Amsterdam, August 2007 

Together with the Amsterdam Design foundation, Like-a-local is organizing a unique designwalking tour to be experienced all throughout the month of September 2007.

When it comes to design, Amsterdam always offers new territories to explore, as this unique walking tour will try and demonstrate. You will enjoy your own personal guide who also happens to be a local expert in the field of design. Under the creative guidance of this personal local you will not only (re)discover the worldknown established professionals of ‘Dutch Design’ but you will also get to know some of the hidden treasures and tomorrow’s talents of the capital of design that is Amsterdam.

This tour is not only designed to attract design specialists but is also a lot of fun for those whohave (until now) not shown a particular interest in the matter! A bona fide breeding ground for creativity, and a home to numerous design centres such as Droog Design and the new Westerhuis by Marcel Wanders, Amsterdam is without a doubtone of the leading design capitals of Europe.

Amsterdam Design, held from 1 to 30 September 2007, provides visitors with the opportunity to experience the wealth of designthis city has to offer.  The fourth edition once again offers a wide variety of large andsmaller scale events. Lesser-known designers will be featured in shops, galleries, hotels,restaurants, clubs and unexpected locations across the city. 

More information: www.amsterdamdesign.info Like-a-local offers the alternative to tour-guide tourism. You get in contact with cityresidents who have made it their hobby to introduce travellers to their own favourite restaurants or activities.

Visit the website www.like-a-local.com to view the wide range of local activities in the following three themes: LIVE!, GO! And EAT! in the world’s largest capitals.

Everyone can book this tour via e-mail: booking@like-a-local.com or via phone number: 020-5301460. Price: € 75,- per person (2 persons) including entrance fees.

Meeting point: Espressobar Puccini, Staalstraat 21 Amsterdam.

Duration: 3 hours Release for redaction, not to be published.          If you want more information or images about Like-a-local you can contact: Marieke van Os or Mandy Mooren 0031-20-6702483, e-mail: contact@like-a-local.com