Where are we now?

Even if Clew is no longer going strong, its contributors are! Check out what the ex-Clews are doing and feel free to follow us! If you’re into interior & styling, DIYs or you’d like to shop for vintage treasures, visit our ex-decorista, the talented Ann-Kristin, on mintbyme.com If you’re into photography, visit our wonderful ex-photographer Lisbeth on lisbethganerphotography.com […]

Bangkok: The Culture

In a photo series,  Clew photographer Lisbeth Ganer will take you to Bangkok. People. Food. Culture. Images of a culture:   Buddhism is considered Thailand’s official religion, and Bangkok is its center with close to 95% of the citizens being Theravada buddhists. Bangkok is also home to many of the country’s most famous temples, called wats, and to […]

Insider tips to Portugal

For our third anniversary month, Clew revives old, popular posts this January. Let Rute take you to her Portugal again! Amazing sightseeing, great beaches, friendly people and the best comfort food… Where to go to get the perfect combination of these ingredients? To Portugal of course! Lisbon A city where you can find almost everything […]

Creative Clews: Jenny Mannion

Miranda van den Heuvel talks to creative expats and creative people all over the world about creativity in general and their own creative outlet in particular. Meet writer Jenny Mannion. from Oneonta, New York, USA.  1. What is CREATIVITY? Creativity means to me tapping into your true Essence, your Soul, and letting it express itself. It […]

Bangkok: The Food

In a photo series,  Clew photographer Lisbeth Ganer will take you to Bangkok. People. Food. Culture. First the people. Now the food – because, in Bangkok, where there is people, there will be food: Bangkok food facts: Bangkok = street food. Check out some of the best streets and places for it here. You could […]

Bangkok: The People

In a photo series,  Clew photographer Lisbeth Ganer takes you to Bangkok. People. Culture. Food. People first:   The people of Bangkok are… …many – around 8.5 million and rapidly growing. By 2030, the population is expected to surpass 10 million and Bangkok will be a megacity. …young – about half of them under 20 …native Thais […]

White Christmas – a very secret list of magic places

I love Christmas markets. That’s it, now you know my secret! But at the same time, I’m always looking for magic and uniqueness -more than just some nicely decorated wooden stalls and mulled wine. So this is not just a list of Christmas markets, this is what I’m pleased to call: My very secret list of magic places! Christmas in […]

Creative Clews: Beata Mordawska

Miranda van den Heuvel talks to creative expats and creative people all over the world about creativity in general and their own creative outlet in particular. Our first Creative Clew is Beata Mordawska from Poland. 1. What is CREATIVITY? To me, creativity is an internal instinct, something – a force or energy – that urges me to do things […]

Discover Transylvania

Lonely Planet has recently released its round-up of  travel destinations for 2016. This may come as a surprise for some, but Romania’s Transylvania was named the no.1 region to visit. The choice comes with a justification that starts like this: “Put the crucifix away and discard that bulb of garlic- you won’t be needing them […]

The perfect girly weekend: Lisbon

Rute Vendeirinho is back, taking you to her favourite girly destinations for a weekend, including insider tips and where to go for a girly weekend photo session! This is – Lisbon! Are you desperate for that perfect weekend away with your girlfriends? If so, prepare yourself, forget about the household, the mummy duties… and embrace some girly […]