Seek and find
Looking for an unforgettable May holiday with young children? Then put LEGOLAND® Billund Resort at the top of your list! Of course, you'll find the well-known LEGOLAND® family park there, but did you know there's also DUPLO® Land specifically for kids up to 4 years old? And LEGOLAND Billund Resort is much more than that: it's a complete holiday region in southern Denmark with tons of fun things to do for all ages.
A visit to LEGOLAND Billund Resort is high on my bucket list here, because my son Manuel can't get enough of everything LEGO®. For our world trip next year, I've already made a list of countries where LEGOLAND is located. Luckily for you, a visit during the May holidays won't take you far; you can be at LEGOLAND Billund Resort in no time with a direct flight from Schiphol. Have fun planning! In this guide, I share helpful tips for visiting with young children.
Miniland in LEGOLAND® Billund
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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?
💬 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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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
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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.
💬 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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9 Toddler-Proof Tips for DUPLO® Land at LEGOLAND® Billund Resort
Perfect first flying experience for the kids
Every parent will recognize it: flying with kids for the first time is quite daunting! That's precisely why LEGOLAND is such a great destination. Did you know you can fly from Schiphol to Billund with KLM in less than an hour? The airport is small and easy to navigate (trust me, that's great with little kids!), and from there, you can be right in the middle of the LEGO constructions in just five minutes. In my opinion, this makes the LEGOLAND Billund Resort the ideal destination for kids flying for the first time: spend an hour gazing out the window with butterflies in their stomachs, and then the LEGO adventure can begin!
Hotel LEGOLAND®
Book this dream holiday cheaply through TUI
Because TUI is the exclusive partner of LEGOLAND in the Netherlands, booking through TUI comes with great benefits. You'll receive a free LEGO gift, discounts on major attractions, accommodation discounts, and the "Be Happy Pass" with even more discounts and perks. You can also book a special Resort Pass with your stay, giving you unlimited access to the LEGOLAND family park, GIVSKUD ZOO safari park, Lalandia's Aquadome water park, and the Monky Tonky Land indoor play paradise. Another advantage: TUI offers flexible terms and conditions, allowing you to exchange your holiday up to 28 days before departure, and if a travel advisory is issued, you'll get your money back.
bucket list: Stay at Hotel LEGOLAND®
Sleeping in a hotel is always a great adventure for kids, of course. But imagine staying in a world full of their favorite toys. My son had a dream adventure! At Hotel LEGOLAND, for example, there are rooms with swinging monkeys and flying parrots. And of course, every room is filled with LEGO! The hotel also has its own entrance to the theme park. In other words: precious hours of fun won't be wasted. When booking through TUI, you can also reserve a crib upon request. And did I mention that Hotel LEGOLAND also has a fun playground and play area?
Hotel LEGOLAND®
DUPLO® Land, a paradise for toddlers and preschoolers
Anyone who thinks an amusement park is only fun for older kids is mistaken! The LEGOLAND family park boasts around 55 attractions and a whopping 60 million (!) LEGO bricks. But something less well-known is that there's DUPLO Land specifically for kids under four. A colorful play paradise for the littlest ones! Here, toddlers and preschoolers can have a blast, because there's something to play, explore, and discover in every corner of DUPLO Land. Will you go first on the DUPLO® Express, DUPLO® Planes, DUPLO® Playhouses, or LEGONDOL®?
DUPLO Express
Almost all children love trains. So you can imagine their excitement when your kids discover they can drive the DUPLO® Express—a cheerful locomotive that zips through DUPLO Land—all by themselves.
DUPLO Plane
With the adventure of flying in a real plane just behind you, it's extra fun for your own little pilots that the DUPLO Planes go up and down on command.
DUPLO Playhouses
In the Playhouses, the DUPLO bricks are just like at home, only 15 times bigger! Build a playhouse with your little one where they can pretend to be a firefighter, pastry chef, or whatever.
LEGONDOL
With so much enchantment around you, there's only one way to regain perspective: take to the skies! Watch your little one marvel at DUPLO Land from the mini Ferris wheel. We bet you can't wait to get a closer look (again!) when you hop off!
DUPLO® Land
Discover more of the LEGOLAND Billund Resort holiday region
Even if you've had enough of LEGO, there's still plenty to do at LEGOLAND Billund Resort. VisitDenmark You can read all about the holiday region, but a few things stood out for me as a mother of a toddler:
- Brand new is the WOW PARK Billund playground, with 28 hectares of bouncy nets, underground caves, swings, ziplines and countless other adventurous activities in the heart of nature.
- In Kolding – a town on Jutland's southeast coast – you can go shopping, surfing, cycling, kayaking, and unwind on the beach. In Vejle – a charming town a little further north – you can spot porpoises in the fjord.
- Fancy something completely different? Then go on safari at GIVSKUD ZOO and get up close and personal with impressive wild animals. Also fun: the exhibition with lifelike dinosaurs.
Are you also getting excited after reading all this? Put the LEGOLAND Billund Resort holiday region on your shortlist for next May's holiday. View the options for traveling with TUI here >>
safari in GIVSKUD ZOO
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