Jaguar Taste & Race
27-8-2012
The experience of a ride in a Jaguar is one that tickles all senses according to the luxurious brand. By the name of ‘Taste & Race’ the car manufacturer expands this experience. Foodies and race fans have a chance to intensify their Jaguar-experience. The ones blessed with sensitive taste buds and superior driving skills can make it to the 2013 final in Malaysia.
Northern light from a glass igloo
22-8-2012
The Northern Light is one of the most mysterious natural phenomonas. To avoid the freezing cold while looking into the sky you can visit the Igloo Village Kakslauttanen, where glass igloos make the spectacle a lot more comfortable.
Boxpark NDSM in Amsterdam
21-8-2012
In the summer of 2013, Boxpark NDSM will open its doors on the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam. This is a pop-up shopping mall, consisting of containers, a variant of the London Boxpark Shoreditch. The containers will feature mostly fashion stores, but as well eateries, theatre and a cinema. The stores will be opened only during the weekend, but probably non-stop for 48 hours.
Amsterdam City Swim in canals
17-8-2012
The canals of Amsterdam host a swimming match on Sunday 9 September. The event is organized by the Amsterdam City Swim foundation and Waternet, the benefits go to a research fund for the ALS disease (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). The route starts at the ‘Marine Etablissement’, goes past the ‘Scheepvaart museum’ to the Amstel, Herengracht and finishes in the Keizersgracht. It’s also possible to swim the distance in a 4×500 meter relay with a business team.
Breakfast with giraffe
15-8-2012
Giraffe Manor is the only place in the world where you can eat breakfast with giraffe. This iconic historical building from the 1930s is often visited by a herd of eight resident Rothschild giraffe in the mornings and evenings. See here more about this cool place in Nairobi, Kenya.
Top 10 best Street Food cities
14-8-2012
Members of VirtualTourist.com composedthe Top 10 best Street Food cities. Bangkok (Thailand) can be find on the first place with Soi Rambuttri in the old part of the city. On the second place, we find Singapore, because of the variety in dishes. On the third place we find Penang in Malaysia because of the multicultural kitchen. The Top 10 looks as follows:
1. Bangkok, Thailand
2. Singapore
3. Penang, Malaysia
4. Marrakech, Marocco
5. Palermo, Sicily
6. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
7. Istanbul, Turkey
8. Mexico City, Mexico
9. Brussels, Belgium
10. Beachside Ceviche in Ambergris Caye, Belize
Top 10 rooftop bars Europe
13-8-2012
The website Fodors.com has made a rooftop bar top 10 for Europe. Ideal for everyone who wants to spend some time in one of these cities.
Lisbon, BA Terrace at Bairro Alto Hotel
Florence, SE-STO on Arno at Westin Excelsior
London, Vista at The Trafalgar Hotel
Berlin, Roof Top Terrace at Hotel de Rome
Moscow, O2 Lounge at Ritz-Carlton, Moscow
Munich, China Moon Roof Terrace at Mandarin Oriental
Paris, The 7th at Terrass Hotel (photo)
Oslo, Q Lounge Rooftop Bar at First Hotel Grims Grenka
Prague, Terrace at Hotel U Prince
Madrid, The Roof at ME Madrid
Be one with the surroundings
7-8-2012
This hotel room, an Austrian concept design, makes guests be one with the surroundings by applying large windows. The Hypercucbus can easily be moved and features a bath, a small living space and a sleeping compartment.
Ping-pong restaurant Ace in Denver
3-8-2012
Ping-pong restaurant ‘Ace’ opened in Denver on the 1st of August and serves Asian dishes conducive to sharing, drinking and hanging out. The restaurant with terrace is inspired by cult classic film Big Trouble in Little China. The theme of the decoration is completely pingpongized and an old shipping container is used for the walls and bar. Homemade sodas and fresh juices are served to cool the spicy food down.
Dining at great heights
2-8-2012
Going to Bangkok? Than you should visit the Sirocco Restaurant and the Sky Bar, also known from the movie Hangover 2. This hotspot is located at the 63rd floor of the five star Lebua Hotel, with a magnificent view. Enjoy nipping a cocktail, live jazz music and a perfect dinner. Not suitable for people who are afraid of heights…