Heba Hamed 30 April 14:00

Al-Montazah, the paradise of Egypt

Ever been to Alexandria? If yes, have you been to Al-Montazah Park? If you haven’t been there before then you’ve never been to Alexandria.

Let me tell you why, Al Montazah Gardens is one of the biggest spots-if not the biggest- in Alexandria along the courniche. It belongs to the royal family of Mohammed Aly which ruled Egypt for over 100…

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everthenomad 23 April 14:00

The Dark Side of New York

Today, shaken out of sweet morning sleep by the sound of heavy construction in the apartment upstairs, I started pondering New York, this city of constant change, a place of overwhelming noise, an urban giant ever in flux. And what better portrays it than the sight of industrial wasteland that surrounds us everywhere we go in this metro-monster.

On some days,…

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Spotted by Locals 24 March 09:00

Lisbon – Associação Loucos & Sonhadores

The Wild Dreamers Association (the English translation for the name of this place) is a late hour bar. It’s situated in the vicinity of the busiest streets of Bairro Alto, but it goes untouched by the growing noise and continuous confusion of the district.

It’s based in a basement decorated with books, hookahs, and artifacts that make the place resemble the…

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Spotted by Locals 17 March 09:00

Canvas op de 7e – Panoramic creativity

One of Amsterdam’s newest clubs: Canvas is located on the top floor of the former Volkskrant (newspaper) building.

Canvas is not only a club; it’s also a café, restaurant, lounge, cocktail bar and exhibition hall. Because it’s not too close to the city centre, the venue is transformed into a local hotspot. The ultimate hangout of young creatives, students, and inhabitants…

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Spotted by Locals 11 March 15:43

Cafe Sankt Oberholz – Home office of fancy people

The first thing that comes to your mind when you enter Sankt Oberholz is: Is this an office or a cafe? People staring at and typing on their computers can be seen everywhere. From time to time, they take a sip of their Latte Macchiato, watching who enters the room while chatting with their neighbor. The secret ingredient at Sankt…

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