans 118 1017 XT Amsterdam, The Netherlands +31204230099 Â
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Stumptown: Leading America’s new wave of hat-wearing, beard-having, coffee enthusiasts
The last time I was in New York for work, I planned to begin my first day the same way I would start my days in Melbourne, with a good coffee in a city café while listening to nice tunes on my iPod. I was horrified when I arrived to work and had two choices […]
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