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    Nicholas Holmes

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    Founder, Clippings.me – I dig journalism, SaaS, marketing and technology

    Location icon United Kingdom

    Entrepreneurial media technologist and former journalist, dedicated to developing the news industry for the better. Experienced founder and sales professional, board member and occasional advisor. Formerly Google, Accenture.

    Also a copywriter and freelance contributor to publications including the Independent, The Next Web, OnStartups, the National (Abu Dhabi), the South China Morning Post (Hong Kong) and MSN Travel.

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    The National
    07/27/2012
    Berlin's summer cultural calendar one of the best in Europe

    Still metamorphosing more than 20 years since the fall of the wall, Berlin's unique blend has made it a beacon for European arts.

    The National
    04/21/2012
    W Paris Opera is comfortable, efficient and enjoyably cool

    Walking through the understated doorway into a dimly-lit interior, arriving at the W Paris Opera feels rather like arriving at an exclusive party.

    The National
    12/24/2011
    Take off for a weekend of wonder in Lausanne

    The Swiss city's cultural events and glittering nightlife make it perfect for a short break, says Nicholas Holmes.

    AFP Relaxnews/HerWorld
    11/30/2011
    Europe's top Christmas markets

    This time of year brings a host of traditional Christmas markets. Here, a look at some of the biggest, brightest and best to visit before the season is out.

    The National
    10/23/2011
    Vilnius: Baltic Escape

    Macabre museums and blackly comedic theme parks are as much a feature of a visit to this former Soviet state as its impressive historical landmarks, finds Nicholas Holmes.

    The Independent
    09/18/2011
    Electric rental cars in the Alps

    Alpmobil is keeping it green in the Swiss mountains, renting electric cars to tourists. Nicholas Holmes reports.

    South China Morning Post
    09/10/2011
    Munich - Full of Surprises!

    Think Munich and thoughts stagger to its annual beer festival. But as Nicholas Holmes discovers, the German city has many secrets.

    MSN
    08/16/2011
    Ridiculously Bling Private Planes

    You think first class have it cushy with their dainty cutlery and comfy chairs? Let us introduce you to a different league of air travel, where one plane houses a 'mini-concert hall' and the seatbelts of another are plated in gold...

    The National
    05/20/2011
    Experience Zurich's transformation from industrial to cultural hub

    My Kind of Place: Be shocked, inspired or entertained in Switzerland's creative hub.

    The Next Web
    05/20/2012
    Silicon Alps

    Ah, Switzerland. The land of chocolate, cow-bells, skiing and prices that make you want to cry...

    The Next Web
    10/12/2011
    Inside Lithuania's Startup Scene

    Why you need to keep your eye on Lithuania’s fast growing startup scene

    European Journalism Community
    11/12/2011
    The story behind Clippings.me, a free portfolio service for journalists

    I launched Clippings.me last month after finding that there was no easy way to collate my clippings together online. It offers journalists a free, easy-to-use and beautiful way to showcase their work.

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