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About A Magazine

The Personal Magazine of Alicia Van Akker

Welcome to A Magazine : my personal magazine for the things I experience, discover, try, buy, visit, read, and enjoy.

This isn't a diary, and it isn't a magazine about everything.

It is simply a place where I document my experiences through my own editorial lens.

I might write about a restaurant I tried, an exhibition I visited, something I bought, an event I attended, a book quote I couldn't stop thinking about, a place I want to visit, or a little discovery that I think is worth sharing.

Sometimes it's a review.
Sometimes it's a collection.
Sometimes it's a recommendation.
And sometimes, it's simply something I found interesting.

Why A Magazine?

I believe experiences become more valuable when they are shared.

Before I spend money, visit a new place, attend an event, or try something unfamiliar, I often look for other people's experiences. What was it actually like? Was it worth it? Would they do it again?

A Magazine is my way of contributing to that conversation.

I share not because I have tried everything, nor because I consider myself an expert in everything I write about, but because real experiences can be useful to someone else.

If my experience helps you decide what to try, what to buy, where to go, or what to skip, then this magazine has done its job.

What You'll Find Here

You'll find a little bit of everything that naturally crosses my path :

Reviews — things I've bought, tried, used, eaten, watched, or experienced.

Experiences — events, exhibitions, competitions, activities, and moments worth documenting.

Collections — quotes, books, discoveries, favorites, and things I've collected along the way.

Places — restaurants, cafés, museums, shops, hotels, exhibitions, and other places I've visited.

Alicia's Picks — things I've experienced and would genuinely recommend.

There is no strict lifestyle niche here.

The common thread is simply me experiencing the world.

Personal, But Not Private

A Magazine is personal, but it isn't a personal diary.

I don't write here to document every part of my private life. Instead, I share the experiences that I believe have something interesting, beautiful, useful, or meaningful to offer.

Think of it as the part of my world that I'm happy to put on a magazine shelf and say :

“I tried this. I saw this. I discovered this. Maybe you'll find it useful too.”

Welcome to my little corner of the world.

Welcome to A Magazine.

Alicia Van Akker