Seek and find
Portland, you're so cool! It might not be the first city you think of for a city break to the United States, but if you love cities like New York and Berlin, you'll love Portland, Oregon. A few years ago, I was there in the spring to film an elaborate production for Your Little Black Book, and I can't wait to go back in a different season. The Indian Summer in Portland, known there as the "Second Summer," seems especially beautiful! Portland, on the west coast of the US, is a super diverse destination for a city break. Discover the vibrant (and super hip) city, sample flavors from all corners of the world at the many food trucks, and explore the beautiful hinterland full of nature. From mountains and waterfalls to volcanoes, vineyards, and rugged beaches with impressive rock formations. Portland, Oregon is the perfect destination if you want to combine nature, delicious food, and discovering trendy neighborhoods! In this new guide, I share my best tips for every season.
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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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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.
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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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
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
💬 Comment 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 and I'll send you the full Amsterdam Weekend Guide with 47 tips straight to your DMs.
What's your vibe this weekend… markets, cocktails or a new hotspot?
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
| HOW TO GET THERE: With KLM and Delta Air Lines you can fly directly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Portland International Airport (PDX)The airport is close to the city, and a taxi will take you to the check-in desk of the ACE Hotel in the heart of downtown in just 15 minutes. I stayed there myself when I was in Portland, and I would book it again in a heartbeat! What I especially liked about this airport is that you can find Portland-specific restaurants, like Mo's Clam Chowder and Blue Star, for a quick bite to eat before your return flight. More information about the direct flight with KLM (whether or not operated by Delta Air Lines) and the fares can be found here >>
Ace Hotel, Portland, Oregon
Discover the four seasons during a city trip to Portland (Oregon)
The best time to travel is… NOW
If there's one thing I learned during our world trip, it's that I'm a true lover of the four seasons. Something Portland is known for! Just like in the Netherlands, the summers are pleasantly warm and the winters are colder, but generally not too cold. The warmest months are July and August, when it's around 27 degrees Celsius. Wonderful weather for enjoying the city outdoors or paddleboarding on the river. If you're planning a city break in the fall, you can still expect warmer weather until early October. And it's always extra fun to be in America around that time, because Portland also hosts all sorts of fun Halloween events every year. December, January, and February are the coldest months. Don't let the temperature deter you, because with all the festive and holiday season events, like the annual Christmas Festival of Lights, November and December are perhaps the most wonderful time of year to visit! View all annual events in Portland, Oregon here >>
Rent a bicycle
Locals in Portland love cycling just as much as the Dutch! And I can tell you from experience that it's the perfect way to explore the city. Many hotels also offer bike rentals. There are bike lanes throughout the city, which made me feel incredibly safe on the bike. During my city trip to Portland, I also had a bike tour Do it with a guide, which immediately gives you a better understanding of the city. Highly recommended for your first day, for example. Would you like to cycle more actively and explore the Portland area? Then view various cycling routes here >>
Discover food truck heaven
One of the things that makes Portland, Oregon, truly unique? The food trucks, or food carts, as they also call them in Portland! I'd never been to a city where the food truck culture practically overshadows the restaurant scene. You name it, there's a food truck specializing in it from every corner of the globe, or for every cuisine. I'd love to go back to Portland just for the food trucks. You'll find food trucks clustered throughout the city in so-called "food truck pods." On this website you can find all food carts in Portland and you can even filter by the type of cuisine you are in the mood for >> Handy!
Wander through Central City and beyond
Besides cycling, Portland is also a great place to explore on foot. Especially if, like me, you enjoy popping into the various hotspots to browse or grab a bite to eat and drink. The city is roughly divided into North and South, with Burnside Street serving as the border. The Willamette River divides the city into East and West. The central part of the city is located around the river. In Central City, you'll find several highlights not to be missed during your city break, such as the famous Saturday Market. Visiting Portland in a very warm month or with a forecast of rain? This weather is perfect for exploring the city's museums, such as the Portland Art Museum, the Japanese American Museum of Oregon, and the Portland Chinatown Museum, which opened in 2018. And do you, like me, love books? Visit Powell's City of Books, the largest bookstore in the world selling used and new books!
TIP: Do you love the trendy and up-and-coming neighborhoods just outside downtown? Then you definitely don't want to miss Southeast Portland and the Division Street area. Discover Portland's different neighborhoods here >>
Discover the wine region
Say Portland, and you say Oregon! The hinterland is just as fun and diverse as the city itself. In the Portland area, you have various wineries You can visit. It's great at the end of summer when the harvest is underway, but it's also great year-round. Because: a wine tasting is always a good idea! You can book various wine tours where you'll be picked up in the city and head out all day to explore the countryside, making several stops along the way to the wineries. For example, visit: Cooper Mountain Vineyard, Willamette Valley Vineyards, Soter Vineyards, DANCIN Vineyards, Belle Fiore Estate Winery, Villa Catalana Cellars of Helvetia Winery.
Go thrift shopping for souvenirs
One of the things I always do when traveling is seek out the best vintage and thrift shops. For souvenirs that are not only unique but also more sustainable, as clothing and home accessories are given a second life. You can easily extend your city break by a day if you want to go vintage shopping, as the selection is both excellent and extensive. Whether you're looking for vintage clothing or flea market finds, check out more tips here >>
Shop VAT-free!
Did you know that you don't pay sales tax in stores in Portland and Oregon? With the strong dollar, it really makes a difference if you enjoy shopping during a city break. Or perhaps it's just a good reason to visit Portland at the end of the year and combine the fun of a winter city break with some Christmas shopping.
Escape the city: hiking and waterfalls
Those who enjoy the changing seasons will certainly appreciate the nature around Portland. According to locals, each season has its own charm, from the blossoming leaves of spring to the beautiful orange and red hues of autumn. If you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, the Portland area offers beautiful hiking opportunities year-round. There are several waterfalls and expansive valleys to explore. Interested? Find out which hikes you can do around Portland, Oregon >>
TIP: Did you know you can also enjoy winter sports in Oregon? From skiing on Mount Hood to numerous other snow activities, such as guided snowshoe walks and even horse-drawn sleigh rides. Only 90 minutes from downtown Portland! Learn more about Mount Hood here >>
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Take a coffee tour
Are you a coffee lover like me? Then you'll love Portland. In the summer, you drink it iced, in the winter, hot, hot, hot! The ACE Hotel where I stayed had a Stumptown Coffee location, and believe me, it's a great way to wake up. I popped downstairs for a coffee and a bagel, and then back in my room, I'd plan my route and day. Want to learn more about Portland's coffee culture and the many excellent "third wave" coffee bars you can find? Then a coffee tour is a great idea! Of course, you can also plan your own tour. Learn all about Portland's coffee culture here >>
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With love,
Anne
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