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It won't have escaped your notice: Your Little Black Book has its own Summer Afternoon Tea At the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam. A dream come true! I won't mince my words: the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam is one of my favorite hotels in Amsterdam. When I walk up the stairs of the stately building on the Herengracht canal, it feels like a warm blanket has been wrapped around me. Since its opening in 2014, I've been coming here when I have something to celebrate with family in Amsterdam or when I miss traveling and crave the international grandeur you only find in the world's very best hotels. As an ambassador for the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam being a true part of the local Waldorf family ensured that something beautiful could arise, like the Summer Afternoon Tea that we created together.
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The Waldorf is a great example for me of how nice it is to visit luxury hotels even if you're not staying there. Because: although I come here regularly for lunch at Peacock Alley, the Guerlain Spa, or a special dinner at Spectrum**I'd never woken up there until this summer! In a world without Covid-19, the hotel is always packed with (international) guests. A night in the city's best hotel was high on my dream list. And you guessed it: to celebrate the launch of my afternoon tea, we were invited to stay! The Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam is for everyone who loves luxury travel. What can you expect when you stay in Amsterdam's best hotel? I'll tell you all about it in this check-in story!
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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
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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?
💬 Comment 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 and I'll send you the full Amsterdam Weekend Guide with 85 tips straight to your DMs.
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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@anne_de_buck
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)
🖊️ @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. 🤤
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
{ 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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Checking in at Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
The Waldorf Amsterdam team ensures that service and experience don't have to be compromised within the current travel restrictions, as soon as you arrive at the hotel. I've been looking forward to this staycation for days. Your Little Black Book was born because I've always traveled extensively and would happily check into a luxury hotel and then not step outside for 24 hours, giving me time to truly enjoy all the facilities, such as the spa. Normally, this is the end of a long trip abroad, but why not for a staycation in my own country or city? I'm going to immerse myself in pure luxury for 24 hours. It starts at check-in, when I can choose which Cire Trudon scent to use as a room spray during turndown service. When we open the doors to our suite a little later, my luggage is already neatly stored in the closets, and we're welcomed with a bottle of champagne and pastries in the room. As a professional travel blogger, my heart still beats faster when I first arrive at a hotel, open the door, and see the room and the view for the first time. The rooms are beautifully bright. Classic, as you'd expect from a Waldorf, yet timeless. We have a separate living room, a wonderfully large bed, and a fantastically spacious bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower. Oh, how I've missed this kind of travel. I quickly slip on the fluffy bathrobe, and the champagne will have to wait, because first, it's spa time!
Cire Trudon fragrances
Guerlain Spa at Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
One of the things I always look forward to after a visit to the Guerlain Spa is holding on to that feeling of peace and me-time in the relaxation room. That's why I love hotel spas so much! Another nice bonus at the Waldorf Amsterdam: you can also use the pool and sauna. What makes my visit to the Guerlain Spa extra special is that it's my first treatment since lockdown. Here, they really take the time for YOU. First, a foot bath, then we discuss the options and any additional points of interest. We go for the Imperial Relaxing Massage, and as soon as I lie down on the soft treatment table, I feel all the worries and stress of the past few months melt away. This massage can be booked for an hour or an hour and a half, and it works the entire body. After an hour and a half, when I slip back into my hotel slippers and put on the soft bathrobe (which I also have at home to maintain that hotel feeling!), a pot of tea is already waiting in the relaxation room. Personally, I find this one of the greatest moments of pampering. Not rushing back to the hustle and bustle of everyday life after a massage, but instead holding on to that zen feeling for another half hour. Later, when I return to the room, we pop open a bottle of champagne and toast with a view of the canals. To health, love, and all the wonderful things yet to come.
Guerlain Spa
Cocktails & dinner in the Peacock Alley
We continued our aperitif at Peacock Alley, where we also had dinner that evening. We started the evening with signature cocktails from the Vault Bar. The tarte flambée with lobster, chorizo, curry, kewpie, and bonito from the new menu at Peacock Alley was also delicious. A new favorite! Luckily, my other favorite classics: the lobster rolls and the club sandwich, were still on the menu. We finished the evening with a cheese plate and a nice glass of wine. Afterward, instead of cycling home as we normally would, we took the elevator to our room and watched another movie in bed. As soon as we stepped into the elevator, we decided to go back again this year. Spectrum** Dinner. The two-Michelin-starred restaurant at the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, helmed by chef Sidney Schutte and restaurant manager Sascha Speckemeier. We immediately set a date for the week before Christmas. When we arrive in our room, I immediately smell the Cire Trudon fragrance we chose upon check-in. We watch Notting Hill in bed, order a treat from room service (just because!), and, for once, don't set the alarm.
date night!
tarte flambée with lobster, chorizo, curry, kewpie & bonito
© Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
Swimming & breakfast in the room
What's better than starting the day with a few laps in the pool and fifteen minutes in the sauna? With a toddler at home, our mornings rarely start so relaxed. So we're making the most of it! And that's also one of the reasons why, when you're staying at a hotel like the Waldorf in your own country, you really shouldn't want to leave the hotel at all. Immerse yourself in #hotellife and really take advantage of all the facilities. Something that can easily be overlooked during a city break abroad, as you're often out and about exploring the city. That's precisely why I find these kinds of nights away so valuable. Because you already know the city. So really give yourself that time for... yourself! For example, enjoy a relaxing bath with a book or magazine.
7 AM swim in the pool
Normally, breakfast is served in the Goldfinch Brasserie, but for now, it's served in the privacy of your own room. I have to admit, I almost always ask for that when we're in a hotel anyway. And the breakfast at the Waldorf Amsterdam? Incredibly extensive. With perfectly baked rolls and a variety of toppings, from salmon to charcuterie and jams made especially for the Waldorf. With my cappuccino, I settle into the chair by the window overlooking the canal. You understand: I could live here forever… But at home, a sweet little man is waiting for us. Who, thanks to the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam with Teddy "Adam," is being spoiled just as much as we have been for the past 24 hours. And to keep us in the mood, we're getting the Waldorf Delight Box to take home. A box full of treats for a special (drinks) moment at home. Thank you, Waldorf, I'm proud to be your ambassador, and this year's collaboration on Summer Afternoon Tea is the crowning achievement. I look forward to our next visit!
Adam for Manuel
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