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15 The People fi les 

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human portrait 

24 Facts & fi gures 

People in numbers, details and 

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42 Chatroulette 

The website that allows you to talk 

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47 Sami, The People 

A photographic study of the Sami 

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52 Short story 

A tale about the oddballs at a 

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Updates 

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A day with visitors to the planet’s 

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Travel: Istanbul 

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Volume 46 Number 1 

January 2011 

Published by Ink, London, UK 

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Front- 

lines 

Arts, design, culture, 

events and ideas from 

across the globe 

english{ 

Skyscraper tourism 

will soon see another 

highlight. If all goes 

according to plan, 

the Tokyo Sky Tree 

will be completed by 

this time next year. 

Standing at 634 metres 

high (including the TV 

antenna), it will be the 

tallest building in Japan, 

and one of the tallest 

in the world. Open to 

the public in spring 2012. 

See tokyo-skytree.jp/ 

Words: Annemarie Hoeve 

Tokyo Sky Tree, a new ew symbol of the th city y 

Photo: Getty Images 

DESIGN 

Threewheeling! 

Qugo ■ Urban mobility 

Since his Spyker days, Dutchman Maarten de 

Bruijn has been bubbling with ideas. He left 

the luxury sports car company to design his 

own swanky speedboat, the Silvestris, but with 

the launch of his latest vehicle, the Qugo, the 

Dutchman is taking things decidedly slower. This 

electric trike has a top speed of only 25kph, a 

far cry from Formula One, but it’s eco-friendly 

and you can do jumps with it. 

Going green 

The Qugo fi ts in 

the boot of a car 

and needs three 

hours to recharge. 

It was designed as 

a sustainable, fun 

transport solution 

for dense, urban 

environments. 

The basic model 

is €2,500. Cruise 

control is an 

optional extra. 

See qugo.nl 

Eco-awareness 

Taylor’s Museo 

Subacuatico de Arte 

features a cross 

section of local 

Mexican society. 

He used special 

cement conducive 

to coral. The entire 

installation weighs 

120 tons, hopefully 

enough to weather 

the hurricane 

season. See 

underwatersculpture. 

com 

Beneath the waves 

Crowd control ■ Underwater museum 

Anchored to the Cancun seabed ten metres beneath the waves, are 400 

statues of Mexicans. The concrete crowd is to provide a home for local 

marine life. The area’s natural reefs attract half a million divers every year, 

and are suffering under the strain. So artist Jason de Caires Taylor created 

a surrogate to appeal to both fi sh and afi cionados, taking the pressure 

off the real reefs.

TREATS 

BOOKS 

Sexually, I’m 

more of a Switzerland 

“This advert originally 

contained a 300-word 

paragraph about cats but 

I edited it out. Woman, 36. 

Box no. 5637.” With gems 

such as this, the personal 

ads section from the 

London Review of Books 

has become famous for its 

erudite desperation. Now 

the section’s longtime 

editor, David Rose, has 

once again selected 

the funniest, most 

heart-wrenching 

entries for this 

latest anthology, 

following on from 

the runaway success 

of the fi rst, They 

Call Me Naughty 

Lola. Published by 

Picador. 

Some people collect 

aeroplane cutlery 

as souvenirs of their 

sky-high travels. 

Taking things a step 

further is Skypack, 

which customises the 

trolleys usually only 

seen in aeroplane 

aisles. They come 

in various styles, 

including 22-carat gold 

foil and an airmail 

motif. See skypack.de 

Piece by piece 

These watches are hightech 

on the inside, but the 

casing is made of wood 

reclaimed from unused 

fl ooring scraps. The 

company, WeWood, also 

plants a tree for every 

watch bought. Available in 

analogue or LED models. 

See we-wood.us 

Puzzling pictures ■ Jigsaws 

The length of a film should be 

directly related to the endurance of 

the human bladder Alfred Hitchcock 

The annoying thing about puzzles is 

that you always lose those vital, last 

pieces before you can fi nish them. 

Artist Kent Rogowski has solved 

this by simply incorporating several 

different puzzles into one. This is 

possible, he discovered, as long as 

all puzzles are from the same brand. 

The result is far more colourful and 

interesting than the original picture 

on the box. This is an artist who 

likes mixing things up. In his latest 

project he turned teddies inside out 

and restuffed them to make a series 

of bedraggled-looking bears. See 

kentrogowski.com 

So you thought 

armour was medieval? 

Not when it’s made 

by Swedish adventure 

sports company POC. 

They use the latest 

technology to keep 

modern daredevils 

safe during deathdefying 

tricks and 

jumps. This T-shirt 

is from their Wheels 

Body Armour line and 

protects the spine. 

See pocsports.com 

FRONTLINES 

Culture l 

INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 

ROTTERDAM ■ January 26-February 6 

This terrifi c celluloid feast devoted 

to independent, innovative and 

experimental cinema from around 

the world marks its 40th edition. 

Expect forgotten communist 

Westerns, art exhibitions, debates, 

talkshows, parties and premieres. 

Films are screened in their original 

language, mostly with English 

subtitles, and shown at 24 venues. 

See fi lmfestivalrotterdam.com for 

more details. For other events in 

Amsterdam and the rest of The 

Netherlands, turn to the Updates, 

which begin on page 61. 

Art 

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IDEA 

Fashion at work 

Creative couture 

Amsterdam-based Brit 

Melanie Brown has 

created the city’s fi rst 

studio-boutique, allowing 

fashionistas to see the 

design process from 

pattern to peg. She has 

won the prestigious Frans 

Molenaar Haute Couture 

Prize for her creations, 

which include socks that 

go over your shoes. See 

brownclothes.eu 

I make clothes for 

women who dare 

Photo: Went & Navarro 

Photo: Fausto Trevisan 

Post P modernism? 

Europe on legs 

Design ■ 

Coffee culture 

Corbijn v. Carice ■ Film & philately 

You’ve hea heard of armchair travel; now 

there’s coffee-table cof 

tourism. Inspired by 

a love of ttravel, 

Luca Nichetto designed 

a set of ta tables for Casamania using 

simplified maps of four European cities: 

Paris, Barcelona, Barc Venice and Istanbul. 

The colou colours have been determined by 

each city’s 

respective culinary traditions. 

Venice is bbrown, 

for its famous squid- 

ink pasta, Barcelona is paella-yellow, 

Istanbul is 

white for its sugar-coated 

Turkish delight de and Paris is red, for wine 

and steak 

tartare. 

Self-preservation 

A percentage of the 

profits will go to 

local organisations 

to conserve each 

city’s cultural riches. 

See lucanichetto. 

com 

Travel 

Healthy holidays 

A growing legion of jogging 

addicts need their daily fix, even 

while on holiday. Catering to such 

sporty globetrotters, an Australian 

company is offering special tours 

around Sydney, combining jogging 

with sightseeing. There are various 

routes available, including the iconic 

Harbour Bridge. Runs are between 

six and ten kilometers long and 

their duration depends on your 

level of fitness. 

See scenicfitness.com.au 

This T stamp is bound to become a collector’s item. It’s actually the world’s 

smallest s and shortest fi lm (lasting one second), shot by famous Dutch 

photographer p 

Anton Corbijn and starring actress Carice van Houten. The 

plot? p Van Houten bites down, triumphantly, on a man’s fi nger. The owner of 

tthe 

fi nger? Corbijn himself. So, how can a fi lm be a stamp? Through lenticular 

printing, p a series of images are superimposed so the resulting image changes, 

depending d 

on which angle it’s viewed from. Devised by madcap Amsterdam ad 

agency a KesselsKramer.

Photo: Courtesy of Ross Racine and 20x200 

RECYCLING 

IDEA 

Deer III, Typewriter parts, 91cm x 40cm x 91cm, 2010 

There are now already over 

10,000 special Apps available 

for the iPad. For those with 

musical aspirations, Magic 

Piano by Smule lets you brush 

up on Beethoven’s Für Elise by 

yourself, or better yet, link up 

with other users around the 

world in duets which cross 

cultures and time zones. See 

magicpiano.smule.com 

Spaghetti suburb 

No, this is not a photo from 

Google Earth, it’s a drawing 

of a fi ctional suburb called 

Goldenwood Shores by Canadian 

artist Ross Racine. This is just 

one of many, and the endless 

maze of sameness he depicts is 

always more grey than golden. 

With meticulous precision 

he draws these disturbing 

landscapes freehand on a 

computer. See rossracine.com 

Fully booked 

246km of shelving 

I do not introduce any part that 

did not come from a typewriter 

Just your type? 

Deer III ■ Robobambi 

With origins going back to the 14th century, 

Oxford’s Bodleian Library is one of Europe’s 

oldest, with a priceless collection including 10,000 

medieval manuscripts. Its archives grow by 1,000 

books a day, so it’s not surprising it has run out of 

space. A new €29 million complex has been built 

to come to the rescue. With 246km of shelving, 

there’s room here for 8.4 million books and 1.2 

million maps – enough to accommodate a steady 

onslaught of learning for another 20 years. See 

bodleian.ox.ac.uk 

FRONTLINES 

Earth online 

Last year the number of people 

online rose to over two billion – 

almost one third of the world’s 

population, according to The 

International Telecommunication 

Union. In 2010 alone, 226 million 

new users joined the Internet. 

The gap between developed and 

developing countries is still large, 

with 71% of people online versus 

21%, respectively. 

What to do with technology that’s 

become obsolete, like the good, 

old typewriter? American sculptor 

Jeremy Mayer turns them into fullscale, 

anatomically correct creatures 

like the deer pictured here. Equally 

impressive are his sculptures of 

people, such as Nude IV, which took 

him some 1,400 hours, is nicknamed 

Delilah (after the woman it was 

modelled on), and was also made 

solely from typewriter parts. He 

has always been fascinated by the 

machines, and wanted to live inside 

one as a child. 

See jeremymayer.com 

Reference 

The Bodleian provides 

a safe home to some 

of the world’s most 

famous manuscripts, 

including the 

Magna Carta and 

Shakespeare’s fi rst 

ever folio. 

Photo: Getty Images 

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THE FILES #01 PEOPLE 

Cloth head 

The woolly-looking fellow 

here is the work of Austrian 

photographer Bela Borsodi. 

He specialises in bringing 

inanimate objects to life, 

from luggage to footwear to 

tools, craftily creating people 

from nothing. 

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Photo: Bela Borsodi for yalook.com and Futurebrand


See me 

This image is a self-portrait 

by artist Kimiko Yoshida. Born 

in Tokyo, Yoshida has been 

exhibiting her work in New 

York, Paris and across Europe 

since 1998, and has 

previously won fi rst place in 

the self-portrait category of 

the International 

Photography Awards. This is 

part of a series of colourful 

and slightly surreal images, 

through which she hopes to 

challenge gender 

stereotypes. 

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Laces face 

Federico Uribe creates eyecatching 

art from objects 

including padlocks, safety 

pins, and coloured pencils. 

This portrait from the Miamibased 

Columbian was 

sculpted from colourful 

shoelaces. One previous 

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25,000 shoelaces to fashion 

creatures including a zebra, 

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Snapping 

Africa 

Viviane Sassen has been 

regularly visiting Africa since 

2002. Aside from magazine 

work for titles ranging from 

i-D to Vogue, and commercial 

campaigns for the likes of 

Stella McCartney and Louis 

Vuitton, she has been 

building a collection of 

African images. This one is 

called, simply, DNA. She will 

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Photo: DNA. From the series Flamboya, 2007. Courtesy Motive Gallery Amsterdam

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Pixel perfect 

Annemarie Busschers 

specialises in artworks that 

are so realistic they seem like 

a photograph. This portrait is 

of her father, and titled Bram. 

To capture the texture and 

subtleties of the human face, 

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this case, the image is 

created using cotton sewn 

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hair, wool for the collar, and 

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Facts 

figures + 

Numbers, knowledge and 

nuggets of People info 

Words: Anna Whitehouse 

Illustrations: Sam Vanallemeersch 

Room for a tiddler? 

18,534 people per kilometre 

Macau is the most densely 

populated place on earth, 

squeezing in 18,534 people per 

square kilometre, or just over half 

a million in less than 30 square 

kilometres. At the other end 

of the scale is Greenland, with 

57,000 people spread over more 

than 2.1 million square kilometres, 

giving each person a whopping 38 

square kilometres to themselves. 

Snake charmers 

15 books 

David Icke, a former British 

football player, turned his hand to 

investigating the ‘reptilian force’ on 

the planet. He dresses head-to-toe 

in turquoise and believes the world 

is run by a group called ‘The Elite’: a 

race of reptilian humans. Author of 

15 books (one confidently entitled 

The Book That Will Change the 

World), he reckons George W. Bush 

and Queen Elizabeth II are in on the 

whole thing. 


Boys to men 

To become men 

in the Amazon’s 

Satere Mawé tribe, 

boys as young as 

12 have to wear 

ceremonial gloves 

filled with stinging 

bullet ants. Each ant 

packs neurotoxins 

that cause pain 30 

times more agonizing 

than the sting of a 

common wasp. As if 

that’s not enough, 

they have to wear 

the gloves for ten 

minutes on more than 

20 occasions before 

fully being accepted 

as a man. 

Football fever 

199,854 fans 

According to the Guinness World 

Records, the biggest crowd ever at 

a football match was 199,854 for the 

Brazil v. Uruguay World Cup match 

on July 16, 1950. 

Shut eye 

11,700 sleepless nights 

PEOPLE 

‘‘Only dull 

people are brilliant 

at breakfast’’ 

Oscar Wilde 

Thai Ngoc, a Vietnamese pensioner, 

suffered a total of 11,700 sleepless 

nights over more than three decades 

after getting a fever in 1973. “I don’t 

know whether the insomnia has 

impacted my health or not. But I’m still 

healthy and can farm normally, like all 

other people,” he says.

ROTTERDAM 

EVENT CITY 

CITY OF CULTURE 

The dynamic city of Rotterdam is home to the biggest 

port in Europe. This international metropolis is linked to 

hundreds of countries, thousands of cities and millions of 

people all over the world with every shipment that comes 

in and goes out. Rotterdam offers a superb range of 

cultural opportunities. In the city’s theatres, concert halls, 

cinemas, museums and galleries, visitors enjoy exploring 

the spectacular cultural festivals and events. Rotterdam 

was nominated IFEA World Festival & Event City in 2010, 

and it’s easy to see why. 

INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ROTTERDAM 

The Rotterdam Philharmonic Gergiev Festival in September 

and the North Sea Jazz Festival in July are world-renowned, 

bringing an annual dose of soul food and food for thought 

to thousands of people. Festival season in Rotterdam 

starts early, kicking off with Art Rotterdam in February, 

followed in March by Museum Night. The biggest crowdpleaser 

is in January: the widely celebrated International 

Film Festival Rotterdam, filling twelve days of winter with 

innovative, independent world cinema and cinematic visual 

arts. Attracting thousands of visitors from the Netherlands 

and beyond, the IFFR is a magnificent cultural festival, the 

biggest of its kind world-wide. 

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ROTTERDAM 

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Facts 

figures + 

The last word 

1 lost language 

Boa Sr, the last native of the 

Andaman Islands who was fluent 

in Bo, died in 2010, aged 85. Bo is 

a language that is thought to date 

back to the pre-Neolithic period of 

more than 12,000 years ago. Bo is 

one of the ten Great Andamanese 

languages that date back to the 

Stone Age, when the earliest 

humans roamed Africa. 

Rampant growth 

266 people per minute 

There are around 140 

million humans born 

every year, or about 266 

per minute. This puts the 

planet’s population 

at around 6.9 billion 

at present, with 

projections suggesting 

that it may be between 

8 billion and 10.5 billion by 

2050. That may sound a lot, 

but most estimates agree that 

at least 100 billion humans 

have lived so far, with many 

more to come. 


Why oh Y 

3 lost letters 

While the YMCA has 

ditched three of its 

letters and re-branded 

itself ‘The Y’, Gay 

pop group Village 

People, who sang the 

popular song YMCA, 

have confirmed that 

modifications to their 

popular song will not 

be made. “It’s fun to 

stay at The Y” just 

doesn’t cut it. 

100 not out 

PEOPLE 

‘‘Th ere are two types of people in this world: 

good and bad. Th e good sleep 

better, but the bad seem to enjoy 

the waking hours much more” 

Woody Allen 

There are an estimated 70,490 centenarians 

(people over 100 years old) in the US – more 

than anywhere else in the world. This figure is expected to reach 

580,605 in 2040, because of improvements in health care and diet. 

Cue lots more doddery folk queuing for the Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster 

at Disneyland Florida.

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Blue sky 

thinking 

Peter Hartman, KLM’s CEO, 

gives an exclusive interview to 

Holland Herald editor-in-chief, 

Mike Cooper 

PHOTOGRAPHY: MARK HORN 

28 Holland Herald

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines 

is climbing out of the economic crisis 

relatively unscathed, give or take a 

volcano or two. Peter Hartman, the 

company CEO, is confi dent that The 

Netherlands’ national airline has an 

excellent position in the global industry 

for the years ahead. Hartman himself 

cuts an impressive fi gure. He has the 

height of a basketball player and the 

build of a boxer, and a powerful, at 

times unsettling gaze reminiscent 

of actor Jack Nicholson. The CEO´s 

penthouse offi ce has a ringside view 

over Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. Jet 

trails stripe the sky around us as we talk 

about the state of KLM. 

What effect do you see the economic 

crisis having had on the passengers 

of KLM? 

The crisis has hit our passengers in a 

number of different ways. Not only the 

fi nancial-economic situation, but also 

safety and security have recently added 

to the challenges faced by passengers. 

Safety was an issue during the Icelandic 

volcano eruption in spring 2010. And 

security is always key, due to a number 

of incidents, including a terror suspect 

who was arrested at Schiphol en route 

from UK to Uganda. These type of 

situations can lead to a serious nuisance 

factor for passengers. 

Nuisance factor? 

The Iceland volcano ash caused 

some 100,000 fl ights worldwide to be 

cancelled. That’s a major nuisance! But 

I think the biggest irritation for our 

CEO INTERVIEW PEOPLE 

passengers remains the security issue. 

And a big part of the grievances is that 

there is absolutely no international 

harmonisation of security rules. Every 

single country, and that includes 

individual European countries, has its 

own interpretation of the rules. There 

are differences between the approaches 

in the US, Europe and Asia, for 

example. But passengers travel through 

that system and fail to gain a comfort 

level due to the inconsistencies. In one 

region you sail through security, while 

in another you may be stripped down to 

your underwear. That is not only very 

annoying, it is dangerous. 

Dangerous? 

I believe that consistency breeds 

comfort and that leads to a wider 

acceptance of security measures. If the 

rules and standards change everywhere 

you go, this raises more questions than 

it answers for passengers. But what 

must not happen is that fl ying becomes 

such a nuisance on the ground that 

people will no longer want to fl y. 

What are the chances of 

international security harmonisation 

taking place? 

I think that technology will be a major 

motor behind harmonisation. Having 

said that, we must watch out for 

technology providers trying to sell their 

products via lobby groups to individual 

governments, as that could exacerbate 

an already inconsistent situation. That 

will only lead to passengers and airline 

staff becoming unnecessarily 

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ceo interview people 

“ We train our 

pilots to fly 

in a more 

environmentally 

friendly manner, 

to reduce fuel 

use and noise ” 


worried and possibly even more 

opaque security processes. Not only 

is this inconsistency a huge source of 

worry for all airlines, it’s also hugely 

expensive. And you must ask yourself at 

a certain point: how effective is it, and is 

it acceptable for all the people who have 

to pass through these systems. 

way of handling these situations. This is 

a global problem. Another major issue 

for the industry is the environment 

and sustainability. And to prove how 

serious we are: the airline industry is 

the only sector in the world which has 

imposed uniform, self-imposed CO2 

emissions targets. 

What could be the answer? 

But surely this is a contradiction 

I personally think that passenger 

in terms, environmentally-friendly 

profiling is the way forward. Granted, airlines? 

it does touch on certain privacy issues. Mobility is a human right. And airlines 

But currently technologies enable answer people’s desire to travel. You 

effective profiling tools for prevention can provide that service in a number 

of security breaches, which could be of ways, and KLM aims to provide that 

far more effective than the current mobility using the most sustainable 

situation. By screening the passenger means possible to us as a company. 

list and details of the individuals one We achieve this in a number of ways: 

can use the so-called ‘at random’ system by having the very latest, efficient 

to screen passengers. This already equipment, using tight fuel policy and 

happens in certain places in the US, by looking at all our ground operations 

and I think it could be a very effective 

preventative measure. 

in terms of cradle-to-cradle initiatives. 

What do you mean by ‘tight fuel 

This year, you become Chairman of policy’? 

the Board of Governors for airline In the past the only instruction on 

industry association IATA. Could fuelling was to ‘fill ’er up!’ So that 

IATA help play a role in harmonising even on shorter journeys planes were 

security regulations? 

carrying extra ballast and therefore 

One key measure could at least be to burning more fuel to carry the extra 

harmonise the security regulations weight. We now not only calculate 

between the US and Europe, that would fuel needs much more economically 

be a huge step forward. Although this (of course this saves money too), but 

is not yet the case, I believe that it is we train our pilots to fly in a more 

certainly attainable. 

environmentally friendly manner to 

reduce fuel use and noise nuisance as 

Is security high on IATA’s agenda? well. This includes our Continuous 

Certainly! It is a main theme. We had Descent Approaches initiative with 

it already on the agenda at our last Schiphol Airport. Simply put, planes 

meeting in Berlin in June. Namely, the glide slowly towards the runway, losing 

increasing nuisance and cost factor of less fuel and making less noise. KLM is, 

security measures, and the question together with AIR FRANCE, a global 

as to whether or not as an industry we leader in initiatives such as this and we 

have gone beyond the most effective are proud to have made it to the top of

the Dow Jones Sustainability IndexES 

in September as a Supersector Leader. 

This means we got the highest scores 

on corporate social responsibility for 

the airline industry, which is really 

very pleasing. 

What is KLM doing on the ground? 

We have a number of exciting projects, 

from creating a range of belts, bags 

and slippers from 90,000 kilos of 

old stewardesses uniforms, to a 

solar-powered gangplank designed 

by a KLM ground handler. Such 

initiatives are catching on throughout 

the company and it’s great to see the 

ideas coming from staff right at the 

sharp end! So, I say to the critics that 

there is simply no point in saying ‘you 

shouldn’t fly’, as there are more and 

more people in the world who want to 

travel by air. So with that in mind, we 

have to create conditions that are as 

kind to the planet as possible, and that 

is what KLM aims to do. 

The crisis hit the airline industry 

hard: how did KLM suffer 

financially? 

There have been around 60,000 job 

losses in the European airline 

industry since the beginning of the 

crisis. At KLM, due to a unique social 

covenant among KLM, Martinair 

and Transavia (all KLM-owned 

companies), we have not had one 

forced redundancy since the crisis 

began. That is remarkable and 

illustrates how flexible the ‘KLM 

family’ has been. Financially, in the 

depth of the crisis, KLM alone lost a 

billion euros in net profit in two years. 

We went from booking a profit of E750 

million to a loss of E300 million. At a 

certain point we ran out of cash. 

Did AIR FRANCE then play a 

significant role? 

Most certainly: without the critical 

mass of the two companies we could 

never have secured a major bond 

loan, which pulled us through the 

financial squeeze. 

So when will the KLM planes be 

losing their light blue livery and AIR 

FRANCE and KLM finally merging? 

That simply is not going to happen. 

My feeling is that most passengers 

want a flag, a football team and an 

airline. By that I mean that there is a 

huge amount of emotion in the KLM 

brand which we must cherish. It is 

also possible that Alitalia may soon 

join the AIR FRANCE KLM stable, 

and they will not change their brand 

either. The same goes for all the 

members of SkyTeam. 

Are there any new key destinations 

for 2011? 

Certainly! We are really expanding 

our long-haul designations, adding 

Miami, Buenos Aires, Havana, Kigali, 

Budapest. 

What’s this news in The Netherlands 

that KLM is offering flights to space? 

It’s true, but the plans are not fully 

developed yet: KLM has joined forces 

with the Space Experience Curacao, 

which aims in 2014 to launch flights 

100 kilometres high to suborbital space. 

This is a fantastic project which really 

reflects the Dutch East India Company 

pioneering spirit. We at KLM aim to 

sell the first tickets into space and have 

booked a couple of free flights for our 

best frequent fliers. So you can see, we 

never stop looking to the future. And 

the future is exciting! 

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TRAVEL TURKEY 

32 Holland Herald

Where 

continents 

connect 

Istanbul’s collage of cultures has created 

a hip new city with the architectural imprint of 

three empires, fi nds Jane Szita 

PHOTOGRAPHY: MARK HORN 

The old city at 

sunset, from 

Süleymaniye 

Bridge

TRAVEL TURKEY 

In Istanbul, crowds are everywhere. But somehow, in 

this city of 20 million people, it generates an electric energy 

rather than urban alienation. 

People do everything in huge groups, from sipping çay in 

a tea garden, to fi shing from Galata bridge. Even pet 

ownership is communal, as neighbourhoods take turns to 

feed the ubiquitous population of street cats. “Turkey is 

fascinating precisely because it’s in transition from a 

collective to an individualistic culture,” says Teike 

Asselbergs, a Dutch resident of Istanbul and cultural 

consultant and guide. 

“People like to be part of a group, yet they also like to 

express their individuality through brands. Istanbullus are 

friendly and warm, and everyone wants to know everything 

about you – it’s a society built on mutual trust.” 

The group dynamic evolved as the glue holding together 

the ethnically varied population of imperial Istanbul. Over 

the centuries, the city has been the regional capital of the 

Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires. Stand in the 

Grand Bazaar today, and the faces passing by refl ect its 


RIGHT 

Coffee in 

Nisantasi 

neighbourhood 

FAR RIGHT 

The roof of the 

Hammam of 

Süleymaniye 

Mosque 

former territories and trade routes: European, African, 

Middle Eastern, oriental. “We used to be Central Asians,” 

says Erhan Gülkan, a shipping executive working in the 

city’s age-old maritime trade. “Now, we’re so mixed you 

really can’t say who is a typical Istanbullu anymore.” 

It seems appropriate for the only city on earth to straddle 

two continents. Here, you can have dinner in Asia, and 

dessert in Europe. The distance between the two amounts to 

a photogenic ferry crossing of less than half an hour. 

Leaving Karoköy on the European side, the voluptuous 

domes and slender minarets of the Süleymaniye and new 

mosques are silhouetted against a setting sun. 

The Bosphorus shimmers on one side, the Sea of 

Marmara on the other, both zigzagged by boats. Seagulls 

wheel overhead, the Turkish fl ag fl utters behind the ship, and 

a tea seller dispenses tulip-shaped glasses of sweet Turkish 

çay to the shawled housewives, suit-wearing businessmen 

and mini-skirted girls on board. 

On Istanbul’s Asian side, monumental Haydarpasa 

“ Byzantine church, Catholic chapel, Ottoman 

mosque, and secular museum: Aya Sofya has been 

through as many transitions as the city itself 

”

West Nile 

Prayer Street, time 

approaches central at the 

Blue Glasgow Mosque

Bazaar behaviour 

“My friend!” cries carpet 

trader Tariq, homing in on a 

prospective customer, “You 

look stressed. Life is so 

short: it has rained for three 

days. So come with me and 

buy a carpet.” It’s not the 

most logical solution to 

weather-induced woes, but 

with this patter Tariq has 

sold rugs to the likes of King 

Juan Carlos of Spain. His 

partner adopts a less verbal 

approach, displaying each 

carpet by throwing it into 

the air so it whirls like a 

dervish. The medieval Grand 

Bazaar, containing 5,000 

shops in 60 streets, is 

theatre above all else, so 

personal shopper Kathy 

Hamilton offers the following 

tips on how to play your 

part: “Go early, as sellers will 

be keen to make a fi rst sale,” 

she says. “Remember to take 

your sense of humour, and 

laugh when they suggest a 

high price. Never forget it’s 

an interpersonal relationship, 

and have fun.” 

grandbazaaristanbul.org 

ABOVE 

Whirling 

dervishes in the 

old waiting room 

of the Orient 

Express 

train station greets travellers, the gateway to the east 

since 1890 – but perhaps not for much longer: its future 

destiny, inshallah, is to become a luxury mall. But for now, 

the trains still run, and the evening commuters still scurry in 

and out. 

Nearby, a family-run Anatolian locanta serves up 

intensely fl avoured meze, stews of quince and chestnuts, 

aubergine cooked in several of the 97 ways known to Turkish 

cuisine, and candied olives sprinkled with walnuts. 

All around on the lamp-lit little street, stalls offer chunks 

of olive-oil soap, shovel-loads of pistachios, cornucopia-like 

displays of fruit and vegetables, and fi sh so fresh it’s still 

swimming around in tubs. The mild night air rings with the 

buzz of the crowd, the yells of salesmen and the call to prayer 

from the neighbourhood mosque, while the heady aroma of 

tobacco and Turkish coffee wafts through the street. 

But cappuccino is the order of the day back on the 

European side, in Biber: a sleek bar on ritzy Abdi Îpekçi 

street in the chic Nisantasi neighbourhood. 

“Istanbul is booming,” says Emre Ergani, Biber’s owner,

an entrepreneur and local celebrity, while sipping a vodka 

martini. “I have 11 venues now, but this year I’ll be opening 

seven more.” 

Emre surveys the bar, with its edgy, expensive Turkish 

contemporary art and sophisticated clientele, much as the 

sultans might once have eyed their domains from Topkapi 

Palace. Istanbul’s now-famous nightlife isn’t new, he says, 

just newly discovered: “The last few years have changed 

everything, because of the Internet. People know what’s 

going on here now. Istanbul is on the map.” 

Nisantasi, like opulent Istinye Park shopping mall, is the 

playground of Istanbul’s wealthy elite. “If you have money 

here, you really have money,” says Osman Yildirim Kurttepe, 

a businessman who commutes between Istanbul and 

“ Istanbul’s nightlife isn’t new, it has 

just been newly discovered” 

TRAVEL TURKEY 

ABOVE 

Design duo 

Autoban 

LEFT 

The swanky 

shops of 

Istimye Park 

Amsterdam. “People spend freely – they’re always out 

celebrating, enjoying life.” 

They have a lot to celebrate: last year, Turkey had the 

second fastest-growing economy of any G20 nation, and it 

currently counts more dollar billionaires than China. 

On a Saturday night in the trendy, upmarket Tünel 

neighbourhood of Asmalimescit, the warren of little streets 

lined with bars and restaurants is gridlocked with crowds of 

happy, hyper-sociable people. “It’s like this every week,” says 

Afet, who works in PR. “Istanbullus just love being with 

other people.” 

The trio of empires to have held this city have left more 

than a mashed-up human legacy. Istanbul has the kind of 

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Shoppers on 

‘Prada Street’ in 

the trendy 

Nisantasi 

neighbourhood

architectural attractions that most cities can only dream 

of: rugged Byzantine towers and churches fi lled with 

glittering mosaics, and stately Ottoman palaces, hammams, 

mosques and bazaars. 

Aya Sofya, with its incredible (apparently unsupported) 

dome spanning 30 metres, seems to be top of everyone’s list, 

judging by the crowds, but somehow the vast, airy space 

shrugs them off. Originally a Byzantine orthodox church, 

then a Catholic church, an Ottoman mosque, and fi nally a 

secular museum, Aya Sofya has lived through almost as 

many transitions as the city itself, while infl uencing the city’s 

whole aesthetic. 

Sinan, the great 16th-century Ottoman architect, whose 

buildings – especially the majestic Süleymaniye – dominate 

old Istanbul’s skyline, seems to have been on a mission to fi ll 

the city with as many Aya Sofya-style domes as possible. 

In Topkapi, the sprawling Ottoman palace complex, 

everyone gets their picture taken standing under the sultan’s 

gold-canopied viewing platform, from where he could survey 

the waters of the Golden Horn, the natural inlet on which 

Istanbul’s wealth was built. 

If he longed for freedom while gazing at the ships, it 

wouldn’t be surprising – nearby, his bath in the harem has 

golden bars, so he could lock himself in: assassination was a 

constant fear. 

ABOVE 

Tea seller in a han 

LEFT 

Outside the 

Grand Bazaar 

“ We’re so mixed you really can’t say who is 

a typical Istanbullu anymore” 

TRAVEL TURKEY 

Steam power 

There’s no better 

introduction to Istanbul’s 

collective culture than the 

hammam (Turkish bath) – a 

communal event in which 

you strip off and relax in 

the steam before being 

scrubbed, soaped, rinsed 

and massaged by a nearly 

naked attendant. Built by 

the architect Sinan in 1584, 

the hammam of 

Çemberlitas is one of the 

city’s most beautiful – you 

lie on a heated marble 

plinth as sunlight streams 

in through the glass 

‘elephant eyes’ studding 

the dome-like stars. One 

minute you’re being lulled 

by the steam and the 

musical sound of Turkish 

gossip, the next you’re 

subjected to a vigorous 

scrub and rub. It’s a unique 

experience - think Roman 

bath rather than New Age 

spa - and you end up 

utterly energised and with 

baby-soft skin. 

cemberlitashamami.com 

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TRAVEL TURKEY 

A perspective 

perplexing cafe 

interior 

The original gilded cage, the harem is as claustrophobic 

as it is opulent – with no views of the outside world, every 

window is barred. In this darkly glamorous fantasy world, 

murder was rife among the sultan’s rival sons, vying for 

succession, until after 1666 when life imprisonment here, 

rather than fratricide, became the norm. 

While Topkapi is a museum, much of the ancient city is 

still vibrantly alive, thanks to the vivacity of its people. The 

Blue Mosque echoes with the prayers of the faithful, and in 

the sultan’s former gardens in Gülhane Park, groups of 

Istanbullus converge on a terraced tea garden overlooking 

the Bosphorus. 

A small army of waiters rushes around with copper 

teapots and plates of toasted sandwiches. In the Grand 

Bazaar, trade goes on exactly as it has done since the 15th 

century. Slipping away from the carpet sellers and tourist 

crowds, the behind-the-scenes life of the bazaar has a 

surprising complexity. In one alley, a knot of traders, each 

yelling into two or three mobile phones, carry on the bazaar’s 

internal currency trade. 


Craftsmen are hard at work in the seldom-explored hans, 

the beautiful courtyard complexes originally built to house 

the caravanserai which for centuries brought goods to the 

bazaar via the ancient silk and spice routes. 

In one han, Zaven Gül, an Armenian goldsmith, is 

setting stones in gold jewellery. Apprenticed at 12, he later 

went to work for Cartier in Switzerland. “But I couldn’t stand 

the offi ce politics,” he says. “I had to come back to Istanbul. 

People here are warmer and much friendlier.” In another 

han, in a tiny gem of a store in malachite lacquer, Nacit Pak 

is a specialist in the lebriz, an egg-shaped, bejewelled and 

enamelled Ottoman artform that remains a costly status 

symbol for the rich. 

“The living old city is a treasure,” says Hacek Sayman, an 

antiques dealer formerly among the handful of women 

trading in the bazaar. “I worry about Istanbul’s love affair 

with the new though – many people see only the hip modern 

city. But there are several Istanbuls. Like the bazaar itself, the 

city has many gates. You have to look for them – but you’ll 

fi nd them all open.”

Istanbul fact fi le 

N 

Golden 

Horn 

Atatürk 

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Sea of Marmara 

GETTING THERE 

European side 

Istanbul 

KLM operates two direct daily 

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Schiphol. 

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Develi Etiler (Tepecik Yolu, No 

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Bosphorus 

Europe 

Istanbul 

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setting. At Refi k (Sofyalı 

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WEB CHATROULETTE PEOPLE 


Generation 

Chatroulette brings random strangers together online for idle 

conversation. Mark Smith meets the world 

ILLUSTRATIONS: CAROLYN RIDSDALE 

Chatroulette is the Web 

phenomenon that connects strangers 

from all around the world for live, 

Skype-style video conversations. You 

visit the site, enable your webcam, and 

fi nd yourself immediately connected to 

one of Chatroulette’s many thousands 

of users, entirely at random. 

Don’t like the look of your chat 

partner, or what they have to say? Hit 

the ‘next’ button and dispose of them 

without warning. Their screen goes 

dark, they’re cast back into the 

babbling ether, and it’s on to the next 

encounter for each of you. Unless, of 

course, they ditch you fi rst. 

In the year since Chatroulette’s 

creation by 17-year-old Muscovite 

schoolboy Andrey Ternovskiy, the site 

has made headlines for its eccentric and 

inventive users (for example, ‘Merton 

the Piano Improv Guy’, a hooded 

pianist who makes up fun ditties 

inspired by his interlocutors) and 

celebrity fans, among them Ashton 

Kutcher and Paris Hilton. An 

acquaintance claims to have had a 

conversation with Hollywood actress 

Jessica Alba. She ‘nexted’ him in 30 

seconds; somehow this has become his 

badge of honour. 

On a rainy Thursday night, my 

own fi rst Chatroulette session is deeply 

dispiriting. The site’s aesthetic is simple 

to the point of being crude. If Facebook

next 

is the design-savvy interface of the iPod 

generation, Chatroulette looks like a 

Soviet fridge (although, admittedly, it’s 

more impressive than anything I ever 

produced when I was 17). The shock of 

suddenly seeing a grainy and jaundiced 

version of myself, mug in hand, being 

beamed from my sofa in Amsterdam 

into the studies and kitchens of 

strangers all over the planet, makes me 

profoundly uncomfortable. My 

shoulders freeze in panic, and for the 

next 15 minutes, I ‘next’ absolutely 

everyone at fi rst sight – a young 

Japanese woman in pyjamas and fl uffy 

bunny slippers, endless middle-aged 

men, mixed groups of friends drinking 

beer on sofas, their faces bathed in 

An acquaintance claims to 

have had a conversation with 

actress Jessica Alba. She ‘nexted’ 

him in 30 seconds 

“ 

” 

synthetic light, peering out at my sofa. 

I simply can’t stop. The thought of 

halting the dizzying merry-go-round of 

faces for long enough to engage with 

any of them is just too horrid. What if 

they scorn me? My haircut? Or my 

curtains? I honestly haven’t felt this 

insecure since my fi rst day of primary 

school. And there’s no hiding behind 

mother’s skirt. 

It takes me until the following 

Sunday morning to suppress my newly 

acquired ‘stranger danger’ to the point 

that I can muster a repeat visit. 

My fear is largely incomprehensible; 

I’m not a socially inhibited person, on- 

or offl ine. I can engage with other 

guests at big parties, with or without a 

drink. I have long since exceeded the 

‘Facebook 500’, and have even dated 

online, not entirely unsuccessfully. 

This should be a walk in the park. Yet 

for some reason my gut violently 

disagrees. Deep breath. Here goes. 

I’m ‘nexted’ instantaneously by the 

fi rst seven users, all of whom are 

young men with disdainful 

expressions (I suspect they may be 

looking for something I can’t provide) 

before I make the fl eeting 

acquaintance of Derek, a bald, fi ftysomething 

refrigeration engineer from 

Kent in the UK. 

Derek is a divorcee with two 

teenaged kids, and it turns out he 

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WEB CHATROULETTE PEOPLE 

lives just a couple of streets from the 

house in which I was born. 

He uses the site pretty much every 

day and claims to have “made friends all 

over the world. Spain, India, you name 

it”. Friends? I enquire. Does that mean 

he’s exchanged contact details with other 

users, or met up with them in real life? 

Tracked them down on MySpace? 

“Nope,” says Derek defensively, before 

leaning forward and snuffi ng out our 

nascent chat. 

After a surreal fi ve minutes spent 

watching two young men in aviator 

shades freestyling around a fancy 

kitchen to a Bollywood track (they 

‘next’ me when I start to mimic their 

dance routine), my next conversation is 

with a man who lives near Perugia in 

central Italy, apparently in a wooden 

cabin. He keeps yelling “Pronto! 

Pronto!” at someone beyond my fi eld of 

vision, and when I ask why he’s using 

the site’s messaging function rather 

than talking, he taps out concisely ‘wife 

not like’. On cue, a formidable-looking 


woman holding a large cooking pot in 

one hand starts to clobber my new 

friend with a rolled up newspaper. 

We’re disconnected. 

My next exchange of any substance 

(and ‘substance’ is a relative word – one 

of my chat partners wants only to shout 

the names of root vegetables at me, in 

French) is with Sarah and Jay, a 

Floridian couple in their mid-thirties. 

Sarah is heavily pregnant, and has 

taken to using Chatroulette for ‘baby 

name inspiration’, but admits to having 

received unwelcome male attention in 

the process (“you end up thinking the 

world’s full of perverts,” she sighs). I’ve 

travelled to their hometown of 

Gainesville, Florida, before, and it’s a 

relief to have a few starting points for 

the conversation. We chat about the 

University of Florida football team and 

the popularity of Gatorade before, 

disappointingly, we have to resort to the 

weather. Turns out, it’s rainy in 

Amsterdam and scorching hot in 

Florida. Wow. This has been a civil, if 

pedestrian, interaction, and we ‘next’ 

each other by mutual consent. 

Somehow, I doubt they’ll be naming 

their baby after me. 

My Chatroulette experience 

was not unlike being trapped in an 

elevator with complete strangers and 

not having the faintest idea what to say 

to them. 

Actually, it was much more 

awkward than that. At least in a lift, 

you’re united by a common sense of 

destination. Chatroulette is like 

spending a day channel hopping, but 

instead of cookery shows and music 

videos, you’re rejecting, and being 

rejected by, human beings. 

Consequently, it seems a little – well 

– dehumanising. A wheel of moderate 

misfortune, if you will. 

By contrast, I’ve always had very 

pleasant conversations with the people 

who happen to be sitting next to me on 

aeroplanes. Now put down the 

magazine, I dare you.

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The deer hunters 

The Sami are the 

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many rely on traditional 

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Sami, The People 

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“In the Arctic, nature’s extremes play upon the 

daily lives of the inhabitants. This is the largest 

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based on the seasonal migrations of the animals,” 

says Larsen, who has been living with Sami 

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RIGHT Sunna Kati Skaltje with lasso, Sweden 

“ 

At least three Sami 

languages have 

fewer than 20 living 

speakers 


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“I have lived with two 

different families,” says 

Larsen. “One near 

Gällivare in Sweden, and 

one in Kautokeino, 

Norway, where I started 

learning the Sami 

language.” There are 

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than 20 living speakers. 

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with her mother Laila 

Spik Skaltje in 

traditional Gakti 

dress, Sweden 

The Sami are Europe’s northernmost 

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60,000 to 130,000. They are sometimes 

called Laps, though some consider this 

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Bardniid Siida, Norway 

LEFT Arild Skaltje slicing meat, Sweden 

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Ahead, the place simply known as The Boatyard 

seemed no more than a random toss of white-washed shacks 

in the shadows of towering palms. Behind, hills cloaked in 

dark jungle formed an impenetrable backdrop that conjured 

scenes from Conrad and Melville. The food was exotic and 

delicious, the beer was cold, and the patrons straight out of 

another age. 

It was welcome respite from storms, winds and the 

threat of pirates. Few ‘yachties’ remained here. After their 

harrowing passages, they fl ew back to wherever they came 

from, leaving their boats swinging on their moorings. These 


At the 

waterhole 

A tale of oddballs at a beach bar, written exclusively for Holland Herald by John S. Burnett 

It was our fi rst port after a diffi cult passage. We’d been from 

Europe to Kenya in our little yacht, and as we sailed into the still 

waters of the lagoon, the sounds of African music and loud laughter 

drifted from under a thatched roof on shore. After the dry 31-day 

passage, Jacqueline and I were sailors with a thirst. 

sat among the local expats’ sport-fi shing boats with their tagand-release 

fl ags – tired boasts of a catch of marlin or sailfi sh. 

Philip Mason, the genial, slow-moving manager of Kenyan 

colonial descent, ran the yard. A tall, handsome man with 

legs like toothpicks and the posture of a bent twig, he ran 

the place not with the intention of making money but as an 

adjunct to serious conversation at the bar. 

With a background of peddling sewing machines in 

Uganda and Fokker planes in Nairobi, it was not unusual 

to fi nd him, elbows on the bar, awaiting company for an 

afternoon libation.

On some Sundays, when you could get him moving, 

he would take out his beloved 38-foot engineless ketch, 

Moonspinner, and challenge all-comers to a race around the 

lagoon upriver. He was a fearless racer and nobody ever had a 

bad word to say about the man. His bar was one of the most 

popular watering holes on the coast. 

There was the occasional sleepy effort to keep up 

appearances. In the morning, a frail woman with a crooked 

back and aged somewhere between 30 and 60 swept the sand 

of the previous day’s cigarette butts, oyster shells and prawn 

casings, with a broom made of tree branches. She ignored 

the mud wasp nests plastered to the white-washed walls. The 

wasps had never attacked anyone and so were left in peace. A 

few chickens chased each other, scuffi ng up the sand. 

The fl imsy roof of makuti – dried fronds of the sisal plant 

– were supported by wobbly poles. A tipsy guest who bumped 

into one would predictably bring the roof down. There was 

a palm tree in the middle of the dining area and frequent 

visitors knew not to sit directly under the coconuts. Faded 

fl ags from long-forgotten yachts hung limply from a line 

across the top of the bar. 

The restaurant fronted onto a winding river that began 

many miles ‘up country’ in swamps teaming with crocodile 

and hippopotamus. It was more tranquil here on the coast. 

Magisterial estates of Arab infl uence with gaping arches and 

rounded, mosque-like roofs perched high on the cliffs above 

the water. Fat baobab trees and brilliant clusters of red and 

yellow hibiscus, bougainvillaea and frangipani decked the 

sweeping lawns. 

To get to The Boatyard, you had to be committed. Other 

than by sea, the only access was down a long, torturous track 

that curled through jungle and even challenged 4x4s. During 

the rains, the road was often washed out. It was a pleasant 

walk during the dry season, but not without some caution. 

Not too long after we arrived, the pet dog of a visiting Dutch 

family was attacked and blinded by a spitting cobra. 

Snakes were a part of life. During one wet season, a 

venomous green mamba wound its way up our anchor chain 

and was drying itself off on the deck before I mustered the 

courage to coax him overboard. 

The yard had electricity, phones and email. Every 

morning, the droppings of geckos and mice were brushed 

off the computer keyboard by Lois, the coquettish ‘secretary’ 

from the coastal Giriama tribe. 

The water supply was not so reliable, and showers could be 

interrupted by bush babies falling into the water tank. These 

wide-eyed, lemur-type creatures would be sucked against the 

drain until you pulled them out, half drowned, and the water 

ADVENTURE STORY PEOPLE 

fl owed again. We had discovered the hard way not to touch 

the walls when taking showers. The electric current somehow 

went straight into the ground and leaning against the walls 

was a mildly shocking experience. 

Saturdays were special. It was then that the boatyard 

swelled with visitors from the mansions across the river and 

from as far away as Nairobi. Mason’s clients were a mix of 

globe-circling sailors and British, Dutch, and Italian expats. 

Those off the yachts rowed ashore clad in shorts, singlets and 

Ray Bans; the better-dressed locals arrived in Land Rovers of 

various vintage. Both took to the bar and ordered the beer of 

tradition – half litre bottles of Tusker, an eminently swillable 

lager. Others took seats at slatted wood tables under the 

fragile roof. At some establishments when tables are wobbly 

you put a match book under a leg; here you just kicked 

up the sand and moved in a little piece of bleached coral with 

your big toe. 

“ It was a welcome respite 

from storms, monsoon winds 

and the threat of pirates 

” 

Mason and his crew put out a culinary spread worthy of a 

fi ve-star hotel. The buffet of cooked crab claws, fresh oysters, 

prawns curried, prawns au vinaigrette, smoked sailfi sh, 

red snapper, fresh tuna, reef lobsters and salads of papaya, 

mangoes and pineapples was artistically presented on long 

planks of beach-combed wood from shipwrecks and derelict 

yachts, and all for about €6. 

The talk was usually about cricket or rugby or whatever 

was in season and available on South African cable TV. The 

more usual discussion, however, was about the price of Tusker 

beer. Mason charged 90 ‘bob’ (Kenya Shillings) for the cold 

half litre. Outrageously expensive, complained the locals, 

when they could buy the same at Mama Kibiru’s Emporium 

for 50. Mason’s price converted to about a dollar. 

So penurious were some of the local expats, many of 

whom lived on fi xed d pensions, that on any weekend, several 

boycotted Kenya’s fi nest little pub in futile hope that their 

notable absence would uld infl uence the price of a beer. “Yes, 

they’re always complaining laining about the price of a beer, but they 

don’t complain about ut 

the price of the food,” ,” Mason said, 

as he watched his guests uests pack their plates. 

In the river just below w the restaurant, 

a lone dugout – a canoe noe carved out of a 

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ADVENTURE STORY PEOPLE 

mango tree – bobbed 

on its anchor of string 

and a heavy rock. Two 

young Africans lay back, 

their bodies just barely poking up 

above the sides. Clearly visible were the 

soles soles of their feet, with fi shing lines tied to their big toes. 

Another dugout with a large black plastic garbage bag 

attached to a stick and used as a sail glided quietly passed the 

sleeping fi shermen. 

The patronsgathered patrons gathered around the small dusty bar in the 

sand and knocked back one Tusker after another. Alfred and 

Daniel, the two barmen, didn’t speak much English but it 

didn’t take much to crack open a bottle of beer. 

The din of bar talk would be briefl y overridden by the 

roar of a low fl ying single-engine Cessna. A few would look 

up, comment, then resume their amiable prattle. A half hour 

later, Graham and his lady, Yo Yo – he a third generation 

Kenyan and she a veteran of three and a half years – ambled 

up to the bar. “Good fl ight?” someone asked the greying 

pilot. 

“Yes – the odd afternoon build-up – but quite normal, 

actually.” Both squeezed their way to the bar and the arrival 

of evening was heralded by the fl ight of hundreds of snowwhite 

Cattle Egrets undulating just above the surface of the 

water like a shining satin ribbon. 

I joked with Mason about drinking the profi ts. 

“Absolutely! What else are you going to do with them?” 

he replied, and asked Jacqueline, past owner of restaurants 

in Haarlem, Holland, and of the notorious Jungle Bar in 

Langkawi, Malaysia, if she would redesign The Boatyard to 

give it more of an upscale feel. She politely refused. 

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eiffel Tower 

Paris attracts more 

tourists than any other 

city, and the eiffel Tower 

is its most popular 

attraction. Photographer 

maciej Dakowicz spent a 

day with its visitors 

Travel paris people 

clockwise from 

main Getting 

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scenery; 

two of the tower’s 

6.6 million annual 

visitors; Eiffel Tower 

stilettoes; 

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GETTING THERE 

KLM operates several direct daily fl ights to Paris- 

Charles de Gaulle Airport from Amsterdam Airport 

Schiphol. 

THE TOWER 

The Eiffel Tower is in the 7th arrondissement of 

Paris, next to the River Seine. A trip to the top costs 

€13.10 for adults, and €9 for children. The tower is 

open from 09:00 to 00:45 in the summer, and 09:30 

to 23:45 the rest of the year. 

LEFT A taste for 

architecture 

ABOVE Towers for sale 

RIGHT Classic Eiffel 

poses 

FACING PAGE TOP 

You are here 

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The upshot 

Boulevard 

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EVENTS 

AMSTERDAM SINFONIETTA 

January 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14 

The Dutch ensemble, with 

Portugese singer Cristina 

Branco, perform works by 

Bob Dylan, Cole Porter, 

Leonard Cohen, Debussy 

and Schumann. 

Various locations; +31 20 5270770; 

sinfonietta.nl 

THE LARGEST SWAN LAKE IN 

THE WORLD Until January 9 

A terrifi c version of this classic, 

performed by the Tchaikovsky 

Perm Ballet & Orchestra. 

Various locations; 0900 3311333 (NL 

only); stardusttheatre.nl 

TOE-ING THE LINE 

Photo: J Thur 

EUROSONIC NOORDERSLAG 

January 12-15 

An edgy conference and 

festival dedicated to the 

European music scene 

featuring, amongst others, Bye 

Bye Bicycle (Sweden), Sacred 

Animals (Ireland) and 

OqueStrada (Portugal). 

Various locations in Groningen; 

eurosonic-noorderslag.nl 

WRITERS UNLIMITED 

January 20-23 

Formerly known as 

‘Winternachten’, this 

international literature festival 

connects writers and poets 

across cultures and countries. 

Various locations in The Hague; +31 

70 3650222; writersunlimited.nl 

POET ALI AMAZIGH SIGNS BOOKS 

Photo: Serge Ligtenberg 

ART & ANTIQUES FAIR 

January 27-30 

A prestigious annual event 

held in a church in the 

17th-century fortress town 

of Naarden. 

De Grote Kerk, St Annastraat 5, 

Naarden-Vesting; 

kunstenantiekweekend.nl 

BALLET OF THE STATE OPERA 

OF TATARSTAN 

Until January 30 

This superb company stages 

classic versions of Swan Lake 

(until January 25), Snow White 

(until January 28) and The 

Nutcracker (until January 30). 

Various locations; vdbtheater.com 

TWOOLS AT THE OPERA 


Created by fi ve choreographers 

and featuring music from 

different operas, this piece by 

Scapino Ballet is described as 

“a brilliantly conceived, 

attempted murder of dance”. 

Various locations; scapinoballet.nl 

EXHIBITIONS 

RIETVELD’S UNIVERSE 


The broad oeuvre of 

infl uential Dutch architect and 

designer Gerrit Rietveld (1888- 

1964) explored. 

Centraal Museum, Nicolaaskerkhof 

10, Utrecht; +31 30 2362362; 

centraalmuseum.nl 

MARTHA ROSLER: POINT AND 

SHOOT Until February 13 

The fi rst solo exhibition in The 

Netherlands of the infl uential 

New York artist, including her 

1970s’ videos and a recent 

series of photo collages. 

SM’s, Magistratenlaan 100, 

‘s-Hertogenbosch; +31 73 6273680; 

sm-s.nl 

EDVARD MUNCH 

Until February 20 

More than 150 paintings and 

works on paper offer an 

overview of the emotive work 

HOLLAND UPDATE 

Building works 

An exhibition celebrating the 75th 

anniversary of architect HP Berlage’s 

(1856-1934) fi nal masterpiece, the 

Gemeentemuseum (Municipal Museum). 

Berlage is also famous for the old 

Amsterdam stock exchange (Beurs van 

Berlage), furniture and tableware. 

HP BERLAGE: ARCHITECT AND 

DESIGNER Until February 27; 

Gemeentemuseum, 

Stadhouderslaan 41, The Hague; 

+31 70 3381111; gemeentemuseum.nl 

by the Norwegian painter, 

famous for The Scream. 

Kunsthal, Westzeedijk 341 

(Museumpark), Rotterdam; +31 10 

4400300; kunsthal.nl 

‘MAN WITH HORSE’ (1918) 

Private collection © Munch Museum/Munch 

Ellingsen Group/Pictoright 

Amsterdam 2010 

GIGS 

C-Mon & Kypski January 22, 

Poppodium Gebouw-T (Bergen 

op Zoom) 

Oleta Adams January 25, 

Grote Kerk/Stadsschouwburg 

Muziekcentrum (Enschede) 


Muziekgebouw Frits Philips 

(Eindhoven) 


Chassé Theater (Breda) 


Orpheus Schouwburg en 

Congrescentrum (Apeldoorn) 


Schouwburg en Concertzaal 

(Tilburg) 

Info and tickets: livenation.nl 

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Bridges, the restaurant of Sofi tel Legend 

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wine (Vins). At Bridges, guests can relax and 

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catering at the client’s location of choice 

anywhere in the Netherlands. Whether it’s a 

business dinner, wedding party, corporate event 

or intimate dinner for two, this all-inclusive service 

restyled garden terrace. The French Chef 

de Cuisine Aurélien Poirot, whose style 

is best characterised as internationally 

oriented, builds a bridge between Dutch and 

French culinary traditions: fresh Dutch fi sh, 

prepared with a French twist. 

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ensures that every detail is sorted. At HaykeKookt 

only the highest-quality ingredients are used, 

with an emphasis on locally sourced, seasonal 

products. And for those struggling to come up 

with an ideal location, HaykeKookt’s new studio, 

KookaandeZaan, has room for up to 40 guests. 

Tel: +31 (0)64 148 6999, +31 (0)20 669 1442, 

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SUCRE 

Amstelveenseweg 152, 1075 XM, Amsterdam 

Peter Scholte’s hip restaurant, Sucre, is located 

in the fashionable ‘Amsterdam-zuid’ area. 

Scholte travelled the world to learn the best of 

different culinary cultures – from San Francisco 

to Oxford to Rosas, Spain (home of El Bulli) 

– before opening Sucre. Sucre’s menu boasts 

exciting internationally inspired dishes, like 

Japanese yellowfi n tuna with oyster tempura, 

each accompanied by a wine suggested by 

sommelier Aline Mannes. Culinary journalists 

have been giving the restaurant rave reviews 

since it opened its doors. 

Tel: +31 (0)20 470 1910, www.sucrerestaurant.nl

Photo: Édouard Lock 

PRIMA BALLERINA: DIANA VISHNEVA 

EVENTS 

TANGUERA! January 11-23 

Accompanied by a live 

orchestra, an Argentinian 

company of 30 dancers tells 

the story of unrequited love in 

Buenos Aires at the beginning 

of the 20th century. 

Carré, Amstel 115-125; 0900 2525255 

(NL only); theatercarre.nl 

BERNARD HAITINK AND 

BEETHOVEN January 12, 15 

Amsterdam-born Haitink leads 

the Chamber Orchestra of 

Europe in a repertoire 

by Beethoven. 

Concertgebouw, Concertgebouw– 

plein 10; 0900 6718345 (NL only); 

concertgebouw.nl 

KEEPING TIME 

Photo: Matthias Creutziger 

REALISME 11 January 13-16 

A vast fair of contemporary 

fi gurative and realistic art. 

PTA (Passenger Terminal 

Amsterdam), Piet Heinkade 27; 

+31 20 6264020; 

realismeamsterdam.com 

PARADISO CHOIR FESTIVAL 

January 15-16 

140 ensembles perform nonstop 

all day at this fun – and 

inexpensive – event. 

Paradiso, Weteringschans 6-8; 

+31 20 6264521; paradiso.nl 

JUMPING AMSTERDAM 

January 20-23 

The world’s top riders compete 

in show jumping and dressage 

events. 

RAI, Europaplein 22; +31 20 5445720; 

jumpingamsterdam.nl 

AMSTERDAM INTERNATIONAL 

FASHION WEEK 

January 26-30 

Catwalk shows, presentations, 

lectures and parties. 

Westergasfabriek, Pazzanistraat 37; 

+31 20 6842878; 

amsterdamfashionweek.com 

EXHIBITIONS 

ILLUSIONS OF REALITY 


Naturalist painting, 

photography and cinema from 

1875–1918. 

Van Gogh Museum, Paulus 

Potterstraat 7; +31 20 5705200; 

vangoghmuseum.nl 

THE IMMORTAL ALEXANDER 

THE GREAT Until March 18 

Paintings, tapestries and 

decorative art explore the life 

and legacy of this legendary 

fi gure of antiquity. 

Hermitage Amsterdam, Amstel 51; 

+31 20 5308751; hermitage.nl 

GABRIËL METSU: A MASTER 

REDISCOVERED Until March 23 

Thirty-fi ve works by one 

of the most infl uential Dutch 

genre painters of the 

17th century. 

Rijksmuseum, Jan Luijkenstraat 1; 

+31 20 6747000; rijksmuseum.nl 

‘MAN WRITING A LETTER’ 

© National Gallery of Ireland. 

Photo: Roy Hewson 

PASSION FOR PERFECTION 

Until April 17 

More than 500 masterpieces 

from Professor Nasser D 

Khalili’s famous collection of 

Islamic art, including paintings, 

jewellery and textiles. 

De Nieuwe Kerk, Dam; +31 20 

6386909; nieuwekerk.nl 

RESTAURANT 

POMPSTATION 

A former water-pumping 

station – dating from 1912 – is 

the stunning home of this 

retro ‘60s-style bar and grill. 

AMSTERDAM UPDATE 

Step it up 

The world premiere of Édouard Lock’s 

latest creation interweaves tragic 

love stories from Gluck’s Orphée et 

Euridice and Henry Purcell’s Dido and 

Aeneas. Appearing with the fast-paced 

Canadian dance company is Diana 

Vishneva, the terrifi c prima ballerina 

of the Kirov Ballet, St Petersburg. 

LA LA LA HUMAN STEPS 

January 5, 6, 8; Muziektheater, 

Amstel 3; +31 20 6255455; 

het-muziektheater.nl 

Expect choice snippets 

such as ‘dry-aged’ Black 

Angus beef from the 

Creekstone Ranch in the USA, 

along with sublime wines. 

Dine early to enjoy excellent 

service; attention wanes the 

later it gets. Closed Sun, Mon. 

No lunch. 

Zeeburgerdijk 52; +31 20 6922888; 

pompstation.nu 

GIGS 

Kings Go Forth January 12, 

Paradiso 

Bring Me The Horizon 

January 21, Melkweg 

Thin Lizzy January 25, Paradiso 

New Politics January 25, 

Paradiso 

Good Charlotte January 31, 

Melkweg 

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dutchnews.nl 

Daily Dutch news in English 

specialbite.com 

Cool restaurant reviews 

underwateramsterdam.com 

An insider’s city guide 

iamsterdam.com 

The city’s most 

comprehensive portal 

amsterdam.info 

Useful tourist information 

lastminuteticketshop.nl 

Half-price tickets to events 

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TIME TO EXPLORE 

WHAT TO SEE 

Sea and be seen 

Stroll through the cobbled 

streets of Old Aberdeen to 

6th-century St Machar’s 

Cathedral (The Chanonry). 

Along the Esplanade there’s 

fun on Aberdeen Beach and 

hands-on science at 

Satrosphere (satrosphere. 

net). Discover regimental 

history at the Gordon 

Highlanders Museum 

(gordonhighlanders.com) in 

the West End, and the city’s 

seafaring past at the Maritime 

Museum (aagm.co.uk) in the 

city centre. 

WHERE TO EAT 

Fish supper 

There’s plenty of fresh 

seafood available, from 

traditional fi sh and chips at 

The Ashvale (theashvale.co.uk) 

to gourmet dining at the 

Silver Darling (Pocra Quay) 

in the harbour. In the city 

centre, brasseries like the 

Astoria Restaurant 

(aberdeennorthernhotel.com) 

give a contemporary twist to 

classic dishes. 

WHERE TO BOOGIE 

Whisky jig 

Blue Lamp (121 Gallowgate) in 

Gallowgate presents lively 

sessions of traditional Scottish 

music, while the Prince of 

Wales pub (1 St Nicholas Lane) 

in the city centre is perfect for 

quiet pints and malt whisky. 

Fashionable crowds prefer 

LOCAL SIGHTS... 

Highland fl ing 

North-east Scotland’s affl uent gateway to the Highlands, Aberdeen combines elegant 

architecture, cobbled streets and traditional pubs, with a lively nightlife scene that 

caters to the city’s student and young professional populations. 

cocktails at Soul (333 Union 

Street) or underground dance 

music at Snafu in Castlegate 

(see ‘Don’t Miss’). 

HOW TO GET THERE 

KLM operates three direct 

daily fl ights to Aberdeen 

Dyce Airport from Amsterdam 

Airport Schiphol. 

Tourist information 

aberdeen-grampian.com 

Looking for handy, up-to-date 

travel information? Check 

out KLM’s Destination 

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TOUCHDOWN ABERDEEN 

...AND SOUNDS 

DON’T MISS 

House party 

It’s all about the music at 

trendy underground Club 

Snafu in Castlegate. Bigname 

guest DJs appear 

alongside local favourites, 

playing everything from 

electro and indie to funk and 

deep house. 

clubsnafu.com 

COSY CLUB 

Holland Herald 65

Comfortable living in Puglia 

Luxurious villas and apartments 

in Residenza Parco di Mileto 

Apartments from € 219.000 

Semi-detached villas from € 290.000 

Detached villas from € 322.000 

Parco di Mileto 

International Sales office 

T: +39 080 2148607 

welcome@parcodimileto.com 

Viale del Miracolo, 75 

Pozzo Faceto di Fasano (BR) – Italy 

A truly unique location in Italy 

In one of the loveliest spots in Puglia, near Ostuni and Fasano, 

lies Parco di Mileto. Like an island, the park lies between the 

hilly green landscape of the Murge and the Adriatic, and is 

unique in all its aspects. Even by Italian standards. The beautiful 

sandy beaches of Torre Canne are just 3 kilometres away. 

The International airports of Bari and Brindisi are only a 40 

minute drive from the park. 

Exclusive properties 

The luxurious 25 villas and 28 apartments in only two-storey 

apartment buildings have been individually designed in 

traditional classical and modern styles with characteristic 

Pulgian details. 

The park is surrounded by sloping Mediterranean Gardens 

and fascinating Puglian olive groves. 

Carefree & Comfortable living 

Residential services and the recreational, sports and even 

medical facilities in Parco di Mileto leave nothing to be desired. 

A wellness centre is located in one of the stunning historical 

caves of the park. There are two golf courses, including San 

Domenico Golf, one of the most prestigious golf courses in Italy 

and both within 10 kilometres of the park. 

De Groot & Compagnons Amsterdam - The Netherlands 

T: +31 (0)20 646 4796 

info@degrootencompagnons.nl www.parcodimileto.com

Photo: Bert Spiertz/Hollandse Hoogte 

STRIKE A POSE AT THE MUSEUM OF ARTS HEAD TO THE HARBOUR 

Scandinavian charm 

Everything is close at hand in this compact city on the west coast of Sweden. 

Whether you yearn for the tranquillity of the coast and islands, fascinating new culture, 

or an evening of good food and nightlife, Gothenburg has something for you. 

WHAT TO SEE 

Harbour sites 

Wander along the historic 

harbour to the City Museum 

(stadsmuseum.goteborg.se), 

housed in the former East 

India Company headquarters, 

or take a boat trip across the 

river to relive history at the 

17th-century Älvsborg 

Fortress. The Museum of 

World Cultures (worldculture. 

se) provides a very modern 

take on global diversity. 

WHERE TO SHOP 

National design 

Distinctive Nordic creativity is 

a feature at Designtorget 

(designtorget.se) in the city 

centre. But don’t miss 

Gothenburg’s biggest 

department store, Nordiska 

Kompaniet (nk.se). Seafood is 

part of local culture, so a visit to 

the quirky, covered Feskekörka 

Fish Market (feskekörka.se) is 

a must. 

WHERE TO EAT 

Star dish 

Make the most of Gothenburg’s 

most imaginative cuisine at 

Michelin-starred Restaurang 

Tvåkanten (tvakanten.se), or 

enjoy the harbour views that 

come with excellent seafood 

from the River Café (rivercafe. 

se). If on a tighter budget, great 

Greek dining accompanied by 

TOUCHDOWN GOTHENBURG 

live music is on offer at Den 

Lilla Tavernan (lillatavernan.se). 


KLM operates four direct daily 

fl ights to Gothenburg 

Landvetter Airport from 

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. 


goteborg.com 



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DON’T MISS 

Garden show 

Easily reached from the city 

centre, the Botanical 

Gardens are an oasis of calm. 

The superbly landscaped 175 

hectares feature rich and 

varied plant collections from 

around the world. Escape the 

winter chill in one of the 

greenhouses, where orchids, 

begonias, cacti and other 

delicate or rare plants from 

warmer climes are nurtured. 

gotbot.se 

GROWING TREND 

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ANCIENT PLACES... 

WHAT TO SEE 

Art of the matter 

Most of Athens’ top 

archaeological sites lie in 

Plaka and Monastiraki, 

including the temples of the 

Acropolis (see ‘Don’t Miss’), 

and the crumbling ruins of 

The Agorá. The National 

Archaeological Museum 

(namuseum.gr) showcases 

ancient Greek art, while the 

Byzantine and Christian 

Museum (byzantinemuseum. 

gr) houses a dazzling display 

of religious icons. 

WHERE TO EAT 

Delicious traditions 

Plaka is packed with 

traditional tavernas serving 

Greek classics like moussaka. 

For something more 

contemporary, head for 

shabby-chic Mamacas 

(mamacas.gr) in Gazi. 

Istioploikos (istioploikos.gr) 

is one of several restaurants 

overlooking Microlimano Bay, 

serving tasty fi sh and 

seafood dishes. 


Soul music 

Psirri buzzes with bars like 

Soul (65 Evripidou) and small 

clubs playing live music such 

as Cubanita (cubanita.gr). 

Friendly drinking dens dot the 

former industrial district of 

Gazi; try converted warehouse 

bar Hoxton (42 Voutadon). 

...AND FACES 

History and hedonism 

During the day, Greece’s capital is the ideal place to explore ancient temples and 

world-class museums. At night, the city shows its hedonistic side. Tavernas fi ll with 

diners and revellers dance the night away in chic clubs and converted warehouses. 

To see and be seen, order 

cocktails at Mommy (4 Delfon) 

in posh Kolonaki. 



fl ights to Athens International 

E. Venizelos Airport from 



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your fl ight – on klm.com. 

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TOUCHDOWN ATHENS 

DON’T MISS 

Temple of rock 

Floodlit by night, the 

Acropolis is a rocky mound 

rising above Plaka. It is the 

birthplace of Athens, and 

crowned by three ancient 

temples, the best known 

being the Parthenon. Its 

towering columns have 

withstood the elements for 

over 2,500 years. 

+30 210 923 8175; 

odysseus.culture.gr 

COLUMN INCHES 

Holland Herald 69

ANCIENT PLACES... 

WHAT TO SEE 

Art of the matter 

Most of Athens’ top 

archaeological sites lie in 

Plaka and Monastiraki, 

including the temples of the 

Acropolis (see ‘Don’t Miss’), 

and the crumbling ruins of 

The Agorá. The National 

Archaeological Museum 

(namuseum.gr) showcases 

ancient Greek art, while the 

Byzantine and Christian 

Museum (byzantinemuseum. 

gr) houses a dazzling display 

of religious icons. 

WHERE TO EAT 

Delicious traditions 

Plaka is packed with 

traditional tavernas serving 

Greek classics like moussaka. 

For something more 

contemporary, head for 

shabby-chic Mamacas 

(mamacas.gr) in Gazi. 

Istioploikos (istioploikos.gr) 

is one of several restaurants 

overlooking Microlimano Bay, 

serving tasty fi sh and 

seafood dishes. 


Soul music 

Psirri buzzes with bars like 

Soul (65 Evripidou) and small 

clubs playing live music such 

as Cubanita (cubanita.gr). 

Friendly drinking dens dot the 

former industrial district of 

Gazi; try converted warehouse 

bar Hoxton (42 Voutadon). 

...AND FACES 

History and hedonism 

During the day, Greece’s capital is the ideal place to explore ancient temples and 

world-class museums. At night, the city shows its hedonistic side. Tavernas fi ll with 

diners and revellers dance the night away in chic clubs and converted warehouses. 

To see and be seen, order 

cocktails at Mommy (4 Delfon) 

in posh Kolonaki. 



fl ights to Athens International 

E. Venizelos Airport from 



visitgreece.gr 




Guide pages – and book 

your fl ight – on klm.com. 

Content provided by 

Frommer’s Unlimited © 2011, 


TOUCHDOWN ATHENS 

DON’T MISS 

Temple of rock 

Floodlit by night, the 

Acropolis is a rocky mound 

rising above Plaka. It is the 

birthplace of Athens, and 

crowned by three ancient 

temples, the best known 

being the Parthenon. Its 

towering columns have 

withstood the elements for 

over 2,500 years. 

+30 210 923 8175; 

odysseus.culture.gr 

COLUMN INCHES 

Holland Herald 69

MODERN ASPIRATIONS 

TRADITIONAL VALUES 

Exhilarating ethnic mix 

The capital of Malaysia is a fusion of Malay, Indian and Chinese cultures, amid ancient 

temples and futuristic architecture. Lose yourself in its unique blend of tradition, 

culture, old-world charm and contemporary sophistication. 

WHAT TO SEE 

Blooming lovely 

Stroll around the bloom-fi lled 

grounds of Lake Gardens 

(Jalan Perdana), home to the 

National Museum 

(muziumnegara.gov.my), before 

marvelling at the historic 

artefacts and ceramics at the 

neighbouring Islamic Art 

Museum (iamm.org.my). Kids of 

all ages delight in the city 

centre’s underwater world, 

Aquaria (klaquaria.com). 

WHERE TO SHOP 

Making scents 

Rummage through sari silks, 

rugs and spice stalls in the 

side streets of Little India 

before checking out Sogo’s 

(klsogo.com.my) vast range of 

designer perfumes, toys and 

electronics. Shop for herbs and 

ancient medicines in colourful 

Chinatown, home to the stylish 

emporium Peter Hoe Beyond 

(Old Lee Rubber Building, 145 

Jalan Tun HS Lee). 

WHERE TO EAT 

Satay to seafood 

Kuala Lumpur’s dining possibilities 

suit every budget, from the 

sizzling satay sold by street 

vendors to top-notch pan- 

European fare. One of the city’s 

oldest restaurants, the Bangsar 

Seafood Garden Restaurant 

(onebangsar.com) is a celebrated 

gourmet eatery, while 

contemporary diner Shook! 

TOUCHDOWN KUALA LUMPUR 

(+60 3 2719 8535) serves 

acclaimed fusion cuisine. 


KLM operates two daily direct 

fl ights, in cooperation with 

Malaysia Airlines, to Kuala 

Lumpur International Airport from 



tourism.gov.my 

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DON’T MISS 

Sky-high 

dining 

At 282 metres high, the 

Menara Tower Restaurant – 

the city’s only revolving 

restaurant – offers diners 

different perspectives over a 

period of an hour and a half. 

These ever-changing 

panoramic views from its 

central location accompany 

a buffet menu of beef curry, 

satay and oriental seafood, 

with a choice from a huge 

spread of salads. 

menarakl.com.my 

VIEW FROM THE TOP 

Holland Herald 71

Looks goes 

lobster 

People from Amsterdam already 

know this - if you really want 

good food, you may have to 

look a bit further for that hidden 

treasure. Just like in New York, 

London and Paris the connoisseur 

knows where to find them. 

A place with Michelin stars can 

easily be found, but it may be 

considered a work of art to enjoy 

good food for a good price. 

Is there a place where passion 

for food is obvious? 

Discover a real hidden treasure at 

Looks, hidden in the old part of 

Amsterdam. A lot of famous food 

critics have already found their way 

there. They are unanimous. 

Looks is delicious! 

Canadian 

Canadian lobster (500 

grams) € 25,50 

BRIDGES RESTAURANT 

(Until 5th February) 

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A selection of restaurants and caterers to make your mouth water 

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enjoy the Restaurant, the Cocktail Bar, the 

wine nage. 

Raw Bar, the Vinothèque and the completely 

Chefs: Cas van Linden 

and Joost Cremers 

restyled garden terrace. The French Chef 

de Cuisine Aurélien Poirot, whose style 

is best characterised as internationally 

oriented, builds a bridge between Dutch and 

French culinary traditions: fresh Dutch fi sh, 

prepared with a French twist. 

Tel: +31 (0)20 555 3560, info@bridgesrestaurant.nl, 

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Canada: Nova Scotia 

City Centre Amsterdam 

How do you make the food both 

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Restaurant Manager Hans: 

We have chosen to carry a very 

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Peter Scholte’s Reviews 

hip restaurant, Sucre, is located 

How’s the lobster prepared? 

in the fashionable ‘Amsterdam-zuid’ area. 

Chefs Cas and Joost: Our kitchen -Telegraaf: It’s great at Looks, 

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HaykeKookt Exclusive Catering offers high- products. And for those struggling to come up each accompanied by a wine suggested by 

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end catering at the client’s location of choice Restaurant Manager with an Hans: ideal location, Lob- HaykeKookt’s them for only new € studio, 25,50, that’s sommelier value Aline Mannes. Culinary journalists 

A new menu every two 

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Desserts € 8,50

SUPER SWELLS 

The life aquatic 

This idyllic island in the southern Caribbean offers underwater attractions against a 

backdrop of mango groves and palm-lined sands. It has played a pioneering role in 

the preservation of the marine environment, and is famed for its excellent scuba 

diving, snorkelling and windsurfi ng. 

WHAT TO SEE 

Island life 

Explore the cactus-hemmed 

trails in Rooi Lamoenchi 

Reserve (+599 717 8489) with 

its aloe vera fi elds. For Bonaire’s 

past, visit Fort Oranje in 

Kralendijk, or the rustic slave 

huts from the island’s preemancipation 

era, a chastening 

reminder of the island’s salt 

trade and its resulting social ills. 

WHERE TO EAT 

Net gains 

Seafood is an island speciality, 

cooked in a variety of zingy 

sauces and culinary styles 

drawn from more than 70 

different cultures. International 

menus dominate Bonaire’s 

restaurants, although kuminda 

Krioyo (traditional Creole), can 

still be found. Head to It Rains 

Fishes (itrainsfi shesbonaire.com) 

for the catch of the day, or 

China Nobo (+599 717 8981) for 

award-winning noodles. 


Chilled hot spots 

As befi ts a laid-back Caribbean 

island, Bonaire’s nightlife is 

casual and fuss-free. Join a sunkissed 

surfer crowd at the Jibe 

City Beach Bar (jibecity.com), 

or party at Karel’s Beach Bar 

(karelsbeachbar.com) till dawn. 

Sophisticated night-owls will 

revel in Little Havana’s 

Photo: Michael Kooren/Hollandse Hoogte 

(littlehavanabonaire.com) 

mellow jazz. 


KLM operates six direct weekly 

fl ights to Bonaire Flamingo 

International Airport from 



tourismbonaire.com 


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TOUCHDOWN BONAIRE 

LOCAL MARINE LIFE DUTCH-STYLE HOMES 

DON’T MISS 

National 

treasures 

Dive into the crystal-clear, 

fi sh-fi lled warm waters and 

protected coral reefs in the 

Washington Slagbaai 

National Park, where pastelcoloured 

sponge gardens 

edge powdery sand. At 

sunset, head over to the 

park’s Goto Lake to watch 

thousands of fl amingos feed. 

washingtonparkbonaire.org 

IN THE PINK 

Photo: Evelyne Jacq/Hollandse Hoogte 

Holland Herald 73

BUSTLING STREET LIFE 

Into Africa 

East Africa’s most lively metropolis, Nairobi is also Kenya’s safari gateway. Full of 

boundless energy, the city is a place of great contrasts, where race and tribe combine 

in a unique ‘Nairobi character’. 

WHAT TO SEE 

Heads up 

The AFEW Giraffe Centre 

(giraffecenter.org) lets visitors 

get up close to these lofty 

creatures, while orphaned 

rhino and elephant are nursed 

at the David Sheldrick 

Wildlife Trust 

(sheldrickwildlifetrust.org). 

Bomas of Kenya 

(bomasofkenya.co.ke) 

showcases Kenya’s rich 

cultural mosaic, while the 

Nairobi National Museum 

(museums.or.ke) portrays the 

natural and ethnic history. 

WHERE TO SHOP 

Crafty bargaining 

For most visitors, African 

handicrafts are a priority. Head 

to Embakasi Market (Mombasa 

Road), or a similar venue, and 

prepare to bargain. For more 

modern shopping, the malls 

in Westlands, including the 

Sarit Centre (saritcentre.com), 

are more relaxed than in 

central Nairobi. 

WHERE TO EAT 

Traditional tastes 

The local staple of ugali (maize 

porridge) and stew is widely 

available, and many menus 

incorporate elements of spicy 

coastal Swahili cooking. 

Westlands has dozens of 

reasonable eateries, including 

the Indian Haandi Restaurant 

(+254 20 4448294), as does 

DAY TRADERS 

Hurlingham, home to the Blue 

Nile Ethiopian Restaurant 

(+254 20 2728709). 


KLM operates a direct daily 

fl ight to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta 

International Airport from 



magicalkenya.com 



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TOUCHDOWN NAIROBI 

Photo: Rex Features/Hollandse Hoogte 

DON’T MISS 

Go wild 

Safari favourites such as 

lion, rhino, buffalo and hippo 

roam the Nairobi National 

Park, an untamed tract of 

savannah in Langata. 

Despite its suburban 

location, the park has an 

unfenced southern 

boundary, crossed 

seasonally by migratory 

herds of wildebeest, zebra 

and gazelle. 

kws.org 

TALL STORY 

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EMPEROR PENGUIN WITH CHICK, SNOW HILL ISLAND, ANTARCTICA, PHOTOGRAPHED BY SYLVAIN CORDIER 

Inspire us with 

your world 

Travelling is a great source of inspiration, 

and photography is a great way of 

capturing those special moments. 

Whether it’s landscapes, people, nature, or 

architecture, creativity can be drawn from 

many sources. 

Show us your ‘Journeys of Inspiration’ 

photos, and you could win two return 

tickets to a KLM destination of your 

choice! 

Goody bags every 

three months! 

How does it work? 

Every three months, we’ll be giving 

away KLM ‘goody bags’ to three 

photographers who, in our opinion, 

have sent in the most inspiring travel 

photographs for that quarter. 

At the end of the year, we will make 

a further selection from these entries, 

to choose an overall winner and two 

runners-up (see ‘What can you win?’). 

Don’t be late… 

Send in your ‘Journeys of Inspiration’ 

photograph for the next quarter by 

April 10, 2011. See our website 

holland-herald.com for submission 

details. 

Feeling inspired? 

Check out other beautiful shots from 

previous entrants at holland-herald.com 

PHOTO CONTEST 

What can you win? 

THE GRAND PRIZE 

Two intercontinental Economy Class 

return tickets on KLM flights. 

FIRST RUNNER-UP 

A KLM voucher*, value €500, to be 

used in (part) payment for a KLM 

flight. 

SECOND RUNNER-UP 

A KLM voucher*, value €250, to be 

used in (part) payment for a KLM 

flight. 

*Vouchers redeemable at any KLM AIR FRANCE, Delta or Kenya 

Airways office. Tickets issued in exchange for vouchers must 

bear the same name as that on the voucher. 

CONTEST RULES • Photographs larger than 10x15cm 

cannot be accepted • Photographs will not be returned • Holland 

Herald, KLM, MediaPartners Group and the publishers, Ink 

Publishing, accept no responsibility for lost material • Copyright 

clearance and permission of subjects are the responsibility of 

the photographers. KLM and Ink Publishing acquire the rights for 

future use of the images. • The competition is open to readers of 

Holland Herald who are 18 years of age or older on the date of 

entry, and who have flown with KLM during the entry period • 

Entrants for the Grand Prize will be notified as soon as possible 

after the relevant quarter • Employees of KLM, Ink Publishing 

and MediaPartners Group, participating promotional agencies, 

contributors to Holland Herald, and the families of any of the 

above are not eligible to enter this competition • The judges’ 

decisions are final • No prizes can be exchanged for cash. 

Holland Herald 77

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mobile phones. These smart speakers are just 

the thing for home, while you’re on holiday or 

travelling on business. 

Also sold on board as duty free article, 

check the duty free section of this magazine, 

page 59. 

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Switzerland 

Tel: +41 71 379 0088 

www.lifetrons.ch 

JET SET 

Whether it’s business or pleasure – that all-important business meeting or trade fair or 

jetting off for a holiday in the sun or on the slopes – leaving your home comforts can be 

a wrench. That’s where travel accessories come in – those clever little gadgets that bring 

you a taste of home while you’re on the move. We give you our pick… 

▲ ▲ 

Lenco iPD-5200 

You’ll never be far from your favourite music 

and you won’t oversleep with this Lenco iPD- 

5200 portable iPod Docking Station with PLL 

FM Radio. Available in pink, blue and black, 

it has an LCD display with white backlight 

and wake up and snooze function. With four 

equaliser positions – rock, pop, classic and 

jazz – you can choose a preset sound. Bass 

and treble can also be adjusted manually. 

Lenco 

Ankerkade 20, 5928 PL Venlo 


Tel: +31 77 323 7137, www.lencoglobalsales.com

▲ 

Puckababy Baby sleeping bag 

Babies and toddlers need a good night’s 

sleep to process the day’s stimuli. Puckababy 

offers that and more. It’s a sleeping bag that 

provides extra tranquility and a sense of 

security, and is suitable for restless infants or 

babies who cry a lot. Puckababy is a Dutch 

design and winner of the Baby Innovation 

Award and Consumer Award 2010. One 

parent says, “After the Original Piep and Mini, 

we’ve ordered the four-season sleeping bag. 

What a great product. You have outdone 

yourselves. Our daughter sleeps calmly and 

for a long time. We suspect that you have a 

sandman on your staff!” 

Puckababy BV, 10 Dr Rauppstraat 

5571 Bergeijk, The Netherlands 

Tel: +31 85 210 0174 

www.puckababy.com 

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The leather absorbs chemicals from the plastic, 

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Online retailer Creditcardhouder.nl, which 

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30W QSB speakers 

The ideal hi-fi travel companion, these 

sleek QSB micro stereo speakers are 

revolutionary and portable and allow you 

to listen to your favourite music wherever 

you are. The 8.5cm cuboid closed box 

speakers are solidly built with metal-mesh 

grills. No power source is needed – you 

simply plug them into the USB port of your 

laptop, Netbook or PC to get them working 

and you get an amazing 30W instead of 

the usual 2.5W. The speakers have no 

controls – just use your computer’s controls 

to alter the sound. They pack away neatly 

into a coollooking 

carry case, 

making them handy when you 

travel on business or holiday. With smooth 

tonality across the frequency range, these 

little speakers pack plenty of power and 

can fi ll your living room or hotel room – in 

fact wherever you park your laptop – with 

quality sound. The bass boost provides a 

deeper, richer bass experience, unparalleled 

in a speaker of this size.This is the future of 

personal hi-fi ! 

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Travellers Check 

NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR PASSENGERS 

1966 

One in a series in KLM’s 

archives of notable 

personalities of the day, 

this image shows actress 

Gina Lollobrigida disembarking 

from a KLM DC-8 at Schiphol. 

contents 

KLM news 83 

Behind the scenes 85 

People & planet 87 

Flying Blue news 89 

KLM entertainment 89 

klm.com 91 

KLM partners 93 

The fleet 94 

KLM route maps 96 

Schiphol, hub gates 103 

Amsterdam map 105 

Fit for flying 106 

Photo: KLM/MAI

MIAMI’S FAMED SOUTH BEACH 

Eastern expansion for SkyTeam 

Shanghai-based China Eastern and its daughter company Shanghai Airlines are 

scheduled to join SkyTeam in 2011. China Airlines is also expected to join the alliance 

in the same period. Together with existing member China Southern, the four airlines will 

cement SkyTeam’s leading position in the Greater China region. 

The SkyTeam airline alliance provides customers from member airlines with access to an 

extensive global network. Passengers also enjoy benefi ts such as additional opportunities 

to earn and redeem Frequent Flyer Miles, and admission to more than 420 lounges 

worldwide. For more information on SkyTeam, turn to page 93 or visit skyteam.com 

Stars and bites 

Over the coming months, World 

Business Class (WBC) passengers can 

look forward to an exquisite on-board 

dining experience. KLM has teamed 

up with Jonnie Boer, chef at De Librije 

(librije.com) in Zwolle – one of only two 

restaurants in The Netherlands with three 

Michelin stars - to create a special menu 

featuring a starter of smoked trout with 

creamy dill sauce. A choice of main courses 

includes succulent honey-glazed chicken 

with garlic gravy and macadamia nut mash, 

or braised veal medallion with lemon risotto 

and caramelised onions. 

Jonnie’s wife, Thérèse, a renowned 

sommelier, has selected the wines 

KLM NEWS 

“New routes and online services” 

Miami nice 

Following the recent introduction of 

fl ights to Kigali (Rwanda) and Budapest 

(Hungary), KLM has announced the 

launch of scheduled services to Miami 

(USA). KLM will operate four direct fl ights 

a week to Miami International Airport from 

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The route, 

serviced by MD-11 aircraft, brings the total 

number of KLM destinations in North 

America, served directly from Amsterdam in 

cooperation with Delta Air Lines, to 20. 

accompanying the food. For more details 

of the menu, which will be updated several 

times in the coming months, visit klm.com 

EXQUISITE CUISINE 

Miami, on Florida’s balmy southeast 

coast, is attractive for both tourists and 

business travellers. Holidaymakers fl ock to 

the sandy beaches, Art Deco architecture 

and fl ashy nightlife; while the high 

concentration of international banks makes 

the city an important fi nancial hub. 

Flights to this exciting new destination 

will commence on March 27, when KLM’s 

summer schedule begins, but tickets can 

already be booked on klm.com 

WEB ACCESS ON THE MOVE 

Free Internet 

at Schiphol 

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is offering 

free Wi-Fi for one hour (two 30-minute 

sessions) for laptops and smartphones. 

Available throughout the airport, this new 

service allows passengers to get online 

between connecting fl ights or while 

waiting to board. 

Holland Herald TRAVELLERS CHECK 83

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journey of 2500 nautical miles. We visit 34 ports, some only with 

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Hurtigruten also organizes expeditions to the unspoiled landscape 

of Greenland, magical Spitsbergen and explores 

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explores the waters of the white Continent Antarctica, The 2011 

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We offer a variety of expeditions and excursions and intercontinental 

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Access for all 

More than 20 million people board KLM fl ights 

each year for business or pleasure. For a number of 

passengers, however, even short journeys require 

additional planning. That’s why KLM offers a variety 

of services to ensure that as many people as 

possible, including the physically challenged and 

unaccompanied minors, can enjoy the comfort and 

convenience of fl ying. 

“We work in close cooperation with 

the ground handlers at airports 

around the world — such as Axxicom 

at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol — to 

accommodate the needs of specifi c 

passenger groups,” says Wanda Manoth- 

Niemoller, Manager Passenger Handling 

Airside at KLM. “Physically challenged 

passengers can, through their travel 

agent or directly through klm.com, tell us 

in advance of any special requirements 

they may have. We are then able to 

assess the services and facilities we can 

offer on the ground and on board.” 

These include transportation from the 

airport’s parking areas right through to 

the departure gate, use of customised 

wheelchairs which allow access to and 

mobility around the cabin, assistance with 

PUTTING AIRPORTS WITHIN REACH 

boarding and disembarking for passengers 

with hearing or visual impairments, and 

fl ight safety cards in Braille. 

Minor matters 

KLM’s unaccompanied minors’ service 

enables younger passengers to fl y, while 

giving parents and guardians peace of 

mind. The service is mandatory for children 

aged fi ve to 14 who are travelling alone, 

and is optional for 15- to 18-year-olds. 

“We see a great deal of variety within 

this group,” Wanda says. “Of course, we 

carry children who are travelling alone for 

the fi rst time, but also children who travel 

on their own almost every holiday. They 

are sometimes more familiar with boarding 

and safety procedures than adults who 

only fl y once a year!” 

Toy story 

This shift in experience level has prompted 

a rethink of facilities in KLM’s Junior Jet 

Lounges. “In the past, unaccompanied 

minors tended to be young children, and 

the facilities in our junior lounges, such as 

toys and movies, were oriented towards 

this age group. In recent years, we’ve seen 

that increasingly the children who are 

travelling alone are older. 

“This can partly be attributed to 

changes within the SkyTeam, the airline 

alliance of which KLM is a member, which 

resulted in an increase in the maximum age 

KLM BEHIND THE SCENES 

‘We want all our 

passengers to enjoy 

travelling with us and 

to arrive safely at their 

destination’ 

of an unaccompanied minor from 12 to 14,” 

she explains. “Well-travelled minors who 

are familiar with airports don’t necessarily 

want to stay in the children’s lounge area. 

They may ask, for example, if they can 

go shopping by themselves. Obviously, 

we can’t allow that because they are our 

responsibility for the duration of their 

journey. In response to these changing 

needs, however, we are adapting what’s 

on offer in our junior lounges, including 

computer and Internet access.” 

Wanda concludes, “We want all our 

passengers to enjoy travelling with us 

and to arrive safely at their destination – 

regardless of who they are, their age or 

physical limitations.” 


Choose 

Economy 

Comfort 

More legroom 

and recline 

Want more room to relax on 

KLM intercontinental fl ights? 

Choose Economy Comfort. 

Recline up to twice as 

far and stretch out with up 

to 10cm more legroom. 

Book Economy Comfort for 

€ 80 - € 150 one-way, 

depending on the fl ight’s 

duration. For more information, 

visit www.klm.com

Striking a chord 

Every year, millions of passengers 

board KLM fl ights with a burning 

desire to discover new lands. 

Unfortunately, these countries can also 

be home to children in need – a need 

outlined in the UN Millennium 

Development Goals. KLM AirCares 

offers promotional, logistical and 

fi nancial support to NGOs to help them 

achieve these goals. 

One of these organisations is OELA 

(Amazonia String Instrument School 

Workshop). Since 1998, OELA, backed by 

Dutch development organisation ICCO, 

has been teaching teenagers from poor 

families in Manaus, the regional capital 

of Amazonas in Brazil, the complex 

process of making musical instruments. 

As well as giving young people an 

employable skill, the project also 

provides computer facilities and Internet 

access for the entire local community. 

One of OELA’s driving forces is longterm 

sustainability. The tropical wood 

used to make guitars and other string 

instruments, including mandolins and 

banjos, has little commercial worth. This 

reduces the pressure on prized, and 

potentially endangered, tree species 

while adding value to previously 

undervalued sources of timber. 

Donate now 

To donate money and/or Flying Blue 

Miles to this or any other AirCares 

charity, please visit aircares.nl or make 

a donation during this fl ight (see the 

last page of our shopping section in 

this issue). For more information on 

OELA, visit oela.org.br 

STRING THEORY 

TransPort 

of the future 

TAKING THE LEAD IN DESIGN 

KLM’s commitment to sustainability is 

not limited to its own organisation. The 

airline’s corporate social responsibility 

(CSR) policy also extends to its 

subsidiaries. Daughter companies 

Transavia and Martinair are housed in 

one of The Netherlands’ most 

Help to compensate 

KLM invests heavily in ways to reduce, 

or compensate for, carbon emissions. 

Non-C02-producing aircraft don’t exist – 

yet – so investing in C02-reduction 

projects is currently one of the most 

practical ways to compensate for 

emissions. KLM’s customers can also 

contribute. The C02ZERO service offers a 

user-friendly opportunity for passengers 

to compensate for their fl ights’ C02 

emissions by investing directly in 

sustainable, renewable energy projects. 

Read more about C02ZERO and the 

projects benefi ting from the service on 

klm.com – click on ‘About KLM’ and follow 

the link ‘All about sustainable travel’. 

KLM PEOPLE & PLANET 

sustainable buildings. TransPort, in 

Schiphol East (Amsterdam), was 

completed last year. Solar panels supply 

30% of the building’s electricity, a 

greywater system cuts water 

consumption by 40%, and the interior 

features a host of sustainable materials 

and bamboo fi xtures. 

TransPort meets the sustainability 

guidelines laid down by the Dutch Green 

Building Council, and is the fi rst building 

in Europe to have been awarded a 

BREEAM ‘Very Good’ certifi cate. It has 

also been nominated for a Platinum 

Leadership in Energy and Environmental 

Design (LEED) certifi cate by the U.S. 

Green Building Council. For more on 

KLM’s CSR policy, go to klm.com/csr 

A BRIGHT FUTURE WITH CO2ZERO 


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Whether you’re traveling to discover new places, 

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to make the most of every second. With the benefits 

that the Flying Blue frequent flyer programme offers, 

you become a privileged customer, recognized by 

AIR FRANCE and KLM and every SkyTeam alliance 

airline. 

Thanks to our network of over 900 destinations, every 

trip is a new opportunity to earn Miles. With over 

100 partners worldwide, there are lots of ways to 

enjoy your Miles. Whether it’s a flight to a destination 

You can sign up online at 

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you’ve always wanted to explore, a stay in a luxury hotel, 

or countless other ways to spend your Miles, the choice 

is yours. 

As you travel more and more with us, we reward your 

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to make every trip a moment that stands apart. 

Photo Credits: Steen Sundland.

KLM ENTERTAINMENT 

Look at this! 

State-of-the-art entertainment is 

available on all intercontinental KLM 

fl ights. Just a few clicks will bring you 

to a virtual world of... 

Watching and listening 

Instantly access over 85 movies, 

available in various languages. 

Compile your own audio playlist or 

select a specifi c CD. Channels specifi cally 

devoted to Dutch movies, TV and 

music are also available. 

Interaction 

Text or e-mail messages, via the IFE 

system, a mile above the Atlantic! 

Stimulation 

Games and information galore - or learn 

a language. 

‘THE AMERICAN’ 

THE LATEST INFLIGHT MOVIES 

Buried (Thriller) 

Het Geheim (Family) 

Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of 

Ga’Hoole (Animation) 

Life As We Know It (Romance/Comedy) 

Mao’s Last Dancer (Drama/Musical) 

Megamind (Animation) 

The American (Drama) 

The Social Network (Drama) 

The Town (Drama/Action) 

You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger 

(Romance/Comedy) 

Too much choice? 

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Elite members now also have the 

fl exibility to purchase up to 60,000 

Award Miles per calendar year, instead 

of the usual 40,000. To buy Award Miles 

for yourself or others, visit klm.com 

or airfrance.com 

KLM FLYING BLUE NEWS 

Upgrading the 

online experience 

In addition to calling the Flying Blue 

Service Centre, Flying Blue members now 

have the option to book an award 

upgrade online. Log into your Flying Blue 

account on klm.com or airfrance.com 

and go to ‘Manage ‘Manage my booking’ booking’ or 

‘Manage your reservations’. Here, you 

will will automatically be able to to 

see if your ticket ticket is is eligible 

for an award upgrade. This 

depends on your booking class, 

availability of seats in a higher class, your 

Miles balance and and the airline airline fl own. 

Upgrades with KLM and AIR AIR FRANCE must 

be booked booked 72 hours hours and 24 hours 

respectively, prior to to departure. 

Miles more gifts 

GO PLACES WITH AWARD MILES 

How to join Flying Blue 

Earn both Level and Award Miles 

with AIR FRANCE KLM’s loyalty 

programme, Flying Blue. Award Miles 

can be redeemed for fl ights and 

products from over 100 partners 

worldwide. Level Miles count towards a 

higher membership tier, each offering 

benefi ts such as access to airport 

lounges and extra baggage allowance. 

For further details or to enrol, simply 

visit klm.com 

Award yourself 

Available exclusively online, Promo 

Awards@ save you 50% on the Flying 

Blue Award Miles usually required for award 

tickets with KLM and AIR FRANCE. Promo 

Awards@ are frequently updated – fi nd the 

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websites – and travel is from European 

airports. Promo Awards@ are subject to 

availability, so log on today at klm.com 

or airfrance.com 


construction started 

delivery December 2011

Think it over… 

Comfort choice 

KLM now has some great choices to 

make your journey in Economy Class 

even more comfortable! To arrive 

rested for that important meeting, why 

not try the Economy Comfort zone, in 

the front of the Economy Class cabin? 

It offers seats with substantially more (10 

cm more, in fact) legroom than standard 

seating, and which recline twice as far! 

Economy Comfort and all other 

preferred seats are easy to arrange: just 

go to ‘Manage my booking’ on 

klm.com and simply reserve up to 90 

days before departure. 

And don’t worry if you’ve left your 

Social networking 

with KLM 

KLM has launched its own Facebook 

page: facebook.com/klm. As well as 

keeping up to date with all the latest 

news, ‘friends’ of KLM can view 

(historical) video material and images, 

KLM.COM 

“Comfort and convenience away from home” 

Have you ever wanted 

some more time to think 

about a ticket before buying it? 

When booking via klm.com you 

can now take an option on a fl ight, 

including the price, for a fi xed period of 

time. This offers you the peace of mind 

to sleep on it, discuss it with your travel 

companions, or adjust your plans. 

‘Time to Think’ can be reserved for up 

to 14 days, depending on the departure 

date, at a fee of between €10 and €15. 

seating arrangements to the last minute: 

when checking in online, or at selfservice 

machines at the airport, these 

seats can also be reserved for a nominal 

fee, subject to availability. 

and take part in special promotions. You’ll 

become a KLM Facebook fan in no time! 

Or if you fancy a tweet, follow us on 

Twitter. Share opinions, news and views 

via @KLM. 

Arrange your trip 

on the go 

The new KLM and AIR FRANCE website 

for mobile devices, and a brand new 

KLM App offer you the freedom to shape 

your journey – wherever, whenever 

you want. 

Just like the regular klm.com site, the 

new website for mobile devices enables 

you to check in, select your favourite 

seat and choose more comfort while on 

the move. For iPhones and BlackBerrys 

the new App enables you to enjoy 

more features. 

Visit klm.com with your mobile, or 

download the mobile App – available 

from the Apple App Store and BlackBerry 

App World. 

KLM e-services make your travel 

planning faster, easier and more 

rewarding than ever. 

For example, you can tell us your 

travel experiences with the direct, 

easy-to-use ‘Contact us’ link via the 

‘Customer Support’ tab on the 

website home page. 

Your communication can usually 

be handled within fi ve days. KLM 

offers a full range of services via its 

website klm.com 


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Our partners, your benefi ts 

AIR FRANCE KLM, Europe’s largest 

airline group, is a member of 

SkyTeam, an alliance of 13 airlines. 

This offers you a variety of benefi ts such 

as: 898 global destinations; access to 

more lounges worldwide; a coordinated 

timetable for improved connections; 

and more opportunities to earn 

Flying Blue Level and Award Miles. 

Award Miles can be spent on fl ights, or 

with over 100 non-airline partners, such 

as Marriott and Hertz. Level Miles count 

Code-share partners 

towards a higher membership tier, 

each offering different benefi ts such 

as access to airport lounges and extra 

baggage allowance. Together with 

KLM and its main partners 

Other KLM partners 

Combined code-share and 

Flying Blue partners 

KLM PARTNERS 

our US joint venture partner, 

Delta Air Lines, we guarantee you a 

perfectly integrated network and 

superior customer service. 

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Fleet size: 427** / Passengers: 52 million 

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** including Régional, Britair, Cityjet and VLM Airlines 

Founded: 1928 / Home base: Atlanta 

Fleet size: 1,015 / Passengers: 170 million 

DELTA.COM 

Founded: 1919 / Home base: Amsterdam 

Fleet size: 210* / Passengers: 22 million 

KLM.COM 

* including KLM Cityhopper, Martinair and transavia.com 

Flying Blue partners 

You can earn and/or spend Miles with all SkyTeam alliance members and KLM’s Flying Blue partners in Flying Blue, AIR FRANCE KLM’s loyalty programme. For detailed information visit klm.com or 

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Artwork KLM fl eet: Hans Murris, KLM Engineering & Maintenance, SPL/WM 

KLM PLANE FACTS HOW BIG, HOW SMALL, HOW FAR…? 

1920 May 17: the fi rst KLM fl ight 

from London to Amsterdam. 

1933 The Fokker F-XVIII Pelican 

sets a new record for the fl ight 

Amsterdam-Jakarta of four days, four 

hours and 35 minutes. 

1934 October: the McDonnell 

Douglas DC-2 Uiver wins fi rst prize 

in the handicap section, and 

second prize overall in the 

London-Melbourne Air Race. 

1946 KLM launches its 

scheduled service between 

Amsterdam and New York. 

1960 

KLM introduces the 

McDonnell Douglas DC-8 into its fl eet, 

marking the beginning of the ‘jet age’. 

1971 KLM’s fi rst Boeing 

747B heralds the start of the 

‘wide-body’ age. 

1989 KLM is the fi rst European 

airline to introduce the new 

generation 747-400s. 

2001 KLM is the fi rst European 

airline to introduce the next 

generation of 737-900s. 

2005 KLM starts adding the 

fi rst of 12 Airbus A330-200 aircraft to 

its fl eet. 

2008 KLM’s fi rst two (out of 

a total of six) Boeing 777-300ERs are 

put into operation. 

2008 KLM begins a gradual 

introduction of the EMBRAER 190 to its 

Cityhopper fl eet, replacing some of its 

Fokker 100 aircraft. 

Thanks to its effi cient network, 

its modern fl eet and many economical 

measures, KLM’s performance 

regarding fuel effi ciency is one of the 

best in Europe. The website klm. 

com/csr gives full information on 

KLM’s corporate social responsibilty 

and sustainable air transport 

activities. 

94 Holland Herald TRAVELLERS CHECK 

Boeing 747-400 

22 920 11,500 64.44 35,000 

(Combi 16) (Combi) 

390,100 415 70.67 yes! 

(Combi 396,900) (Combi 275) 

Boeing 747-400ER Freighter 

4 920 11,500 64.44 

412,800 112,000 70.67 

Boeing 777-300ER 

4 900 12,000 64.80 

351,543 425 73.86 yes! 

Boeing 777-200ER 

15 900 11,800 60.90 

297,500 318 63.70 yes!

McDonnell Douglas MD-11 

Airbus A330-200 

Boeing 737-900/800 

5 850 4,300 35.80 

22 850 4,100 35.80 

76,900 189 41.91 

73,700 171 39.47 

Boeing 737-400/300 

8 800 3,500 28.88 

3 800 3,000 28.88 

62,800 147 36.45 

56,900 127 33.40 

Fokker 70/100 

26 743 2,400 28.08 

5 740 2,400 28.08 

38,000 80 30.91 

44,400 100 35.53 

Fleet data information valid at magazine publication date 

KLM PLANE FACTS 

10 880 11,000 51.96 

280,300 285 61.21 yes! 

11 880 8,800 60.30 

230,000 243 58.37 yes! 

KEY 

NUMBER OF AIRCRAFT 

MAX. TAKE-OFF WEIGHT (KG) 

WINGSPAN (M) 

Boeing 737-700 

8 850 3,500 35.80 

64,000 129 33.60 

EMBRAER 190 

17 850 3,300 28.72 

45,600 100 36.25 

CRUISING SPEED (KM/H) 

MAXIMUM PASSENGERS 

SCALE: 1 CM = 6.3 M 

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when arriving on 

inter continental fl ights. 

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T 

3 

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TERMINAL 2B 


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to/from Terminal 2G 

T Transfer desk 1 Transfer by shuttle 1 outside Customs Area 

Air France Lounge 

Transfer by train 

Delta, AeroMexico, Korean Air and Aerofl ot 

fl ights arrive at / depart from Terminal 2E. 

Czech Airlines fl ights arrive at / depart 

from Terminal 2D. 

Transfer by shuttle bus inside Customs Area 

Transfer by shuttle bus inside Customs Area, 

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Hand baggage rules at EU airports 

To increase passenger safety, security rules for hand luggage are in place for all fl ights, in accordance with 

European Union regulations. When passing through security control, you will be required to present liquids, 

gels, pastes, lotions and aerosols separately, in individual containers of not more than 100 ml, packaged in a 

re-sealable, transparent plastic bag (maximum volume 1 litre, 1 bag per person). 

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in the EU 

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Within the European Union, 

liquids and gels that you purchase 

after passing through passport 

control, or on board the aircraft 

will be packaged and sealed for you, 

together with the receipt. 

The unbroken seal is valid for 

24 hours. 

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If you buy liquids or gels at a 

non-EU airport and change planes at 

an EU airport, your purchases will be 

confi scated at the EU airport security 

check. This can also happen for 

purchases you make on board an 

aircraft operated by an airline from 

a non-EU country. For further 

information visit klm.com 

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To prevent the spread of animal 

diseases, you are prohibited from 

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products, milk and milk products. Small 

quantities for personal use are 

permitted on arrival from Andorra, the 

Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, 

Liechtenstein, Norway, San Marino and 

Switzerland. For further information 

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KLM FIT FOR FLYING 

Our handy hints can help you to stay feeling great both during and after the 

fl ight. Exercises should be performed slowly with steady, even breathing 

10 TIMES 15 TIMES 30 TIMES 5 TIMES 10 TIMES 15 TIMES 

Feet 

With your heels on 

the fl oor, stretch your 

toes upwards. Then, 

keeping your toes on 

the fl oor, stretch your 

heel upwards. 

Relax whilst fl ying 

Statistics show that fl ying is much safer 

than many situations in our daily lives 

The crew in control of the plane are 

highly trained and experienced 

KLM aircraft are maintained and designed 

to withstand all sorts of turbulence 

Try to relax – breathe in deeply through 

your nose, hold for three seconds and 

exhale slowly 

KLM partner, VALK Foundation, can 

offer support to people with a fear 

of fl ying. Visit valk.org or 

call +31 71 5273733 

HOUSE RULES 

Rotate your foot fi rst 

in one direction and 

then the other. 

All electronic devices must 

be turned off completely whilst 

walking to/from the aircraft, and 

during take-off, approach 

and landing. 

The only electronic devices 

which may be used during 

the fl ight and ground 

stop are: 

• Mobile phones, PDAs or 

other devices with a ’fl ight’ 

mode or ‘fl ight safe’ setting. 

This must be activated 


Ankles Knees Shoulders Legs Back and arms 

Raise your leg, 

tensing the muscles 

of your thigh. 

During the fl ight 

With your hands 

on your thighs, rotate 

your shoulders in a 

circular motion. 

Ear pain? Pinch your nose shut, 

close your mouth and swallow or 

blow out against your closed mouth. 

Alternatively, chew gum 

Stimulate your circulation by 

walking around in the cabin and 

stretching 

Avoid sitting with your legs crossed 

as this restricts circulation 

Taking your shoes off might be 

more comfortable 

Drink plenty of water and not too 

much alcohol 

before the aircraft 

doors are closed. 

• Laptops, if the 

WLAN/WiFi is 

turned off. 

• Electronic games, 

MP3, DVD and CD 

players. 

Cabin crew can request all 

electronic devices to be switched 

off completely if circumstances so 

dictate. 

Bend forward slightly. 

Wrap your hands 

around your knee 

and raise it to your 

chest. 

Hold for 15 seconds. 

Reducing jetlag 

Place both feet 

fl at on the ground 

and hold in your 

stomach. Bend 

forward, moving your 

hands down your 

legs. 

Start adjusting your body clock 

to the time zone of your 

destination the night before departure 

by going to bed earlier or later 

Don’t eat too heavily the night 

before you leave, or drink too 

much alcohol 

Eat protein-rich meals at times 

that are normal for your new 

time zone 

At your destination, take light 

exercise, such as a walk 

Spend at least 30 minutes in daylight 

Drinks are served one at 

a time to passengers 

occupying their assigned 

seats. For safety reasons, 

the purser may close the 

bar. Passengers are not permitted 

to drink alcoholic beverages 

brought on board with them. 

Smoking, including 

artifi cial cigarettes, such as 

‘SuperSmokers’, is strictly forbidden 

at all times on KLM fl ights.

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J’adore 

The signature of absolute femininity, Dior J’adore is an 

eternal fragrance both magnifi cent and mysterious. With 

its opulent fruity fl oral bouquet, this is a scent that will 

linger long in the memory. Eau de Parfum Spray 50ml. 

Earn 126 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €79 

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€63 

Miniatures Coffret Les Parfums de Dior 

Miss Dior Chérie L’eau, Dolce Vita, J’adore, Hypnotic Poison, Dior Addict 2. Give in to the magic of Dior’s top 

fi ve fragrances for women, beautifully brought together in an elegant case. Special Travel Edition. Total 22.5ml. 


106 

Miss Dior Chérie L’eau 

Fresh, radiant, youthful, elegant and ever so slightly 

impertinent. Introducing Miss Dior Chérie L’eau, the 

fragrance for Christian Dior’s little darlings. Orange essence, 

gardenia and white musk give this fresh and sparkling fl oral 

composition a joyful sensuality. Eau de Toilette Spray 50ml. 


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147 

Chance Eau Tendre 

A whirlwind of possibilities subsides to reveal 

Chance Eau Tendre, pure olfactory poetry. Tender, 

fl oral and fruity, warmed by the rounded and feminine 

note of white musk. Eau de Toilette 100ml. 


you save 21% 

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No. 5 

The all-time classic of Chanel works its powerful magic 

by enveloping women in a subtle cloud of elegance 

and sophistication. Whenever they wear this symbol of 

femininity, women express their seductiveness moment 

after magical moment. Eau de Parfum Spray 50ml. 


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€61 

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Coco Co Mademoiselle 

A mmodern 

interpretation of Coco, fresh 

and oriental. Eau de Parfum Spray 50ml. 


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105 

Jasmin Noir 

A creation from the Bvlgari-Bvlgari Collection, this “boisée” fl oral fragrance reveals the 

seductive duality of a woman, at once fragile and bewitching. Eau de Parfum 50ml. 

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tax free exclusive 

€63 

Miniatures Collection for Him and Her 

This prestigious new seven-piece miniatures collection evokes elegance and luxury. 

Includes the most prestigious feminine 5ml miniatures of the portfolio: Jasmin Noir; Omnia 

Crystalline and the two novelties, BLV EdP II and Omnia Green Jade; plus the masculine 

lines Pour Homme Soir, AQVA Pour Homme Marine and BLV Pour Homme. Total 35ml. 



€40 

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257 

Acqua di Gioia 

With Acqua di Gioia, Giorgio Armani creates a Water of Joy: an ode 

to pleasure, a moment of joy for the senses, of emotion and escape. 

A fragrance directly inspired by the deep blue-green sea, the cool 

Mediterranean breeze and the heat of the sun. Acqua di Gioia is a 

powdery iris caress, recovered by a dazzling wave of freshness. 

Eau de Parfum Spray 50ml. 


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265 

Chloé Love 

An elegant rosy and powdery fl oral scent. It is a 

chic and vintage fragrance that evokes powder, 

with a warm and delicate effect on the skin. Love, 

Chloé is a feminine, elegant and multifaceted 

fragrance that will seduce an assertive and 

sophisticated lady. Graceful – assertive - sexy. 

Eau de Parfum Spray 50ml. 


you save 20% 

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555 

L’Eau Ambrée 

Refi ned and carefully balanced, L’Eau Ambrée is a 

fragrance that has a graceful presence, empowering 

but never demanding. Classic infl uences meet the 

modern tone of Prada parfums. Eau de Parfum 50ml. 


you save 20% 

€57 


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259 

Ladies Coffret 

A collection showcasing Lancôme’s 

bestsellers, presented in a prestigious, 

individually packaged edition with miniature 

replicas. The ideal gift for fragrance 

collectors! Eau de Parfum. Total 26.5ml. 


you save 22% 

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223 

Lady Million 

The new fresh, fl oral and woody fragrance for 

women by Paco Rabanne, Lady Million 

embodies the ultimate woman. Every woman 

dreams of being her, every man would love to 

seduce her. Even the best is not good 

enough for her. Eau de Parfum 50ml. 


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215 

Guilty Purse Spray 

Gucci Guilty, the new fragrance for women. A rush 

of mandarin and pink pepper gives way to heady 

lilac, geranium and peach in this warm, yet striking, 

oriental fl oral fragrance. The base notes of 

patchouli demonstrate strength, with hints of 

amber suggesting femininity. Arresting and 

compellingly seductive. 4 x 15ml Eau de Toilette. 


tax free 

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258 

Advanced Night Repair 

Use new Advanced Night Repair every day and help 

to continuously repair the appearance of past damage 

caused by every major environmental assault — UV light, 

smoke, pollution and even emotional stress. If you want 

younger, healthier-looking skin today and tomorrow, 

this is the one formula you shouldn’t live without. 


you save 22% 

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109 

Travel Studio Make-Up Palette 

This travel-friendly mini make-up studio with mascara and 

brushes goes wherever you go. There’s no better way to 

keep all of Dior’s indispensable shades and incomparable 

textures to hand at all times. Special Travel Edition. 


you save 20% 

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112 

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Purse Spray Co Collection 

All your favourite Estée Lauder L purse sprays to take 

with with you wherever you go, g in a chic black bag: Estée 

Lauder Lauder Pleasures; Estée LLauder 

Pleasures Intense, 

Beautiful; Estée Lauder Sensuous and Pure White 

Linen. Travel Retail Exclusive. Total 25ml. 

*Comes with free pouch. 



€36 


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Hypnôse Duo Pack Mascara 

Lancôme, absolute n°1 worldwide in mascaras 

offers your lashes two experts in volume: 

Discover Hypnôse Precious Cells, the fi rst 

visibly regenerating mascara from Lancôme. 

And pump up the volume with Hypnôse, 

Lancôme’s buildable extreme volume mascara. 



€45 

463 

Absolue Voyage 

Complete Make-Up Palette 

The best of Lancôme make-up in an ultra 

compact and slim palette. A choice of nude and 

harmonious colours to meet every woman’s 

desires. The fi rst item to pack for any trip! 

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€53 


235 

Tropiques Minérale Bronzer 

Formerly Star Bronzer, the Tropiques Minérale Magic 

Bronzing Brush has a new Mineral Ochres formula that 

enhances your complexion with sun-kissed colours. This 

practical brush will give you a radiant glow at any time. 


you save 20% 

€32

158 

Anti-Wrinkle Skin Treatment 

Discover why StriVectin ® is the world’s best-selling prestige skin 

treatment. This travel-ready kit features three proven products: 

StriVectin-SD ® , the original “stretch-mark cream turned anti-wrinkle 

phenomenon” for face and body; StriVectin-SD ® Eye Cream to 

reduce fi ne lines and wrinkles around the eyes for a fresh, young 

look; and StriVectin ® Overnight Facial Resurfacing Serum, to fi ght 

wrinkles while you sleep. An exclusive offer for our airline customers! 



€89 


462 

Long Last Glosswear 

A Travel Retail Exclusive – lip gloss juiced up to give 

eight hours of lasting shine and protection with SPF 

15. Enjoy fi ve mini sticks in ultra-wearable neutral 

shades. Allergy tested, 100% fragrance free. 



€28 

ICA 

512 

Happy Hands Kit 

Enjoy L’Occitane’s renowned hand-care expertise 

in a unique collection of six products created 

for luxury all-round care. Quality ingredients 

like nourishing shea butter, relaxing and 

soothing lavender and verbena will keep your 

hands soft and delicately perfumed. 6 x 30ml. 

ICA Available on intercontinental flights. 


you save 20% 

€36 


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705 

Pastel Eye Palette 

This elegant mirrored palette with soft pastels, 

shimmering metallics and a liner shade is perfect 

for day and night use. The dual-ended brush 

lets you apply both shadow and liner perfectly. 

Shades: Ivory; Baby Pink; Champagne Quartz; 

Platinum; Iced Blue; Rockstar and Mahogany. 


you save 20% 

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148 

Bronze Shimmerbrick 

A Bobbi Brown best-seller, the gorgeous 

shimmering powder gives your skin a warm, 

bronzy glow. Set includes a mini Face Blender 

Brush for professional application. 


you save 20% 

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315 

Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner 

An innovative eyeliner that offers the precision of 

liquid liner and the ease of a gel-based formula. 

This special edition has two long-wearing, waterresistant 

colours to create subtle or dramatic 

looks. Comes with a fi ne eyeliner brush. 


you save 22% 

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150 

Cellular Treatment 

Gold Illusion Line Filler 

Instantly transform lines and wrinkles into warm, luminous, 

line-free skin. Weightless in texture, this gold-infused potion 

preps the skin fl awlessly, imparting a wonderfully smooth 

appearance – the perfect base for make-up application. 

Earn 204 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price €126 

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ICA 

328 

Skin Caviar Luxe Eye Lift Cream 

The ultimate Caviar de-aging treatment for the delicate skin surrounding 

the eyes, this luxurious multi-tasking cream not only provides roundthe-clock 

hydration but also targets the seven most prevalent signs 

of aging. It effectively smoothes out fi ne lines and wrinkles, reduces 

sagging skin caused by loss of elasticity, improves fi rmness, helps 

eliminate the feeling of puffi ness and dark under-eye circles, and 

combats dryness. Its lifting and brightening action is unsurpassed. 

ICA Available on intercontinental fl ights. 


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€205 

151 

Extrait of Skin Caviar Firming Complex 

This lightweight emulsion, which contains precious Caviar Extract, has been called a “mini 

face-lift in a bottle” for its instant fi rming of the skin and toning action. Concentrated fi rming 

agents restore vitality and elasticity to your skin. It helps renew youthful radiance and 

effectively smoothes out fi ne lines and wrinkles, leaving a silky veil on your skin’s surface. The 

perfect preparation for fl awless make-up application, it also makes your make-up last longer. 


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€89 



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Bvlgari Man 

Rich and complex, with a woody oriental 

fragrance, Bulgari Man’s statement is one of 

charisma, elegance and luminous masculine 

sensuality. Eau de Toilette 100ml. 


you save 21% 

€59 

ICA 

229 

CK Men’s Travel Coffret 

Ideal for the modern man on the go, this best-selling 

collection consists of: CK One; Obesssion for Men; 

Eternity for Men; Euphoria men; CK Free. Total 50ml. 




€37 


227 

Boss Bottled Night 

Featuring a seductive composition of purposeful, aromatic top 

notes combined with a rich, woody base. This supremely 

masculine new scent has been designed for the wearer’s 

after-hours pursuits. Eau de Toilette 50ml. 


you save 20% 

€41 


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The One Gentleman 

Refi ned elegance and cultivated ease allow him 


to effortlessly master any given situation. The 

One Gentleman is the ultimate connoisseur’s 

scent: its sublime oriental fougére speaks 

of understated allure, and of an innate 

confi dence. Eau de Toilette Spray 50ml. 


you save 20% 

€44 

Free 

gift * 

152 

Acqua Di Gio Homme 

Value Set 

A contemporary expression of masculinity, 

this scent balances the sparkling freshness 

of persimmon against the woody softness of 

white musk. This special airline set comprises 

one travel-sized 50ml bottle of Eau de Toilette 

and one 50ml bottle of aftershave balm. 

*Comes with free 50ml Aftershave Balm 



€48 

ICA 

408 

Armani Miniatures 

This unique collector’s set perfectly expresses 

Armani’s conception of man – sophisticated, 

mysterious, sensual and, above all, masculine. 

Own the entire Giorgio Armani men’s 

fragrance range from Eau Pour Homme to 

Attitude Eau de Toilette. Total 25ml. 




€38

263 

Bleu de Chanel 

Bleu de Chanel brings together timeless 

woody aromatic notes and innovative notes 

with citrus notes, herbs, spices and cedar. 

A fragrance that respects men, their identity 

and their freedom. Eau de Toilette Spray 50ml. 


you save 20% 

€60 

510 

1 Million 

Paco Rabanne revives the myth of the seducer with verve and 

humour in his new fragrance 1 Million. A gold ingot bottle, the 

object of all desires, encloses a daring perfume; the contrast 

between a fresh and sparkling note, spicy blossom heart 

and sensual leather base is perfect. Eau de Toilette 100ml. 


you save 21% 

€54 


385 

Allure Homme Homme Sport 

Chanel has created a brand new spray design 

for 

the masculine scent Allure, combining sparklin sparkling 

and energising freshness with sensuality. Practical Prac 

and original, the Sport spray slips easily into a 

pocket or sports bag. Eau de Toilette 3 x 20m 20ml. 


you save 20% 

€47 


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182 

Paisley Scarf 

This incredibly soft and light scarf is woven from 

luxurious silk and cashmere. The exquisite hand- 

screened pattern features a paisley motif, with 

watercolour effects in tones of elegant greys, 

rusts and ivory giving it a contemporary edge. 

Size: 70 x 200cms. 



€99 

ICA 

155 

Piano Black Sunglasses 

These stylish piano-black sunglasses will ensure 

that your eyes always have 100% UV-protection. 

Timeless and right up to date, featuring the iconic 

double G logo. Supplied with Gucci certifi cate 

as well as golden case and cleaning cloth. 



you save 21% 

€155 


165 

Silk Scarf 

Digitally printed with motifs inspired by Indian jewels, this chic 

oversized (100 x 100cm), 100% silk foulard adds an extra edge to 

your wardrobe. Simply drape it across your shoulders and knot it 

around your neck to accessorise day and evening wear. 



€49

ICA 

181 

Bag & Co 

This set of fi ve colourful bags of various sizes let 

you store all your travel essentials – jewellery, 

medicines, electricals, undergarments and hair 

accessories – with clever transparent windows so 

you can fi nd all your things in a fl ash. 




€32 

ICA 

689 

The Ultimate Beach Dress 

No more difficult, awkward sarongs – the Saress is 

simple and easy to slip on and uses no knots or ties. 

Slip the Saress around your back and thread opposite 

arms through for an easy and elegant flattering beach 

dress in seconds. Timeless, cool, comfortable and 

crease-free. Universal size with adjustable straps. 



tax free 

€29 


440 

Very Intelligente Pocket 

Introducing the VIP – Very Intelligente Pocket – 

a new accessory that will make your life so much 

easier. The VIP is a separate handbag interior 

that contains all you need and can be transferred 

from one bag to another. Contains convenient 

compartments in a smart, soft material. 


tax free 

€29 


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Be my 

Valentine 

Valentine - the time to show your love to family and friends. In the 

KLM Boutique you will fi nd the best Valentine gift for the best price. 

Now love is in the air! 


144 

Crystal Heart Pendant 

A lavish rhodium-plated heart in clear 

crystal pavé. Featuring heart cut-outs 

on the reverse and a pavé fold-over 

clasp. A long and lovely look! 

Chain length 90cm. 


Local Price: €160 

you save 22% 

€125

ICA 

310 

Magic Ring 

“Nature’s elegant, organic shapes and 

soft curves are the perfect starting point 

for fine jewellery”, says designer Regitze 

Overgaard. This Magic Ring is 18-carat 

yellow gold, with a diameter of 17mm. The 

sporty black rubber can be replaced by 

a sophisticated white gold insert ring with 

or without diamonds from your local 

Georg Jensen dealer. This exclusive item is 

not available on any other airline. 



Local Price €900 

you save 23% 

€695 


265 

Chloé Love 

An elegant rosy and powdery floral scent. It is a chic 

and vintage fragrance that evokes powder, with 

a warm and delicate effect on the skin. Love, Chloé 

is a feminine, elegant and multifaceted fragrance 

that will seduce an assertive and sophisticated lady. 

Graceful – assertive - sexy. Eau de Parfum Spray 50ml. 

Earn 112 98 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €70 

you save 20% 

€56 

061 

Meisterstück Classique 

Ballpoint Pen 

Luxurious ballpoint pen made of black precious 

resin with highly polished gold-plated fittings and 

characteristic three-ring design. The Montblanc 

emblem crowning the platinum-plated cap stands for 

finest craftsmanship. 



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178 

Kauri Pendant 

This elegant necklace is adorned with seven 

lucky charms. Made from gold and rhodium and 

featuring crystal accents, they fl oat on an exclusive 

open mesh, gold-plated, 40cm-long chain. 



€114 

144 

Crystal Heart Pendant 

A lavish rhodium-plated heart in clear 

crystal pavé. Featuring heart cut-outs on 

the reverse and a pavé fold-over clasp. 

A long and lovely look! Chain length 90cm. 


you save 22% 

€125 


239 

Flower Ashling Necklace 

A gorgeous rainbow of sparkling crystals, the bold 

and beautiful Ashling Necklace is sure to turn 

heads. Featuring violet multi-strand and adjustable 

closure with crystal bead. Length 38cm. 



€99 


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Fusion Pendant Set on Leather Cord 

True luxury by Georg Jensen. From the famous Fusion collection, we have selected this special pendant in 

yellow, red and white 18-carat gold. The piece comes with a cool and contemporary woven leather cord. 

THIS EXCLUSIVE ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE ON ANY OTHER AIRLINE. 


you save 20% 

€595 

ICA 

310 

Magic Ring 

“Nature’s elegant, organic shapes and soft curves are the perfect starting point for fine jewellery,” says 

designer Regitze Overgaard. This Magic Ring is 18-carat yellow gold, with a diameter of 17mm. The sporty black 

rubber can be replaced by a sophisticated white gold insert ring with or without diamonds from your local 

Georg Jensen dealer. THIS EXCLUSIVE ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE ON ANY OTHER AIRLINE. 

ICA Available on intercontinental fl ights 


you save 23% 

€695

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8–Diamond Ring 

18-carat, self-adjustable ring, set with 8 diamonds 

(total 0.16 carat, Wesselton P1). Certifi cate enclosed. 


you save 31% 

€529 


711 Save 

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Swinging Diamond Heart 

This 14-carat heart pendant holds a swinging 0.10 carat 

brilliant-cut diamond (Wesselton P1) in a wonderful threedimensional 

design. The piece is strung on a sterling silver 

necklace adjustable from 42 to 45cm. Certifi cate enclosed. 


you save 30% 

€299 


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179 

Glitter Glamour Ring 

Featuring an array of coloured crystals captured in an elaborate 

and elegant design, this spectacular ring will attract attention 

wherever it goes. Fully adjustable, it comes in sizes 12 to 17. 



€89 

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Cosmic Pendant & Earr Earrings 

Be in harmony with ith the universe! This beautiful and simple 

cosmic 

charm consists of a 10mm black pearl nested in a rhodium- rhodium-plated 

sterling silver oval on a black silk strap which is adjustable up to 

65cm. Comes as a set with matching X-treme Lustre pearl earrings. 


you save 37% 

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142 

self-adjustable size 

Glitter Glamour Pendant 

This season’s must-have, a superb display of craftsmanship featuring 

an array of coloured crystals captured in an elaborate 3D form. 

Can be matched with a whole range of colours. 

Complemented by a rhodium-plated chain. 



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9-Pair Earring Set 

Feed your desires with this superb collection 

of gorgeous gold-plated and rhodium-plated 

earrings, set with pearls and crystals. 

Nickel-free. *Comes with free earrings. 


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Watch and Jewellery Set 

This unique Pierre Cardin collection includes a quartz rectangular 

black-dial watch with diamanté case detail and a black strap, 

matching diamanté earrings in rhodium plate, a complementary 

teardrop pendant and earring duo, all in an elegant white leatherlook 

box. 1 year warranty. Nickel-free. *Comes with free necklace. 



€89 


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Pendant Set 

Six individual pendants from Pierre Cardin featuring 3 

gold-plated and three rhodium-plated pendants with Austrian 

crystals. Comes in foldable jewellery case. Nickel-free. 


klm exclusive 

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Necklace and Bracelet Set 

This elegant set of perfectly matching 

necklace and bracelet is hand-made using 

genuine glass beads, each coated in 24-carat 

gold leaf. Crafted according to the centuriesold 

traditions of the Venetian glass masters. 



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Gloria Pendant 

Bold, playful and beautiful, this heart-shaped necklace 

marries the latest Italian design with the renowned 

handcraft traditions of the Venetian glass masters 

to create a unique and wonderful piece. 



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Psydélic Blue Scarabée Pendant 

This sensual and sophisticated crystal drop pendant is hand- 

faceted and set in silver. A unique technique known as “scarabée” 

allows it to capture and magnify the light to create an iridescent 

effect. Beautifully hung on a silk black cord with adjustable strap. 


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Pearl Set 

45cm (18-inch) necklace with 7mm pearls 

and security chain, with matching pin 

earrings. Pearls guaranteed for 10 years. 


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An exceptional necklace that looks stunning and feels soft, silky and luxurious. 

Made from 20 strands of Gold Silk, meticulously crafted and individually hand 

strung. 18-carat gold-plated sterling silver. 100% nickel free. Length 45cm. 


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Elegant Bracelet 

This wonderful Gold Silk matching bracelet is equally stylish worn separately or as 

the perfect companion piece to the necklace. Classic and versatile to compliment 

any outfi t. 18-carat gold-plated sterling silver. 100% nickel free. 


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Ring Set of Three 

This fabulous Ti Sento set of sterling silver 

rhodium–plated rings is a combination of rings 

with brilliant cut cubic zirconia, classic pearl 

and sparkling black facetted zirconia. 

The rings can be worn separately or 

together to suit any style. 


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Charm Bracelet 

You can’t go wrong with the top basic colour palette 

of our time. Black, white and grey tones in pearls, 

beads and charms make up this modern classic 

from Ti Sento. *Comes with free earrings. 


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Pearl Necklace 

There are some pieces no jewellery box should 

be without such as this Ti Sento white shell 

pearl necklace and sterling silver, rhodiumplated 

pendant with pavé–set white zirconias. 


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Jewellery Set 

Elegant matching necklace and earrings, 

crafted in rhodium-plated silver with four 

genuine rubies. These beautiful pieces 

will add sparkle to everything from day 

wear to sophisticated evening attire. 


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495 

Dual-Time Watch 

The most feminine and cosmopolitan 

statement for world travellers. This 

stylish timepiece has a dual time zone 

display with major cities gracing its dial, 

a bezel embellished with crystals and 

a crown set with a genuine ruby. 



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550 

Diver Chic Ceramic Watch 

This prestigious ceramic timepiece is offered in 

high polished white ceramic, complete with a ceramic 

bezel and bracelet. The stunning three-counter 

Swiss chronograph is housed in a bold 38.5mm case. 


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Octea Sport Watch 

Inspired by diving watches, the Octea Sport brings 

together the perfection of Swiss quartz movement and 

the sophisticated appeal of crystal. Sporty and chic with 

double-level 39mm dial, strong numbering, hand-applied 

indices, luminescent hands and robust non-refl ecting 

sapphire crystal. Comes with crystal-set prune rubber 

strap. Waterproof to a depth of 50m. Swiss-made. 


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Crystal Bracelet Watch 

This elegant timepiece is the perfect accessory for your 

evening wardrobe. The white dial sits on a rectangular 

stainless-steel case and the clasp is studded with numerous 

bright stones. With quartz movement and mineral crystal glass. 


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Gold Brown Watch 

An elegant timepiece featuring a chronograph gold-plated 

case with sparkling crystals, a Roman numeral dial and stingraybrown 

leather strap. ICA Available on intercontinental flights. 


klm exclusive 

€199 

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Bangle Watch Set 

There’s no more gorgeous way to keep the time 

than with this lovely stainless-steel women’s watch 

and matching blue-fl ower diamante bangle. The 

timepiece has an adjustable strap and blue dial 

and is decorated with beautiful blue crystals. 


klm exclusive 

€99

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Autograph Autogr grap aph Watch 

If you’re u’re looking looki king to make a bold style statement ent this th this is i season, this 

is the e perfect watch! Beautiful and elegant, it comes come with crystal 

accents, ents, a polished surface, scripted logo and pie pierced patterns. 

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Fashion Watch 

Women’s chronograph stainless-steel watch 

with Swarovski crystals, date indicator and 

adjustable leather strap with folding buckle. 


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Crystal Watch 

This chic timepiece is defi nitely for the woman who wears 

fame well. A bold yet undeniably elegant design features 

a slick stainless-steel case and bracelet with Swarovski 

crystals that light the bezel, and a silver sunray dial with date 

readout. Earn 198 Flying Blue Miles - Local Price: €129 

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This is a sporty timepiece with a round stainless steel case featuring a white dial and white highlights. 

The strap combines leather and round steel links. Water resistant to 3ATM with a 2-year international warranty. 


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American Ladies’ Watch 

From the American Woman Collection by Tommy Hilfi ger. 

Stainless-steel quartz watch with signature H case, mineral- 

crystal glass cover and double oiled leather straps in red and 

navy with canvas top-stitching. Two-year guarantee. 


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Evo Swiss Railway Watch 

Evo timepieces are distinguished by their simple lines and classic 

watch face with iconic bold red second hand. Featuring midsize 

round white dial, quartz movement, stainless-steel case 

35mm, curved mineral-glass case and large date display. 


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All Al the latest Casio technology in one wristwatch: unbreakable 

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making ma it an ideal watch for world travellers. Aviation concept is 

applied ap to its design, allowing easy and fast reading thanks to 

analog an hands and large letters. This is an ultimate G-SHOCK! 

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First Sport Watch 

Stainless steel case black chronograph dial with 

calendar and luminous hands and black rubber strap. 

Water resistant up to 100m. 2 year warranty. 



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Gents’ Chronograph Watch 

Outstanding gents’ pilot watch with solid stainless-steel 

case and black chronograph dial with calendar and luminous 

hands. Featuring rotating inner tachymeter bezel and 

integrated black leather strap. Water resistant to 10ATM. 



€109 


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Chronograph Watch 

Make a statement with the Timberland Chronograph watch. 

Water-resistant to 10ATM, it features a silver dial with black 

subdials and a brown leather strap embossed with the Timberland 

logo, creating a stainless steel-protected timepiece that’s as 

precise as it is stylish. ICA Available on intercontinental flights. 



€149 


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Automatic Watch 

This Guy David stainless steel watch with rose gold accents features automatic movement 

and includes date, day and month indicators and a brown leather strap. 


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Chronograph Watch 

This sleek, black three-hand chronograph 

(min/sec/24-hour) from BOSS features quartz 

movement and date function. The textured dial 

with luminescent hands and indexes is completed 

by a smart unidirectional rotating bezel. 


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Soho Men’s Bracelet with Diamond 

The new cult urban accessory for men from Italy. Handpainted 

stainless steel and black caoutchouc (natural rubber) 

with a 0.01 carat full-cut natural diamond and black 

enamel. Self-adjustable, comfortable and unbreakable. 


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Multifunction Multifunct ctio ion Wa Watc Watch tch 

This stylish rectangular multifunction watch caters to 

the man who wants more than just a watch but is not 

necessarily looking for a chronograph. The polished inner 

dial has three th three sub-dials with day, date and 24-hour display. 

Featurin Featuring ing crocodile-pattern leather strap with pin buc buckles. uckles. 


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Evo Navy Seal Watch 

Luminox Navy SEALs 3051 provides up to 25 years unlimited night 

visibility - thanks to Luminox’s self-powered illumination system. 

Microgas lights are installed into the hands, dials and bezel. 

Requested by institutions like the U.S. Navy SEALs, Heliswiss 

Helicopter Rescue Team and many others. The watch includes: 


PC carbon-reinforced case; extra hard mineral glass; rotating 

bezel; protected crown. 20 bar (200m) water resistant. 

2 year warranty, Swiss made. 


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Revenge Dual Time 

Built with Swiss military precision, this outstanding watch offers 

a quality Swiss-made movement with large date display and dual 

time function. The dial and hands remain luminous for at least 5-6 

hours. Stainless steel; mineral-glass case; brown calfskin strap. 



€199

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Gc-1 Rose Gold Watch 

Performance and luxury have rarely combined to such 

elegant effect as in this must-have timepiece. With its 

striking 44mm case, each Gc-1 chronograph offers bold, 

masculine appeal and exclusively engineered high-precision 

Swiss chronograph movement. Gc watches robustly 

fuse sports chic with functionality and sophistication. 


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PRC200 Chronograph Watch 

This smart-looking timepiece features a stainless-steel case, 

screw-downcase back and crown, leather strap with deployment 

buckle and Swiss-made, four-jewel quartz movement. 

Chronograph with add and split functions, 30-minute and 

1/10 second counters, and central 60-second hand. 


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Slimline Watch 

This ultra-slim men’s quartz watch from Frederique 

Constant is as elegant as you would expect. Swiss-made, it 

features gold-plated, stainless-steel casing, brown leather 

strap and scratch-proof, sapphire crystal glass. Each watch is 

hand–made and individually numbered. Swiss-made movement. 




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Business Time Watch 

Swiss-made quartz watch with week, calendar, 

day, date and moonphase. Gold-plated, stainlesssteel 

casing with scratch-proof, sapphire crystal 

glass. Brown leather strap. Handmade and 

individually numbered. Swiss-made movement. 


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€445

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Presence Automatic 

This elegant round “Presence” model in yellow gold 

houses a high-quality self-winding movement with a 

42-hour power reserve. Scratch-resistant sapphire 

glass, black leather strap. Swiss-made movement. 


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HydroConquest 

This elegant and high-performance sports diving watch 

features a unidirectional turning diving bezel and 

high-quality Swiss quartz movement. Its scratch-proof 

anti-refl ective sapphire crystal protects a blue dial 

featuring luminescent hour markers and hands. Features 

a stainless-steel bracelet with double safety folding 

clasp and diving extension and screw-down crown and 

case back. Date aperture and water resistant to 300m. 


tax free 

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KLM Infl ight Boutique

assertive Discover the StarWalker Midnight Black. 

With its clear cut design and dark ruthenium plated fittings, it’s a pure 

statement on character and creativity. 


694 

Star Watch 

The Montblanc Star XI watch is a classic 

timepiece with a 40mm stainless steel case and 

domed sapphire crystal. The silver-coloured ured 

quilloché dial with date display p ay and rhodium- 

plated hands and d numerals create an aura of 

discreet and timeless elegance. With Swiss-made 

quartz movement and black calfskin strap. 


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Starwalker tarwalker Midnight Black Ballpoint Ballpoin Pen 

A ballpoint pen made of black k precious resin. The ruthenium-plated fi ttings and the MMontblanc 

emblem, fl oating in the transparent cap top, enhance the innovative design of this writing instrument. 

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492 

Meisterstück Travel Wallet 

High-quality calfskin travel wallet with Montblanc 

unique deep shine and black jacquard lining, 

featuring 13 pockets for credit cards, 1 large pocket 

for fl ight ticket, 1 coin pocket, loop for writing 

instrument and more. The cover bears the famous 

Montblanc emblem set in a platinum-plated ring. 



tax free 

€270 


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Meisterstück Classique Ballpoint Pen 

Luxurious ballpoint pen made of black precious resin with highly polished gold-plated fi ttings and characteristic 

three-ring design. The Montblanc emblem crowning the platinum-plated cap stands for fi ne craftsmanship. 


061 tax free 

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Meisterstück k Mobile Phone Case 

Crafted from the fi nest est calf leather with velvety soft 

lining, the Meisterstück mobile phone case combines 

timelessly beautiful design n with supreme quality. The 

cover features the famous Montblanc emblem set in 

a palladium-plated ring. ng. Suitable for iPhone. iPho 

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€115 

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Passport Holder 

High-quality calf leather passport holder with logo 

lining, featuring the platinum-plated Montblanc star 

emblem logo on the front cover. Size: 14 x 10cm 


tax free 

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156 

Wallet 

Black calf leather wallet from BOSS containing 

one coin pocket, two bill compartments, two 

open pockets and fi ve card pockets. 



€65 

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Reversible Belt 

This classy BOSS belt adds fl air to any outfi t. 

Made from the fi nest calf leather, it can be worn 

as either a black or a brown belt, depending on 

your look. The belt is 110cm long and individually 

adjustable, and comes with two steel buckles. 



€89 

Faulkner Reading Glasses +2.0 

These stylish reading glasses offer fashionable design at an affordable price. Featuring scratch-resistant aspheric 

lenses, precisely aligned lens centres, spring hinges and lightweight, durable optical quality materials. 


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Titanium Aviator Sunglasses 

The lightest sunglasses on earth at only 8g. A highly fl exible yet durable titanium 

chassis ensures optimum and comfortable fi t and is absolutely maintenance free. 

The green lenses are shatter/impact-proof as well as scratch-resistant. 


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Titanium Black Sunglasses 

These unisex Silhouette folding rimless sunglasses are made of titanium, making them 

highly flexible and durable, as well as extremely light. Shatter- and impact-proof lenses 

with water-repellent coating and anti-reflection layers. 100% UV A-, B-, C-protection. 


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G-Shock Waterproof Camera EX-G1 

The world’s slimmest shock-resistant camera, the black EX-G1 offers rugged toughness 

and functionality in a distinctive design. Shock-resistant, waterproof and dustproof, all in 

a case that is only 20mm thick. Boasting all the latest specifications, such as 12.1 megapixel 

CCD, 3x optical zoom. Available in black only. ICA Available on intercontinental flights. 


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168 

Camera Exilim EX-H15 

This 14.1 megapixel digital camera has a 10x optical zoom, 24mm wide-angle lens and 1000- 

shot battery life, and comes with a camera case. ICA Available on intercontinental flights. 


you save 31% 

€179 

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Sennheiser PXC 250-II 

With Sennheiser PXC 250-II mini-headphones you can 

listen to your music – and your music only. They feature 

NoiseGuard active noise cancellation technology, which 

works for 50 hours on a single AAA battery (included), 

an infl ight adaptor, storage case and a “Fold-and- 

Flip” design so they fold into the smallest possible 


shape. ICA Available on intercontinental flights. 


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€125 

515 

Earset3 for Music & Mobile Phone 

These superb earphones with built-in microphone allow 

you to listen to music on your mobile and make phone 

calls with unrivalled clarity. They can be adjusted 

individually to suit each user and the sound quality is truly 

outstanding, as befi ts the Bang & Olufsen mark. The 3.5mm 

jack fi ts iPhone and BlackBerry. 


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Bluetooth headset and stylus 

Bluetooth Touch Music Video Voice Camera FM Radio GPRS/ Web Cam Micro SD 

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Digital Classic Camera 5.1 

For anyone looking for a bit more passion. 

A digital camera for those with an undying love for everlasting 

brilliance and the extraordinary. A time journey into the past. 

Fully functioning, minimalist design, fascinatingly small. With 5 

megapixel resolution, 2“ monitor and a slot for SD memory 

cards of up to 16GB. Attachable viewfi nder, USB cable and 

rechargeable battery included. Dimensions: 82 x 67 x 46mm 

(LxHxW). Weighs only 99 grams. 



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€179 

186 

Active Smart Watch and Phone 

The time for James Bond-esque technology is 

here. By merging a phone and a watch, sWaP 

has introduced the timepiece of our dreams. Not 

only can you make and receive calls and texts, 

but the watch also comes with a 1.3 megapixel 

camera, records and plays videos, supports MP3, 

is Bluetooth-compatible and takes a 2GB Micro SD 

card storage as standard. The future has arrived. 



€420 

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500GB External Hard Disk 

Dataracer II 

This external hard disk drive (HDD) provides up to 

500GB of space, with a turbo mode that can improve 

data transmission by 25% compared to a regular 

external HDD. Compatible with virtually any computer, 

the Dataracer II supports Microsoft Windows 200/ 

XP/VISTA, MAC OS and Linux. Inspired by legendary 

racing machines and part of the Racer Collection, 

it comes with a stylish leather protective case. 



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217 


Wireless Computer Mouse 

Need to unwind but still stuck in the office? The Motormouse, a beautifully engineered wireless computer mouse, is 

an executive gadget that can help take your mind off things for a while. Having won the Top Gear Gadget Award, 

it’s fun – with a classy sports car design – but also practical, thanks to its USB and PS2 connection compatibility, its 

1200 DPI sensitivity setting, and its best feature: a tiny 2.4GHz receiver that stores in its boot when not in use. 


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Senso Touch 3D Shaver 

This RQ1260 razor has three different heads. The GyroFlex 3D offers 

contour-following heads that adjust seamlessly to every curve of your 

face. The UltraTrack heads catch every hair with minimal strokes. And 

the wet & dry Aquatec offers you the choice of either a comfortable 

dry shave or a refreshing wet shave. The shaver has a five level 

battery display. Comes with charging stand and travel bag. 



€199 

Mini Dual Stereo Speakers 

Swiss-designed in luxurious leather, the world’s smallest powerful speakers feature DrumBass technology 

and are rechargeable via USB to give up to nine hours of incredible sound. The dual speaker stereo pack 

works with iPod, iPhone, BlackBerry Bold/Storm, laptops, most portable music devices and mobile phones. 

With exclusive pouch, audio cable and micro-USB connectors. 


you save 24% 

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475 

USB Travel Adapter 

World Travel Adapter with USB charger. Another globetrotting 

essential from Swiss Travel Products. This world travel adapter 

has an interchangeable socket head and USB charger for use 

with mobile phones, iPods, PDAs, travel speakers and other 

5v USB-powered devices. Can be used for class II electronics 

devices up to 2.5A. Works in over 150 countries! 



€25 


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Solar Monkey 

The Solar Monkey is a convenient portable solar 

charger that can be taken anywhere the sun shines. 

It folds up neatly and can be easily stored away. With 

its tough, rubberised casing, it’s perfect for travelling. 

Includes a solar nut for standby power on a cloudy 

day. Connector tips for most brands are included. 



€59 

396 

Green 

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Solar LED Torch 

Ideal for use at home, in the car, camping etc, this 

handy solar-powered torch provides two to three 

hours of light from a full charge thanks to fi ve ultrabright 

LED bulbs. No batteries or bulbs to replace. 



€19

598 

Double SIM Mobile Phone 

The ultimate traveller’s communication tool. 

Save money on calls abroad – simply buy an 

extra SIM from a local service provider and pay 

local rates while accessing all the information 

stored on your own SIM. With Bluetooth, tri-band, 

music player, FM radio, camera, hands-free. 



€89 

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Global Roaming SIM Card 

WorldSIM is a prepaid GSM SIM card that allows you 

to use your mobile phone when you’re travelling 

abroad, without incurring expensive roaming, calling 

or texting charges. You can be reachable in 200+ 

countries yet pay near-local charges. Incoming calls 

are FREE in 80+ countries and outbound calls cost as 

little as €0.28c/min. WorldSIM comes with a UK and US 

mobile number and works in all unlocked mobiles. 

*Comes with €5 call credit (no expiry date) 

and a free card holder. 



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488 

Explorer Watch Set 

Completing your equipment for the holiday of a lifetime, this 

quartz explorer watch features rugged design, tachymeter 

and Velcro strap. The set also includes a camoufl aged 

torch and compass with a zip-closing PVC pouch. 



€19 


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352 

Walkie-Talkie Watches 

Spy games are more fun with this pair of Walkie- 

Talkie Watches. Equipped with earpieces and builtin 

microphones, the watches are effective up to 

approximately 30m. Comes complete with batteries. 

Roger that! ICA Available on intercontinental fl ights. 



€49 

699 

Bezel and Strap Watch 

Simply brilliant – this watch comes with a selection 

of 11 interchangeable coloured bezels and matching 

straps to go with any outfi t! The bezels are easily 

removed by rotating anti-clockwise and the 

straps slide on and off the watch case. Presented 

in a gift box with an international warranty. 



€25

ICA 

160 

Flight Attendant Doll 

Female doll dressed in the airline’s brand-new 

uniform, which was introduced in April 2010 

for 11,000 KLM ground, air and cockpit crew. 

Comes with a trolley, extra skirt and trousers. 



klm price 

€19 

250 

Flying Plane 

Add an adventurous touch to a room; suspend 

this plane from the ceiling using the hook 

and cord provided and watch it fl y around in 

circles. Easy to assemble, batteries included. 


klm price 

€14 

103 

Fun Plane Keyring 

Cute mini Fun Plane Keyring featuring fl ashing lights and engine 

sound. Just push the aircraft’s nose to activate. Batteries included. 


klm price 

€4 


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225 

Kwartet Card Game 

Get to know Holland while having fun. Kwartet is a typically 

Dutch card game, usually played with the whole family. The 

Dutch, I Presume? provides a humorous insider’s look into 

Dutch society. Each card is illustrated with a colourful 

picture and informative text, making this an original 

souvenir or gift or just play it now! Game rules included. 


klm price 

€9 


126 

Caramel Waffl es 

Traditional Dutch stroopwafels are a delicious 

biscuity mix of butter, fl our and eggs, with a vanilla 

syrup fi lling, baked in a waffl e iron. 230 grams. 


klm price 

€5 

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283 

Amsterdam Selection 

Take home an exclusive selection of pralines as a souvenir from 

Amsterdam. This special gift box from Godiva contains an 

assortment of white, milk and dark chocolates. 




€17

394 

Red Crystal Tulip 

Keep the memory of your stay in the Netherlands alive – no 

watering required! Indulge yourself or someone dear to you with the 

beautiful Red Tulip in fi nest, fully cut Swarovski crystal. 


tax free 

€35 

570 

Hand-painted Delft Blue Cuffl inks 

An original set of cuffl inks with fl oral decoration from 

the Royal Delft factory, founded in 1653. Hand-painted 

in traditional blue Delftware according to a centuriesold 

tradition and packed in a black gift box. 


klm exclusive 

€75 

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Hand–Painted Wine Stopper 

The perfect Dutch souvenir: a wine stopper featuring 

classic Delft Blue pottery, hand-painted by artists in 

the famous Heinen Delft factory in Holland. 



klm exclusive 

€49 


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shopping guide 

Shopping Service 

On KLM-operated fl ights duty-free sales start 

immediately after the main meal service. 

On flights less than 90 minutes, tax-free 

service is not always feasible. However, if 

time permits, items can be bought from the 

cabin crew on request. 

Due to space limitation, articles can be 

out of stock. Our cabin crew, will be 

happy to suggest an alternative. 

Prices 

Prices are quoted in Euros (€). Local prices are 

based on information at the time of printing. 

Local Prices 

Your advantage on tax-free offers is based 

on recommended retail prices (local prices) 

in The Netherlands. For flights within the 

European Union, KLM pays VAT. 

Shopping Opportunities 

There are no restrictions to the amount of 

articles you purchase on board, other than the 

customs regulations of the country you enter. 

Credit Card Payment 

We accept the following credit cards on board: 

Credit card control is part of KLM’s policy 

when purchasing goods. Offi cial identifi cation 

is required for credit card payments over €150. 

Please note 

Banknotes of €500, personal cheques 

and debit cards are NOT accepted. 

Exclusives 

klm exclusive 

Article only available on board KLM. 

airline exclusive 

Article only available on board airlines 


Article available on board and 

in the tax-free markets 

Flying Blue Miles 

You can earn Flying Blue Miles when 

purchasing tax-free articles on board 

KLM fl ights. The number of Miles you 

can earn is listed by each article. 


You can donate money to charitable 

causes through KLM AirCares. Donations 

can be done in any sum, by credit 

card or cash. Please give the correct 

article code to the cabin attendant: 

€1,- Article code 901 (for example : €5,- 

= 5 x this code) 

€10,- Article code 910 




Combinations of these codes are also possible. 

518 

Gift Bag 

Let the people close to you know where 

you have been and how much they mean 

to you. Make your gift extra special with 

our beautiful glossy gift bag printed 

with Delftware Dutch townhouses. 


klm exclusive 

€1 

Guarantee 

All articles carry a 1-year guarantee (except 

food), unless otherwise indicated. 

If you are not satisfied with any purchase 

from the KLM Boutique Collection, you may 

return it to us at the address mentioned 

under “Information”. We will be happy to 

exchange the article(s) or give you a full 

refund, within one month of purchase. Goods 

must be returned in the same condition in 

which they were sold and be accompanied 

by the receipt and the original packaging. 

It is not possible to return or exchange 

a tax-free item on another KLM flight. 

Fly CO2 neutral 

You can compensate your CO2 emissions 

for this flight right now, on board. This 

onboard compensation for you or 

the party you are travelling with can 

be made in the following sums: 




Next time you travel you can compensate 

your flight in advance. Simply visit KLM.com 

for all details about our CO2ZERO service 

547 Green 

product 

Fair Trade Chocolate Bar 

Mouth-watering Dutch chocolate with 100% 

Fair Trade and 200% satisfaction guarantee! 

These 75g bars are available in three delicious 

varieties: Milk, Dark and Milk-Hazelnut. 


klm price 

€1 

Information 

Our shopping service team is always happy 

to help with any further questions you might 

have about our service. Please contact: 

KLM Inflight Services SPL/PI 

Inflight Sales, PO Box 7700 

1117 ZL Schiphol Airport - The Netherlands 

E-mail: shopping.service@klm.com

KLM tax-free 

shopping guide 

Shopping Service 

On KLM-operated fl ights duty-free sales start 

immediately after the main meal service. 

On flights less than 90 minutes, tax-free 

service is not always feasible. However, if 

time permits, items can be bought from the 

cabin crew on request. 

Due to space limitation, articles can be 

out of stock. Our cabin crew, will be 

happy to suggest an alternative. 

Prices 

Prices are quoted in Euros (€). Local prices are 

based on information at the time of printing. 

Local Prices 

Your advantage on tax-free offers is based 

on recommended retail prices (local prices) 

in The Netherlands. For flights within the 

European Union, KLM pays VAT. 

Shopping Opportunities 

There are no restrictions to the amount of 

articles you purchase on board, other than the 

customs regulations of the country you enter. 

Credit Card Payment 

We accept the following credit cards on board: 

Credit card control is part of KLM’s policy 

when purchasing goods. Offi cial identifi cation 

is required for credit card payments over €150. 

Please note 

Banknotes of €500, personal cheques 

and debit cards are NOT accepted. 

Exclusives 

klm exclusive 

Article only available on board KLM. 

airline exclusive 

Article only available on board airlines 


Article available on board and 

in the tax-free markets 

Flying Blue Miles 

You can earn Flying Blue Miles when 

purchasing tax-free articles on board 

KLM fl ights. The number of Miles you 

can earn is listed by each article. 


You can donate money to charitable 

causes through KLM AirCares. Donations 

can be done in any sum, by credit 

card or cash. Please give the correct 

article code to the cabin attendant: 

€1,- Article code 901 (for example : €5,- 

= 5 x this code) 





Combinations of these codes are also possible. 

518 

Gift Bag 

Let the people close to you know where 

you have been and how much they mean 

to you. Make your gift extra special with 

our beautiful glossy gift bag printed 

with Delftware Dutch townhouses. 


klm exclusive 

€1 

Guarantee 

All articles carry a 1-year guarantee (except 

food), unless otherwise indicated. 

If you are not satisfied with any purchase 

from the KLM Boutique Collection, you may 

return it to us at the address mentioned 

under “Information”. We will be happy to 

exchange the article(s) or give you a full 

refund, within one month of purchase. Goods 

must be returned in the same condition in 

which they were sold and be accompanied 

by the receipt and the original packaging. 

It is not possible to return or exchange 

a tax-free item on another KLM flight. 

Fly CO2 neutral 

You can compensate your CO2 emissions 

for this flight right now, on board. This 

onboard compensation for you or 

the party you are travelling with can 

be made in the following sums: 




Next time you travel you can compensate 

your flight in advance. Simply visit KLM.com 

for all details about our CO2ZERO service 

547 Green 

product 

Fair Trade Chocolate Bar 

Mouth-watering Dutch chocolate with 100% 

Fair Trade and 200% satisfaction guarantee! 

These 75g bars are available in three delicious 

varieties: Milk, Dark and Milk-Hazelnut. 


klm price 

€1 

Information 

Our shopping service team is always happy 

to help with any further questions you might 

have about our service. Please contact: 

KLM Inflight Services SPL/PI 

Inflight Sales, PO Box 7700 

1117 ZL Schiphol Airport - The Netherlands 

E-mail: shopping.service@klm.com

january-2011

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