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andreas

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  1. Hi,

    I'd say:

    Antwerp, Belgium

    Very laid-back town with historic city centre. Belgium (and Italy) serves some of Europe's best food and this city is brimming with top restaurants. Other than that and if you're into it, it has some fine fashion outlets like those of Dries van Noten and Veronique Branquinho.

    Naples, Italy

    Gawd, amazing city. Dramatic views all over town thanks to that vulcano and location by the sea. History surrounds you here and the week I spent there actually wasn't enough. The glam island of Capri and less flamboyant Ischia and Procida are great city escapes.

    Seville, Spain

    Historically interesting city centre, some good shops with top local leatherware and the obvious Spanish Zara, Mango, El Corte Ingles chains, fab food (practically all over the Mediterranean)

    Rotterdam, Netherlands

    The country's 'second' city has shed its grey image. Various interesting architectural sights, excellent museum of modern art and architecture institute and boasting soon-to-be-revamped-tallest-building in the nation, yo!

    Oslo, Norway

    Such a clean and well-organised town and it ain't Switzerland. Good museums like Edvard Munch's and the one for contemporary art. Shoppingwise it's a bit dull but there's a lot to see around town, from bohemian Gruenerloekka district to Vigeland Park with its nudes in stone.

    Andreas

  2. AMS – Amsterdam Schiphol: My home airport and loving it! Clean, efficient, good connections, easily accessible bla-bla-bla. Plus a duty-free that can’t be beat.

    CGK – Jakarta Sukarno-Hatta: Dunno...built in the 80s and it already looks quite outdated, could it be the too pleasing folklore decorations throughout the terminal or is it the cracks and spots which become more obvious when looking closely? Arrival or departure in the evening is most pleasant as the whole place is far less hectic.

    OSL – Oslo Gardermoen: Wallpaper International Airport? Very well designed, light ‘n bright plus the use of local natural materials all give it a serene atmosphere. The glitzy high speed train into town is another technical statement.

    PRG – Prague Ruzynì: At peak hours waiting areas are jammed with unhappy looking people. This airport is either too small or badly designed. Contrary to glorious Prague it is incredibly ugly too so focus on the city when flying in or when leaving.

    SIN – Singapore Changi: Hailed as top airport in many surveys year-in-year-out, I just can’t help thinking of it as a perfect backdrop for an ‘ER’ episode. Changi is an efficient, well-designed airport but it’s just so sterile. Who said airports reflect a nation’s psyche?

    SVO – Moscow Sheremetyevo: What a nightmare. The whole airport is monopolized by the mob which keeps taxi fares at an average USD 60.00 – USD 70.00 for a twentyfive minute ride to town. When leaving try to avoid persistently corrupt policemen who check your passport, spot an administrative visa-related irregularity and demand USD 25 or more to let you go. Ow...did I mention the poor facilities here yet?

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