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The women making noise in Berlin’s music scene

root — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 06:00:16 +0000

The music scene is a domain in which women have traditionally been on the passive side of things: as muses, as fans in front of the stage, or as groupies. There have long been amazing women involved in front of, behind, or next to the stage. It’s time for gender balance to be introduced to

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Companion Magazine #13: A Meander Through Dusseldorf and Cologne

root — Fri, 18 May 2018 13:28:31 +0000

Companion have been busy turning our sights onto some of the eclectic communities of the Rhineland and consider the differences between their two major cities and their cultures to figure out why each one thinks it has the edge on the other. Charlotte Miess, a chef, small business owner, and self-proclaimed local patriot, stakes the

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Companion Magazine #12: Focus on Culture’s many aspects

Aimee Shirley — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 09:54:14 +0000

If you are a reader of Companion, you know we are drawn to art, design, fashion and gastronomy, music, travel and business. But we love diversity. So for this issue, we also met with people working in the fields of theater, dance, and literature: We present the Clam Club, a female network fighting gender imbalance

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Companion Magazine #11: Munich for Beginners

root — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 05:34:22 +0000

Munich is known for its regal history, grand architecture and a somewhat Italian flair. The city has a thriving cultural scene and is, of course, influenced by the diverse cultures and landscapes of Bavaria—after all the Alps are right on Munich’s doorstep. The vibrancy of the city made Munich the perfect destination for us to

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Discovering an alternative Hamburg with artist Moshtari Hilal

root — Fri, 19 May 2017 03:04:06 +0000

The multicultural and alternative township of old remains vibrant today. In the so-called “Karoviertel,” artists and thinkers live alongside old sea dogs and young families. The heart of the district is Marktstraße, today connected to Sternschanze by a bridge. Here you’ll be tempted to wander around cafes and quirky little shops. Even though she doesn’t

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Companion Magazine #10: A celebration of sustainability

root — Mon, 01 May 2017 04:06:33 +0000

This edition of Companion is our tenth, our first major anniversary. The milestone is certainly something to celebrate (and you can bet that we will!). But we’re also a little older and wiser than before—and maybe a little more contemplative. It’s for this reason that, despite not intending a theme, our tenth issue inadvertently pivots

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Exploring Zurich’s Melting Pot in The Langstrasse Quarter

root — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 04:42:37 +0000

A mix of cultures, the red light district, the party mile, and gentrification are buzzwords that describe the area well and hint at countless anecdotes. You can get a sense of them if you take a stroll through the area; District 4 is an exciting melting pot of scenes, cultures, and generations. Yet that’s all

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Companion Magazine #8: The traveler’s guide to the globe

root — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 06:32:37 +0000

Created by Freunde von Freunden for 25hours Hotels, Companion is a periodical about the people who shape our cities. The travel issue looks broadly at being on the move: Not only do we pluck out worthy international pit stops, we also stop to meet global citizens in their home cities or chosen base. Many are familiar

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Cooking a new life in Berlin with Syrian Chef Hadi Nsreeny

root — Sun, 22 May 2016 20:23:05 +0000

He tells Companion the story of how he made his passion into a career thanks to the initiative Über den Tellerrand (meaning to “broaden one’s horizons”) and a lucky chain of events. As he does so, he prepares a meal from his native country. Hands full of shopping bags from a Turkish supermarket, Hadi arrives

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Companion Magazine #7: A fresh guide to Europe’s creative hubs by 25hours Hotels

root — Mon, 09 May 2016 20:32:44 +0000

The latest issue spans the board, from tips on sustainable grocery shopping in Vienna, a journey of discovery through Frankfurt with gastronomy entrepreneur James Ardinast to a chat with Syrian chef Hadi Nsreeny. The less epicurean-inclined can also find the best of art and culture in Europe’s most exciting destinations—from Berlin, Frankfurt, and Hamburg to Vienna and

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