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13 Italian Islands Where Italians Love to Holiday
Of course, we know Sicily, Capri and Sardinia and some of us may have been to Elba. But did you know that Italy Doesn't it know many more fantastic islands? And those just happen to be the islands where Italians themselves love to vacation. Especially if you're thinking about a fall trip, the Italian islands are a wonderful place to be. It's much quieter, the islands are more unspoiled, and many of the tips on this list are still relatively undiscovered. But just the same, or perhaps because of that, they're all fantastic destinations where the weather is also wonderful in fall (or soon in spring). Do you have a favorite Italian island?
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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
💬 Comment 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 and I'll send you the full Amsterdam Weekend Guide with 76 hotspots, events and 19 kid-proof tips straight to your DMs.
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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#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?
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What's your vibe this weekend… markets, terraces, new hotspots or something fun with the kids?
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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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{ 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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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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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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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.
💬 Comment 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 and I'll send you the full Amsterdam Weekend Guide with 71 tips straight to your DMs.
What's your vibe this weekend… vintage, culture, markets or a new hotspot?
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13 X Famous and Lesser-Known Italian Islands
Pantelleria
It's a small volcanic island with an area of 83 km² southwest of Sicily. For a long time, it was a favorite getaway destination for the rich and famous, including Giorgio Armani and Sting. The water is a beautiful azure blue, and the coastline is rugged and full of volcanic rock formations. Since 2016, the island has been protected as the Pantelleria National Park. The highest point on the island is the 836-meter-high Montagna Grande. On a clear day, you can see Tunisia's Cape Bon from here.
View the hotel offers in Pantelleria
Pantelleria, Italy
The Aeolian Islands
These islands form a UNESCO-protected archipelago, a few dozen kilometers north of Sicily. The green landscapes of this seven-island archipelago (including islands such as Vulcano, Lipari, Salina, Panarea, Stromboli, Filicudi, and Alicudi) are characterized by smoking volcanic peaks. Of the seven islands, only Vulcano and Strombili are active. Lipari, at 37 km², is the most accessible island. Panarea, at 3,4 km², is the most exclusive (it is only accessible to pedestrians). Can't decide? You can hop from island to island in a day by ferry.
View beautiful holiday homes on Lipari
The Tuscan Archipelago
This is an Italian archipelago in the Tyrrhenian Sea, located between Tuscany and Corsica (France). The archipelago belongs to the Italian region of Tuscany and consists of seven inhabited islands. The island Elba is the largest and most famous. The other islands (Gorgona, Capraia, Pianosa, Montecristo, Giglio, and Giannutri) form an arc around it and are perfect for mooring your boat for a day or two. The area also boasts numerous uninhabited islets. One of these, Pianosa, housed a prison for a long time. It was closed in 1997, but the island is still not freely accessible.
View holiday homes on Elba here
13 X Famous and Lesser-Known Italian Islands
The Tremiti Islands form an Italian archipelago in the Adriatic Sea. The seawater surrounding the islands (San Domino, San Nicola, Capraia, Cretaccio, and Pianosa) is crystal clear and has been a marine nature reserve since 1989. The islands have rocky, indented coastlines. Only the greenest island, San Domino, has a small sandy beach.
Elba
Sardinia is the third-largest island in Italy. It has 12.000 inhabitants and even a small international airport. The island is also known for Napoleon, who spent a year in exile here in 1814. At that time, the island was very peaceful. Today, the beaches are full from June to September. Besides days at the beach, Sardinia is also perfect for sports like mountain biking and hiking.
Elba, Italy
Lily
Because ninety percent of this island consists of unspoiled nature, Giglio is perfect for exploring. The rocky cliffs of this mountainous Tuscan island are particularly impressive. But if you're mainly here to relax, the Tyrrhenian coast is a wonderful place to be. The picturesque harbor, Giglio Porto, is also definitely worth a visit.
Giglio, Italy
13 X Famous and Lesser-Known Italian Islands
Giannutri
At just 260 hectares, this island is the least inhabited of the Tuscan archipelago. Although swimming is not permitted everywhere, the island offers beautiful spots for diving and snorkeling. An ancient Roman villa, Villa Domizia, dating back to the 2nd century, is also located on the island.
Ponza
It's one of the most charming, relatively unknown Italian islands. It lies off the west coast of Laio and is frequently visited by Italians from Rome. Ponza has an area of 7,3 km². The island's landscape is characterized by rolling hills, with Monte Guardia rising to 279 meters in the south. Along the coast, there are numerous cliffs, as well as several beaches, some of which are only accessible by sea. The most famous beach is Chiaia di Luna, accessible through a 168-meter-long tunnel (built in Roman times). Looking for a place to stay? Italians themselves love staying at Villa Laetitia, a bed and breakfast founded and run by Anna Fendi Venturini (of the Fendi couture family).
Ponza, Italy
Capri
We all know the jet-set-loved, bustling island of Capri. But did you know that the Bay of Naples is home to two other beautiful islands, Ischia and Procida?
Capri, Italy
13 X Famous and Lesser-Known Italian Islands
Ischia
Thanks to its many forests, Ischia is the greenest of the Italian volcanic islands. The island has 60.000 inhabitants and covers an area of 46,4 km². At 787 meters, Monte Epomeo is Ischia's highest point. The fertile slopes of this mountain are home to extensive wine production. Ischia is famous for its thermal springs and mud baths and is a popular wellness destination.
View complete trips to Ischia here
Ischia, Italy
Sicily
With a coastline of nearly 1000 kilometers, Sicily is the largest Italian island in the central Mediterranean. Come here to visit cities like Palermo and Catania, the Greek theater in Taormina, archaeological discoveries like the Valle dei Templi in Agrigento, and beautiful, rocky beaches. The autonomous region of Sicily also includes the Aeolian Islands, the small island of Ustica, the Egadi Islands, the island of Pantelleria, and the Pelagie Islands. The latter two lie off the coast of Tunisia and are geologically part of the African continent.
➵ View affordable package holidays to Sicily with Corendon here >>
➵ Book hotels directly on the beach in Sicily via Tui >>
➵ On Eliza Was Here you will find small-scale Sicilian hotels run by locals >>
Procida
Picturesque and certainly picturesque – that's the tiny island of Procida, with a surface area of 2 km² and a harbor lined with pastel-colored fishermen's cottages (where films like Il Postino and The Talented Mr. Ripley were filmed). Unlike the rocky beaches of Ischia, Procida boasts expansive sandy beaches. The perfect day trip destination when staying in Naples. Procida is just forty minutes away.
Find a nice holiday home on Procida
Procida, Italy
Sardinia
The second-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Its most famous coastal area, Costa Smeralda, has been visited by jet-setters from all over Europe for years. But the island is much more than just a mooring for mega-yachts. There's so much to discover. From Gola di Gorropu, a gorge strewn with white boulders, to Su Nuraxi di Barumini, a Nuragic archaeological site in Barumini, and even the enormous sand dunes of Piscinas. Northeast of Sardinia lies the Maddalena archipelago, an archipelago consisting of seven larger islands and numerous smaller ones.
➵ View Corendon's great deals on Sardinia >>
➵ Eliza Was Here has selected a number of gems in Sardinia >>
Are you already excited to do just like the Italians and hop from island to island as soon as it's possible again? You'll be amazed at how much there is to discover, so relatively close to home.
Sardinia, Italy
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