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Venice Beach is really my favorite part of Los AngelesIt's conveniently located near the beach, with great shops, cafes, and plenty to see. You can rent a bike and cycle to Santa Monica, watch the skaters and the sunset, and enjoy some fantastic shopping at the charming boutiques on Abbot Kinney. So don't miss Venice during your trip to LA. And while you're there, don't miss these great hotspots in Venice Beach!
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𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟰, 𝟭𝟱, 𝟭𝟲 & 𝟭𝟳
HELLO long weekend!
With Ascension Day turning today into a little Friday kind of day ;-), this is the moment to gather your friends and do something fun.
And trust me: there is a lot happening in Amsterdam!
From Rollende Keukens taking over Westerpark to Aardbewoners Festival at @artis_amsterdam, Proef Pampus on Forteiland Pampus, CABINET Curated Curiosa & Design Market at the Centrale Markthal, Museum Market on Museumplein, Royal Palace audio tours for all ages, and Pure Markt in the Amsterdamse Bos.
Also fun to check out: you can get SALVO Miso Caramel Tiramisu Lattes at a Bike Thru in Amsterdam-Noord!
💬 Comment 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 and I'll send you the full Amsterdam Weekend Guide with all 107 tips straight to your DMs.
What's your vibe this long weekend? You can find me in ARTIS and at Rollende Keukens!
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
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LOOKING FORWARD TO SUMMER! Are you also longing for warmer weather and secretly itching to book a weekend getaway on the Dutch coast ☀️? I certainly am! That’s why today I have a tip for 24 LOVELY BEACH HOTELS AND HOMES BY THE BETWEEN.
Save this post, or comment STRANDHOTEL and you will receive the complete list of all the gems directly via DM. Enjoy the weekend!
#beachhotels #housebythesea #netherlands #northhollandzeeland
𝟭𝟲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗼𝘀 🌮
Are you going classic with carne asada & salsa verde, or do you prefer something a little different, like birria for dipping or tempura mushroom with salsa negra!?
In this guide, you'll find my favorite taco hotspots in Amsterdam, including a must-try tip for every spot 🍴
📍 @masmais.taqueria (West)
🌮 Favorite: tuna tostada & sea bass ceviche
Perfect if you love Mexican food with a focus on seafood, great cocktails, and a laid-back cantina vibe. It feels like being in Mexico for a moment, right in Amsterdam West.
📍 @tacos.lasinaloense (Ten Katemarkt & Albert Cuypmarkt)
🌮 Favorite: create your own taco & go all in on salsa
Street-style tacos the way they're meant to be: handmade tortillas, slow-cooked steaks, and choosing your own spice level.
📍 @madre.amsterdam (Jordaan)
🌮 Favorite: birria quesatacos & tempura mushroom tacos
A plant-based Mexican restaurant that proves just how flavorful vegetarian food can be. Comfort food with a twist, and perfect for sharing.
📍 @bacalar.amsterdam (North)
🌮 Favorite: octopus taco
Still one of my favorites in Noord, with a great terrace too. Raw setting, huge on flavor. Weekend lunch here is my favorite! Definitely ask for the specials.
On 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸.𝗺𝗲 you'll find the complete guide with the 16 best taco spots in Amsterdam.
Do you have a taco spot I really need to try?
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𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟴, 𝟵 & 𝟭𝟬
This weekend is packed with markets, food events and lots of good excuses to spend the entire weekend out and about in Amsterdam.
From the free @oatly Matcha Strawberry Signature Drink and limited edition bag charm launch at @binibakery to Het Hapjesfestijn in Noord and the Creative Lab Summer Pop-Up at Klaproos & Café Soleil.
Plus, there are lots of fun Mother's Day ideas in this new guide, from brunches to the @ladress summer sale and 50% discount tickets for a concert at @concertgebouw.
Also very in the mood for the North Seafood BBQ at @nikotin.restobar
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What's your vibe this weekend… markets, matcha, a long lunch or trying a new hotspot?
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Come with me to get breakfast in Taipei 🥢
Straight from the airport to this little place to taste soup dumplings and so much more! That's what I call a soft landing 😉 <3
In Taipei, you go to a Soy Milk Shop for breakfast. Warm soy milk to eat in a bowl, and steam baskets with the tastiest dumplings and baozi. You can really wake me up for this kind of breakfast. These local breakfast spots come in all shapes and sizes, from Michelin-recommended spots to hole-in-the-wall stalls.
Most soy milk shops open early (and sometimes even 24 hours a day), and these are the dishes you want to try:
🥄 Warm soy milk
🥢 Soup dumplings (you can often choose between pork and veggies)
🥢 Pork baozi
🥢 Youtiao (油條 - a kind of fried donut stick)
🥢 Youtiao (油條) w/ pork floss & rice
🥢 Turnip cake
🥢 Chives pancake
🥢 Scallion pancake
TIP: Sharing is a good idea to taste as much as possible, because the portions are (often) large.
You'll want to remember these soy milk shops for your future trip to Taipei:
📍Fuhang Soy Milk
📍Soy Milk Shop
📍Yong He Soya Milk King (Da'an)
📍Sihai Soy Milk
I am currently touring Taiwan, and you can also find all the tips in my Stories Highlight.
Have you ever been to Taiwan? I'm curious if you thought it was *that* amazing!
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
#taipeifood #taipeitravel #TaiwanWavesOfWonder #ExperienceTaiwan @taiwantoerisme #presstrip
{ In this Taiwan Travel Guide video, I share my favorite breakfast spots in Taipei for an authentic Taiwanese breakfast }
𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟯𝟬 + 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭, 𝟮 & 𝟯
HELLO first weekend of May!
From a brand-new rooftop beach in Oost to vintage treasure hunting at IJ-Hallen, Italian market mornings, new restaurants and lots of May holiday plans for families.
Also on my radar this weekend:
📍 East Beach
📍 Café Pigalle
📍 Sassy's
📍 HORTA
📍 Bar Copa
📍 Amour Amer
📍 Café Felix
📍 Chez Chloé
And yes, market season is fully back. Sunday Market, IJ-Hallen, NoordOogst and Zi Camì Market… where to start?
💬 Comment 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 and I'll send you the full Amsterdam Weekend Guide with 85 tips straight to your DMs.
What's your vibe this weekend… markets, terraces, new hotspots or something fun with the kids?
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
Follow @yourlbb for the best Amsterdam hotspots, new restaurants, weekend tips and travel inspiration in The Netherlands and beyond. Only Amsterdam tips? Then check out @yourlbb.amsterdam.
Just back from Catalonia and I thought: I'll share some tips right away.
During our road trip, we stayed two nights in the Ebro Delta. An incredibly fun stop for families and foodies, where there is plenty to do.
• A boat trip to the Musclarium is a must! Here you eat oysters and mussels straight from the farm, in the middle of the sea.
· Admire the flamingos and black ibises that can be found here all year round.
· Rice is grown in the Ebro Delta all year round. For paella, but Kensho also makes sake and miso from it! You can visit them during a tasting.
Cycling along the rice fields, canoeing on the Ebro River, and visiting various beaches. It was still a bit too cold right now, but there is plenty to do.
• The towns are very low-key and not that exciting, but you can find fantastic local food there. From the Michelin-awarded Les Moles* to local eateries like Vermuteria Bonmarisc and Lo Tinglado. We ate a lot of fish, but also anemone fritters (a first!).
Now back to work, and I’m going to create an extensive travel guide of this road trip through Catalonia, but you’ll want to save these tips for a future adventure.
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
{ In this post, I share tips for the Ebro Delta in Spain (Delta de l'Ebre). More tips for Catalonia can be found at www.yourlittleblackbook.me }
HELLO WEEKEND!
A short note, but a very packed Amsterdam Weekend Guide online with 76 tips for Kingsday, Kingsnight, new restaurants, kidsproof May holiday activities and everything in between.
Comment WEEKEND and I'll send you the full guide in your DM.
Cheers from Spain, where I will celebrate with orange wine from Priorat ✌🏼🧡.
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@anne_de_buck
The most important things to do are done by the community through this Nederland and in Amsterdam?
The May holidays have begun, and that means: quality time with the kids. From creative workshops and fun playgrounds to new museums, kid-friendly festivals, and adventures in nature.
On 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸.𝗺𝗲, you will find two comprehensive guides with more than 50 tips! Believe me, you won't be bored anymore ;-).
Take all tips via the line in my bio. Have fun!
I'm curious: what do you have planned for this holiday?
PS: We are doing a road trip from Barcelona to Valencia this year and you can travel along via stories.
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟲, 𝟭𝟳, 𝟭𝟴 & 𝟭𝟵
Your Amsterdam weekend, sorted. 🖤
Baby lambs, spring markets, new restaurant openings and more events not to miss, this week's Amsterdam Weekend Guide is packed.
💬 Comment 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 and I'll send you the full Amsterdam Weekend Guide with 81 tips straight to your DMs.
Have fun making plans!
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
| PS: Follow @yourlbb for the best Amsterdam hotspots, new restaurants, weekend tips and travel inspiration in the Netherlands and beyond. Only Amsterdam tips? Then check out @yourlbb.amsterdam.
PUUR YONNIE, an ode to Jonnie Boer.
Today I had the honor of being at @delibrijezwolle for the book launch of @jonnie_en_therese.
I spent the whole evening reading and flipping through the pages.
WHAT A BOOK.
What stories.
WHAT AN ODE.
Love, Nature, Pioneer, Fatherhood, Music, Jonnie's Foundation, Friendship, Suppliers, Local products, Relaxation, Entrepreneurship, Humor & The pure human being.
Everything passes by, beautifully written by @joel.broekaert.
With contributions from, among others, @nelsontanate, @rekkebus, @ronblaauwtje, @jorisbijdendijk, @sidney_schutte & @hvw043.
Thanks for the lovely afternoon @jonnie_en_therese 💚
PURE JONNIE,
From 14 April
at your local bookstore
(and online)
🖊️ @anne_de_buck
This is your ticket to Japan without taking a plane 🥢
@tewatashi.ams in De Pijp serves an authentic Edo-Mae Sushi Experience and is super consistent in their quality.
It's the place we keep going back to when we have something to celebrate <3.
In this video I'm sharing the 2 hour experience in 60 seconds.
Still dreaming about the buttery ika nigiri. 🤤
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
{ one of the best authentic Japanese restaurants in Amsterdam serving premium sushi omakase in De Pijp }
17 Food Hotspots in Venice Beach You Can't Miss
Gjelina: Sharing plates, pizzas, and even breakfast and brunch. You can find just about anything at Gjelina. And where's this spot? On the nicest street in this neighborhood, Abbot Kinney Blvd. So good!
1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd, LA
WallflowerRegional flavors mixed with South Asian flavors. Sounds so good! Enjoy a delicious dinner here, or come later in the evening for cocktails and a catch-up with friends.
609 Rose Ave, LA
Intelligentsia Coffee & TeaThe coffee beans can be ordered online, but you can also simply visit one of the locations in LA, one near Venice Beach and the other near Silver Lake. And good news for non-coffee drinkers, they also have plenty of tea.
3922 West Sunset Blvd & 1331 Abbot Kinney Blvd & 55 East Colorado Blvd, LA
The Butcher's DaughterFirst, enjoy a healthy breakfast at this fun and delicious spot, then shop on Abbot Kinney Blvd. This is where the best boutiques are! They say it's the best street in America, so check it out for yourself!
1205 Abbot Kinney Blvd, LA
The Tasting KitchenOrder the zucchini ravioli here with a nice glass of wine. Yum! During the week, you can enjoy dinner and drinks here, but they're also open for brunch on weekends. And you'll want that! So many delicious things on the menu. Croque Madame with fries, give me that!
1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd, LA
Rose CafeThis is a cozy, boho-chic all-day dining café. The food is good, but the interior is also nice. Hanging plants and beautiful wooden tables. I love it! Definitely don't miss this one.
220 Rose Ave, LA
sunny spot // © Facebook sunny spot
17 Food Hotspots in Venice Beach You Can't Miss
Sunny SpotYou could spend the whole day at this colorful spot, and trust me, you'll want to! I'd love to try everything on the menu. The buttermilk pancakes in the morning and the veggie burger in the evening. Pure enjoyment.
822 Washington Blvd, LA
Menotti's Coffee StopA nice interior and good coffee—that's the perfect combination for a coffee shop, right? When you're at Venice Beach, this is also the go-to place for coffee! Coffee first, and then on to the beach.
56 Windward Ave, LA
Lemonade VeniceLemonade is best known for, you guessed it, their lemonade. But you can also go here for lunch and dinner! They have lots of vegan and veggie salads, YAY!
1661 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, LA
Gratitude CoffeeYou can visit this spot in Venice all day long. They sell all organic products, and preferably locally sourced. Good job, and a great location near the beach!
512 Rose Ave. & 300 S Santa Fe Ave. & 639 N Larchmont Blvd, LA
Salt & StrawIce cream time! There might be a line, but it's worth it. The flavors are so surprising and delicious. How about 'Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough' or 'Roasted Strawberry & Toasted White Chocolate'? Just one scoop? No way, that's not going to happen here ;-)
FlakeStart your day with a morning stroll on Venice Beach and then head to Flake for breakfast. I'll take an acai bowl; it's healthy and incredibly delicious! Great location and a great menu.
513 Rose Ave, LA
high rooftop lounge // © Facebook high rooftop lounge
17 Food Hotspots in Venice Beach You Can't Miss
High Rooftop LoungeAfter a long walk along the Venice Boardwalk, it's time for drinks, right? Venice has a cool rooftop spot, namely the High Rooftop Lounge. Order a spiced mango tree cocktail (tequila, jalapeño, mango, and fresh lime) with a mezze plate. Yum!
1697 Pacific Avenue, LA
RightFancy something sweet? Then head to Gjusta. They have cookies, brownies, carrot cake, and also breakfast, smoothies, and lunch dishes. Good luck choosing what to order here ;-)
320 Sunset Ave, LA
The BrigAt this bar, you can do more than just have drinks. Enjoy the music or watch a sporting event. Feeling hungry? Then check out one of the food trucks nearby.
1515 Abbot Kinney Blvd, LA
Hal's Bar & GrillSpent a day hanging out in Venice Beach and looking for a great restaurant? Head to Hal's Bar & Grill on America's most charming street. Sweet potato and roasted broccolini to share. Or just order whatever you fancy, and a sundae for dessert, of course ;-)
1025 Abbot Kinney Blvd, LA
Poke PokeWe love poké bowls! And luckily, they have them in LA too. Go to Poke Poke in Venice and create your own large or small bowl. With or without rice. Just the way you like it. So good! And afterward, head to the skate park for a fun night out.
2011 S. Ocean Front Walk, LA
LCD // © David Lopez
7 Fun Shops in Venice Beach You Can't Skip
LCD: Honestly, I'd love to take almost everything in this store home with me. Bikinis, books, clothes, homeware. Everything! Don't miss this spot ;-)
1919 S. Lincoln Blvd, LA
TOMS FlagshipOn a super fun street near Venice Beach, you'll find a TOMS flagship store where you can shop, of course, and also enjoy coffee! When you enjoy coffee here, TOMS is giving back by investing in water systems in seven countries.
1344 Abbot Kinney Blvd, LA
General Store: Going home empty-handed? Impossible! They have so many nice things that it might even be better not to go in. Clothes, jewelry, and too many fun items to put in your house.
1801 Lincoln Blvd, LA
HeistHeist has the most beautiful women's clothing, from designer items to high-end fashion. The store itself is worth a visit. Beautiful lamps, wooden details, and a brick wall.
1100 Abbot Kinney Blvd, LA
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Urbanic Paper BoutiqueStationery lovers, take note! This boutique near Venice Beach is a must-see. They have the most beautiful books and notebooks, as well as home decor items like cards and cute phone cases.
1644 Abbot Kinney Blvd, LA
DonkeyDo you love beautiful notebooks, clothes, bags, books, etc.? Yes, this store is definitely for you. Perfect for shopping for yourself, but also if you're still looking for a nice gift for someone.
1409 Abbot Kinney Blvd, LA
Gotta Have ItAre you in Venice Beach? Then be sure to stop by this fun vintage shop! From the 50s to the 90s, they have it all! There's a good chance you'll find something you like.
1516 Pacific Ave, LA
Have fun at these Venice Beach hotspots!
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PSSSST… YOU CAN FIND MORE (TRAVEL) TIPS IN MY BOOKS!
- Feed Your Wanderlust – Travel Guide for a bohemian lifestyle
- staycation – 22 guides and shortlists for a holiday close to home
- Wanderlust – Urban Travel Style Guide
- The Amsterdam City Guide (Dutch) & The Amsterdam City Guide (English)
Great as a gift for yourself or someone who loves to travel as much as you do!
With love,
Anne
Photo credits: The Butcher's Daughter
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