Tech Startups To Watch Out For In Amsterdam

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Tom Coggins

Amsterdam‘s startup scene is booming. The city’s flexible tax system and forward thinking approach to technology encourages innovation while giving smaller companies the chance to expand. Moreover, Dutch enterprises are generally driven by the international market and are eager to adapt their products in order to meet global demands.

FlatTire

Simply put, FlatTire fixes bikes. The company employs a large team of mechanics who will brave wind and rain to reach a stranded cyclist; something extremely useful as Amsterdam and cycling go hand-in-hand. Their team recently put together a simple app to speed along this process that allows FlatTire to immediately locate a broken bike and then dispatch an experienced technician to deal with the problem. Although FlatTire is rapidly expanding, their services are currently only available inside Amsterdam.

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BEACHY BELIZE

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Colonial Mexico

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Adventurous Ecuador

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ANCIENT PERU

Ancient Peru

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SEDUCTIVE SOUTHERN ITALY

Seductive Southern Italy

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The ultimate Italian experience from the vibrant streets of Naples to the breathtaking sceneries of the Amalfi Coast followed by Matera and down to Puglia with its golden beaches, intense flavours and fascinating destinations.

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EDINBURGH AND THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS BY TRAIN

Edinburgh And The Scottish Highlands By Train

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COMPLETE PORTUGAL BY TRAIN

Complete Portugal By Train

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A wonderful train journey around Portugal, from the romantic city of Porto to the Douro Valley, to the beautiful Aveiro all the way to Lisbon and Sintra. The perfect trip to train, culinary and culture lovers.
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SOULFUL SOUTH KOREA

Soulful South Korea

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THAILAND, CAMBODIA & VIETNAM

Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam

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From Bankgok to Angkor Wat to Ho Chi Minh City and everything in between - adventure through the heart of South-East Asia. Taste the delights, see history brought to life and unwind on a Mekong River cruise.
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SECRETS OF SRI LANKA BY TRAIN

Secrets Of Sri Lanka By Train

10 days . Culture
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A fantastic adventure that showcases Sri Lanka's fantastic landscapes, wildlife and flavours. With 3 epic rail journeys, 3 UNESCO heritage sites and time to relax, this trip has loads to offer at a great price
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EPIC MOROCCO

Epic Morocco

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An epic journey across Morocco: from Casablanca to Marrakech, through the blue city of Chefchaouen to the wonders of the desert and deep to the High Atlas Mountains - this trip has it all! Ideal for true explorers!

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ULTIMATE EGYPT

Ultimate Egypt

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From Cairo to Aswan, this trip brings the land of the pharaohs to life. You'll visit the Pyramids, Valley of the Kings and Luxor Temple and cruise down the Nile in style. This is the perfect way to explore Egypt.
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IMMERSIVE KENYA

Immersive Kenya

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An immersive blend of culture and wildlife for first time travelers to Africa. Learn about Nairobi, sample local coffee in the Aberdares and finish up with a fantastic safari stay in the Masai Mara.
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Peerby

This handy site enables users to borrow tools and household items from their neighbours. After signing up to Peerby, users can search their neighbourhood for objects and quickly hire them from other locals on a one-use basis. There’s hundreds of items already available on Peerby and the site is great in hitch.

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Fashiolista

Ever stared longingly at an outfit that appeared on your Instagram or Twitter feed? Then Fashiolista is the website for you. This community driven startup sifts through thousands of blogs to find the best fashion items currently trending on social media. The site then links these items to their designer’s webshop, allowing Fashiolista’s followers to immediately access said clothing. The startup already has an impressive user base and constantly updates its content, allowing fashion lovers to shop without setting foot outdoors.

Fairphone

Fairphone is a promising startup that has grown exponentially since its launch in 2010. This conscientious hardware company is dedicated to social change and manufactures ethically sourced smartphones. Its supply chain is completely transparent and Fairphone only buys material from reputable factories. Its newest phone comes with two simcard slots, allowing users to easily divide their work and personal lives.

WeTransfer

Over the past few years, WeTransfer has grown into a world-leading, cloud-based company. Its amazingly accessible website allows users to freely transfer large files quickly across the internet. This simple yet indispensable website has already attracted over 20 million users and is fast becoming an essential part of every internet user’s vocabulary.

StudyTube

StudyTube’s website and app provides cloud-based learning to thousands of students across the Netherlands. The site gives lecturers and teachers control over a specific, tailor-made curriculum that can then be accessed remotely by students. There are already hundreds of courses online that StudyTube is constantly expanding its content.

Travelbird

Travelbird is an online platform that finds package holidays for travellers. Its website is incredibly easy to access and immediately shows the best deals available during a given day. TravelBird also offers expert advice to its customers and its services have already been used by over four million people.

MarkO

This productivity app markets itself as the ‘superpower of remembering’ and tracks users’ routines in order to remind them of important tasks. These notifications are sent when a user walks past a specific location that has been preprogrammed into MarkO‘s schedule. This means that users can stack tasks according to place rather than time and create a natural agenda that follows their daily movements.

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Songflow

Songflow is a music distribution service that allows independent artists to sell and promote their work. The app connects to most major music platforms, including Spotify, Youtube and Soundcloud, and its website provides invaluable insights into current trends. Songflow works under a fair policy and its users always receive royalties.

Fitmo

Fitmo is a fitness app that connects users to personal trainers. After filling out their profile, users can decide on their goals and then pick a suitable coach. These personal trainers are on hand to help keep users motivated and will create achievable fitness routines that can be easily modified. Fitmo is compatible with several wearable devices including Fitbit and Apple Watch.

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