Music for the hearing impaired
23-7-2012
Clash Club in São Paulo, Brazil recently held a night of music specially for the hearing impaired. During its recent “Feel the Sound” night, the club served up music via a sound system with enhanced bass to help those with hearing disabilities to feel the sound waves. Visual projections were highlighted with lasers and brighter lighting. Interpreter service was available and the staff of Clash underwent a training with a speech therapist.
Sleep in a fashion shop in Paris
18-7-2012
It’s possible to have a sleepover in a fashion shop in Paris. The fashion shop Paperdolls is decorated as an apartment and breathes a cozy atmosphere. From March 2013 it’s possible to book the bedroom.
McSucces by Ubel Zuiderveld
6-7-2012
McDonald’s is one of the most succesfull restaurants in the world. Even during economical crises the company still thrives. This Dutch book by Ubel Zuiderveld provides a view in McDonald’s ‘kitchen’. He has published some articles in English as well.
Taxi hotel room
4-7-2012
An inventive taxi driver from London hopes to make some more money during the Olympics. He transformed his taxi into a hotel room, including a single bed, a small fridge, a radio and iPad. However, the hotel guest should take the working hours of the taxi driver into account.
Michelin and San Pellegrino compared
28-6-2012
The top lists by San Pellegrino and Michelin are very different in some countries. Japan has for example 36 three star restaunts according to Michelin, while the San Pellegrino qualifies only two Japanese restaurants as top restaurant. More in this (Dutch) comparison by Van Spronsen & Partners.
Mobile hospitality wins design award
27-6-2012
Mobile Gastfreundschaft is a winner of DMY International Design Festival 2012 Award. The project took place in 2011 in Austria, Feldkirch and Vaduz. Mobile Gastfreundschaft pays attention to an important aspect of the design by Chmararosinke; the responsibility and the self initiative in public space. An example how to play with our environment… Watch the video.
Room for Art at Clarion Hotel Stockholm
27-6-2012
The Clarion Hotel in Stockholm, Sweden accepts self-made art as a form of payment for a two person stay overnight. Check the conditions at their site. Although we have seen more promotions like this, we still think it raises more attention then just offering budget deals!
Kikkerpret swimming classes at Kos and Ibiza
27-6-2012
Dutch swimming school Kikkerpret organizes swimming classes at Kos and Ibiza. Children from three to twelve years old can get their A, B of C swimming certificate during their vacation.
BookDifferent
26-6-2012
BookDifferent is a non-profit foundation which operates worldwide and supports many charities. By booking a hotelroom, 50% will be donated to a chosen charity. BookDifferent is collaborating with Booking.com.
Bandolero
25-6-2012
The Bandolero restaurant in Washington is a restaurant with the theme ‘Day of the Dead’. It is a Mexican restaurant that has many traditional Mexican dishes on the menu. Are you going to visit DC this summer? Zagat gives you an overview of the 10 ‘hottest’ new restaurants in this article.