20 Aug 2025
The wait is over. Today, August 20, 2025, Amsterdam’s River IJ emerged into life as the curtain rises on the tenth edition of SAIL Amsterdam. This celebrated quinquennial event, a vibrant tribute to the Netherlands’ rich nautical heritage, is underway, and the world is watching as a...
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18 Jul 2025
Aura farming, the new social media viral phenomenon has captured attention with its effortless allure and magnetic appeal in the yacht sector. Aura Farming: A Social Media Snapshot Recently highlighted by the BBC on July 11, 2025, aura farming originated from a spontaneous dance by 11-year-old...
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11 Jul 2025
In the early 1990s, Piet Hein Eek made a striking entry into the world of interior design with his handcrafted furniture made from scrap wood. His ‘Sloophout’ collection quickly became a Dutch Design classic, with pieces exhibited in renowned galleries and museums around the world. His...
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10 Jul 2025
Sticky and syrupy with an unmistakable round waffle design, the quintessential stroopwafel—meaning ‘syrup-waffle’—is a Dutch rite of passage. No visit to the Netherlands is complete without sinking your teeth into two layers of crisp, baked doughy goodness, filled with a generous layer of...
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07 Jul 2025
In the world of superyachts, a sphere defined by heritage and time-honoured craftsmanship, a new vision is taking shape at Heesen Yachts. It comes from Laurens Last, the shipyard’s new owner, a visionary entrepreneur whose philosophy is set to chart a new course. In a recent, extensive podcast...
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04 Jul 2025
In a celebration of enduring design and thoughtful evolution, Heesen Yachts recently gathered at the Yacht Club de Monaco for the renaming ceremony of the superyacht, now christened MY Bijin. Formerly the multi-award-winning Sibelle, this 50-metre, full-custom, all-aluminium Fast Displacement Hull...
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