Amsterdam Fashion Week Day 4 – Elise Kim
As Amsterdam Fashion Week comes to an end, I'm pleased to have witnessed Elise Kim's collection and seen the detailed and fine work in each one of her pieces. Kim's love for fashion started at an early age, in her home-town Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam. Her passion resides in the textures and various materials she encounters. It's no surprise that this collection showcased a combination of fabrics and few strong colours such as blue, bright red and orange. (..more)
A chocoholic’s quest: Hotel Chocolat
Hi, my name is Andrea and I’m a chocoholic. I won’t give up my addiction. I refuse to. I melt over chocolate. Yet, I won’t settle for any chocolate bar. Thus began my quest to find some of the most unique chocolate shops and chocolatiers in our beloved Amsterdam. If you are a chocolate lover like myself, join me in this divine experience. Heaven is just a bite away. (..more)
Best coffee in town at De Koffie Salon
Some people can’t function without it. Some people are grumpy up until they have it. Coffee, I’m talking about coffee. From the Ethiopian highlands, to the Arabian Peninsula and brought to Europe, it has been traded, transformed and grown in many places. Coffee has become a portable beverage, an addiction, and a social activity. But, where in Amsterdam can you find the best coffee? (..more)
A chocoholic’s quest: Chocolátl
Hi, my name is Andrea and I’m a chocoholic. I won’t give up my addiction. I refuse to. I melt over chocolate. Yet, I won’t settle for any chocolate bar. Thus began my quest to find some of the most unique chocolate shops and chocolatiers in our beloved Amsterdam. If you are a chocolate lover like myself, join me in this divine experience. Heaven is just a bite away. (..more)
Handmade creations at The New Label Project
When Italian designer Giulia Elena Bessone opened The New Label Project in December last year, she had a clear goal. She wanted to create a community of designers from all parts of the world and offer unique handmade products. Following her heart, Giulia moved to Amsterdam four years ago to join Christian, her Italian boyfriend and business partner. While living in Amsterdam she realized that this was the perfect place to open a shop where all sorts of different designers could display their work. (..more)
Forget about water and taste the juice at Bubbles and Wines
Fine wines improve with age, but some people believe that all wines will age beautifully. Just like NOT all men age nicely, some wines are best young. In reality over ninety percent of all wine produced in the world is meant to drink right away; anywhere between now and six months. Which means that if we don't hurry up and start drinking, some really good wine will go to waste. But, seriously, wine has the ability to be a great companion whether you are alone (not that I encourage alcoholism) or surrounded by people. So, why wait? (..more)
Food for aristocrats at New King
Perhaps this spot needs no presentation. It has to be, hands down, one of the most popular joints in Chinatown. However, I can’t help to brag about how happy I feel after I eat there. New King is favourite amongst my friends and it reaches a new high every time I need some comfort in food. (..more)
Challenge yourself at De Klim Muur
There I was, spider-woman, climbing away, grabbing on to grip after grip. When, suddenly, I realized my legs were shaking and so were my arms. I was stuck. Way up there. Drops of sweat rolling down my forehead. I refused to look down. I screamed: block!! Luckily, my fellow climber brought me down smoothly and then I managed to catch my breath. If you, like me, are one of those people who think wall climbing is easy, think again. (..more)
Getaway to Spain at Pata Negra
“Otra sangria por favor!” The waiter walking by nods, and heads to get me another drink. There’s flamenco music playing in the background, under the dim light. I hear the buzzing and the laughter of other people’s conversations. I don’t feel like I’m in Amsterdam, but that I have been transported to a tapas restaurant somewhere in Spain. Pata Negra has been a lovely escape, not just from the weather. (..more)
Boost your lifestyle at Lite/Dark
If you’re having the worst hangover, have been overworking yourself, or studying too much, you most likely need to indulge in something healthy but at the same time delicious. Lite/Dark so happens to be the place, where chocolate is a must, spicy combinations occur, and they have the cure for it all. (..more)
