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15 December 2023
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Celebrating New Year's Eve in Paris: This is where you want to be

New Year's Eve is a special time, and why not celebrate it in Paris? The city is beautifully decorated, there are Christmas stalls, and at the Arc de Triomphe, a dazzling fireworks display combined with a light show as the clock strikes midnight. End the evening with a romantic stroll along the Seine. Visit this cosmopolitan city with your partner, friends, or family during New Year's Eve and take advantage of our tips. Book your accommodation well in advance, as Paris is popular this time of year!

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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 }

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Come with me to get breakfast in Taipei 🥢 Straight from the airport to this little spot to taste soup dumplings and so much more! That's what I call a soft landing 😉

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 }

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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 alike, 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 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. ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @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 }

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

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PUUR JONNIE, 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 entire evening reading and browsing. 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 is covered, beautifully written by @joel.broekaert. With contributions from, among others, @nelsontanate, @rekkebus, @ronblaauwtje, @jorisbijdendijk, @sidney_schutte & @hvw043. Thanks for the wonderful afternoon @jonnie_en_therese 💚 PUUR JONNIE, Available from April 14 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. 🤤

✖️✖️✖️
🖊️ @anne_de_buck

{ one of the best authentic Japanese restaurants in Amsterdam serving premium sushi omakase in De Pijp }

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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. 🤤 ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck { one of the best authentic Japanese restaurants in Amsterdam serving premium sushi omakase in De Pijp }

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This is where you want to celebrate New Year's Eve in Paris

Celebrate New Year's Eve in Paris at the Eiffel Tower

Don't expect massive fireworks at the foot of the Eiffel Tower when the clock strikes midnight. It is, however, quite special to ring in the new year here. Count down together with all the people who have come here to ring in the new year. The Eiffel Tower is decorated with no fewer than 20.000 lights and pebbles. You can't climb the tower, as it closes at 9:00 PM on New Year's Eve. The next day, you can still ring in the new year from a great height, as the Eiffel Tower is open on January 1st.

Celebrate New Year's Eve in Paris with the light show at the Champs-Elysées and Arc de Triomphe

This year, NYE in Paris is extra special, with a spectacular fireworks display at the Arc de Triomphe. Before the fireworks burst, there's a musical program that's sure to get you moving. Every year, there's a light show where images are projected onto the Arc de Triomphe. Please note that you're not allowed to bring glasses and you're not allowed to set off your own fireworks. Champagne tastes just as good from a paper cup, and there's no need to set off your own fireworks when you see the fireworks display. Arrive early, as the Champs-Élysées fills up early, as no one wants to miss a moment of the spectacle.

Celebrate New Year's Eve in Paris with a view of the fireworks from the Sacré Coeur

Don't like huge crowds but still want to see the fireworks? Head to the Sacré Coeur for a fantastic view. This reward comes after climbing all the steps.

Celebrate New Year's Eve in Paris on a rooftop

Enjoying a beautiful view of Paris on New Year's Eve? Then check out which rooftops are hosting fun parties during NYE! 

Celebrate New Year's Eve in Paris in a (chic) ​​restaurant

Many restaurants in Paris offer a special New Year's Eve dinner instead of à la carte. And even typical Parisian brasseries are often open as usual on December 31st. 

Clubbing during New Year's Eve in Paris

Want to ring in the New Year at one of Paris's famous nightclubs? The dance floor is open until the early morning, and the New Year's package is generally all-inclusive.

Attend a Cabaret Show on New Year's Eve in Paris

Cabaret shows are inextricably linked to Paris. Yes, it's certainly touristy, but if you're traveling to Paris during New Year's Eve with older teenagers, for example, it's sometimes nice to have a more full-length program. Expect an evening of extravagant costumes, dancing, and music. The Moulin Rouge is one of the most famous cabaret and burlesque shows in Paris. The Moulin Rouge is located in the Montmartre district on Boulevard de Clichy. Experience a magical NYE in Paris with dinner and the famous Féerie show. Also the Crazy Horse is extra festive on New Year's Eve. Enjoy a show here while enjoying a free half bottle of champagne.

Public transport during New Year's Eve in Paris

Leave early for your chosen party, as many stations will be busier than usual. Don't worry about getting back to your hotel after New Year's Eve, as public transport will continue to operate throughout the night. However, there may be some deviations from the normal schedule. As a bonus, the metro, trams, buses, and RER trains are free from 5:00 PM on December 31st and on January 1st.

What to do on January 1st in Paris?

Is Paris a lifeless city after a spectacular New Year's Eve? Not at all! If you still have energy left, it's wonderful to leisurely stroll through one of the many museums in the afternoon. Not all museums are open, but there's still plenty to see. The Musée Bourdelle, with works by the eponymous sculptor, is open. You can also visit the Orangerie Museum where you can see Monet's 'Water Lilies' up close. The Eiffeltower can be visited every day of the year, including January 1st. Take the train to visit VersaillesWant to spend some time outdoors? The various old cemeteries in Paris are peaceful, and when it snows, they offer a particularly beautiful sight.

Is Paris also nice between Christmas and New Year's Eve?

The Eiffeltower Paris is open 365 days a year, and other attractions are also open between Christmas and New Year's Eve. The city exudes a festive atmosphere, and you can book a Christmas Lights Evening Tour with a hop-on hop-off bus. A stroll among the thousands of lights on the Champs-Élysées and Boulevard Haussmann is also breathtaking. The Christmas market at the Jardin des Tuileries is open until January 2nd. You can also browse the stalls at Montmartre and Mall Branly and warm up with a glass of mulled wine.

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