The festive season is just around the corner. Sinterklaasavond (a Dutch celebration for kids) and Christmas eve are only a couple of weeks ahead and everybody’s getting ready to have family gatherings full of gifts.. Oh boy, the stress! Thankfully you can find many cosy giftshops in...
Big cues, everyone having the same T-shirt, and the unsustainable waste produced by fast fashion? Forget the high-street chains and get ready to rummage! From cheap and cheerful thrift shops to more high-end vintage stores, there’s something for everyone when it comes to second-hand and...
New spots in town deserve a moment to shine. Especially when it’s a green newbie lead by Irish do-gooders. Let’s say hi to Little Plant Pantry, a plant-based speciality food store and café in Amsterdam city centre, which absolutely is worth a visit. The story behind:...
Hello winter equals hello to dry skin. For me at least. As soon as the heating at home goes up, and the leaves are starting to fall down the trees, my skin reacts as if it knows it needs some extra attention. There are sooo many...
Vintage is hot and we love it! First of all, it's sustainable, and such a great excuse to wear something that was also cool a few seasons ago. Let's check out the 14 best vintage stores in Amsterdam at the moment. The Thriftshop Albert Cuypstraat 187 The...
It's been a while since we've highlighted a store in Amsterdam. Well, the time has come and this time it's a store with a travel story; Kindred Spirits. The Story Kindred Spirits is a lifestyle brand that describes itself as "encouraged by the desire to explore the...
Going to the hairdressers is something we all do on a regular basis right? Euhm, well, I didn't. I used to cut my hair twice a year because I was afraid it would be too short, so ignored the split ends and everything that comes...
Since we wrote about the opening of avocado restaurant The Avocado Show in Amsterdam, it's been busy times for the 3 entrepreneurs. They knew it would probably be a succes, but they had never dreamed of the international coverage it has gotten so far. David Wolfe, Vice, ELLE...
The warm weather is making way for the colder and cozy days and it's the perfect period for a visit to the spa. But if you don't feel like sharing a sauna or bubble bath with people you don't know, Spa 1001 is THE place...
We’re going for a ride. No fast cars, touring buses or cute Volkswagen vans (I desperately want one though). This time we’re doing it the Dutch way, by bicycle. A ride that will take you from the industrial hotspots to picturesque villages. From Mondriaan to...