Amsterdam is amazing. I love it. What is there not to like? Beautiful scenery? Check. Buzzing city and night life? Check. Does it live up to its extremely fun and sordid reputation? Check. Good place to go with your parents? Um… half a check. When your parents summon you over to a sex shop window, point to a bizarre rubber contraption with spikes shooting out of it and expect you to explain its function like you are some sort of ‘young person sex toy guru’, the fun stops. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >
Travel: Did you know life exists outside of Amsterdam?
Travel: Hip Trips: Amsterdam
Amsterdam is one of Europe’s most beautiful and vibrant cities famous for it’s tolerance and picturesque canals. It is also overflowing with achingly trendy and stylish hangouts, subcultures and creative types and… 2 Unlimited, but the less said about them the better. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >
Travel: Amsterdam Takeover: Chocolate Puma
Chocolate Puma, are one of Holland’s biggest House music producers. The duo are currently celebrating their 20 year anniversary so who better to ask for the lowdown on all things Dutch? CONTINUE READING THIS POST >
Travel: Rotterdam
Recently listed as one of Lonely Planet’s Top Ten Greatest Comeback Cities, Rotterdam sure does have a lot to offer. With no less than 45 museums and art galleries, and buildings which make it an architect’s paradise; you won’t be stuck for things to do in this bustling, eclectic city. Fused hopped on a flight to check it out.
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Arts: Brilliantly Birmingham exhibition goes behind the scenes at Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum
Anyone visiting the gift shop at Amsterdam’s Van Gogh museum before 9th January 2010 will find an inspiring range of jewellery made by Birmingham jewellery designer maker Sara Preisler to commemorate the museum’s current exhibition of previously unseen letters from Vincent to his brother Theo shortly before he died. Having previously worked with prestigious clients such as the Royal Shakespeare Company and Birmingham Royal Ballet, Sara was approached by the Van Gogh museum’s curators and buyer earlier this year to design and manufacture a range of work to complement the exhibition.
