As a local, having grown up in Rotterdam, I’ve witnessed the city becoming increasingly international, and I absolutely love the abundance of café options available. However, the sheer number of choices can be overwhelming. That’s …
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Madrid: Vermut con cosas
. Desde que llegué a Madrid la tradición de tomar un aperitivo alrededor del mediodía me ha fascinado… y rescatado, porque aquí en España se come muy tarde. En los últimos años además se ha …
Amsterdam: Beaches In & Around
Along the dutch coastline there is a galore of sandy beaches out of the beaten path. Restaurants, beach clubs, marine sports, or quiet and unspoiled locations among dunes are in the menu. Sunshine is not …
Parma: For Kids
Parma is a small city in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, easily explored by foot. It is an excellent destination for its numerous musical events, masterpieces of art and gastronomic specialities. Even children can find some places to …
Faro: For A Weekend
Faro es una pequeña ciudad costera en el sur de Portugal. Tiene todo lo que puedas desear para una perfecta escapada de fin de semana: fácil acceso en tren o en avión, deliciosa comida, excelentes …
Le Havre: Summertime
Al norte de Francia en el Departamento Seine-Maritime y bañada por las aguas del Canal de la Mancha, Le Havre, es una ciudad muy interesante, ya que tiene mucha historia a cuestas, y muy apetecible …
Valletta: Discovering Architecture
Valletta, is a small capital with a great heritage. You can stroll around and easily discover its elegant buildings. And while you are taking a look around you will notice some things that are peculiar …
ILLUSTRATOR: EVA NACCARI
I’m Eva, a graphic designer and illustrator. I studied illustration at the Academy of Fine Arts of Macerata (Italy) and currently I’m working in a printing house and also as freelancer, I help people to …
Brihuega: Campos de lavanda / Lavender fields & more
No mucha gente sabe que apenas a hora y media de Madrid hay un pequeño pueblo que se enorgullece -y cómo no- de albergar la mayor extensión de aromáticas de España. · Not many people …
À table with the Niçois: Nice
Behind the blingy glam of the French Riviera, Nice hides a true local soul. The 5th largest city in France offers an unparalleled quality of life and a dynamic culinary scene. Ditch your travel guides, …
Basel for foodies
Basel has a huge variety of restaurants, cafés and bars with delicious international food in fancy locations. This map show some of my favourite places there.
Bali: Seminyak Sparkling Beach
Are you coming to Bali? You simply cannot miss Seminyak! Seminyak is a very popular location in Bali. Its lovely white sandy beach is just north of Kuta and Legian, and the surrounding area is …
HOW TO MAKE A MINIMAP
Creating a minimap is easy and fun. We share with you seven simple steps for you to follow and illustrate your first minimap! (:
Unwind in Budapest
. Budapest is a laid back city full of thermal baths, great food spots and casual bars. Take your time, relax and unwind. Edited and illustrated by Kimberly Carpenter. . Free to download, ready to …
New Year’s Traditions From Around the World
… Around the world there are many quite picturesque traditions to celebrate the new year … although some traditions look strange or completely peculiar, the underlying desire is the same: conjuring good fortune, having prosperity, …
Eco-Friendly: Leigh on Sea
Leigh on Sea is a lovely little town in Essex England known for friendly people, innovative and creative retail and coastal walks. Here’s what our editor Karen Rose recommends to do for an eco-friendly couple of days. …
ILLUSTRATOR: ISABELLE SKOOG
. I am an artist who works primarily in marker and ink. Based in Minneapolis, my interests in travel, cultures, and history reflect my work. Check out my work through my Instagram or website! …
Beautiful Estates: Napa Valley
Napa Valley is a relaxing, community-focused and pleasure-seeking place where tourists and locals alike can find things to enjoy. Our map highlights the most beautiful estates and the must-see wine stops found in this beautiful …
SUPERMINIMAPS @ RECORDIS SHOP IN BARCELONA
Dear friends, If by chance at some point you are walking through the streets of El Born, with a keen desire to give away a couple of minimaps from Barcelona (Spoiled Bohemians & Craft Beer) and …
The Breakfast Route: Berlin
There is nothing better than a good breakfast on a weekend morning. It always feels like a treat after a stressful week. Luckily, Berlin has plenty of delicious places to start a day with a great …
SAN ISIDRO EN EL RETIRO
Las celebraciones de San Isidro, patrón de Madrid, son un recordatorio de que ¡ya estamos casi en la mitad del año! Y de alguna manera dan comienzo al ambiente de fiesta, caluroso y musical que caracteriza …
Up & Down the Seven Hills: Lisbon
Lisbon is known as the city of the seven hills: A cidade das sete colinas. The Romans named Lisbon as Olissipo for its resemblance to the city of Rome which was also built over seven hills. …
ILLUSTRATOR: INÊS COSTA
Hello! I’m Inês and like most of you I started drawing since a very young age but I never stopped and in 2009 I ended up graduating in Stage Design in Lisbon. In 2011 I moved …
Let’s Eat It All, Hanoi!
One of the greatest things about Hanoi is its food, everybody knows that. But if you’re like me, someone adventurous with a not-so-adventurous stomach this is definitely the guide you need, to safely try a bit of …
It’s Rooftop Time: Madrid
If there’s one thing people from Madrid are really proud of is the city’s sky. That shade of blue is absolutely unforgettable, it’s deep and intense and shinny and it’s always there, even during winter time …
From Caños de Meca, with love
– Caños de Meca is a small seaside village embedded in the Parque Natural del Acantilado on the Costa de la Luz of Spain. It is part of the province of Cádiz, definitely one of my …
From Zahara de los Atunes, with love
Zahara de los atunes is without a doubt the town with the best name in Cádiz. It means Sahara of the Tuna. Isn’t it absolutely lovely? And, in this case is not only cool …
Art Nouveau in Vienna
Vienna is well-known for its imperial history and famous composers. But among the celebrities that forged its past, two particularly stand out when it comes to Jugendstil, the German name of the artistic courant known …
Venice: Tasty Street Food
You’ll probably already know that travelling to Italy means a lot of fresh, mouth-watering food. When you book a trip to Venice, you mentally prepare to day-long marathons chewing-over pasta. I’ll stop you there : …
Granada: A Love Affair to Remember
Granada is definitely one of my favourite cities in Spain (it’s currently in the Top 3) as it’s almost perfect, and I say almost just because I’m a sucker for the ocean, my perfect city should …