Here’s a bit of history about me: I moved to The Netherlands just a little over three years ago, arriving with a small bag full of clothes, a box of dog-eared photos and a few bucks in my pocket to ensure I could get up to some trouble for a month or two. Then I would have to get serious.

In my pursuit of mischief and good times, one of the very first things I did was go to Mystery Land, the largest and longest running dance music festival in The Netherlands. It was an awesome experience and I promised myself that I would go again. This year I was lucky enough to be invited as a guest by the good folks at ID&T, and together with the crew from Goed Bezig, I partied long into the night.

The best way to describe the festival is to think of it like a living breathing city with different tribes occupying different districts, each celebrating their own culture and inviting anyone walking by to get involved. After spending the whole day there I feel like I only tapped into a third of what was going on, which means another visit to the festival is needed, something I’m not complaining about.

Thanks again to the folks at ID&T for hooking up the Dolly Rogers crew.

In France there is a saying, you either come from Paris or from France. So on a recent trip to France I spent a few days wandering around the streets of Lyon searching for the best gastronomical experiences, the kind that fuels the French stereotype. Well, I was blown away by what I found, some of the most delicious food I have ever eaten. This is where to find it.

Notre Maison - This place was so impressive it even amazed my Lyonnais mates. If you want the authentic experience look no further.

L’epicurie Sarl - This café’s speciality is tartines and has some delicious desserts.

La Limonade de Marinette - This café is in an old general store and is a great place to stop for lunch before you attempt the accent to the Basilica.

La Cave d’à Côté - This wine bar is a hidden gem. Make sure you order a assiette de charcuterie platter here, it’s amazing.

I owe my friends on Twitter a big thank you as your tweets reminded me that I had two tickets to go see LCD Soundsystem. It was a brilliant show where they played their classics with a new rock twist that’s evident on their new album This is Happening. The new tracks got the crowd going and the classics nearly turned the famous Paradiso into a mountain of rubble. If this is their final tour then they went out with style.

We are over the moon with the news that our work for WeTransfer was selected as an Official Webby Honoree for the Best Visual Design - Function. Listed alongside Behance, Microsoft’s Bing and Nike+, it’s a huge achievement considering it was launched only four months ago.

Checkout the WeTranfer case study here and try it for yourself here.

Anybody that  knows me knows that I’m one competitive guy. Everything I do I have to be the best or at least beat my mates at it. So the idea of Secret Wars was right up my alley, and apparently also for the hundred or so people that crammed into the Sid Lee Collective Gallery space for the first of three events. Round one was Amsterdam Vs. Cardiff with the home team drawing (sorry, but I had too) first blood. See you at the next event on Friday 23 April!

PS. These pics were stolen from Kriss Créol’s blog. Thanks mate!