Are you a freelancer in Amsterdam without a formal office in search of a spot where you can chill out, get a bite to eat and plug away? Never fear, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re a digital nomad, writer, or a marketer like me, there are several cafes in Amsterdam that welcome what I call, “shared workspace culture”. After ditching the stay-at-home mentality, I scouted establishments throughout the city that have wi-fi and are laptop-friendly. Keep reading for the l

How does one experience a life of travel and adventure when money is scarce? Travelling does not have to cost an arm and a leg. This past December, wracked with the winter blues and anxious for a break from the Dam but managing light pockets, I decided to take a city break on a budget with the €250 I had to spare. Hey, I’m a creative freelancer who is still trying to figure out financial freedom. Determined to have a little getaway before I went back to the States for the hol

I’ve been an “expat” since August of 2014, and I’m still figuring out how to cement my new lifestyle and place here in Amsterdam. This quest to be a global citizen has been a whirlwind ride. I left California, set my sights on Europe and just went for it. If you’re an expat or an aspiring expat like me, you understand the challenging road. Traveling back and forth to the States every three months until I could secure a Dutch visa, renting out rooms in places where I knew noth

WHISPERS OF SPRING Old Man Winter hung around to the bitter end this year. Remnants of its rejuvenating slumber sent from Siberia began to freeze some of the canals. But alas, the renewing thaw of Spring is in the air. Warmer temperatures, longer days, the smell of hopes and dreams. I wander around my neighborhood, wondering how I got here. Full of gratitude for this journey, anxious about my chosen path, and excited for the future I decide it doesn’t matter, I’m here now. In

Do you ever daydream about the wonderous world available to the uber rich and fabulous? Thanks to our Creative Collective partner, Ariel Tinsey, Steph and I were able to see how one-percenters really live. Ariel sent us invites to a Sepehr Maghsoudi fashion show at Masters of Luxury, a five-day event held 6 -10 December at RAI Amsterdam. The massive expo featured every opulent item imaginable. By the end of the night, I had to reassess my situation because clearly, I have not