Exploring Milan with Locals

EXPLORING MILAN WITH LOCALS   A fashion and design capital, Milan is also a city filled with contrasts where its past and traditions can be found everywhere across its neighbourhoods. This is what gives the city its peculiar character and why so many creative people of all backgrounds now call it home. We set out to explore this further, visiting ... Read More

Exploring Antwerp with Locals

EXPLORING ANTWERP WITH LOCALS   Antwerp was our first ever City Guide and we decided to return to this Belgian city to see what's new and discover it from a different perspective, asking local creatives to take us around their favourite spots. Furniture designer Axelle Vertommen, flower stylist Loes van Look and bag designer Lies Mertens were our hosts and ... Read More

24 Hours in Bruges

24 HOURS IN BRUGES   The rich history of Bruges has turned the city into a popular destination for those wanting to explore the Middle Ages architecture, classical art and cultural heritage that has made it obtain the title of UNESCO World Heritage City. But there's also another side of Bruges and that's what we've tried to cover in this ... Read More

Shopping local in Eindhoven and Rotterdam

SHOPPING LOCAL IN EINDHOVEN & ROTTERDAM We were recently invited by Visit Holland on a shopping trip to Eindhoven and Rotterdam to explore in more detail the bustling activity of creative, small businesses emerging across these two cities over the past few years. From independent fashion labels to eateries working with local producers, we have prepared a guide showcasing some ... Read More

Prints for Refugees

Photographer Mark Sherratt is behind Prints for Refugees, a project showcasing and selling art donated by photographers to support the work of Doctors of the World so that they can continue to provide medical aid to vulnerable refugees. We chatted with Mark about how the project started, the photographers involved and his future plans. www.printsforrefugees.com Can you introduce yourself and … Read More