Category Archives: Netherlands

Occupied City

Posted on 2024-02-10 by tikichris

In a recent episode of the All Consumed podcast, I sang high praises about Steve McQueen’s new feature-length film, Occupied City. Follow this link to hear those thoughts: Now that the film out and being screened, I thought I’d take … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Books, Movies, Netherlands, Travel | Tagged amsterdam, Atlas of an Occupied City: Amsterdam 1940-1945, Bianca Stigter, documentary, film, history, Movies, netherlands, Occupied City, steve mcqueen, Travel | Leave a comment

Ample Day in Amsterdam (Ideas for an Easygoing Day Out)

Posted on 2019-05-19 by tikichris

Take a gander at these ideas based on my most recent visit so you can come up with our own easygoing outing in one of Europe’s most engaging destinations. Continue reading →

Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, Hotels, Luxury, Netherlands, Podcasts, Restaurants, Travel | Tagged amsterdam | Leave a comment

Ryan Chetiyawardana Opens Super Lyan at the Kimpton De Witt in Amsterdam (All Consumed)

Posted on 2019-04-28 by tikichris

Join Chris on a quick trip to Amsterdam for the launch of the Super Lyan bar at the Kimpton De Witt hotel. While there, Chris sits down with Super Lyan founder, Ryan Chetiyawardana aka Mr Lyan, for an interview. Continue reading →

Posted in All Consumed, Bars, Drink, Food, Hotels, interview, Luxury, Netherlands, Podcasts, Travel | Tagged All Consumed, amsterdam, BARS, cocktails, Drink, Food, hotels, interview, Kimpton De Witt, luxury, Mr Lyan, netherlands, Podcasts, Ryan Chetiyawardana, Super Lyan, the netherlands | Leave a comment

7 Tourist Scams to Avoid in Amsterdam

Posted on 2018-10-14 by tikichris

Amsterdam is one of those cities that you have to visit at least once in your entire life. There are so many things you can do, see, and experience while visiting this city – but there are dangers that come with those as well. Continue reading →

Posted in Netherlands, Travel | Tagged amsterdam, netherlands, the netherlands, Travel | Leave a comment

Best Hotels of 2017

Posted on 2017-12-20 by tikichris

I stayed in a lot of hotels over the past 12 months. Most of them were perfectly adequate, and I wouldn’t be against checking in at them again. A select few far exceeded even my highest expectations and deserve some extra recognition. Continue reading →

Posted in Best of 2017, Best of the Best, Cook Islands, Hotels, Luxury, Netherlands, Switzerland, Travel | Tagged 3072 AD, Best of 2017, Best of the Best, Champéry, Cook Islands, holland, Hotel Beau-Séjour, Hotel New York, hotels, Koninginnenhoofd, Little Polynesian Resort, luxury, netherlands, Rarotonga, rotterdam, Rue du village, Small Luxury Hotels of the World, switzerland, Takitumu District, Travel, Valais, Wallis | Leave a comment

Best Bars of 2017 (Excluding London)

Posted on 2017-12-17 by tikichris

If your preferred mode of travel involves sidling up to a bar, you’re going to love this ‘best of’ list of bars visited during my travels in 2017. Continue reading →

Posted in Bars, Best of 2017, Best of the Best, Coffee, Cognac, Drink, Food, France, Italy, Netherlands, Restaurants, Spain, Travel, Wine | Tagged Antico Caffe San Marco, Bar Luciole, BARS, Best Bars, Best of 2017, Best of the Best, Buffet da Siora Rosa, CAFES, Caffee San Marco, Charente, Charente-Maritime, cocktails, coffee, cognac, Dr Rotterdam, Drink, Food, france, Friuli Venezia Giulia, FVG, galicia, holland, Italy, netherlands, O Gato Negro, Piazza Attilio Hortis, Place du Solencon, rotterdam, Rúa da Raíña, Santiago de Compostela, Scheepvaartkwartier, Siora Rosa, spain, tapas, tapas bars, Taverns, Travel, Trieste, Via Cesare Battisti, wine | Leave a comment

#RutteRoute Round Up

Posted on 2017-08-19 by tikichris

My route to discovering the Dutch origins of genever and gin was a fun and flavoursome chance to enjoy some of the best food, drinks, sights and nightlife in Rotterdam and Dordrecht. Indeed, quaint Dordrecht was completely off my radar … Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, Netherlands, Rutte Route, Shopping, Travel | Tagged #RutteRoute, De Kuyper, Dordrecht, Drink, Genever, gin, holland, netherlands, Rutte, Rutte & Sons Distillery, Rutte & ZN, Rutte Distillery, Rutte Genever, Rutte Gin, Rutte Route, Rutte Spirits, Shopping, the netherlands, Travel | Leave a comment

On the #RutteRoute at the Rutte & Sons Distillery

Posted on 2017-08-18 by tikichris

In the heart of picturesque Dordrecht, the historic Rutte & Sons Distillery still operates in the same tiny townhouse where founder Simon Rutte started creating his distinctly flavoured spirits back in 1872. Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Netherlands, Rutte Route, Shopping, Travel | Tagged #RutteRoute, Celery Gin, De Kuyper, distillery, Dordrecht, Drink, Dry Gin, Genever, gin, holland, netherlands, Old Simon Genever, reviews, Rutte, Rutte & Sons Distillery, Rutte & ZN, Rutte Celery Gin, Rutte Distillery, Rutte Dry Gin, Rutte Genever, Rutte Gin, Rutte Old Simon Genever, Rutte Route, Rutte Spirits, Shopping, the netherlands, Travel, Vriesestraat | Leave a comment

On the #RutteRoute in Dordrecht

Posted on 2017-08-17 by tikichris

The opportunity to stroll about and get a sense of the tiny island town that Rutte has called home since the 19th century was a lot of fun and worth the trip in and of itself. Continue reading →

Posted in Bars, Beer, Drink, Food, Hotels, Netherlands, Restaurants, Rutte Route, Shopping, Travel | Tagged #RutteRoute, BARS, beer, Bellevue Groothoofd Hotel, CAFES, cocktails, De Kuyper, Dordrecht, Drink, Genever, Gert Jan da Kaasboer, gin, holland, hotels, netherlands, nieuwe haring, Old Simon Genever, Poffertjes, restaurants, reviews, Rutte, Rutte & Sons Distillery, Rutte & ZN, Rutte Distillery, Rutte Genever, Rutte Gin, Rutte Old Simon Genever, Rutte Route, Rutte Spirits, Shopping, the netherlands, Travel, Viskiosk, Viskiosk Plexat, Visser’s Poffertjes | Leave a comment

On the #RutteRoute in Rotterdam

Posted on 2017-08-16 by tikichris

First stop on my journey to the Rutte & Sons Distillery in Dordrecht was Rotterdam, where a phenomenally crafted meal was followed by a top secret nightcap and a solid sleep in a historic setting. Continue reading →

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#RutteRoute | Win a Bottle of Rutte Old Simon Genever

Posted on 2017-08-15 by tikichris

Before continuing too much further along my path to discover the history of gin and genever, perhaps I should talk about the differences between these two related spirits – and maybe even offer one lucky reader a taste of genever with a chance to win a bottle of one of the best, Rutte Old Simon. Continue reading →

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The #RutteRoute to Discovering the History of Gin and Genever

Posted on 2017-08-13 by tikichris

A little over a month ago I tagged along on a mini tour of The Netherlands en route to the Rutte & Sons Distillery on the tiny island of Dordrecht in South Holland. Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Netherlands, Rutte Route, Shopping, Travel | Tagged #RutteRoute, De Kuyper, Dordrecht, Drink, Genever, gin, holland, netherlands, Rutte, Rutte & Sons Distillery, Rutte & ZN, Rutte Distillery, Rutte Genever, Rutte Gin, Rutte Route, Rutte Spirits, Shopping, the netherlands, Travel | Leave a comment

easyJet #WhyNot Pop-Up

Posted on 2016-10-14 by tikichris

As part of its #WhyNot campaign, easyJet is hosting a free immersive theatre experience in Shoreditch that celebrates the joys of European travel with a quick pop-up passage to Holland and the chance to win free flights. Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, London, Netherlands, Travel | Tagged air travel, E1, E1 6PG, east london, Easyjet, Entertainment, holland, immersive theatre, London, N&C Showrooms, pop-up, shoreditch, shoreditch high street, the netherlands, Travel, whynot, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

A Model Citizen in Amsterdam (The Tiny Traveller)

Posted on 2014-11-13 by tikichris

Remember when my little ‘3D Me’ went to Amsterdam? Well here’s more on that story from my mini travel buddy – business journo, travel writer, city blogger and “model citizen” Josh Ferry Woodard, from his new blog Tiny Traveller: When … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Design, Netherlands, Travel | Tagged #lastcall, 3D printing, amsterdam, BA, Blogs, british airways, design, Josh Ferry Woodard, last call, netherlands, The Tiny Traveller, Travel | Leave a comment

I Did What in Amsterdam? It Wasn’t Me! I Swear!

Posted on 2014-06-22 by tikichris

So, here’s that little eight inch 3D print out of me hanging out in Amsterdam. It’s nice to think that “I” got to go sightseeing via British Airways’ new Last Call range of last minute flight and last minute holiday deals and that “I” apparently chose an especially sunny time to visit this fun loving Dutch city. Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Netherlands, Travel, Urban Travel Blog | Tagged #lastcall, 3D printing, amsterdam, BA, british airways, design, Josh Ferry Woodard, last call, Travel, urban travel blog | Leave a comment

Amsterdam’s Best Museums (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-03-27 by tikichris

From the exquisite art of the famed Dutch Masters to a humble home made famous by the diary of a brave little girl whose family had been forced into hiding, Amsterdam’s museums are among the best that Europe has to … Continue reading →