PSST… these were the most populair articles of June
June, you were good! We were able to swim, eat a lot of ice cream, we needed to buy a raincoat and often made a big mistake with our clothing, but June you were good! The past month we’ve shared a lot with you and if you missed it, at the end of the month you can read the ‘best of June’ in the most read articles here. Look at it as a list as, for example, new restaurants for inspiration for your next dinner date with your friend or lover, but also trend articles and inspiration for new events.
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5 X THIS IS WHAT YOU GUYS ALL READ LAST MONTH
Joe & The Juice: Joe & The Juice finally came to Amsterdam. You can find the black/pink juice bar on the Cornelis Schuytstraat 50, which is close to the Vondelpark. Ps: Our favorite sandwich is the one with spicy tuna!
Hotspots Bangkok: Are you going to Thailand or Asia soon? Plan a day or three in this vibrant city to get to know the local culture. Anne shares her favorite hotspots for her dream destination Bangkok in this blog. From cafes to rooftop bars and fun things to do.
Rooftops in Amsterdam: The last month we spent a lot of hours in the sun, and most of them on a rooftop. It’s the perfect place to enjoy the sun, a glass of wine and a beautiful view over Amsterdam. Check our favourite rooftop bars in Amsterdam to hopefully visit again soon.
Swim spots in Amsterdam: Besides visiting a lot of rooftops in June, we also visited a lot of city beaches for a good swim. Man, it was hot! We hope the temperature will rise again soon, we can use a chill day at the beach again. You?
Handy: a printable packlist: We pack our suitcases almost weekly for new trips for Your Little Black Book. And we’re still a bit afraid that we will forget something. That’s why we made a packing list with all the items that we always bring on a trip! You can print this packing list for free so you’ll never forget anything yourself anymore and so you check everything one by one while packing your suitcase for your next holiday.
Amsterdam Bucketlist
THINGS TO DO:
⋙ Canal Cruise by day or in the evening
⋙ A bike tour through Amsterdam OR Rent a bike by yourself
⋙ The best view over Amsterdam from the A’DAM Lookout
⋙ Visit Artis Royal Zoo
FAVOURITE MUSEUMS:
⋙ Rijksmuseum with the Dutch masters
⋙ Van Gogh Museum, a staple in Amsterdam
⋙ Stedelijk Museum for modern art lovers
⋙ MOCO Museum for street art
⋙ Photography museum FOAM
SEASONAL:
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival (during winter months)
⋙ Cruise like a local with your own boat (great with good weather!)
ONE OF A KIND:
⋙ Discover the Instagrammable experience WONDR
⋙ Red Light District tour
⋙ Get out of town and into the Dutch country side of Giethoorn
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Our favourite hotels:
AFFORDABLE // €
☾ Generator Hostel: the best poshtel of the city located in a park.
☾ The Student Hotel: budget proof in trendy East.
☾ Het Volkshotel: affordable and with a cool rooftop bar.
☾ CitizenM: all you need is that XL bed (location near Amstel is great).
☾ Motel One: budget design hotel with locations at
VERY VERY NICE // €€
☾ Hotel V: with two locations and a great restaurant, in the city center and East.
☾ Sir Adam: with the coolest view over Amsterdam.
☾ Sweets: a unique stay in former bridge houses.
☾ Park Plaza Vondelpark: located next to Vondelpark and beautifully renovated.
☾ Hotel Dwars: small scale around the corner of the trendy Utrechtsestraat.
☾ Pillows Anna van den Vondel: great hotel close to Vondelpark.
☾ Hotel Mercier: new hotel in the cosy and historic Jordaan district.
☾ INK Hotel: lifestyle hotel in the heart of the city.
☾ The Hoxton: favourite lifestyle hotel right on the canals.
☾ Morgan & Mees: boutique hotel in Amsterdam West.
☾ Conscious Hotel Westerpark: in a beautiful building at the industrial Westergas area.
☾ QO Amsterdam: eco design hotel with a great skybar.
TOP LUXURY // €€€
☾ Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam: if you have something to celebrate this is the one.
☾ Pulitzer Amsterdam: on the canals at the border of the Nine Streets and the Jordaan.
☾ L’Europe: this hotel has the best spa with a view in Amsterdam.
☾ Conservatorium Hotel: located in one of the most beautiful buildings in town.
☾ W Amsterdam: with great restaurants and a rooftop bar with swimming pool.
Let’s get social
I really hope you enjoy your time in Amsterdam! On my Instagram account @yourlbb you can find more recommendations and new hotspots in town.
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