Seek and find
Madeira is by far one of the most diverse islands I've visited in Europe, and perhaps the nicest surprise of the year. Not because it's super hip, or because it's teeming with trendy thirtysomethings from the Randstad jostling for a table at that one beach club. No, you won't find that. And that's why this island is a wonderful breath of fresh air for those who don't feel like it. A sentiment I'm hearing more and more often around me!
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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.
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Have fun making plans!
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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)
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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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{ one of the best authentic Japanese restaurants in Amsterdam serving premium sushi omakase in De Pijp }
𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟵, 𝟭𝟬, 𝟭𝟭 & 𝟭𝟮
This is one of those weekends that's packed with cool events!
Catch the last cherry blossoms, hunt for vintage treasures or feast on oysters.
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What's your vibe this weekend… vintage, culture, markets or a new hotspot?
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𝗔 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗳𝗲́ 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆?
@eetcafe_de_reiger is the spot to remember.
Cozy, casual, and a seasonal menu. This one was on my list to share for a year and finally it's (almost) asparagus season again! 🤤
Another plus? Prices are very reasonable here!
📍 Eetcafé de Reiger
Jordaan, Amsterdam City Centre
Save this spot for when you're craving warm Dutch traditional dishes in the heart of Amsterdam.
And did you hear the same team took over Eetcafé van Beeren? I can't wait to go there too!
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A cookbook from Grandma. Three Michelin stars. And a beautiful 70s villa in a quiet neighborhood in Bangkok, where you are welcomed as if you were at the chefs' home.
The Sühring brothers do not cook based on trends; they cook from memories. Of their grandmother's farm, of the flavors of their youth in Germany, and of techniques passed down through generations.
@relaischateaux invited me to experience Sühring during a solo lunch, and this is truly my ultimate definition of culinary self-care.
This was a surprising afternoon in Bangkok, where I ate the best German food I have ever tasted. And that in a city where I normally avoid European restaurants. Well, for @restaurant_suhring, you really want to make that exception.
Signature dishes that I still think back to regularly?
🍴 Labskaus with caviar
🍴 Enleta waffle with Pfalz vinegar
🍴 Game pie
🍴 Dry aged Duck
TIP: If you go to Sühring, reserve the seats at the kitchen bar so you have a view of the chefs at work!
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#prinvited #bangkok #michelin #relaischateaux
In this reels I take you along for fine dining in Bangkok at the three Michelin starred restaurant Sühring.
This is one of the nicest free outings in the spring! Did you know that you can gather (or pick, for the connoisseurs 😉) oysters yourself in various places in the Netherlands? I’m in Zeeland for a bit this weekend, and if we can, we’ll go again.
📍In this video, I show where you can fill your bucket.
Comment oester for the comprehensive guide with all details about all 8 locations + handy tips and rules.
Important to know:
– Max. 10 kilos per person (≈ 1 bucket)
– For personal use only
– Do not scoop or scrape the soil
– Go at low tide
Handy to take with you:
Bucket, screwdriver, boots, work gloves, tea towel, clean clothes and garbage bags (for the oysters and dirty clothes).
And of course: also bring an oyster knife, lemon and champagne 🍋🥂Because you want to taste something right away!
The oyster season runs from September to about April / early May, so now that the water isn't so cold, this is the perfect outing.
In the full guide, I share exactly where you can easily find them without much effort. Leave a comment and I'll send it to you right away!
Who do you want to go oyster collecting with soon?
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Happy weekend in Amsterdam! I made a list with 79 (!) fun 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟯, 𝟰, 𝟱 & 𝟲. This week's guide is packed because of Easter weekend and I saved the best tips for you in the guide on 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸.𝗺𝗲.
💬 Comment 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 and I'll send you the full Amsterdam Weekend Guide with all 79 tips straight to your DMs.
What's your vibe this weekend? Markets, Easter lunches, or a festival?
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This is the time to make plans for Easter in Amsterdam 👀🐣🐰
Are you team lunch or dinner?
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Ps: More tips for Easter in Amsterdam, from restaurants to markets, on WWW.YOURLITTLEBLACKBOOK.ME
Anti-Guide, going around to God that a good thing is!
So close and perfect to go by train, with endless great places to visit.
Think: delicious food, nice hotels, coffee shops for your matcha ;-) and wine bars you actually don't want to leave. During our last trip, we added a few new favorites to the Antwerp Little Black Book once again.
Save this guide for your next city trip to Antwerp. Have fun!
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⦁ @osakaantwerp
⦁ @mea.antwerp
⦁ @glouglouborgerhout
⦁ @le_pristine_antwerp
⦁ @hertog_jan_at_botanic
**Illegible**
⦁ @hotelfranq
⦁ @viaantwerp
⦁ @hoteldewittelelie
𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗞𝗦
⦁ @millesime.antwerp
⦁ @dogmacocktails
⦁ @cafe.bobby
⦁ @cafezeezicht
⦁ @billiesbierkafetaria
𝗖𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗘 & 𝗦𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗦
⦁ @bakkerijfunk
⦁ @polly.antwerp
⦁ @cafe.betty
⦁ @tinsel_antwerp
⦁ @caffenation_coffee
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⦁ Roof farm @paktantwerpen
⦁ For thrift store finds: Antwaarpe Goeiemorgen
⦁ Shop at @frnchparisofficiel
⦁ For all fashion lovers @momuantwerp
⦁ Must-visit museum @rubenshuisantwerpen
💌What is your favorite hotspot in Antwerp that I absolutely have to visit next time?
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𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺
These are those few magical weeks each year when the city suddenly feels different. Everything is in bloom and all you want to do is be outside. Coffee to-go in hand, and just head out as soon as the sun shows up.
𝗕𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺
📍 Bloesempark – Amsterdamse Bos (the classic, yes it gets busy, but totally worth it)
📍 Rijksmuseum
📍 Fruittuin van West
📍 Westerpark
📍 Jozef Israëlskade
📍 WG grounds
📍 Nelson Mandela Park
📍 Bos en Lommerplantsoen
📍Amstelpark
By mid-April most of the sakura will already be gone, so if you want to catch it: this is your moment.
I'll definitely be doing a few more rounds before it's over.
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🌸 Discover the best places to spot cherry blossom in Amsterdam and enjoy the sakura in full bloom. 🌸
𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟲, 𝟮𝟳, 𝟮𝟴 & 𝟮𝟵
This is one of those weekends where your only problem is how you're going to fit everything into this last weekend of March (yes already?!).
From a free event to try new Limited Subs at @ijveramsterdam to slow mornings, a market stroll (or two), maybe finally ticking off that new restaurant that's been on your list for weeks… and ending somewhere with a good glass of wine while telling yourself “just one more” 😉
𝗡𝗲𝘄-𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺:
📍 @caferestaurant.meyer
📍 @kamer.bar
📍 @rondo.restaurant
📍 @weinlokalstern
📍 @enotecadeolyphant
📍 @tonton.noord
📍 @yusu.coffee (centre)
📍 @eetcafe.vanbeeren
📍 @kidamsterdam
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What's your vibe this weekend… markets, cocktails or a new hotspot?
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Believe me, Madeira is the perfect island to unwind. Spend the day exploring nature and, for example, taking a tour along the most beautiful viewpoints and in the evening delicious food at one of the restaurants who are constantly improving Funchal's local food scene.
One day you might spot dolphins or whales on a RIB boat, and the next you might watch the sunrise at an altitude of 1800 meters. These are all fun things to do that definitely shouldn't be missing from your Madeira bucket list. Madeira Travel Guide That's why I've compiled my personal tips for the best things to do in Madeira. From rock formations reminiscent of Nusa Penida in Bali to enjoying Lapas on a terrace.
Have fun planning your trip to Madeira!
Jeep from Hit The Road Madeira
16 X tours, sights and things to do in Madeira
✦ Via Hit The Road Madeira You can book a sunrise tour for breathtaking views from Pico do Arieiro. Instead of a group tour, you can also book a private tour through Adventureland Madeira. private sunrise tour books. Prefer something more active? Madeira is known for its beautiful hiking areas, so a sunrise hike cannot be missed.
✦ Farmers Market Funchal's farmers market is a must-visit if you're in Madeira. In the mornings, you'll find fresh fish, fruits and vegetables, as well as stalls selling spices. Plan your visit wisely, as the market is open until 14 p.m. on Saturdays and closed on Sundays.
Mercado dos Lavradores in Funchal
Madeira is famous for its levada walks. Honestly? I had to Google it when I first read about it while planning my trip. Simply put, it's an irrigation canal with a path alongside it, and there are plenty of them on the island. The walks vary in length and difficulty. Curious what one of these walks looks like? Click here to view some routes >> Would you like to take a Levada walk with an experienced guide? We took a tour with Madeira Adventure KingdomThey know everything about the island and can put together a levada walk that suits your wishes, such as the number of kilometers and the intensity.
Leveda walk
✦ Want to have lunch with a beautiful view? Then book a table on the terrace at Quinta do Furao. Don't be surprised if it gets very crowded inside during lunchtime. It's no hidden gem, but it's a place not to be missed for lunch or dinner with panoramic views. Tip: above the beach, at the foot of the cliff, there's a waterfall!
Quinta do Farao
✦ Near the northern village of Porto Moniz, you'll find several natural pools nestled in the rocks by the sea. Locals say it can get very crowded, so go early to avoid the crowds!
✦ Go on a RIB boat from Rota dos Cetaceos Dolphin watching from Funchal. You might even be able to snorkel with them if the weather is good!
✦ Are you in Funchal? Then stroll down Rua Santa Maria in the old city center. You won't miss seeing artwork on many doors in that area. That's no coincidence! It's an art project from a few years ago. this website you can see exactly where the artistic doors are located.
Street art at Rua Santa Maria
Fancy a full-day guided hike? Then take a walk along the island's famous peaks: Pico Ariero and Pico Ruivo. This 8-hour tour takes you through the forest to the top of Pico Ruivo. With this tour go to both mountain peaks in one day.
✦ One of Madeira's most famous attractions is undoubtedly Cabo Girão, where you'll find a glass-floored viewing platform at almost 600 meters. You can easily reach it with your own car. If you haven't rented a car, you could consider renting one, for example. private full day tour books that take you to the highlights of the island.
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✦ Foodwise, there are a number of dishes you'll want to put on your Madeira food bucket list. Think of: Lapas in garlic wine sauce (also called Limpets or Chinese hats). A shell you don't often see on our menu, but it's very tasty. I first ate it when I was at Under in Norway I'm very curious to see if we'll soon see this shell, which is often seen as bycatch in our country, appear more often on the menu in the Netherlands.
✦ Imagine a restaurant that can only be reached by boat or cable car? Two Fathers Girdle is a hotel and restaurant nestled at the foot of a steep cliff. The restaurant, with its seaside terrace, isn't fancy, but the food is delicious and local.
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✦ In Madeira, the locals drink poncha during the aperitif. It's an alcoholic drink you should definitely try (and it's made a bit stronger at some bars than others!). Order some local tapas with it. These are often called doses. These are often seafood, such as lapas, but also, for example, octopus pickled with onion (so incredibly delicious, you'll definitely want to try it).
I found the village of Camara de Lobos to be one of the most photogenic on the island. Stop for a photo as you drive down from the mountains to the bay. So beautiful! Check out the lovely seal street art by the harbor and stroll through the old fishing village. Afterwards, enjoy a drink among the locals at the snack bars overlooking the bay.
✦ Want to know which other restaurants shouldn't be missing from your food bucket list? In this blog post, I've 15 restaurant tips for Madeira and Funchal lined up for you.
✦ One of the most beautiful places on the island I thought Prainha do Caniçal at the beginning of the São Lourenco peninsula. Standing there, you're completely confused whether you're looking out at the rocks of Nusa Penida on Bali or Madeira. The peninsula offers several very special beaches. beautiful viewpoints.
✦ You might not expect it, but did you know that Funchal is one of the most special places to celebrate New Year's Eve? It's the party of the year for the locals. Everyone gathers in the city's harbor to watch a spectacular fireworks display. The preliminary rounds for this fireworks display are held well in advance, and we happened to be in Madeira to witness it firsthand. During the preliminary rounds, the entire city comes out en masse. I'm curious to see what it's like there on New Year's Eve, but I can imagine a poncha or two being enjoyed!
| TIP: Via the website of Visit Madeira you can find a lot of practical information about the island.
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Madeira travel tips for planning your trip
After reading these travel tips for Madeira, are you excited to go on a holiday to Madeira yourself? Then also read these travel tips to help you plan and book your trip. Transavia of Tui You can fly to Madeira. Because there are only a few flights per week, it's often cheaper to book a package holiday. Therefore, it's definitely worth considering all the alternatives when planning your trip to Madeira. In these Madeira travel tips, I've already done some research for you!
FLIGHT TICKETS TO MADEIRA:
If you're looking for flights to Madeira, search for "Funchal" as your destination. This is the island's capital, where the airport is also located. Use the links below to find tickets for your desired dates.
➳ Transavia offers flight tickets from €75 for a one-way trip >>
➳ Book a return ticket via Tui from €249 >>
| TIP: Are you flying via Schiphol? Then you can here Download a €5 voucher for a discount at See Buy Fly! Reserve a cheaper parking spot in advance if you by car to Schiphol goes. That can save quite a bit of money. Our favorite hotels near Schiphol (which we've also tested ourselves) are citizenM en Hilton. Handy if you have a very early flight!
CAR RENTAL IN MADEIRA
Through which channels you reach those people, classic and out of the box. Sunnycars, Reviews, Happycar of Europcar You can book a car to pick you up at Funchal Airport upon arrival. If you want to see more of Madeira than just the area around your hotel, renting a car is essential.
YOURLBB'S FAVORITE (BOUTIQUE) HOTELS & TRIPS:
☾ Estalagem Da Ponta Do Sol: Boutique design hotel with sea view and good restaurant. (From €615,- incl. car, also bookable as a package tour via Eliza Was Here)
☾ Fathers' Girdle: A unique eco-hotel at the foot of a high cliff, accessible only by boat or cable car. In the evening, you can relax at the seaside restaurant.From €615,- incl car, also bookable as a package tour via Eliza Was Here)
☾ Pestana CR7 Funchal: Design hotel with a pink rooftop pool. (Can also be booked as a package trip via Corendon from €913)
☾ Castanheiro: Small-scale apartment-hotel in Funchal with swimming pool and spa. (from €961,- via Tui)
☾ Calhau Grande: 8 rustic houses for a real Portuguese atmosphere. (from €625,- incl. car via Eliza Was Here)
☾ Quinta do Farao: at the top of a cliff with a waterfall and a panoramic restaurant. (from €820 incl. car via Tui)
☾ Quinta do Arco: Quietly situated yellow quinta with a rose garden, private cottages and shared swimming pool. (from €605,- incl. car via Eliza Was Here)
☾ Baia Azul: larger modern hotel with sea views on the quiet side of Funchal. (from €613,- via Tui)
☾ Casa do Papagaio Verde: Romantically decorated, with a large garden and sea view. (from €595,- incl. car via Eliza Was Here)
Want to read more blogs about Madeira? Then click through to the extensive travel guide >>
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- The Amsterdam City Guide (Dutch) & The Amsterdam City Guide (English)
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