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Francesco Tristano Classically trained yet unconventional on stage, we catch up with Tristano. A Luxembourger born and bred, he opens up about life in a suitcase, the perils of piano playing and what he has in store in the future.
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Made in Luxembourg As July heralds Amsterdam Fashion Week, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to highlight some delectable Dutch designers whose textiles can be draped, looped or swathed. From wellness designers, holiday homes and flooring specialists to fabric fashionistas, cardboard connoisseurs and barbecuing goddesses.
Visit Flanders Introduced by one of the region’s biggest fans, our Visit Flanders section focuses on the lengthy coastline and Mechelen's museum of human rights.
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See & Do While Alkmaar’s Cheese Museum takes you from cow to cheese via one of Europe's greatest cheese markets, the Belgium Centre de la Gravure et de l'Image imprimée showcases printing throughout the ages, with a summer exhibition focused on Japan.
Destination: Luxembourg Mullerthal & Red Rock Given that it’s July, we’re introducing you to two of Luxembourg’s most interesting regions. Mullerthal, centred on the cool city of Echternach, is paradise in the eyes of mountain bikers and culture vultures alike. The Red Rock Region on the other hand, once the heart of Luxembourg’s mining wealth, spends its summer hosting festivals and extreme competitions.
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Education As the academic year comes to an end, we’ve picked three of the Lowlands’ best establishments for creative learning. For further education in fashion, fine art and foreign languages, look no further than this section.
Chamber Orchestra of Luxembourg Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Martin Pilkington takes a closer look at the Chamber Orchestra of Luxembourg.
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The Dutch capital gets its fashion fix with Amsterdam Fashion Week running from July 4 -14.
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Attractions of the Month: There’s only one way to Experience Brussels, and you can read about it here. Those with 'A Royal Passion for Art' will certainly enjoy a trip to the Luxembourg City Art Museum, housed in the magnificent Villa Vauban.
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Hotels of the Month: Gazing out over the valleys of Luxembourg, the very exclusive Hotel Temps d’Or is a truly luxury hotel. Discreet and uncomplicated, the castle’s surroundings and luxury interior means its guests keep coming back year after year.
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While in the Netherlands it is the turn of Hotel de Beukenhof, who, despite its royal clientele, opens its door to everyone. With an ancient beech tree forming the centrepiece of the garden, it’s a hotel and restaurant that appeals to families and friends.
Restaurant of the Month: Amsterdam’s Wilde Zwijnen quickly became one of our favourite haunts in the capital. Offering much more than the name suggests, their menu is a hit with diners with high demands.
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Business “An imperative of change,” says Tjerrd Hoek, VD of frog design. Joshua Yancey chats to the business strategy mogul of the internationally successful frog design. Alongside Austrian holiday home investments, we’ve got UKTI Fashion and our regulars, Josiah Fisk from Luxembourgbased communication company More Carrot and more wise words from the business-savvy Steve Flinders.
PLUS 12 Desirable Designs from Benelux | 10 Fashion Picks 61 Luxessed | 63 Out & About | 65 States of Art 66 Shallow Man’s Guide | 67 Book Feature
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