There’s a slight chill in the air, the leaves are turning vivid shades of red and yellow, and the autumn holiday is right around the corner. Wondering how to spend a fun day in the city with the family? In Rotterdam, there’s more than enough to keep everyone entertained – rain or shine! Words: Paola…
Professional women’s group Do you want to connect with other female international professionals? Then IWNG is the group for you. The International Women’s Networking Group (based in Rotterdam) is a growing network of international women who are at all stages of their professional careers or entrepreneurship. They do more than exchange business cards. They also…
When you’re not in the mood for a party but do want to spend a fun-filled afternoon or evening with friends or family: pay a visit to Mooie Boules. It’s the very first boules food hall based in Rotterdam, found in a former metal factory in the trendy Zoho quarter. For €12.50, you can play…
Rotterdammertjes & Hotel New York Rotterdam has its own candy since 2017: Rotterdammertjes; building blocks of Rotterdam. The small, brick-shaped candies come in cinnamon, orange and menthol. They are available in small boxes, decorated with recognizable icons of Rotterdam such as the Erasmus Bridge, the ss Rotterdam, Euromast, Rotterdam Central Station and the Feyenoord Stadium.…
Growing old is a blessing. But to be honest, most of us want to look young forever. Luckily, Marina and Stella from the Babor Institute know exactly how to boost your confidence by taking care of your body and mind. These beauty experts specialise in skin rejuvenation and cool-sculpting, as well as permanent hair and…
Save bees while eating chocolate! Do you know what happens when two typical Rotterdammers come together to talk about their love of local products? Since the port of Rotterdam is one of the largest entry points of cocoa, they decide that Rotterdam needs its own chocolate bar! Pure Rotterdam has to contain a typically Rotterdam…
Back to the sixties with this unique retro design last April, The Savoy Hotel was completely renovated. As the hotel dates from the sixties, the reconstruction of Rotterdam is an important theme within the Savoy Hotel. In order to keep a connection with its history, the hotel has its very own retro interior and sixties…
A hundred years ago, Rotterdam was already an international jazz hotspot, thanks to the African-American soldiers who introduced swinging music to the old continent during the First World War (1914-1918). Around a thousand musicians, including The Harlem Hell Fighters, treated Europe to the magical new jazz sounds of the era. Big names from all over…
A unique park in the middle of the Coolsingel. Want to relax in the middle of the busy Coolsingel? That’s possible in the brand-new Coolsingel Park! Right next to the tram stop ‘Beurs’. You’ll find a small oasis, complete with palm trees, a picnic table and sun loungers, ready for you to sunbathe or to…
… the tastier the food gets! The city of Dordrecht lies just a short distance from the south of Rotterdam. It’s one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands, with historic ports, old warehouses and a special heritage building that houses one of the best restaurants in the region. Words: Ellen Scholtens Cees Timmerman and…