In the north of Italy, in the vicinity of Lago d’Iseo, the Train of Taste (Treno dei Sapori) is passing by. During this train ride, you not only enjoy the beautiful surroundings, but several delicacies from the region will be served as well. In each region, a different delicacy will be served.
The Vegetarian Society (The Netherlands) orginazes ‘The Longest Vegetarian Table’ on Wednesday 11 July. The event is organized at the Museumsquare in Amsterdam, and they strive to feed at least 600 and up to 800 people at once at a long table of 220 meters. The meal is offered for free, but the organization is still looking for sponsors. For singles who want to meet other singles, there are special places at the ‘Vega Dates’ tables. Register by Facebook. The video is in Dutch, about the event last year in Utrecht.
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.
A retired Boeing 747 at Stockholm airport is upcycled to a hotel. Because of its location the ‘Jumbo Stay’ hotel concept is ideal for early or late flights. Initiator Oscar Dios is looking for possibilities to duplicate the idea at more airports.
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.
This summer, the Picknick Company (Dutch) offers picnics on the water in and around Rotterdam. A private captain shows you by boat all the nice picnic places.
In New Zealand’s oldest national park, which is a ski resort and on the edge of an active vulcano, this Knoll Ridge Cafe is built. The restaurant can withstand sub-zero temperatures, wind speeds of up to 125 miles per hour and heavy snowfall during the winter. Besides the beautiful panoramas, the architecture flows perfectly over into the surroundings.
At the end of 2011, this Japanse Tori Tori restaurant and lounge opened its doors in Mexico City. Watch the website for more pictures.
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.
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.
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In the north of Italy, in the vicinity of Lago d’Iseo, the Train of Taste (Treno dei Sapori) is passing by. During this train ride, you not only enjoy the beautiful surroundings, but several delicacies from the region will be served as well. In each region, a different delicacy will be served.
The Vegetarian Society (The Netherlands) orginazes ‘The Longest Vegetarian Table’ on Wednesday 11 July. The event is organized at the Museumsquare in Amsterdam, and they strive to feed at least 600 and up to 800 people at once at a long table of 220 meters. The meal is offered for free, but the organization is still looking for sponsors. For singles who want to meet other singles, there are special places at the ‘Vega Dates’ tables. Register by Facebook. The video is in Dutch, about the event last year in Utrecht.
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.
A retired Boeing 747 at Stockholm airport is upcycled to a hotel. Because of its location the ‘Jumbo Stay’ hotel concept is ideal for early or late flights. Initiator Oscar Dios is looking for possibilities to duplicate the idea at more airports.
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.
This summer, the Picknick Company (Dutch) offers picnics on the water in and around Rotterdam. A private captain shows you by boat all the nice picnic places.
In New Zealand’s oldest national park, which is a ski resort and on the edge of an active vulcano, this Knoll Ridge Cafe is built. The restaurant can withstand sub-zero temperatures, wind speeds of up to 125 miles per hour and heavy snowfall during the winter. Besides the beautiful panoramas, the architecture flows perfectly over into the surroundings.
At the end of 2011, this Japanse Tori Tori restaurant and lounge opened its doors in Mexico City. Watch the website for more pictures.
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.
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.
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