Conscious Travel Guide

08/10/2017

It's an older post from Upworthy, but it's always nice to share some positivity, isn't it?! Have a great Sunday!

21/04/2017

We believe this is an excellent initiative. There should be more Free Food Fridges in the world helping to reduce food waste and reallocate food to those who need it!

26/03/2017

A mall in Sweden that is dedicated entirely to repaired and upcycled goods. This is what we need in Amsterdam and in many other cities around the world!

Last week I wrote about the Edinburgh Remakery, and how they are trying to foster a culture of repair. It’s one of the most shared posts I’ve ever written, and there’s clearly a r…

25/03/2017

Well done Kenya! Who's next?

09/02/2017

Think-about-it-Thursday

Well? Are we in need of a Democracy upgrade?



Copyright: Jon Barnes & Jim Ralley

14/12/2016

Looking for a special, unique gift for someone dear to you? How about some original artwork or groovy clothes? Thuyskamer has a wonderful range of gift ideas you won't find anywhere else!
Check them out in Amsterdam http://conscioustravelguide.com/amsterdam/thuyskamer

Original, handmade, high quality gifts homewares, artwork, clothing, furniture and jewellery - that you won't find anywhere else.

10/12/2016

Still wondering what to do this weekend in Amsterdam?

Check out our recommendations. There are many Christmas Markets on, for instance.

Have a nice weekend!

What are you going to do in Amsterdam this weekend? There are plenty of Christmas markets in some wonderful places and the IQMF offers some interesting films

08/12/2016

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Amazingly beautiful - and at the same time amazingly shocking - images about climate change.

National Geographic asked a global community of photographers to share their stories about climate change. Photos were submitted through Your Shot, National Geographic’s online photo community, and then editors’ selections were chosen to be in an exhibit at the Conference of the Parties 22 Climate S...

30/11/2016

Lacking inspiration for your weekend in Amsterdam? Read our recommendations and have fun!

What are you going to do in Amsterdam this weekend? Search for lights at Amsterdam Light Festival, buy some local, artisanal products or go to the museum

24/11/2016

As the week passes by, minds wander towards the weekend.

We have a few recommendations for you that you can't resist! ;-)

Have a great weekend!

What are you going to do in Amsterdam this weekend? Eat lots of chocolate at Tony's Fair, admire Amsterdam art or meet small-scale, artisanal designers

24/11/2016

Think-about-it-Thursday

Would you still buy a €2 t-shirt after seeing this video?

Still one of the most powerful ads we've seen in a while...
Made by Fashion Revolution

Fashion for a bargain - that‘s what everyone wants. A T-Shirt for 2€ isn‘t inconceivable nowadays. Unfortunately, people don‘t often consider who is paying t...

23/11/2016

A serious message wrapped in a funny video. The video is to support a law banning plastics in California. Apparently threatened by larger corporations.

Say no to plastic bags - Say yes on 67!

23/11/2016

This video shows how beautiful Amsterdam is in Autumn...

New Amstedam Travel Video- Walking through the city on a clear, crisp day is magical. The sunlight highlights the bright red, orange and yellow colors of Fal...

18/11/2016

This weekend in Amsterdam you can overdose on films and/or documentaries.

Besides the 300 documentaries of IDFA there is also a Buster Keaton film festival with live music in Orgelpark. If the weather holds up, head to Oostpoort for the outdoor photo exhibition OUR GRID / Growing between the lines.

Enjoy your weekend and stay dry!

What are you going to do in Amsterdam this weekend? There is a lot of film: IDFA, a film festival with live music, but also an outdoor photo exhibition

17/11/2016

Think-about-it-Thursday

"Listen to your eyes" by Maurizio Nanucci

11/11/2016

This was a serious week.

And the weekend also starts with the serious and appropriate Nexus-conferentie 'What Will Save the World?'. But we also have some good news: Sinterklaas is arriving in Amsterdam on Sunday. And next Thursday the festive season kicks off with Turn on the Lights 2016 on Dam Square.

Have a great start of your weekend!

What are you going to do in Amsterdam this weekend? Will you get serious and attend a conference? Or wait till Thursday for a 'lighter' subject?

04/11/2016

Are we too late for our weekend suggestions? Or are you just talking about what to do this weekend.

We've got handbags, a night at the museum, stories to tell, a reality that is virtual and a chocolate - whiskey combination. Surely you will find something to your liking here.

What are you going to do in Amsterdam this weekend? 'A night at the museum' at Museumnacht? Or will you 'get lost' in stories at the Storytelling Festival?

03/11/2016

Think-about-it-Thursday

We travel to experience and get to know new cultures. This often leads to understanding them better and treat them more like ourselves - as humans.

But how about people that live in our own culture? People that are different from us in one way or another. Do we understand them enough? And do we treat them like we would like to be treated ourselves?

28/10/2016

TGIF!!! And a Happy 741st birthday to Amsterdam!

And were there is a birthday, there is cake...
Don't like cake? Check out our other recommendations for a fun weekend in Amsterdam.

What are you going to do in Amsterdam this weekend? Maybe you want some new and affordable art, or just a laugh about the man that causes so much fear.

21/10/2016

When there is weekend, there is fun...and music...and chocolate...and photos...and inspiring food.

Check out our recommendations for this weekend in Amsterdam and let us know whether you made it to Amsterdam Dance Event, de culinaire werkplaats or one of the two other recommendations.

Enjoy your weekend to the max!

What are you going to do in Amsterdam this weekend? There is music, chocolate, photography in abundance and some inspiring food. Have a great weekend!

14/10/2016

It may look like we didn't have weekends for the past few weeks (due to the lack of us posting a calendar), but not to worry...we are back! And ready for the weekend in Amsterdam. And okay, maybe Rotterdam.

Check out our weekend calendar!

What are you going to do in Amsterdam this weekend? Are you heading to the World Food Day events in Rotterdam or will we see you at ADE Green on Wednesday?

13/10/2016

Think-about-it-Thursday

How could we argue against these wise words...? ;-)

29/09/2016

Think-about-it-Thursday

Wise words that give you a positive feeling when you truly let them sink in...

16/09/2016

Have you planned to have a lazy weekend? Then you probably haven't seen what's going on in Amsterdam yet!

Head to Sloterplas for the West Beach Filmfestival. During the day you can go to Westergasfabriek for the PuurFair and the NeighbourFood Market.

Enjoy!

What are you going to do in Amsterdam this weekend? Westergasfabriek hosts PuurFair and NeighbourFood Market. And at Sloterplas you can watch films for free!

15/09/2016

Think-about-it-Thursday

"Nothing changes if nothing changes!"

09/09/2016

Wow, this week has flown by... Just finishing our work and then...WEEKEND!

Don't forget to check out our weekend recommendations for Amsterdam... It's Open Monumentendag Amsterdam (in combination with World Heritage Weekend), which allows you to not only visit over 60 historic buildings, but also get more information about them. Photography lovers head to Pride Photo Award and/or to Huis Marseille, Museum for Photography for the new exhibition of Scarlett Hooft Graafland.

Weekend CalendarIn Our weekend for 9 – 11 September SHARE ON: Conscious Travel Guide — 9th September 2016 FRIDAY to SUNDAY Open Monuments Days & UNESCO World Heritage Weekend 10 & 11 September 2016 The theme of Open Monumentendag (Open Monuments Days) this year is “water”; how appropriate for our fl...

08/09/2016

Think-about-it-Thursday

How would you describe Amsterdam to someone who is blind?

02/09/2016

Have you already got ANY idea what you are going to do this weekend in Amsterdam?

Either way: have a look at our weekend calendar for our picks. There are several festivals or you might want to rush to one of the fantastic exhibitions that stop this weekend...

What are you going to do in Amsterdam this weekend? This weekend is filled with festivals. But also features some 'last calls' for some great exhibitions.