Rijksmuseum: Filled with artifacts chronicling Dutch history along with works by Rembrandt and Van Gogh.
Jordaan: A charming walkable neighborhood filled with boutiques, pubs, eateries and the eclectic merchandise stalls of the Noordermarkt.
De Poezenboot or “The “Cat Boat”: Yes, it’s the world’s only floating animal sanctuary — and it’s exactly as great as it sounds!
Things we love to do
Cycle: Welcome to one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the world. Our small city is easy to navigate on a bike. Driving a car is discouraged and parking is expensive!
Camp: There are nearby campsites in the woods and on the water. You can rent a cabin or trailer if you’d rather relax than rough it!
Game: Well, we are techies after all — plus our city boasts the world’s first video game hotel: The Arcade.
Places we love to go
On sunny days, our team is partial to a good rooftop terrace. Our favorites include:
Gapp at Hotel Casa: A lively rooftop beer garden with an amazing view of the city.
Zoku: Yummy cocktails served in a lush greenhouse and garden perched atop a trendy loft apartment building.
Canvas: Panoramic views over the Amstel River and the city center make it a perfect spot for drinks and watching the sunset.
Gropius Bau: A contemporary art museum with revolving exhibits.
Museumsinsel: “Museum Island” is home to 5 large museums built under the Prussian rulers.
Helmut Newton Foundation: Amazing collection of original works by the famous photographer along with special exhibits of other photographers.
Berlinische Galerien: Beautiful gallery featuring modern art, photography and architecture exhibits.
Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer in Prenzlauer Berg: The stunning Berlin Wall Memorial commemorates the partition of the city and the death that occurred as a result. The East Side Gallery can’t be forgotten either. It features stunning artwork on the longest surviving section of the Berlin Wall.
Things we love to do
The common Berliner is, as soon as the sun allows it, actually almost always to be found outside. That's why we love the countless opportunities that the German capital offers us.
Movies: The open air cinemas across the city are a favorite spot.
Water sports: Whether it is stand up paddleboard (SUP) on the Schlachtensee, having a barbecue on a raft on the Müggelsee, sailing on the Wannsee or paddling with a rubber dinghy over the Landwehrkanal – water fans will definitely not be disappointed in Berlin!
Tempelhofer Feld: This unique area of the former airport invites you to bike, walk, picnic, dance, play sports, read, skateboard or make music in the summer.
Rheinterrasse: The best place to enjoy the splendid view of the Cologne skyline. Take a coffee or a Kölsch and sit down on the Rhine promenade, and watch the sun go down behind the Kölner Dom.
Poller Wiesen: If you want to go for a relaxing walk, a bike ride, or a picnic by the Rhine, it’s one of the best.
In the southern part of Cologne, for example in Rodenkirchen, you can find many little beaches, where you can spend a nice sunny day.
Things we love to do
Restaurant and bar hop in Ehrenfeld. Discover the variety of bars, international restaurants, and clubs in the pulsing area of the city. And while you're on it, take a look at the fantastic street art.
Take a cruise on the Rhine with one of the little touristic boats. If you have time on your hands you can drive until Bonn or the mystical Drachenfels, where Siegfried slew the Dragon in the Nibelungen-Saga.
Take a trip with the little cable cars, that enables you to take special pictures above the Rhine. Afterward, you can visit the Botanical Garden and take a drink or snack while you enjoy the beautiful nature and architecture of the buildings in the style of art nouveau.
Places we love to go
Kölner Dom is - of course - a must-see in Cologne. Don't forget to take a look at the famous window designed by Gerhard Richter or climb up the stairs of one of the towers and enjoy the view from above.
Feel like tasting local food and beer? Then you should try one of many Brauhäuser you can find all over the city and dive into this Colognian Culture.
The Museum Ludwig is a great place to enjoy a great selection of modern art. If your kids have a curious mind, take them to the interactive Science Museum Odysseum, they will love it.
Deutsches Museum: There’s something for everyone. astronomy, physics, history ...amazing!
Mandarin Oriental: A rooftop hotel restaurant with cocktails, sushi and an amazing view of the city.
Surf-Wave: A famous spot to watch surfers do their tricks.
Things we love to do
Happy Hour: Sit in the sun on a terrace after a day of work, after enjoying a barbeque, enjoying a shisha and a sip of Islay Whisky.
Walk: Olympiapark is always a nice place for a relaxing stroll (plus, it has an interesting history).
Bike: Englischer Garten – great place to cycle. Grab your bike and let’s go!
Places we go
Der verrückte Eismacher: Translates to “The crazy ice-maker.” They have extraordinary ice-cream flavors like beer, potato smash, Lindor-chocolate, melon-litchi or cinnamon vanilla...yum!
Gärtnerplatz: Nothing better than spending the afternoon enjoying the atmosphere at one of the lovely cafés and restaurants.
The Rooftop Terrace bar at the Technical University (TU).
Swim: Head to “Zuerisee” to enjoy the beautiful view of the Alpine panorama that opens up at “Bürkliplatz”.
Indulge: Eat Zurich’s best ice cream at “Gelatti Tellhof”. In the summer you can find it lakeside at Seefeld Enge.
Explore: There are so many places to enjoy the view of the city. Uetliberg, the Lindenhof, the Grossmünster and the Polyterrace at the ETH (Uni) are a few favorites.
Places we love to go
Old Crow Bar: Offers 1,600 spirits and serves classic cocktails prepared with expertise.
OOO: Rooftop bar with great food and spectacular views.
Cabaret Voltaire: A quirky cafe/bar featuring live jazz and avant-garde art.
Unscripted Hotel: The drinks, the event space. Lovely.
American Tobacco Campus: Home to our office.
Sarah P. Duke Gardens: Perfect place to walk and enjoy a beautiful day.
Things we love to do
Games: The Durham Bulls Stadium, our minor league baseball stadium, is within walking distance. We also go to Hurricanes games. Technically, they’re in Raleigh, a 30-minute drive away, but we still consider them our hometown hockey team.
Food truck lunch: This was a daily ritual pre-COVID...hopefully, post-COVID too.
Shows: Head to DPAC (Durham Performing Arts Center) to see a concert, broadway play or live performance.
Places we go
Augmentality Labs: Virtual reality experiences that are amazing.
Boxcar: A fun bar/arcade.
Urban Axes: An axe throwing bar to get a little competition going.
We have an awesome environment working out of CreativeCube, a fun space and close to some of Melbourne's best food and dining options! Our top picks near the office are:
Bambu, a short stroll from the office (Japanese restaurant).
Spice Temple at Crown Casino (Indian).
Bellota Wine Bar.
Longrain (South East Asian).
Things we love to do
In Melbourne, there is never a shortage of things to do. Some ideas:
Bike along the beach.
Head out for brunch and great Melbourne coffee.
Rent boats on the Yarra river with friends.
Enjoy live music or watch the AFL.
Rooftop bars or comedy shows.
Places we love to go
South Melbourne Market: Great place to eat lunch and buy fresh produce.
Southbank: Our go-to spot for team dinners and celebrations.
Take a drive to the Great Ocean Road: one of the most beautiful drives in Australia.
Head to Degraves Street: great coffee and typical Melbourne alley.
Check out the latest street art: Hosier Lane is always a good spot.
