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About Anne de Buck & Your Little Black Book
Anne de Buck, founder Your Little Black Book
Welcome to Yourlittleblackbook.me!
Great that you're interested in learning more about Your Little Black Book. On this page, I'll tell you all about the blog's origins and you'll get to know me better. Who am I? I'm Anne de Buck (born 1983), have chronic wanderlust, and write travel books I live in Amsterdam with my son Manuel and my husband. Your Little Black Book is the platform for anyone who wants to stay informed about the best addresses in the Netherlands and beyond, but doesn't have the time (knowledge or inclination) to research it all themselves.
Through which channels you reach those people, classic and out of the box. @yourlbb On Instagram, I also share lots of personal tips, giving you a glimpse into my life as an Amsterdammer, travel guide creator, #hotellifelover, entrepreneur, and professional foodie. Whether I'm traveling solo, with my family, or with friends… Your Little Black Book and my social media channels are the perfect place to find expert tips tailored to my taste and personal perspective.
Tips that will really help you.
Follow @yourlbb on Instagram
Wow, what a list! @gaultmillaunederland announced the awards and points for 2026 today. So many great new names and climbers, proud of the Dutch culinary scene, and enough inspiration to dine out all year long ✌🏼
👀Which restaurant are you very curious about?
GAULT & MILLAU AWARDS
Bistronome of the year
Madeleine | Utrecht @madeleine_utrecht
Mediterranean restaurant of the year
Elea | The Hague @restaurantelea
Asian restaurant of the year
Kaa Lun Palace | The Hague @kaalun_palace
Terrace of the year
The Coach House | Bennekom @hetkoetshuisbennekom
Vegetable restaurant of the year
Tryptique | Wateringen @restauranttriptyque
Craftsman of the Year
Dick Middelweerd
Restaurant De Treeswijkhoeve | Waalre @restaurant.de.treeswijkhoeve
New Chef on the Block
Koen van Weer
De Cuijt | Mierlo @restaurantdecuijt
Prize-Fun of the Year
Aragosta | Leeuwarden @bistro.aragosta
Discovery of the year
Shun | Medemblik @restaurant_shun
Cocktail bar of the year
Fitz's Bar | Amsterdam @fitzsbaramsterdam
Wine list of the year
Azurite | Delft @restaurant.azurite
Sommelier of the Year
Antonello Nicastri @antonellonic_somm
Flore | Amsterdam @restaurant.flore
Notable Newcomer of the Year
Wild Studio | Hoog Soeren @wildatelier.nl
Best Dutch Chef Abroad
Marcel Koolen
7132 Silver | Counterfeit | Switzerland @mmmarcel.koolen
Lifetime Achievement Award
Cees Helder
Host of the year
Bjorn van Aalst | SAAM | Amstelveen @saamrestaurant
Young Chef of the Year
Sofiane Bons @bonssofiane
Yulia | Rotterdam @restaurantjoelia
Chef of the year
Hans van Wolde @hvw043
Brut172 | Reijmerstok @brut_172
CONGRATULATIONS!! 🍴
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗲 🫕 𝗳𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗲
Thinking back of amazing days in the snow, I'm in the mood for cheese fondue!
I call it comfort food at its finest, and I also love making fresh cheese fondue at home this winter (sometimes even better than eating out ✌🏼☺️).
𝗠𝘆 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺:
📍 @badhuis.amsterdam (East)
Every Thursday is fondue night. For €26 pp you dig into a pot of cheese fondue with unlimited sourdough bread, crudités and vegetables. Good vibes included!
📍 @smelt.amsterdam (City Center)
Always a good idea. The cheeses come from De Kaaskamer, so yes: this is next level. Perfect if you love to mix & match.
📍 @cafe_bern (City Centre)
Here they serve the best Classic Gruyère cheese fondue. No fuss, just great flavour. This is cheese fondue exactly how it's meant to be.
𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁-𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻:
📍 @fromagerie_kef (City Centre, North & East)
Amsterdam's go-to cheese specialist. From fondue cheeses to perfect wine pairings — and yes, tasting is encouraged.
📍 @fromagerielamuse (South)
Cheese fondue kits for at home plus several recipes to make yourself. Which one will you try first?
📍 @dekaaskameramsterdam (City Centre)
Swiss fondue, Dutch cheese fondue or ready-made options — you'll always leave with everything you need for the ultimate cozy night in.
On 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸.𝗺𝗲 you'll find the complete guide with 12+ cheese fondue spots in Amsterdam.
Let's make a list like this for the rest of The Netherlands too! What's your favorite spot? 🧀
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
Follow @yourlbb & @yourlbb.amsterdam for more Amsterdam restaurant guides, travel guides & the best things to do on the weekends.
#cheesefondue #amsterdam #winter
𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗙𝗲𝗯 𝟱, 𝟲, 𝟳 & 𝟴
From €3 tacos, a pizza battle and new hotspots to creative ceramics, vintage markets and feel-good exhibitions 🖤Amsterdam is giving us plenty of reasons to go out this weekend.
Perfect for a solo date or plans with friends.
💬 Comment WEEKEND and we'll send you the full guide with all 48 tips for this weekend in Amsterdam.
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
#yourlittleblackbook #amsterdamweekendguide #weekendinamsterdam #amsterdamhotspots #whattodoamsterdam
@dehallen.amsterdam @grachtenmuseum @camino.amsterdam @glazemade @nikotin.restobar @amsterdamstreetart @klaproosamsterdam
And in my opinion this is a perfect combination - 🥰
Valentine's Day is (almost) here... and yes, I've gone through my usual long list of restaurants and compiled my favorite (new) tips for every mood. Whether you're looking for a truly romantic restaurant in Amsterdam, fancy a splurge, or are searching for great spots for daytime drinks and a snacky dinner... you'll want to save these tips!
Let me tell you something funny. I officially registered my Thai marriage in the Netherlands on February 14th 😂. And guess where I'll be on February 14th 🛺🇹🇭👀!
What are you going to do on Valentine's Day?
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
PS: Follow @yourlbb for tons of tips to make the most of your free time, from date night tips to food hotspots and travel guides. And have you spotted @yourlbb.amsterdam yet, the dedicated account for my love of Amsterdam 🫶🏼?
#valentinesday #amsterdamrestaurants #datenight #yourlbb
Amsterdam Weekend Guide: Jan 29 – Feb 1
From the city's first ever Tea Festival to Sunday Roasts, winter markets, and hot new openings — Amsterdam is serving up another packed weekend.
👉 Inspiration to enjoy together or SOLO
💬 Comment WEEKEND for the full guide with all 43 tips
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
#yourlittleblackbook #AmsterdamWeekendGuide #ThingstoDoAmsterdam #AmsterdamHotspots #WeekendPlans
And in addition to that, do you also have a nice garden?
This TRAVEL TIP is for anyone who wants to travel a lot in 2026 despite having a permanent job.
Save these tips, put them next to your calendar and send them to your travel bestie!
And then ask for time off as quickly as possible, before your colleagues see these tips too ;-).
Happy travels 😘
IRON 𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘 𝗩𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦
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⟶ Taking vacation days: March 30 to April 2 & April 7 to 10
⟶ Number of vacation days required: 8
ツ Total free period: March 28 to April 12 (16 days)
**Stylish & Indigo**
⟶ Taking vacation days: April 28 to May 1, May 4 & May 6 to 8
⟶ Number of vacation days required: 8 days
ツ Total free: April 25 to May 10 (16 days)
and
⟶ Taking vacation days: December 21 to 24 & December 28 to 31
⟶ Number of vacation days required: 8
ツ Total free: December 21 to January 3, 2027 (16 days)
𝗞𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗣𝗦
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⟶ Taking vacation days: Monday March 30th to Thursday April 2nd
⟶ Vacation days required: 4
ツ Total free: March 28 to April 6 (10 days)
𝗛𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗮𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗱𝗮𝗴
⟶ Take vacation days: May 15
⟶ Number of vacation days required: 1
ツ Total free: May 14th to 17th (4 days)
Innocent
⟶ Take vacation days: May 22 or 26
⟶ Number of vacation days required: 1
ツ Totally free: May 22 to 25 or May 23 to 26 (4 days)
Follow @yourlbb for more Travel Tips.
And the extensive article about vacation days can now be found on 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸.𝗺𝗲
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
#vacationdays2026 #traveltips
**Due to poor weather, this product has been carefully selected and is in excellent condition.** 👀
The market calendar may be a bit quieter now, but luckily there's still plenty planned for January and February, including a new gem (I predict)!
Don't miss these weekend markets:
• 𝗡𝗶𝗲𝘂𝘄 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺: @cabinetamsterdam, a curated vintage design market under one roof, including snacks & coffee.
• @sundaymarket
• Museum Market
• @rotterdamseoogst
• @themakermarket
In the complete guide on Your Little Black Book, you'll find 12 weekend markets in the Netherlands, including dates and locations for January and February.
Send these tips to your market-browsing bestie!
Follow @yourlbb for more tips on restaurants, travel, hotspots & the best things to do.
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
#weekendmarkets #dutchtips #autumnouting #vintagemarket
IF YOU ARE READY: 𝗺𝗶𝗷𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘁𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀
As a child, I went there with my parents to shop, and as a teenager and in my twenties, I went clubbing. Now, I love coming here for a weekend escape, filled with good food, great wine bars, and that typical Rotterdam down-to-earth attitude.
Rotterdam is buzzing with creativity and has a real IT-factor. In this mini-guide, I share my favorite hotspots you'll definitely want to know.
📌Book your next trip to Rotterdam.
𝗖𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗘
⦁ @parqiet_parkcafe
⦁ @dunerotterdam
⦁ @wollyaandewaterkant
⦁ @nice.neighbourhood
**Illegible**
⦁ @morganandmees
⦁ @hotelame
⦁ @roommate_bruno
⦁ @thejameshotelrotterdam
𝗡𝗘𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗗𝗦
⦁ North
⦁ Katendrecht
⦁ Dijkzigt (Museum Park)
⦁ Shipping Quarter
I
⦁ Take the Water Taxi
⦁ @boijmans
⦁ Walk & unwind at the Kralingse Plas
⦁ @nlfotomuseum
⦁ Visit @stationbergweg
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⦁ @tresrotterdam
⦁ @barbertarotterdam
⦁ @hinoki_rotterdam
⦁ @barbistroloevetdie
⦁ @oxrotterdam
⦁ @restaurant_rotonde
⦁ on my to-visit list, the new @lioncitybistro
𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗞𝗦
⦁ @walsjerot_nl
⦁ @cafeverward
⦁ @spikizibar
⦁ @lenselinq
💌What's your favorite spot in Rotterdam?
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
Perhaps the last weekend with ice and snow ⛄️❄️
Are you a cocooner or do you prefer to get outdoors? In our Snowy Amsterdam Guide, I share my favorite winter tips for this weekend in the city.
Save it – because snow days like this are rare 🥰
Do you have any great winter tips for Amsterdam? I'd love to read along!
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
#snow #amsterdam #winter snow in amsterdam, things to do winter in amsterdam
First of all: thank you for being here to close out 2025 <3.
2025, you were everything I hoped you would be and more. So many new memories.
I don't yet know what 2026 will bring, but last year was one for the books. Highlights included trips to China, Mexico City, Egypt, and exploring the English countryside.
Entrepreneurs probably recognize that 2025 was not an easy year.
When I started Your Little Black Book, I had one dream: not to work to stay somewhere for free in exchange for content and the pressure of a "picture perfect" experience. But to use my revenue models to book and experience those special places myself, as a guest instead of an influencer, and to give you honest tips.
After almost 15 years of entrepreneurship, I'm so happy with the balance between editorial and commercial work and that I can also say no to things that don't feel right.
At the same time, it's still special that destinations, airlines, and hotels hire me to create a customized Little Black Book for them. I have complete freedom with these campaigns, and I believe in the value of these content-based tips that truly suit your taste. And they come from me personally, not from a machine.
So thank you for your support when you see #yourlbbcollab, #pressstrip or #prinvited ;-).
This will always be my dream job, the one I created almost 15 years ago. I still do as much as possible myself. That's energizing—from both successes and failures.
Luckily, I have a small team that helps with certain sections, and this year we're going through all the tips critically. What's still truly fun, and what's not?
As a leisure expert and queen of curation, I'm so excited to take yourlittleblackbook.me to the next level. Even though being an online entrepreneur requires constant attention and doesn't always come naturally, I wouldn't want anything else.
My mission remains: making your life easier.
So you don't have to search, but can simply choose well.
So glad you were here this year. Without you, there would be no Your Little Black Book 🖤
See you in 2026!
With love,
@anne_de_buck
I have always been part of the family and have always been proud of my work. I have a nice garden in my garden 🗝️👀
Mark your calendars! Because on January 17th and 18th, Hotel Night returns to Amsterdam with a year-round event packed with health and wellness events, and of course, legendary parties you'll be talking about all year long.
I got a sneak peek at The Art of Balance theme at the luxurious Anantara Krasnapolsky and arranged a similarly special experience for you as a YLBB follower.
And in my opinion:
• overnight stay for 2 people in a luxury room on January 17, 2026
• access to the spa & wellness (subject to availability via the wellness desk)
• pre-dinner cocktail at Bar The Tailor
• fully catered dinner from the chef
• passe-partouts for the Hotel Night parties
• extensive breakfast in the Winter Garden
• participation in unique Ice Experience in Krasnapolsky Summergarden
And in Flanders:
• let us know who you would like to check in with at Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky during the Mastercard Hotel Night
• download the Mastercard Hotel Night app where you can see the complete program
• and take a look at @hotelnacht and @anantarakrasnapolsky for the latest updates and to get the fun started!
The winner will be notified on January 5th in a comment from @hotelnacht that I will share in my stories.
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!
Love,
Anne
#hotelnacht #amsterdam #yourlbbcollab #winactie #giveaway
NEW YEAR 🥰 ~ I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!
I'll be sharing more of these kinds of diaries with you in 2026. What a month December was! 🖤 So grateful for all the special moments!
From overcoming stage fright to New York, lots of QT with my boys, and delicious food. We're closing out the year in Egypt, and it's so incredibly beautiful here ☺️.
1 'Coming home' to NY, this city continues to surprise 🗽
No fancy dinners this time, but a week full of street food, handrolls, slices, and wine bars. 🍕
3 A bizarre end to the trip and another experience richer 🫣
4 Just in time to present the Entree Award for 'best new luxury hotel'. ✨ Overcoming stage fright: CHECK!
One of the best hospitality parties of the year: the Entree Awards. Luckily, we still have the photos. 📸
6, 7, 8 Date night at the always delicious Café Caron, the newly opened Char-d (also recommended) and the snacky dinner that I had been craving for months 😅
9-night hotel preview at Anantara Krasnapolsky and the best night out in your own city. TIP: There's a fantastic giveaway coming up that you won't want to miss. 👀
Note to self: visit a hotel spa more often for the ultimate luxury experience, such as at Anantara Krasnapolsky Amsterdam.
11 Emily in Paris & Cheese Fondue 🫕. What do you think of the new season?
12 AMS rounds with lunch at De Willem & wine and pate en croute at Twee Prinsen 🍷
13 Our Christmas tradition: the World Christmas Circus in Carré 🎪
Manuel's 14th Best Idea: Everyone Had to Hand in Their Phones at Christmas 📵
15 Early Christmas with the fam, and yes I made the viral shrimp tower 🦐
16 EGYPT, here we come! 🛩️
17 Felucca & magical sunset in Luxor ☀️
Christmas gift for the whole family: checked into my dream hotel in Luxor. 🗝️
Bucket list 19: Hot Air Balloon in Luxor. 🔥
20 This is what I call alfresco dining 😍
PS: I love this age of traveling together, a big boy full of fun ideas, but still sweet and small at the same time 🥰
It's crazy to think that the year is almost over, but I'm really looking forward to 2026 and everything that's to come.
I hope you had some nice days too 🖤.
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@anne_de_buck
| COLLABORATE? Want to collaborate with Your Little Black Book? Then it's best to take a look at the advertiser pageAll options are described in detail there.
Do you have other fun ideas you'd like to get in touch with? Like an interview in a magazine or newspaper? Feel free to email me at info@yourlittleblackbook.me. Also take a look at my press page with all publications about Your Little Black Book.
The origins of Your Little Black Book…
I'm often asked how I started blogging. Well… I'm addicted to travel and good food, live a bohemian urban lifestyle, and thrive on discovering new places and hotspots. I still get butterflies in my stomach when I walk into a new restaurant or hotel, or travel to a destination I've never been to before. It doesn't matter what the destination is; I always head out with a laundry list of places I'd love to visit.
In 2012, in addition to my job as a marketing manager at a large magazine publisher, I started Your Little Black Book and @YOURLBB I started on Instagram. It's a platform to share my personal tips and experiences about the best places in Amsterdam and cities and countries around the world. I also regularly share travel and lifestyle tips that suit my personal tastes or life stage.
Your Little Black Book truly came about out of my own desire. I missed a website that offered an up-to-date overview of everything hot and happening in Amsterdam, as well as similarly styled addresses for other destinations. Apparently, I wasn't the only one, because Your Little Black Book now averages 328.000 unique visitors per month, who collectively view over 1 million pages. Something I never could have imagined!
At Your Little Black Book, you can find handpicked shortlists 24/7 with tips on everything from restaurants and hotels to fun things to do and unique shopping destinations. Almost all tips have been personally tested and sometimes supplemented with the best tips from locals.
Of course, it's not all about the latest hotspots; every Little Black Book also includes all-time favorites! Those restaurants you keep coming back to because they have exactly what you like and the service is excellent. Or perhaps those small eateries that aren't hip or polished at all, but where they simply make excellent food. I sometimes call them lowspots, but that doesn't really do this category justice. The older I get, the more I'm interested in these kinds of places, which I alternate with dining at a Michelin-starred restaurant or staying in a luxury hotel. For me, that's exactly the spectrum of tips I'm always looking for for Your Little Black Book. Because let's face it, nothing but hotspots and French-inspired cuisine is boring, right?
Besides writing about Amsterdam I make city guides en travel guides for destinations all over the world. So if you're planning a trip soon, be sure to check out our selection of the best addresses and tips!
The concept is simple and you must be able to trust it blindly: if something is on Your Little Black Book, we think it is nice and good enough.
The idea behind your little black book
If you follow my blog regularly, you'll notice that Your Little Black Book has a positive approach, and I never negatively address addresses on the blog. This is because on Your Little Black Book, I only want to write about places I really like or that seem worthwhile, and I want to give you tips in an announcement. I can't emphasize enough that the reviews on Your Little Black Book are based on an N=1 experience. Want to know what the rest of the Netherlands or a restaurant critic thinks? Then it's best to consult traditional review websites or Dutch newspapers.
Anything I'd rather not send you to will NOT be included on the platform. I prefer a positive approach and would consider it a waste of my valuable time to write negative reviews. The concept is simple, and you should be able to trust it blindly: if something is on Your Little Black Book, I like it and think it's good enough.
If it's not listed, there could be two reasons: either I still haven't had time to visit, or I don't have a good feeling about it. It also happens sometimes (but thankfully rarely!) that we have high expectations when something opens, and it still doesn't meet those expectations. In that case, we delete the blog to keep our Little Black Book as up-to-date as possible.
Make your hobby your job
As much as I love being in Amsterdam, when I'm home for more than four weeks, I start to get the itch to discover something new. From city breaks to unwinding in nature, and from skiing to relaxing on a tropical island. I'm one of the lucky people who's been able to turn my hobby into my job.
Because creating city and travel guides is my job, I do a lot of research before I go anywhere. How exactly do I do that? You can read about it in my book and "Wanderlust" en Feed Your Wanderlust All about it! I'm often asked how I always manage to discover such great places. It's a matter of taste that you eventually develop, but you also have to have a curious and inquisitive nature.
Your Little Black Book brings together all my personal discoveries. From new hotspots to unique brands, and from unmissable events to the most beautiful hotels and accommodations you can book directly. When I travel, you can travel with me via Instagram Stories. Curious about where I've been? I've written a lot about many destinations in the past. travel vlogs for Youtube, now you can find my videos as REELS on Instagram and via Tiktok.
The first professional lifestyle and travel blogger in the Netherlands
How cool is that? Turning your hobby into your job! I built my platform, Your Little Black Book, from scratch to what it is today. For almost two years, I spent every free moment working on Your Little Black Book alongside my regular job. In 2014, I quit my job to become a full-time entrepreneur. I made that decision while relaxing on a beach lounger! While traveling, I finally had the time to reflect on the things that truly made me happy in life.
After working for 8 years as a marketing manager and content specialist at publisher Sanoma, I my corporate career I gave up on pursuing my dreams. I think I was struggling with a bit of a thirty-something dilemma… and thankfully, I can now tell you from experience that quitting my job and taking the plunge was the best decision ever.
When I started Your Little Black Book as a hobby, I never dreamed my site would grow into the largest travel and lifestyle blog in the Netherlands. Through my work as a professional blogger, I'm fortunate enough to collaborate with great brands, and my expertise, professionalism, and flair have earned me the commission to create travel guides for destinations all over the world. These commercial partnerships have allowed me to successfully and independently run Your Little Black Book for 12,5 and a half years, and to keep a large portion of the content and tips freely accessible to my readers and followers. I consider the occasional invitation to press trips and tasting dinners the icing on the cake, but every entrepreneur knows that freebies don't always pay the price.
That's why I'm incredibly proud of how—without an investor—I've managed to turn Your Little Black Book into a real company that consistently leads the market. From the front, it looks like there's a whole editorial team, but in reality, I work with a small team of freelancers, and after 12,5 and a half years, I still lead the daily expansion of the platform. As a serial entrepreneur, I'm a jack-of-all-trades, and by doing what I do best, I've built a successful online business that gives me the freedom to run it from anywhere in the world. For example, in 2022, I took early retirement for six months and traveled the world with my family for six months. I'm now rolling out the business ideas I came up with during that trip.
To be fair, in 2012 I was the first to start a blog about hotspots and travel, and now I'm one of many. The sheer number of city and travel blogs and Instagram accounts with hundreds of thousands of followers has created an ideal image of what professional travel blogging is. Believe me, online business is more than just posing for a photo in a beautiful dress at a unique location abroad or writing a 30-word caption.
YES, it's a dream job. But it's also incredibly hard work and staying true to your dreams instead of blindly accepting what's handed down to you. I'm often asked if I still pay for travel and meals. And YES, of course I do, just like everyone else. In fact, booking luxury hotels and going to unique restaurants is, for me, the biggest reward I can give myself as an entrepreneur. I'm not the type of content creator who only accepts free dinners and only stays in luxury hotels if they're offered. Traveling and dining out have always been my hobby; I used to spend my entire salary on it. That's precisely why I started Your Little Black Book. I was looking for a place to share all those tips with you, and almost 13 years later, I still do so with great pleasure.
So what about YOURLBB's Business Model?
Like other professional bloggers, online magazines, and traditional media, Your Little Black Book's primary revenue model is advertising. This is achieved through banners, but also by creating unique content in collaboration with A-brands in the travel and lifestyle industry. If an article is a collaboration, this is clearly indicated at the bottom of the article (if you'd like to learn more, you can also read my disclaimer (read).
I collaborate with advertisers to develop concepts that fit within Your Little Black Book's editorial formula. This allows me to share my personal experience with the brand in a natural way. I carefully review all collaboration requests I receive to determine whether they're a good fit for Your Little Black Book and whether I personally support them.
By collaborating with advertisers, I can create space in the editorial department to create content that's purely editorial, like the hot spots and lists you often see. The freedom to do the things I love and to work on Your Little Black Book gives me inexhaustible energy.
As an entrepreneur, I'm always working on new ways to further expand Your Little Black Book with great content, products, and services that will benefit you as a reader!
books about travel and the lifestyle that comes with it
If you had told me thirteen years ago that I would have written at least four books by 2020, I would never have believed it. I still find it remarkable that I can now call myself a published author. These books can be ordered online from, among others, Bol.com and are sold at concept stores and select bookstores throughout the Netherlands. I'll soon be launching my own BOOKSHOP on Your Little Black Book and will start selling my travel guides digitally.
(2019) Feed Your Wanderlust – Travel Guide for a Bohemian Lifestyle
(2019) Staycation – 22 city trips in the Netherlands and Belgium
(2016) Wanderlust – Your urban travel style guide
(2016) The Amsterdam City Guide { sold out }
(2016) The Amsterdam City Guide { sold out }
Collaborate & contact with Your little black book
Would you like to collaborate with Your Little Black Book? Then it's best to take a look at the advertiser pageAll options are described in detail there.
Do you have other fun ideas you'd like to get in touch about? Like an interview in a magazine or newspaper, or organizing an inspirational workshop on working with influencers, creating content, or social media? Feel free to email me at info@yourlittleblackbook.me.
DO YOU HAVE ANY TIPS?
Nothing is perfect, and if you have any feedback about Your Little Black Book, please feel free to contact me. For example, if you have a tip or if you think certain topics are missing, I'd love to hear from you!
With love,Anne
