helsinki regional transport authority ( finnish : helsingin seudun liikenne , hsl , swedish : helsingforsregionens trafik , hrt ) is the governmental authority in charge of maintaining the public transportation network of helsinki , finland .

hsl is responsible for the operation and marketing of all local bus , tram , metro , ferry and commuter train services in the greater helsinki area .

in 2016 , hsl introduced the helsinki bikeshare system within central helsinki .

hsl controls the fare and ticketing system and ticket inspection .

all of its systems except for the bus network use open fare collection .

there are no gates at metro and commuter rail stations or tram stops .

there is a fare evasion fee of 80 € in addition to the full price of the ticket .

apart from four electric buses , hsl does n't own any rolling stock .

due to this , hsl relies on independent contractors for the operation of its system .

helsinki regional transport authority

helsinki - uusimaa regional council is a joint regional authority for the helsinki - uusimaa region .
improve ticket - inspection efficiency and increase revenue helsinki regional transport authority ( hsl ) .
helsinki regional transport authority ( www . hsl . fi ) : one day of activity
we work in close cooperation with hsl ( helsinki region transport ) , the joint regional transport authority of the helsinki region .
hsl helsinki regional transport . ( 2012 ) , annual report , helsinki : hsl
helsinki - uusimaa regional council is a joint regional authority for the helsinki - uusimaa region . the tasks of the regional council include regional and land - use planning and the promotion of local and regional interests in general .
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nautiz eticket pro handhelds have helped helsinki regional transport authority ( hsl ) improve ticket inspection and fare collection .
juha eskelinen , regional development director at helsinki - uusimaa regional council swears by social innovations as a . . .
the tasks of the regional council include regional and land - use planning , and the promotion of local and regional interests in general .
in helsinki , this concept is now close to reality through mobility service whim , which has launched in the finnish capital in cooperation with the helsinki regional transport authority ( hsl ) .
jarno ekström , service design manager at helsinki’s regional transport authority says that simply meeting needs is merely the beginning : public transport services have to bring added value to their customers .
helsinki regional transport authority ( hsl ) is responsible for the planning and organization of public transport services in its member municipalities , as well as for the preparation of the helsinki region transport system plan . the member municipalities of the joint local authority are helsinki , espoo , vantaa , kauniainen , kerava , kirkkonummi and sipoo .
helsinki regional transport authority ( hsl ) offers open data both as interface services and data packages . below we ' ve listed all available data sets and apis .
a regional ticket is required for journeys from helsinki to the airport and vice versa .
suomenlinna is only accessible by water . helsinki regional transport authority ( hsl ) runs a ferry service from the market square ( kauppatori . . . ( kau… | pinteres…
according to the regional development act , transport system planning is at the responsibility of regional councils , with the exception of helsinki region where the task is assigned to hsl .
the helsinki regional transport authority ( hsl ) trip planner based on opentripplanner is in public beta as of spring 2016 . source code for their new ui is available on github .
transit coverage in helsinki , finland for may 28th , 2014 based on gtfs data made available by helsinki regional transport authority ( hsl ) . colors are used to indicate the frequency of service . the . . .
the region portal provides news about the joint issues of helsinki , espoo , vantaa and kauniainen . the news list on the home page gathers news feeds from the urltoken service of the helsinki metropolitan area’s city libraries and the helsinki regional transport authority’s website .
helsinki regional transport authority ( hsl ) began operating on 1 january 2010 . the new organization is responsible for the planning and organization of public transport services in its member municipalities , as well as for the preparation of the helsinki region transport system plan . the new transport authority merges ytv transport and the planning and procurement functions of hkl ( helsinki city transport ) . the metro and tram service units of hkl continue their operation under hkl .
the preparation of the helsinki region transport system plan hlj 2015 was closely linked to the helsinki region land use , housing and transport cooperation ( mal ) and regional land use planning .
the helsinki region environmental services authority offers regional information about e . g . population , buildings and land available for construction : hsy data , terms of use .
the new brand identity does not concern helsinki art museum , helsinki city museum and the helsinki philharmonic orchestra . helsinki’s municipal enterprises also retain their former identities .
hsl communications director mari flink says the transport authority has two goals in making that change .
helsinki ' s tram network is one of the oldest electrified tram networks in the world . it forms part of the city public transport system organised by helsinki regional transport authority and operated by helsinki city transport . the trams are the main means of transport within the city centre and 56 . 6 million trips were made back in 2004 , which is more than those made with the helsinki metro .
finland : helsinki regional transport authority hsl is negotiating a new operating agreement with national operator vr which would see a three - year delay to plans to tender the operation of commuter services around the capital .
public transport of the future is so smooth and flexible that you might never need to buy a car of your own . the kutsuplus service by helsinki regional transport authority hsl drives according to customers ' needs , not rigid pre - planned routes .
the municipalities in the helsinki region have made their regional statistics ( terms of use of regional division boundaries ) , electoral district divisions ( terms of use ) and regional map ( terms of use ) available free of charge through the helsinki region infoshare project ( hri , terms of use ) .
the helsinki regional transport authority is teaming up with finnish start - up maas global on an app that offers all local mass transit services and limited access to cabs and rental cars , all for a monthly fee of 249 euros .
helsinki region transport authority is responsible for the planning and organization of public transport services in the helsinki region , as well as for the preparation of the helsinki region transport system plan . the joint local authority employs 350 people and its annual turnover is in excess of eur 520 million . in the transport organized by hsl , 320 million journeys are made each year , which is about 60 % of all public transport journeys in finland . contact details for the media urltoken .
suomenlinna is only accessible by water . helsinki regional transport authority ( hsl ) runs a ferry service from kauppatori to suomenlinna throughout the year . the two - kilometre ( 1 . 24 mile ) crossing takes about 15 to 20 minutes .
helsinki region transport ( hsl ) is a joint local authority whose member municipalities are helsinki , espoo , vantaa , kauniainen , kerava , kirkkonummi , sipoo , siuntio and tuusula . hsl began its operations in 2010 .
the travel authority is helsinki region transport ( hsl ) en , fi , sw helsinki boasts a network of trains , buses , trams and an underground which make a car almost redundant . helsinki , espoo , kauniainen , vantaa , kerava , kirkkonummi and sipoo have an integrated public transport ticket system :
some trains not running between helsinki and pasila during the daytime due to the helsinki rail yard improvement works .
city of helsinki , pohjoisesplanadi 11 - 13 , p . o . box 1 , 00099 city of helsinki
helsinki region transport , executive director , suvi rihtniemi , tel . + 358 50 565 8884
portland , oregon , usa trimet regional trip planner , the agency originally behind opentripplanner .
trafi ( finnish transport safety agency ) develops the safety of the transport system , promotes environmentally friendly transport solutions and is responsible for transport system regulatory duties .
the whim mobile application was launched in october as a partnership between the helsinki regional transport authority ( hsl ) and start - up firm maas global . so far it is only available to a limited test group , and will be expanded next month to include new options .
in finland , parkeon – in conjunction with tieto finland – is implementing a €60m ( us $ 81m ) smartcard - based ticketing and information contract awarded in 2012 by the helsinki regional transport authority ( hsl ) . the off - board solution is again being adopted for waterborne transit .
about one dozen islands in helsinki can be reached by commuter ferries during the summer season . the suomenlinna ferry operates throughout the year and is the only ferry operated by helsinki region transport ( hsl ) as part of the overall helsinki metropolitan area public transport system .
helsinki metropolitan area council ( ytv ) , owned by the municipal authorities , is responsible for managing regional public transport including that across municipal boundaries . ytv provides traveller information services as a tool for promoting public transport and reducing car use .
the transport system plan takes a stand on regional transport policy and aims to influence mobility options ; the competitiveness of walking , cycling and public transport can be improved and the integration of transport and land use deepened by developing the urban structure , transport network and services . as the helsinki region is at the hub of national and international transport links in finland , the performance of the region’s transport system is important for the country as a whole .
the preparation of the helsinki region transport system plan is based on the act on cooperation between municipalities in the helsinki metropolitan area in waste management and public transport ( 829 / 2009 ) . according to the act , the municipalities in the metropolitan area collaborate on transport system and public transport planning .
the transport agency is primarily interested in the phenomenon from the standpoint of sustainable transport .
the new logo of helsinki is based on the traditional old helsinki crest , and it includes the word helsinki . the traditional crest will not disappear but will be reserved for festive uses .
i train ( helsinki - tikkurila - airport - myyrmäki - helsinki ) p train ( helsinki - myyrmäki - airport - tikkurila - helsinki at the helsinki central railway station , i trains mainly leave from tracks 1 - 3 , and p trains from tracks 16 - 18 . timetables for i trains timetables for p trains
helsinki region transport , director of passenger services department , pirkko lento , tel . + 358 50 380 7033
the bike - share program is part of helsinki ' s overall plan to promote cycling . helsinki ' s goal is to increase the share of cycling of all trips made in the city to 15 % by 2020 . the program supplier is citybike finland , which is a joint venture between moventia of spain and smoove of france . the program is owned and operated by the city of helsinki ' s public transportation system provider helsinki city transport ( hkl ) . services supporting the program , including the journey planner , are provided by helsinki region transport ( hsl ) , which is the regional public transportation authority .
hkl ( helsinki city transport ) is the tram and metro train operator and the owner and maintainer of the public transport infrastructure in helsinki . together with its subsidiary suomenlinnan liikenne , hkl also provides ferry services in suomenlinna .
the regional transport authority mainly relies on the employer transport tax to fund transport investment . 47 this approach levies a public transport tax on employers whereby a sum is collected from employees’ salaries , depending on the location of the business . the tax is targeted , with higher rates in more affluent areas , and excludes start - up firms and small shops . in 2012 , almost 40 per cent of the region’s £6 . 7 billion public transport budget came from the transport tax . 48
maps of helsinki : helsinki maps . searchable , printable . more ' local knowledge ' than google maps but slightly harder to use !
greater manchester combined authority . ( 2011 ) , ‘report : transport and economic development protocols’ , 1 april , 2011 , accessed april 17 , 2014 , urltoken
transport system planning is long - term planning . for example , the helsinki region transport system plan hlj 2015 outlines the future transport system up to 2040 . the transport system plan creates the framework ; details are decided in conjunction with other plans and the implementation .
the worlds2017 organization and the helsinki regional transport authority hsl will work together during the figure skating world championships in late march - early april . more than 65 , 000 spectators are expected to attend the competition , which takes place from 29 march to 2 april in hartwall arena , a venue that is easily accessible via public transport from the metropolitan area . both hsl and the competition organization recommend using public transport to travel to the arena .
“hsl plays a key role in helsinki’s efforts to become a pioneer in the climate and intelligent transport sectors , ” says the mayor of helsinki jussi pajunen .
the ambitious goal of an electric bus fleet is vital for implementing helsinki’s vision on carbon neutral future . ”
helsinki regional transport authority hsl has need for the swedish road names in osm . there would be basically three possibilities to import the road names from : digiroad database ( cc by 4 . 0 ) from finnish transport authority , vrk database ( cc by 4 . 0 ) by the population register centre , or the topographic database ( nlsfi license ) from the national land survey of finland . since finnish transport agency is partner in the digitransit project and because finnish transport agency has provided explicit written permission regrading the cc - by 4 . 0 license that openstreetmap foundation requires ( guidelines ) this plan considers the digiroad option .
ieer aims to define smart paths and solutions for partners to boost and orchestrate regional entrepreneurship ecosystems supporting young entrepreneurs .
we promote environmental - friendly transport in line with the helsinki region transport system plan ( hlj ) . we strive to contribute to sustainable land use and development in the region .
finnish transport agency ' s mission is to enable smooth , efficient and safe travel and transport . vision is : efficient transport connections – a thriving finland .
ytv organises public transport in the helsinki region , running the competitive tendering process for public transport services . in order to ensure co - ordinated information , ytv collates transport data and disseminates information through other organisations and their own services .
hsl joins together seven regional municipalities , and its responsibilities include coordinating the transport strategy across the region , setting fare prices and procuring bus and other public transport services through competitive tenders . these powers have enabled hsl to :
hsl developer community is open for all individuals and organisations interested in the open data and open source software regarding helsinki region transport hsl or wider . hsl is the public authority that plans and procures the public transport ( ferry , tram , metro , train , bus ) within its member municipalities ( helsinki , vantaa , espoo , kauniainen , kirkkonummi , kerava , and sipoo ) .
that the city is serious about making good on these intentions is bolstered by the helsinki regional transport authority ' s rollout last year of a strikingly innovative minibus service called kutsuplus . kutsuplus lets riders specify their own desired pick - up points and destinations via smartphone ; these requests are aggregated , and the app calculates an optimal route that most closely satisfies all of them .
helsinki’s brand identity has changed . the city of helsinki adopted a new helsinki logo and other new visual symbols at the beginning of june in conjunction with the thorough reform of the city organization . the rebranding of helsinki sought a fresh new brand identity that respects the past and is both modern and timeless .
people working in helsinki or visiting the city will perceive helsinki more easily than before as a straightforward , appealing , modern , functional and enjoyable place . the uniform identity also helps helsinki to differentiate itself from other cities and regions .
the transport system plan currently in force , hlj 2015 , is the second plan that covers all 14 municipalities in the helsinki region .
one weekday ( from 4 : 00am to 4 : 00am ) of transit activity in helsinki , finland , based on the general transit feed specification ( gtfs ) data made available by the helsinki regional transport authority ( urltoken ) credits : - - gtfs data - - the general transit feed specification ( gtfs ) data within this video was made available by the helsinki regional transport authority ( urltoken ) at urltoken .
distribution and re - use of hsl open data is allowed .
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by benny kahjo ( urltoken ) is licensed under a creative commons licence ( urltoken ) . the track was shortened to the length of the video . - - geographic information system ( gis ) data - - gshhg - a global self - consistent , hierarchical , high - resolution geography database ( urltoken ) is released under the gnu lesser general public license ( urltoken ) .
over one million trips are made daily in the helsinki metropolitan area using the bus , tram , metro , or suomenlinna ferry . for the journeys to go smoothly , the helsinki regional transport authority ( hsl ) has to have the user’s needs at the basis of its functioning . they can be uncovered by combining the different parts of functional public transport in service design : the vehicles and their routes , passenger information , and communication . at the centre of it all is the passenger and his need to move forward .
greater manchester’s success provides a strong rationale both for local authorities to pass powers upwards to a combined authority or ita and for central government to grant transport funding and coordination powers to itas .
the greater manchester combined authority shows how better coordination frees the city from the narrow constraints of traditional transport appraisals and enables better integration of transport within local growth priorities . manchester has opened up new investment opportunities – beyond what national transport appraisals would offer – that meet the needs of their local economy .
ticket inspectors for helsinki regional transport authority ( hsl ) , check fares and tickets for onboard metropolitan commuters on city buses , trams , commuter trains , subways and also the ferry on the suomenlinna ferry system . but because hsl lacks the staff and resources to verify every single ticket , non - paying travelers have cost the department an estimated 10 million or more euros per year in recent years .
helsinki city transport hkl is responsible for running the trams and the metro as well as construction and maintenance of track , stations and depots .
the ferry service is operated by the helsinki region transport authority ( hsl ) . depending on the season and the time of day , ferries run 1 to 4 times per hour from the morning until the night throughout the year . please see the detailed ferry schedules here .
environmental responsibility is one of hsl ' s guiding values . we encourage people to use public transport and other sustainable modes of transport , improve their competitiveness and reduce transport emissions .
transport authorities are increasingly looking to integrate ferry travel into the mix of public transport . david crawford finds out more .
the gmca coordinates transport at the city region level . greater manchester combined authority ( gmca ) was the first combined authority established in the uk . the combined authority incorporated the powers of the ita with the regional governance body . gmca , transport for greater manchester ( tfgm ) , which acts on behalf of gmca , and the ten local authorities in greater manchester are governed by a clear division of roles that enables gmca and tfgm to manage strategic transport matters for the city region . 53 it operates as a city region authority but draws its resources from the ten councils , and 64 per cent of tfgm revenue funds come from a levy on the ten authorities . it also controls the metrolink system farebox , which gmca has used to support prudential borrowing that underpins half of the current £1 . 5 billion greater manchester transport fund ( gmtf ) . importantly , gmtf prioritises projects based on its ability to secure wider economic , environmental and social returns than are captured by traditional transport appraisal .
image is created assuming a walking distance to stops of 400m ( 0 . 25 miles ) and a gaussian distribution around each stop . the data is then log - scaled and color - coded . the color - code is shown at the bottom - left of the image . credits : the general transit feed specification ( gtfs ) data within this video was made available by helsinki regional transport authority ( hsl ) .
through our services , we make public transport , walking and cycling more attractive . for example , good and reliable transport links and reasonably priced tickets encourage people to use public transport .
the development of the helsinki region transport system improves the competitiveness and wellbeing of the growing metropolitan area and helps to create a more coherent urban structure .
a well - functioning transport system ensures seamless and diverse mobility options as well as good transport links for business and industry .
the expansion of the bike - share programme will further improve the service of the overall helsinki public transport system , when more bikes are available for the first and last legs of journeys : the helsinki bike - share programme is closely integrated with the public transport system , promoting sustainable mobility in the city .
the kaisaniemi metro station in helsinki will be renamed university of helsinki in january 2015 . the finnish name of the station will be ' helsingin yliopisto ' and the swedish name ' helsingfors universitet ' . the name change was approved by the helsinki city board in april 2014 .
ticket is required for journeys from helsinki to the airport and vice versa . purchase from a
while hsl ' s route and schedule data has been open for years , this is the first time the transport authority has opened up its payment apis for a commercial service and sets a precedent for future collaborations .
more information : city of helsinki , deputy mayor pekka sauri , tel . 0500 433464 , pekka . sauri @ urltoken university of helsinki , chancellor thomas wilhelmsson , tel . 02941 22206 , thomas . wilhelmsson @ urltoken helsinki city transport ( hkl ) , chief of hkl metro tapio hölttä , tel . 050 559 1916 , tapio . holtta @ urltoken helsinki region transport ( hsl ) , director of marketing and communications mari flink , tel . + 358 40 715 0440 , mari . flink @ urltoken
flexible transport on demand is part of a global trend , says the finnish transport agency ' s development manager , asta tuominen .
government offers annual funding settlements to local government for transport , which makes funding transport projects riskier , more difficult and more expensive .
national transport projects tend not to coordinate with local transport systems . highways agency and network rail are national transport bodies managing large - scale and long - distance transport , but they lack incentives and capacity to coordinate those major road and rail projects with cities .
world heritage sea fortress suomenlinna is a great day out . even if you don ' t have time to get off at suomenlinna , the ferry ride itself is a fantastic value ' harbour cruise ' ! the helsinki - suomenlinna ferry is operated by helsinki region transport and uses regular public transport tickets . there are numerous
the university of helsinki will celebrate its 375th anniversary in 2015 . the new station name is the city of helsinki’s gift to the university , which is an important partner to the city .
a new ticketing and information system will be taken into use in the helsinki region public transport by the end of 2015 . it will modernize the current travel card system and standardize the information systems . the aim is to bring the entire helsinki region public transport within the scope of up - to - date passenger information .
take walking paths from openstreetmap , take public transport open data in gtfs format , deploy opentripplanner , expose open apis , customise any of the client applications . this is how next - generation journey planners are being built : open standards , open data , open apis , open source code . authorities in places such as portland , new york state , netherlands , finland , iceland and oslo are already working this way in collaboration with citizens and businesses . latest result of this model to replace proprietary solutions is digitransit , a mobile - first html5 passenger information app by the main transport authorities in finland ( helsinki regional transport authority hsl and finnish transport agency fta ) .
public transportation registry
. the database of hsl for public transportation in the helsinki region .
national land survey development centre / sdi - team p . o . box 84 00521 helsinki finland
trams are one of the most prominent symbols of helsinki and a significant part of the streetscape .
the bike - share programme is maintained by helsinki city transport , and the service is provided by citybike finland . advertising sales are handled by clear channel , and the main programme partner is hok - elanto . the station location planning has been carried out by the helsinki city planning department . helsinki region transport maintains the programme website and the bike - share functions of the journey planner , as well as handling the marketing .
statistics finland has stated that it is going to open its regional database altika by including its contents in the statfin database at the start of 2013 .
some 252 million public transport journeys are made in helsinki annually , of which roughly half are made using hkl’s services : by metro , tram or a suomenlinna ferry .
urltoken is a joint region portal of the cities in the helsinki metropolitan area . the website urltoken contains the joint services of espoo , helsinki , kauniainen and vantaa that are not tied to municipal borders as well as the decisions of the joint decision - making bodies of the helsinki metropolitan area .
tieto and helsinki region transport authority signed an agreement concerning the delivery of a new system today . the agreement covers the implementation of a ticketing and information system , as well as maintenance for five years . the project ' s investment costs are approximately eur 60 million and the usage costs for five years approximately eur 30 million .
our information system partner fara asa has a wide - ranging selection of real - time information systems for public transport . norwegian fara is the leading supplier of intelligent transportation systems to the public transport sector in the nordic countries . in addition fara has also delivered transport systems outside the nordic countries . fara has participated in delivering the current travel card system for helsinki region transport .
cities with more control over their bus services have been able to ensure better quality services . the provision of public transport in the helsinki city region falls under helsinki region transport ( hsl ) with almost 300 bus routes across the city region . buses were the most popular mode of transport in 2012 ( over half of total journeys ) , and over 80 percent of passengers reported being satisfied with the service . 32
nsb core wp 4 case study on the helsinki airport rail corridor has been finalised . . . .
the centres for economic development , transport and the environment ( ely centres ) are responsible for the regional implementation and development tasks of the central government . finland has a total of 15 ely centres , which are tasked with promoting regional competitiveness , well - being and sustainable development and curbing climate change . ely centres have three areas of responsibility : business and industry , labour force , competence and cultural activities , transport and infrastructure , environment and natural resources .
the helsinki city planning department has announced the locations of the new docking stations . from 2 may onwards , the bikes will serve helsinki from the inner city all the way to munkkiniemi , pasila and kumpula .
councils are overly dependent on central government funding sources for local transport projects . central government control of funding also limits local authorities’ ability to raise money for transport projects , reduces transport investment and limits what councils can do .
description of a route usually written on the front of the vehicle . for example :
helsinki
( for just the destination ) or
helsinki - tampere
( for both the origin and destination ) .
for regular users of helsinki public transport , the travel card is a simple and cheap way to keep a ticket in your pocket . load it with value and buy tickets using the
the suomenlinna ferry operates from the helsinki market square and katajanokka . ferry timetables are available from the helsinki region transport ( hsl ) website and from the hsl phone information at + 358 ( 0 ) 9 4766 4000 , mon - fri 7 - 19 , sat - sun 9 - 17 .
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helsinki has been nominated as unesco city of design . the city of helsinki uses design to develop a better and more functional city . the legacy of world design capital helsinki 2012 lives on in design driven city . the project promotes the use of design by cities and creates ways to incorporate design thinking into the development of public services .
moreover , trams are a key mode of transport for getting around the city . in the coming years and decades , central helsinki will expand and trams will play a key role in transport in the new districts . the tram network will expand , causing changes to the existing route network . these changes started to affect passengers in august 2017 when the new helsinki tram network was introduced .
when cities are able to levy local taxes or set fees to invest in local transport projects , it benefits the wider transport system and the economy . taxes and fees , when responsive to local transport needs , can raise money to make projects viable and align the costs of transport with those who benefit from it .
over a thousand public transport professionals work for us , from drivers to specialists .
hsl wants public transport to be the number one choice for both commuter and leisure journeys . traveling to major events in the regional area is most convenient via public transport , and we aim to do our best so that everybody coming to the competition will find traveling easy and flexible
, says hsl ' s department head mari flink .
new city districts are being built and old ones are developed . hkl is actively helping to build a new helsinki !
the transport system covers mobility as a whole : the entire mobility environment with its various modes of transport - walking , cycling , public transport , private motoring and freight traffic . instead of focusing on individual projects , transport system planning considers the whole picture and the impacts of different combinations of measures on mobility and trends in traffic .
booz & co , with the passenger transport executive group ( pteg ) , identified a number of benefits of integrated smart tickets that extend beyond transport . these included :
if you have to travel by motor vehicle , you should choose public transport since effectively managed public transport places much less strain on the environment than travelling by car .
a single - zone ' value ticket ' . valid for 60 minutes on any hsl transport within one zone ( 80 minutes on some helsinki internal bus routes and the suomenlinna ferry ) . includes transfers .
the helsinki bike - share network – the helsinki city bikes – will be three times larger in the spring of 2017 compared with the 2016 programme : the system will reopen in the spring with 1 , 500 bikes and 150 docking stations .
the scottish government has noted the results of earlier trials suggesting that previously - available itso - compliant equipment designed for buses did not work well at sea . one regional authority , the orkney islands council , has already implemented a basic smartcard operation on some of its inter - island services – but this is not itso - compliant and is therefore non - interoperable with island bus services .
the municipalities in the helsinki region make freely available the service map rest - interface service ; interface service terms of use .
map of helsinki ( . pdf ) ( kauppatori ( market square ) square g - h 9 in the map . )
the helsinki eu office is situated in brussels . office supervises its stakeholders’ interests and promotes their visibility in different eu forums .
public transportation registry of finnish transport agency for all long distance public transportation in finland .
transport funding uncertainty has held back councils from unlocking major strategic sites . for example :
challenge : cities cannot sufficiently raise revenues for local transport projects residents and businesses need .
valencia , spain from the municipal transport company of valencia s . a . u .
under the current system , transport planning and funding do not align with how people use transport services . if the way that local and central government think about , plan for and invest in transport doesn’t match how people use it , the transport system will not serve people or the economy the best it can . this is for two mains reasons .
local funding for local projects means people pay for the transport that they benefit from . some element of central funding is usually necessary for transport projects . any major transport scheme will have local , city - wide , regional and some national benefits , and funding for projects should reflect this . because the vast majority of benefits from new transport go to local residents and businesses through reduced congestion , alternative modes of travel , fewer emissions or access to new homes or jobs , local residents and businesses should pay a higher proportion of the investment .
finnish public transport is generally efficient , reliable , safe and on time . getting around any town by public transport is manageable without fuss , and pretty quickly , even for a foreign visitor . for regular passengers , travel cards of various types such as value tickets , season tickets and connection passes can significantly reduce transport costs ; consult the local authority for details . taxis are government - regulated ; all are clean late models , often mercedes . fares can be prohibitive .
itas are cross - boundary bodies with responsibility and control for the transport investment and management process . itas overcome many of the geographic coverage and funding problems for transport because they :
the mode of transport that generates the least emissions is rail traffic , such as metros and trams , since these do not generate any carbon dioxide emissions . these forms of transport are made even more ecological by their large transport capacity and long service life . for example , a single metro train can transport the same amount of passengers as 700 cars .
the new ticketing and information system is based on open , service - centered architecture . it will enable the continuous development of the system , the increasing of services , as well as keeping the system up - to - date in a flexible and cost - efficient manner . helsinki regional transport was one of the first in the world to implement the current travel ticket system based on non - contact cards and with the new project , will continue as a pioneer of public transport systems together with tieto .
its wave2go core system allows integration with the regional multimodal orca ( one regional card for all ) scheme to meet the needs of its walk - on passengers , who can load a wsf monthly pass or e - purse and an accompanying transit pass . but it has been unable to participate in the orca transit partners’ monthly puget pass system , covering the puget sound area , because of fare differentials .
mattersoft ltd is a finnish software company , focusing on intelligent transport systems . we specialize in public transport information management and traffic light priorities . we provide and maintain solutions by ourselves and with our partners . in addition to our products , we are also involved in various national and international research projects related to intelligent transport systems and logistics . our offices are located in tampere city center and in lauttasaari , helsinki .
the ministry of transport and communications is responsible for two broad sectors : transport policy and communications policy . in the transport sector , the ministry ' s responsibilities include transport systems and networks , transport of people and goods , traffic safety , and issues relating to climate and the environment . in the communications sector , the ministry takes care of issues relating to communications networks , information security and data protection , information society policy , the mass media , and postal services .
the municipality of budapest officially appointed bkk on 1 may 2012 as the competent integrated transport - organiser with responsibilities covering public transport , cycling , walking , public road and bridge infrastructure management , parking and taxi services as well as transport development projects . the specific public transport tasks include planning , integrating , regulating , tendering and awarding , promoting , managing as well as controlling .
second , funding pots for transport are fractured and uncoordinated . funding for transport is split by different modes , geographies and timelines , which makes it harder to coordinate investment across cities . 50
the forecasting , modelling and appraisal frameworks for transport investment should be independently reviewed so as to take account of the wider economic impacts and links between transport , land use and economic development .
intelligent transport is seen at tieto as a significant part of the development of information society . this is a significant agreement for tieto , because we want to be involved in developing new services for public transport . together with helsinki region transport , we are on the front line developing the new generation ticketing and information system
, says ari järvelä , executive vice president , finland and the baltic countries , tieto .
the urltoken concept is also comprised of websites that provide information about the helsinki metropolitan area cities’ services in easy to read and sign language .
reducing emissions from traffic in the helsinki region is one of the key targets in hsl ' s strategy . in order to reduce emissions from public transport , we are increasing the share of rail services and favor low - emissions vehicles .
emta brings together the authorities responsible for public transport in the main european cities . it promotes the exchange of information and good practices in the field of public transport organisation , planning and funding .
information for media and event producers concerning filming and performance licenses on public transport and at stations .
the tram transport network will grow in the near future . read more on the hsl pages .
the development of the region portal is guided by an editorial board , which is a representation of the helsinki metropolitan area cities’ communications and information technology departments . the administration of the website and the editorial responsibility are the responsibilities of the webmasters of the helsinki city executive office’s communications division .
transport strategy and funding should take into account the wider impacts on housing , regeneration and jobs . building on the coordination discussed in section 3 . 4 , the west midlands and manchester have not only linked - up their different modes of transport , but they also link transport with other policy areas .
electric buses support hsl’s strategic goal of increasing the share of low - emission vehicles in public transport .
challenge : funding for transport investment and services is too fractured , holding back investment and reducing quality .
as part of the nsb core project the senate administration for the environment , transport and . . .
the city of helsinki has had no uniform brand identity up until now , and city departments and projects have had their own varying identities and logos .
the state government department is seeking an industry partner to help it trial on - demand public transport services .
the finnish transport agency provides the nationwide interface service urltoken , a data - base containing information about public transport routes and timetables , as well as the digitraffic interface service that provides infor - mation about traffic flows .
hsl ' s next - generation journey planner , in cooperation with finnish transport agency ' s national urltoken .
the colours of the new brand identity are familiar to citizens . they are the colours used , for example , in the helsinki crest , the cupola of helsinki cathedral , the suomenlinna fortress island and the brick wall of the hakaniemi market hall . the new brand identity is made up of 14 different colours .
the founding principle of bkk was to integrate into an umbrella organisation and to fundamentally reform the previously fragmented sectors of transport governance in order to ensure a high level of professional operation and the systematic coordination of the various actors of the transport branch . the original goal of the transport governance reform was and the on - going mission of bkk since its establishment in november 2010 is to increase the quality of urban transport and transport - oriented development thereby achieving a more competitive and sustainable budapest , which is currently the 8th largest city in europe .
the following otp - based services are presented as production - quality deployments , but are not backed by an official transportation authority . otp has also been used by several popular multi - city smartphone applications in their start - up phase before developing proprietary technology .
we want to gain information on what kinds of customers new transport services attract and to test whether the combination of public transport and new services would be a competitive alternative to owning a car ,
she says .
using the whim app , helsinki becomes the first city to try out an all - inclusive mobility service covering public transportation , taxis , and even car rentals .
hsl openmaas api offers a retail interface for single tickets open to all interested transport operators . further information : urltoken
have a different kind of birthday party in a tram ! hkl also rents out its vehicles for charter transport .
look up public transport service to the suomenlinna ferry terminals at the market square and in katajanokka on journey planner .
the linkker buses are part of the epeli project , which is a spin - off of the ebus project coordinated by the technical research centre of finland ( vtt ) and supported by the finnish funding agency for technology and innovation ( tekes ) . hsl’s partners in the project include , for example helsinki city transport hkl , who is constructing the fast - charging stations in helsinki , and helsingin bussiliikenne oy , the operator of route 23 .
registration for the new bike - share season begins in april 2017 . once the stations are in service , the information on station locations and bike availability is available in real time in helsinki region transport’s new journey planner . the new journey planner can already be studied at urltoken .
birmingham and the other west midlands authorities are planning to establish a new integrated transport authority ( ita ) which will aim to improve coordination in the city region and increase cooperation between the three local leps . the new ita will consist of the leaders of the seven local councils and will be mainly responsible for developing a coherent overall strategy across the city region coordinating project delivery with centro ( the passenger transport executive ) and local authorities . in addition to coordinating strategies across the three leps , the new ita will coordinate all modes of transport and bring the leps into the decision - making process , particularly around strategy setting . 52
a number of free apps are available , with journey planners , timetables , real - time transport information and more .
tuominen points out that this is still early days , and predicts that if such systems proliferate they could revolutionise transport .
challenge : disjointed transport systems that don’t operate in a way that responds to people’s day - to - day needs .
delivering change : leps can use a cross - cutting strategy for investing in transport in the single local growth fund .
rules are only as good as their enforcement . but as any effective authority figure knows , enforcers are also only as good as their enforcement systems . for a large city transportation department , a well - designed ticket - inspection system is key to effectively enforcing ticketing and fines .
as box 7 shows there are a range of local taxes , fees and charges for funding local transport projects that have been implemented by cities in the uk and abroad to bring in more transport investment that meets the needs of local people and businesses . these examples can be adapted to the particular transport investment requirements and needs or strengths of a city’s economy .
the project carries out a feasibility study of the helsinki–tallinn fixed link in 2016–2018 . the feasibility study focuses on the technical , economic and business viability of the railway tunnel vision .
odell m & pickford j . ( 2012 ) , ‘plan to break battersea transport deadlock’ , financial times , 4 december 2012
being the mobility manager of budapest , bkk is responsible for all travellers regardless the purpose , the aim , and the mode of transport . this responsibility also includes the harmonisation of demand / supply ratio of transport modes which is to be based on real time information and long - term strategic values . no absolute priority among transport modes is defined , and travel demand is to be influenced based on sustainability principles , real society demands and reasonable economic costs . as described in bmt balázs mór plan , the first sump based transport development plan of budapest issued in 2015 , bkk’s primary strategic objectives are to create a liveable urban environment , to provide a safe , reliable and dynamic transport system , and to facilitate cooperation in regional connections . these goals are to be pursued in 4 intervention areas : establishment of more and better connections and infrastructure , attractive vehicles , better services and efficient governance .
participatory design is most productive when other groups in addition to the end users are also involved . then it becomes co - design , say innovation adviser tuula jäppinen at the association of finnish local and regional authorities , and tuuli mattelmäki , professor of design at aalto university .
mdi is a consultancy for regional development that specializes in interactive development of the public sector and regional ecosystems . mdi has been involved in , among other things , working on the maas vision for finland ; assessing the position of cycling in the finnish maas development context ; and analyzing models for increasing understanding of the normal clients ' needs in transportation and placing the user perspective in a central role in transportation system development work . in addition , maas is an integral part of the development strategies of many cities and regions which mdi has been sparring .
the city of helsinki e - services are open 24 hours . after you have logged in you may , for example , fill in and send forms or sign up for courses .
public transport service shown to customers under a single name , usually from point a to b and back . for example : trams
delivering change : coordinating transport policy and funding across government functions using combined authorities and joint teams at the local and national levels .
ytv’s public policy goals include promoting public transport and reducing car use . these , rather than commercial goals , have driven the development of its public transport information services . improving real time information services is another objective for ytv . the timetable database information is generally available free of charge to users and contracted services providers . most of the information for the integrated timetable database comes from services managed by ytv , and information from all local and regional public transport operators in the area is collected . ytv also collects real time operational data from bus operators . timetable and fare information is shared with organisations providing services to the public by agreement with ytv , and with commercial content providers .


caviar spoons are traditionally made of inert materials , such as mother of pearl , gold , animal horn , and wood .

there is a custom that caviar should not be served with a metal spoon , because metal may impart an undesirable flavour .

some food experts point out that caviar is stored and sold in metal tins , and therefore any effect of metal on caviar flavour is a misconception ; however , others point out that silver is reactive , and may affect caviar flavour .

caviar spoons range in length from 3 to 5 inches , and have a small shallow bowl that may be either oval or paddle shaped .

caviar spoon

many other designs , such as demitasse spoon , chinese spoon , bouillon spoon , parfait spoon , rattail spoon , runcible spoon , salt spoon , seal - top spoon , and more .
dessert spoon - created in a medium size , somewhere between teaspoon and dining spoon .
caviar spoon - because of fact that silver changes the taste of caviar , these spoons are most often created from mother of pearl , gold , animal horn and wood .
this custom is debated among caviar lovers but one fact remains the same . caviar looks fantastic against mother of pearl and these 5cm long spoons are sure to add style to any caviar presentation .
cochlear - religious spoon of eastern orthodox church , used to serve consecrated wine .
newborn spoon - made from silver and given to newborn children as an object of good fortune .
coronation on anointing spoon - used by various royal families in their ceremonies , most notably by english crown .
who we’re talking about : we love celebrating strong , successful women here at the caviar spoon , which is why we’ve created rebelles . these are the women who are working it and owning it in life , work , and everything in between . . .
who we’re talking about : dayan candamil we love celebrating strong , successful women here at the caviar spoon , which is why we’ve created rebelles . these are the women who are working it and owning it in life , work , and everything in between . . .
who we’re talking about : kanchan kulkarni we love celebrating strong , successful women here at the caviar spoon , which is why we’ve created rebelles . these are the women who are working it and owning it in life , work , and everything in between . . .
caviar is traditionally eaten with mother of pearl spoons , as metal imparts undesirable flavors . highest grade mother of pearl , with unparalleled iridescence .
fruit spoon - which features sharpened point or teeth , for easier carving of various fruits ( orange , grapefruit , etc . ) .
who we’re talking about : georgina goodman we love celebrating strong , successful women here at the caviar spoon , which is why we’ve created rebelles . these are the women who are working it and owning it ! this week , we’re featuring fabulous shoe designer georgina goodman . . .
mother of pearl is the traditional utensil for eating and serving caviar as it ' s believed that metal has potential to impart an undesirable flavour .
who we’re talking about : marie aoun of saint d’ici we love celebrating strong , successful women here at the caviar spoon , which is why we’ve created rebelles . these are the women who are working it and owning it in life , work , and everything in between . . .
who we’re talking about : pauline and tamburai of oneofeach we love celebrating strong , successful women here at the caviar spoon , which is why we’ve created rebelles . these are the women who are working it and owning it in life , work , and everything in between . . .
who we’re talking about : candice wyatt - minter of wyatt hairdressing we love celebrating strong , successful women here at the caviar spoon , which is why we’ve created rebelles . these are the women who are working it and owning it in life , work , and everything in . . .
who we’re talking about : sally sarieddine of lalaqueen we love celebrating strong , successful women here at the caviar spoon , which is why we’ve created rebelles . these are the women who are working it and owning it in life , work , and everything in between . our . . .
who we’re talking about : rixo we love celebrating strong , successful women here at the caviar spoon , which is why we’ve created rebelles . these are the women who are working it and owning it in life , work , and everything in between . our newest rebelles are . . .
who we’re talking about : xriss we love celebrating strong , successful women here at the caviar spoon , which is why we’ve created rebelles . these are the women who are working it and owning it in life , work , and everything in between . our newest rebelle is super . . .
the review : lip ink crossed the paths of the caviar crew and we were immediately intrigued by its promise . smear - proof lipstick ? really ? bring it on . in a perfect pairing , we recruited caviar ambassador xriss as our lipstick tester . not only does she do amazing makeup on herself . . .
hand crafted from domestically farmed cow bone this sweet little box of bone spoons has been specifically designed as caviar spoons . they make the perfect gift for any caviar lover . bone has been used for thousands of years because due to its plentiful supply and feel . it can be sculptured easily and lasts a lifetime .
who we’re talking about : tamika j . we love celebrating strong , successful women here at the caviar spoon , which is why we’ve created rebelles . these are the women who are working it and owning it ! we’re thrilled to have emerging artist singer - songwriter tamika j . join our rebelle ranks . . .
the caviar spoon rebelle team was in the throes of planning summer travel coverage across saint - tropez and mykonos when designer georgia thompson and her luxury resortwear brand evarae blipped onto our radar . read on for more about georgia , how evarae came about , and her thoughts on the highlights and learning lessons of starting your own business .
what we’re talking about : gentlemen’s arthouse well , it’s about time we spread our caviar coverage to johannesburg , now isn’t it . and we have such an awesome place to share with you as our inaugural south africa review…
hand crafted from domestically farmed cow bone this sweet little box of bone spoons has been specifically designed as caviar spoons , but i am sure that you will be able to find plenty of other uses for them . they make the perfect gift for any caviar lover or for anybody who just likes nice things . bone has been used for thousands of years because due to its plentiful supply and feel . it can be sculptured easily and lasts a lifetime .
by the time of medieval europe , spoons made from cow horns , wood , brass and pewter were often used as a means of easy transport of eating ingredients for both people and animals . wooden spoons started being replaced with more durable metal variants only in 15th century , of course only in higher circles of people . the earliest mentioning of spoon in england comes from 1259 , as a part of wardrobe accounts of king edward i . in those medieval times , spoons were used not only as a means of eating but as a mark of wealth and power . coronation of every king of england was followed by the ritual of anointing by the special spoon . during the following periods of renaissance , baroque and victorian times , spoon received many design changes , finally receiving its current modern look sometimes by the end of 18th century .
history of spoon is long and interesting . nobody knows when first spoon was used , but archeological findings can place some of the ornamental and religious spoons in the area of 1000 years bc . those ancient spoons made from wood , flint , slate and ivory were in possessions of egyptian priests and pharaohs , and were made in very exotic and strange designs , often describing important religious events on their hilts and bowls with the use of hieroglyphs and elaborate drawings . by the time the age of ancient greece and roman empire , spoons became produced from bronze and silver and were more commonplace among wealthy class of people .
we offer a range of delivery options , which are listed on the order page . all uk caviar orders are sent out on a next day basis , excluding sundays and bank holidays , on a fully trackable service . we need your order by 2 . 00pm if we are to deliver the following day . your order will be packed with ice and delivered in an insulated box to ensure that it arrives with you in perfect condition .
in modern times , spoons have many uses in our food industry . not only that it serves as a perfect tool for consuming liquid or semi - liquid foods ( soups , stews , ice creams , etc . ) , but it is very useful as a tool for measure , mix , stir and toss ingredients that are very small or in powdery solid form . standardization of modern kitchenware and eating utensils created the term
spoonful
, which describes the amount of material that can be placed in one spoon container .
since the dawn of human civilization , various eating utensils were created to help us prepare , serve and eat various types of food . from the simple sharped rocks , carved wood sticks , clay dishes , and invention of metallurgy , spoon managed to prove itself as the most perfect tool in all areas of food preparation and serving . its simple design consisting of small shallow bowl ( shaped to be oval or round ) that is connected to an end of a handle was used over millennia by many ancient civilizations , finally reaching the modern state and design that we all know today . currently , spoons dominate our modern way of preparing and serving food . over 50 variations of spoons are used for many specific tasks in eating , preparing and other activities , and many more types were used in the past .
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when chef luke dale - roberts announced he as leaving the saxon , people wondered what would happen to the restaurant . well , come meet chef candice philip ( a 13 - year saxon veteran who has worked with chef luke and chef david higgs during that time ) , who recently opened the doors to her own restaurant , grei .
any small business owner will tell you that the first year is both the toughest and the most rewarding . we caught up with # rebelleboss lisa schoeman of south africa’s bed bath body to hear how her first year of being a woman in business went .
when plans began forming for galvin dubai , there was no hesitation from chris and jeff galvin when it came to appointing an executive chef . it was going to be chef luigi vespero , the napoli - born chef who had worked for the galvin brothers once before in the uk .
chef niklas ekstedt is charming , unpretentious , and driven , and he’s the kind of guy who just seems to be good at just about anything , whether on the slopes , being the mastermind behind his tv shows , or connecting with other chefs .
stockholm isn’t short on talented chefs and excellent restaurants serving up a wide variety of cuisine…but chef magnus ek and his restaurants oaxen krog & slip rate high on practically everyone’s list .
chef javier aranda has been rising hot and fast in the restaurant industry since he attended escuela de hosteleria in toledo , spain . the chef - owner of michelin restaurants la cabra and gaytan in madrid gives us insight into his world .
from a farm in zimbabwe to the coasts of cape town to the bush to the urban innards of johannesburg , urbanologi ' s chef jack coetzee has , as he puts it , “gone from one jungle to another” .
who we’re talking about : chef graeme dodrill of great british restaurant after our delightfully british dinner at great british restaurant ( gbr ) at dukes dubai , we had to find out more about the chef behind the classic menu with a twist . luckily , head chef . . .
what happens when you take a reputable south african chef like david higgs and a dynamic entrepreneur who both share the vision of wanting to shake up johannesburg’s restaurant scene ? you get marble - a stunning restaurant that turns south africa’s humble love of cooking over fire into a sophisticated dining experience .
what we’re talking about : browz uae a few months ago , pra received an invitation to visit the newly opened browz salon to try an hd brows session . of course , since we all know that maintaining your brows is crucial for a put - together look , pra jumped at the opportunity . . .
who we’re talking about : chef colin clague of ruya dubai ruya’s chef colin clague is a very familiar name in the dubai restaurant scene . previously the head chef of jean georges , zuma , and qbara , he happened to meet restaurateur umut özkanca who was blown away . . .
who we’re talking about : philippe shangti the colourful , evocative , and often risqué photos of philippe shangti entered tcs’s radar last year when pra had a bit of a hedonistic galavant to saint - tropez . . .
who we’re talking about : matteo pignatelli “matteo…” this is one of the first names chef greg malouf breathed to me the moment i mentioned going to melbourne and meeting a few chefs . . .
who we’re talking about : chef scott pickett scott pickett hit the culinary world hard , fast , and young . who we’re talking about : chef scott pickett scott pickett hit the culinary world hard , fast , and young . . .
who we’re talking about : chef andrew mcconnell the joys of being a newbie to melbourne started with being dropped off at one end of flinders lane only to realise that i was supposed to be meeting chef andrew mcconnell at the very opposite end . . .
what we’re talking about : chef ben williamson nestled in the uber trendy brisbane suburb of new farm , just opposite cru bar ( what used to be my fave haunt for lychee martinis ) , sits gerard’s bistro , dark , cosy and fabulous . i was keen to chat with the chef here . . .
who we’re talking about : chef matt moran and chef ben russell one of the first places that came to pra’s mind whilst planning out the eating portion of her big australia trip was chef matt moran’s aria . the brisbane restaurant has two chef hats with a french modern - style menu . . .
imagined from the mind of beirut - born rami fustok , a businessman and entrepreneur , the mandrake is an eclectic , artsy hotel full of dark whimsy and a fashionable crowd with a guest list that includes plenty of recognisable names .
hotel skeppsholmen is an award - winning , eco - friendly hotel that offers convenience ( an easy 10 - minute walk brings you to the city centre ) with the peacefulness of a setting seemingly much more rural .
residence perseus is a luxury serviced apartment hidden down a quaint cobbled lane in stockholm ' s gamla stan area . its
home away from home
vibe is the true luxury , as you ' ll feel like you ' re living in stockholm , not just visiting .
located smack dab on regent street in the middle of london’s west end , hotel café royal is both grand and modern in a way that befits its location and history . they took a risk and bravely went to town , investing in going against the grain of design in such an old and classic building .
whether or not you ' ve been to saint - tropez , odds are you still know of its fabled reputation as the jetsetter ' s destination . our
saints & sinners
guide will take you from a quiet boutique hotel straight to the beach clubs .
pastis hotel in saint - tropez is the perfect boutique hotel for a coastal getaway . this is how british expats john and pauline became the owners of this hidden gem .
miss clara hotel in stockholm is the perfect city retreat . housed in a former girl ' s school with stunning art nouveau details , the hotel embraces minimalism , has excellent service and staff , and a hip restaurant and bar .
sri lanka is in the travel spotlight these days and we’re here to tell you that it’s totally and completely well - deserved . we visited this beautiful island country at the beginning of this year and were blown away . here ' s what to do and where to go in ella , gurupokuna , and galle .
what we’re talking about : the torch doha at the end of 2016 , we were invited to attend the world luxury hotel awards which was being held in doha . with this kind of event being right up our alley ( and just a hop , skip , and jump away from dubai ) . . .
sri lanka is in the travel spotlight these days and we’re here to tell you that it’s totally and completely well - deserved . we visited this beautiful island country at the beginning of this year and were blown away . here ' s what to do and where to go in colombo , ulpotha , and kandy .
what we’re talking about : tri lanka after hours and hours of travel and prep and driving hundreds of kilometres , i’d be lying if i said i wasn’t praying for relief for my weary legs by the time we drove into galle on the southern tip of sri lanka . . .
what we’re talking about : mamboz beach cabanas mary…your ocd is doing my head in . i’m a beach bum living a lifestyle . just come and give spontaneity a try . you might like it 🙂 this was mamboz beach cabanas’ owner matthew gale’s response to me . . .
what we’re talking about : amba estate is it possible to feel like you’ve made good friends after a mere 48 hours of knowing them ? because that’s what it was like after my time at amba estate with co - founder simon bell , who i’m going to declare as one of life’s winners , hands down . . .
what we’re talking about : santani wellness resort perched high up in the mountains on a former tea plantation , you’ll find santani , a sleek wellness resort that seems far removed from the craziness and hustle of kandy , even though it’s really only about 30 km away . . .
what we’re talking about : ulpotha when looking for unique places to stay in sri lanka , ulpotha was one of the names that kept popping up . after tons of research and questioning , i reached out to suzi , sister of co - founder giles scott , who ended up going above . . .
what we’re talking about : casa colombo if only i had a home like this . you see , casa colombo has grown into a 12 - room retro - chic boutique hotel from its roots as the home of a wealthy indian trading family . over the years , this 200 - year old home changed hands . . .
the travel plan melbourne is known for being a fabulous mishmash of gastronomic pleasures , sports , and arts and culture of every kind , and we were keen to lap up as much of it as we could whilst there . on the list of things to do was exploring the fabled laneways of the city . . .
visiting byron bay when you’ve worked your way through our brisbane travel guide or just simply had enough of city life , drive two hours south past the gold coast into byron bay in nsw . this is one of the prettiest places on earth ( subjective but pretty sure it’s true ! ) . . .
the travel plan brisbane , you saucy little minx ! sometime in between 2011 when pra called you home for 18 months and october 2016 , you developed into the most beautiful and underrated city in australia . . .
what we’re talking about : the langham london the langham brand has always been one that , in my eyes , has commanded respect . when we visited the langham melbourne , we weren’t ogling over some super duper new refurb as it’s actually an older . . .
what we’re talking about : the langham melbourne when it came to finding the best place to stay in melbourne , i shamelessly queried all of my friends and contacts for their recommendations . there were a number of suggestions but the one that really drew me was the langham melbourne . . .
what we’re talking about : lake house daylesford the area of daylesford kept popping up time and time again when i mentioned that i’d be spending some time in melbourne . it turned out to be a non - compromise stopover so i was extra delighted when i was introduced . . .
what we’re talking about : krishna village byron bay is hippie central through and through and so of course the krishna village eco - yoga community would be based nearby . about an hour’s drive away , you’ll go from the breezy beaches or byron to being nestled . . .
what we’re talking about : elements of byron am i allowed to have a favorite place on this earth ? the world’s a big place , i know , so how about we just say that byron bay absorbs a huge part of my heart . . .
what we’re talking about : shambhala at byron shambhala at byron is a place that has been echoed to me for years . it’s a beautiful , faithful haunt of byron bay , located on belongil beach and a short walk away from the fabulous treehouse restaurant . . .
who we’re talking about : chef ryan squires along the waterfront , right in the hub of brisbane cbd , sits chef ryan squires’s three - chef - hat restaurant esquire , complete with a view of story bridge spanning the brisbane river . pra’s friends in brisvegas had bombarded . . .
what we’re talking about : the chedi muscat the chedi muscat is one of the longest standing 5 - star hotels in muscat , spread out over 21 beautiful acres . run by luxury hotel group ghm , this location is as much a favourite for relaxation and sumptuous meals amongst the local omanis . . .
what we’re talking about : alila jabal akhdar it’s easy to forget that muscat is just a 45 - minute flight from dubai . drive another two hours up to 2 , 000 meters above sea level and you’ll find yourself in the heavenly mountain retreat of alila jabal akhdar . . .
what we’re talking about : spicers peak lodge back in 2001 , jude turner saw her baby being born . except her baby was spicers peak lodge , the first of the spicers retreats . the generously sized lodge was originally meant to be a possible dream home . . .
when i was getting ready to head to mythos for dinner , i have to admit that i was a bit sceptical about its location . i know jlt , or jumeirah lake towers , for its offices and , despite the rave reviews , could not picture a really cosy greek restaurant in this part of dubai .
although galvin dubai ( from michelin - starred chef brothers chris and jeff galvin ) retains the brand’s signature french - english touch , they’ve also catered to their new audience by adding a mediterranean basin flair . that means homages to italian , southern french , and north african cuisine in what they call “flavours of the sun” .
chef niklas ekstedt took a concept that many people said was too difficult to execute properly and proved otherwise . his eponymous restaurant ekstedt was awarded a michelin star in 2013 and has consistently been listed in everything from the world’s 50 best restaurants to the most essential restaurants to visit in stockholm .
when heading to stockholm ( yet again because i just can’t get enough of the city these days ) , i asked three of my local buddies and even the pr head of another top restaurant in stockholm for food recommendations . all of them squealed , “you have to do oaxen krog ! ” . so there you have it , it was on the list .
urbanologi , with head chef jack coetzee overseeing the asian - fusion “urban garde cuisine” , serves its innovative dishes in a warehouse space shared with mad giant brewery .
one of the first things that made us fall in love with stockholm was tak , a slick nordic - japanese restaurant in the heart of downtown stockholm , headed up by culinary director frida ronge .
what we’re talking about : great british restaurant ( gbr ) at dukes dubai expat life has plenty of ups ( especially in a city like dubai ) but one of the things that always gets us is when we get that insatiable craving for a taste of home . thank goodness dukes . . .
craving something fresh with a bit of flair ? chef colin clague of rüya shares his recipe for turkish lamb manti , a popular dish in turkey consisting of dumplings stuffed with spiced ground meat and onion . the recipe for the pasta : 450g 00 pasta flour 6 each fresh egg . . .
play by day brunch just a couple of months ago , dubai’s dining darling play restaurant & lounge announced a new brunch concept called play by day . immediately sold on the whimsical name and the idea of trying out a new brunch spot . . .
craving something fresh with a bit of flair ? chef colin clague of rüya shares his recipe for levrek , a fresh and flavourful dish composed of sea bass sashimi with mustard and apple . . .
what we’re talking about : mint leaf dubai & chef vivek kashiwale mint leaf is a fine dining indian restaurant that started over in the uk back in 2003 . with two popular locations in london , they decided to test out the dubai waters a couple of years ago . . .
contributing writer kumar samtani shares his picks on some of the best brunch spots in dubai . brunch in dubai has become an institution , with most of the city of gold’s top restaurants and hotels offering this dining option , particularly on fridays . . .
what we’re talking about : la tablita “this place is just awesome…the food is divine ! ” i received this inside tip from one of the coya crew and , knowing better than to ignore a recommendation from someone in the industry , i quickly hustled my way . . .
what we’re talking about : vii dubai vii dubai popped ( back ) onto our radar earlier this year when they announced that their popular envii ladies night was back . running every tuesday from 8 : 00pm to 1 : 00am , all ladies receive unlimited house drinks and 30 % off a . . .
what we’re talking about : catch at first , the idea of a saturday brunch just didn’t appeal to me . anyone who’s familiar with dubai knows that friday brunches tend to be an all day affair that zaps up most of your weekend so when invited out on saturday , i declined the first few times . . .
what we’re talking about : ramusakemaybe i’m late to the party , but when did jbr ( that’s jumeirah beach residence to the non - locals ! ) start morphing from typical hotel tourist bars to a place that’s finding its own unique pulse . . .
what we’re talking about : the dewsall sweet pea cocktail with chase distillery just down the road , of course dewsall court would partner up with them to create the loveliest cocktails . one of their specialties is the dewsall sweet pea and the team at dewsall were kind enough . . .
what we’re talking about : intersect by lexus if you’re a lexus driver in the uae , then no doubt you’ve heard of al - futtaim motors , which is the exclusive uae distributor of this line of luxury cars . ( the al - futtaim group is also behind other legendary brands . . .
what we’re talking about : musichall dubai where can you venture in dubai where you’ll be watered , well - fed , deliciously drowned in live music , and not have to leave for another venue if you’re in a dancing mood ? where can you find entertainment that will introduce you to . . .
what we’re talking about : play restaurant & lounge 2016 appears to be the year for even more restaurant launches . given the nudge about play in dubai , i was told ‘you need to review it pra’ . naturally , i couldn’t turn down the opportunity , and i had the ideal companion . . .
what we’re talking about : the hamptons café dubai after driving past the hamptons café numerous times without stopping , i finally gave in and experienced disappointment – in myself for not visiting before . . .
what we’re talking about : boulevard kitchen at manzil downtown dubai mention the word “brunch” and most often it conjures up images of loud music , massive queues of hungry ( and possibly hungover ) people , backlogs of taxis dropping brunchers off , and all in all , a day more . . .
guerlain spa at one & only the palm is located past a beautifully tiled pool that is lit up at night . you won’t be stuck in the basement where other hotels choose to place their spas , as though a mere afterthought . no , one & only truly appreciates the spa as a business in its own right and it shows .
what we’re talking about : rossano ferretti hair spa how often do we get to be this close to a hair stylist to the stars ? we could barely sit still when we heard that rossano ferretti , who has a client list that includes people like angelina jolie . . .
wyatt hairdressing is an eco - conscious salon in johannesburg that embraces sustainable beauty ( they’re devoted to the cruelty - free italian brand davines ) with a tight team of talented hair stylists who do everything from classic to cutting - edge .
bed bath body is a homegrown south african brand that features delicious smelling diffusers , body butters , scrubs , soaps , and more . take a peek inside their lovely little space at the boutique shopping centre 44 stanely in johannesburg .
what we’re talking about : mia belle skin being friends with quincy jones has allowed me the opportunity to do some really cool things with him . last year , he took me to a skrillex concert for my birthday . and he was the one who ended up really enjoying the concert . . .
what we’re talking about : skinade did you know that we lose 1 % of collagen per year after the age of 21 ? eek ! now , we know that we can’t fight the ageing process but we can embrace it in a way that allows us to age gracefully ! unless you’re lounging on some luxury island paradise . . .
what we’re talking about : dr . rita rakus & willow stream spa a few weeks back , i was invited to attend media morning at fairmont the palm for the launch of their spa partnership with award - winning aesthetician dr . rita rakus . willow stream spa was recently . . .
what we’re talking about : party prep & pamper ladies , you know the deal . whenever there’s a major event on the horizon , we start to think about what we’re going to wear , how we’re going to style our hair , and most importantly , how to get that effortless and coveted . . .
what we’re talking about : anastasia beverly hills why every woman should have killer brows ! yep , we all have them – those strangely shaped patches of hair – the brow . and there’s no better time to get these babies into shape . respect to the power brows ! do you . . .
what we’re talking about : living a healthy lifestyle don’t be fooled into thinking that all you have to do is pay your way into looking more youthful ! most of it is about how you treat your body and mind through your daily routine and living an all - around healthy lifestyle . . .
what we’re talking about : the best foods for your skin look after your skin from the inside out with this definitive skin - boosting food guide . keeping your skin firm and youthful will be so much easier with these foods appearing regularly in your diet . as the age - old saying goes…
what we’re talking about : skin treatments there has been a great deal of advancement in medical and dermatological treatments to beat back the signs of time when healthy eating , creams , and lifestyle choices simply won’t cut the mustard ! read on to discover . . .
what we’re talking about : lotions & potions age does take a toll on your skin if you don’t look after it . the high street is full of creams and lotions that will leave you looking flawless for years to come . we have lined up the very best that the beauty market has to offer . . .
what we’re talking about : click n curl uk why are we so tickled by the click n curl uk ? maybe you want soft waves like selena gomez…or tons of volume and big curls like hair goddess brigitte bardot . . .
what we’re talking about : sen7 atomizer the perfect fit for any bag ! if you’ve gone through the agony of losing a bottle of perfume due to leaking atomizers , then ladies , join the club . over the years , i’ve probably lost at least a bottle’s worth of tom ford thanks to leaking atomizers . . .
what we’re talking about : anantara spa at qasr al sarab resort having booked 24 hours of luxury at qasr al sarab desert resort by anantara , it would have been silly not to try out their spa for a treatment or two . the anantara spa is a relaxing little sanctuary . . .
what we’re talking about : philip stein sleep bracelet here’s a quick summary of pra back in november 2015 . pra stopped sleeping . ok , fine , that’s an exaggeration , but not by much . i’d wake up around 3 times every night , groggily get out of bed at 7am and then crawl to the local coffee . . .
what we’re talking about : cryotherapy this experience was something i’d been intrigued about trying for quite a while . cryotherapy is the upmarket version of an ice bath and cryo offers a modern spa environment with chambers that deliver the iciness without actually having . . .
what we’re talking about : makeup tutorial for smouldering eyes , killer brows , and face strobing after many years of wondering how on earth some of the local emirati women do their makeup , coupled with failing miserably at kim kardashian - style contouring . . .
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since we launched our online store in 2012 we have absorbed the freight charges associated with delivering our products . this was always planned to be phased out and beginning from orders placed on 21 / 2 / 2018 , freight charges will be enacted for standard weights ( 0 - 2kg , 2 - 7kg and 7kg and above ) . passing on these charges mean that we can continue to deliver your order with the quality you ' ve come to expect .
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