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 […]
Hello from the outside
27/10/2015 by Leave a Comment
Adele’s latest music video Hello smashed records at the entertainment platform Vevo.com, delivering more than 25 million views on the day of its release. The extremely talented artist certainly does not fit into the typical pattern of a pop star ( ..wonder if she still secretly smokes). There aren’t many divas out there who can […]
The Expat Staylist
20/10/2015 by Leave a Comment
Internations has, through its Expat Insider Survey, picked the top hits for expats 2015, and these are the countries you could consider adding to your staylist if you’re looking to relocate. Top 3 on the Expat Staylist are: #1 – Ecuador That’s right, Ecuador! Ecuador was #1 in 2014 too, and seems to be a country where […]
Wonderland in Rotterdam
06/10/2015 by 1 Comment
The Markthal in Rotterdam is not only one of the most recent market hall contributions, but quite possibly one of the coolest. This astonishing piece of arched architecture features a ceiling of giant fruits, vegetables and flowers bursting with colours, and combined with regular sized ones in the stalls on the ground, alongside exotic delicacies, they will transport you to the […]
Bell bottoms and other jeans
15/09/2015 by Leave a Comment
Remember bell bottoms? If so, good for you. So do I but not because I was old enough to wear them. Thank god or jah or the flying spaghetti monster for that. I was less than 10 in their heyday and they’ve never made a comeback. Nowadays, the only time you see them is in […]
Tokyo of a thousand lights
19/05/2015 by 1 Comment
Tokyo.The hands of the clock run madly and you can get lost crossing roads with the crowd marching in lockstep. Seven hours ahead of Luxembourg and the hands of the clock do not stop running in Tokyo. You learn quickly that nothing is ever enough in Tokyo. Tokyo of a thousand lights and souls is playful and bizarre, easily making […]
What’s under your feet?
04/01/2015 by Leave a Comment
When the days are getting shorter and colder, it’s time to think about what’s under your feet. Having lived with floor tiles (and without floor heating) for quite a few years, I now feel for a really fluffy, cosy and welcoming carpet. Carpets are great for reducing the acoustics in bigger rooms, they’re soft to walk on […]
The Great Danes
07/10/2014 by Leave a Comment
Ecco, Lego, B&O, Eva Trio, Royal Copenhagen – I guess you have heard the names before. Danish design has a great reputation in large parts of the world. It started in the 1950ies with pioneer designers such as Hans Wegner, Børge Mogensen, Georg Jensen and Arne Jacobsen, taking Danish design outside of Denmark’s borders. Their […]
Colorful breakfast
21/08/2014 by 1 Comment
August is the perfect time for healthy breakfasts. A quick visit to the farmers market and you’ll find everything you need. If you pre-wash your greens, fruits and berries and store them in bowls or stackable glass containers in your fridge – it is quick to serve too. Just get the bowls out and place […]
Silk and its substitutes: Luxurious practicality or practically luxurious?
30/06/2014 by Leave a Comment
2014 is the year us ladies can actually come up for air. Literally. Tight-tighter-tightest has now left for the outlets and glorious, elegant, body-skimming silk is back by popular demand. Regardless of what price level you shop at, racks everywhere are filled with fluid silhouettes, but very rarely made of actual silk. Manufacturers are promoting […]
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