Seek and find
As you may know, I live in Amsterdam East, near the Amstel River. It's a great base for walking; just follow the Amstel River and you're in nature or the heart of the city center in fifteen minutes. A part of Amsterdam you might not visit every week is the east side of the city center. When I first moved to Amsterdam, Oostenburg, where Amsterdam Roest used to be, still felt a bit like the NDSM wharf (There is also a walking route through Amsterdam NorthThis part of Centrum Oost is also being completely renovated, but if you take this walk, you'll be amazed at how industrial it still feels. Of course, I'll point out along the way where you can get something tasty or what's worth looking out for!
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MOOD 👀, I woke up really early today and was just scrolling through my photos of Bangkok 🌴.
Then I thought: how nice would it be if we shared our booked and wishlist destinations for inspiration?
Here's a safari in Malawi & Zimbabwe 🐆 in the books with a stopover in Nairobi.
I'm also going to Paris for a few nights by train with Manuel. So excited! I'm going to visit all the Parisian clichés and more with him ✌🏼.
Also on the wishlist: China (May holiday), midweek Athens & coast (summer), London (always a good idea), Amalfi & Rome (Manuel's dream for the autumn holiday) & Japan (Christmas holiday including skiing, tips welcome☺️).
My intention for 2026 is also to plan more fun days/nights away in the Netherlands.
And I would love to go to Japan solo, but well... first I have to get back to work 😅😉.
Speaking off: happy new week!!
I'd love to daydream about your travel plans.
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
I have a nice garden and a nice summer day 🖤
March = the month in which my favourite Sunday markets start up again in full swing.
So my Sunday plans are quickly made: stroll along stalls, discover new food trucks and go home with a bag full of organic products or a good vintage find.
What I love about it? Every market has its own vibe.
• @feelgoodmarket for creativity and live music in Eindhoven
• Vintage heaven at @ijhallen
• @sundaymarket with creative makers and food trucks
• Curated vintage & design gems at @cabinetamsterdam
• @fairpricedvintage for scoring vintage clothing at many locations in the Netherlands
Have fun!
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
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#sundaymarket #marketsinthenetherlands #vintagemarket #weekendtips #yourlittleblackbook
If you only go to one terrace in Amsterdam this weekend, make it @caferestaurant.meyer! What a great addition to the Amstelveld 😍.
Open from 10am, a very nice lunch menu, a wine list with a bottle of rosé for €20, but also olive ice cream with caviar (incredibly delicious!).
I'll be back soon to try the evening menu as well.
Tip: you can make a reservation on the terrace!
And did I mention there's a playground next door?
Have a nice weekend 😘
🖊️ @anne_de_buck
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My fav spot for freddo cappuccino in Amsterdam that transports me back to Greece.
Add a slice of spanakopita and you have the best breakfast to enjoy along the Amstel river.
My motto for the coming spring is to take more walks, so expect a lot of recs for coffee and other drinks to go in this new series! ☀️
Where should I go next?
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟱, 𝟲, 𝟳 & 𝟴
The first weekend in Amsterdam that actually feels like spring? I can't wait to spend time on the terrace this weekend and just cycle around town and go to the market for some shopping in the sun :-) 🌞.
YES dears; I'm back from vacation and fully ready for Dutch spring, long lunches and spontaneous dates with my favorite city Amsterdam.
This weekend is packed with fun things to do! From an Italian market in West with @zicami_market, to the @tableware.amsterdam pop-up sale, treasure hunting at the @ijhallen and the @nocknock.art fair. There's something for every day!
And is it just me, or is the wave of new restaurant openings huge this year? In the full weekend guide I keep a weekly updated list of the new places to check out.
The following:
📍 @caferestaurant.meyer
📍 @bouillondamsterdam
📍 @weinlokalstern
📍 @voorwaarts
💬 Comment 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 and I'll send you the full Amsterdam Weekend Guide with 55 tips straight to your DMs.
Have fun making plans!
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
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I love my mother-in-law and I love her mother-in-law ❄️
Note to self: always leave room in your suitcase for souvenirs. During my ski trip to Méribel, I popped into the local pharmacy just before leaving, and these are the beauty products I took home.
They've been tested extensively and are all more than YLBB-approved. Save them for your next trip to France (or your online beauty store).
Which souvenirs always make it back in your suitcase? I'm curious!
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
PS: Follow @yourlbb for tons of tips on how to make the most of your free time — from travel tips to travel guides and more.
𝗩𝗢𝗢𝗥𝗝𝗔𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗘 𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗗𝗘: 𝟯𝟬+ 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀
Spring break = sun, rain, hail, and everything in between. But don't stress: I've got a super comprehensive guide ready for you with 30+ tips for fun things to do together in Amsterdam and throughout the Netherlands.
From creative workshops to children's films that you will also like, indoor playgrounds and rainproof museums.
After years of testing hotspots with my own son, I know one thing: good planning and fun things to do together every day makes your holiday so much more enjoyable.
Via my link in bio you will find the direct links to the complete guides on 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞.𝗺𝗲 with all the details + many more tips to make every holiday a party.
Have fun!
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
Follow @yourlbb for tons of tips to make the most of your free time, from restaurants to travel guides, and regular updates on the best kid-friendly tips. And have you spotted @yourlbb.amsterdam yet? The dedicated account for my love of Amsterdam 🫶🏼.
The following: 𝗠𝗲́𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗹 ❄️
Looking for a stylish winter sports destination in France? Méribel is one of those places where everything is perfect: beautiful ski-in/ski-out hotels, excellent restaurants on and off the slopes, wonderful spas, and, if you're feeling energetic, après-ski.
I was there for a weekend without my little FAM, but I knew straight away: this is also perfect for the whole family thanks to the many green and blue slopes, so we will definitely go back!
Below are the Méribel tips you'll want to save 👇🏼
**Illegible**
⦁ @lecoucoumeribel 📷
⦁ @refugedelatraye
⦁ @lachaudannemeribel
⦁ @lekailameribel
𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗘 𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚
⦁ @beefbar.meribel
⦁ @leblanchot.vt
⦁ @tipimeribel
⦁ @leclosbernard_
⦁ @maya_altitude
⦁ @le_monchu & their food truck
𝗢𝗙𝗙 𝗦𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗘 𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚
⦁ @fifi.meribel
⦁ Biancaneve in @lecoucoumeribel
⦁ L'Ekrin* in @lekailameribel
⦁ @la_fromagerie_meribel
⦁ @brasseriele80
⦁ @liliebistrotmeribel
𝗔𝗣𝗥𝗘̀𝗦 𝗦𝗞𝗜
A long lunch at La Fruitière and then dancing on the tables at @foliedoucemeribel. Just because we can.
'𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗥' 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚
⦁ No trip to France is complete without a stop at the local Pharmacy for the best beauty brands.
⦁ And have you even been to France if you don't take home some cheese and charcuterie as souvenirs ;-).
𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨'𝗟𝗟 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘
⦁ Spa day @lecoucoumeribel (can also be booked outside the season for non-hotel guests!).
⦁ Nuxe Spa @lekailameribel
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⦁ Take a walk through the Lac de Tuéda nature reserve and have lunch at @la_buvette_de_tueda.
⦁ A must: book the First Track and be the first on the slopes at sunrise (incl. breakfast).
𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘
Taking the train to your ski holiday? I say go for it! Door-to-door via Paris (Eurostar + TGV + bus) to Méribel in just over 10 hours. I found it very relaxing!
And of course it would be even more fun to add a night in Paris to it next time.
Save these tips if you're a winter sports lover like me 🫶🏼.
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
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#presstrip #invited by @meribel3vallees
𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗙𝗲𝗯 𝟭𝟵, 𝟮𝟬, 𝟮𝟭 & 𝟮𝟮
While I'm currently hopping from hotel to hotel and neighborhood to neighborhood in Bangkok (all in the name of “research” and new food hotspots for the new LITTLE BLACK BOOK 😉). Back home, Amsterdam is serving peak weekend vibes.
Think: Dim Sum Sunday in Noord, vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations across the city and a Vietnamese Tết feast at @yen.diningbar. Add market gems like the @le.temps.perdu.brocante pop-up in Oud-West and @themakermarket at De Hallen, and your weekend basically plans itself.
And yes, make time for ARTIS: there are now two elephant calves and they're too cute. 🐘🐘 Instant serotonin incoming, I promise!
💬 Comment 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 to get the full Weekend Guide with 71 things to do in Amsterdam in your DMs.
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
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Happy Lunar New Year from Bangkok!
🥹 yellow lion in the third frame 🫶🏼❤️
#liondance #lunarnewyear #centralworld #bangkok #chinesenewyear lion dance performance at central world bangkok for lunar new year 2026
My small tiny Thai wedding 🥰
Krabi 27-12-23 / Amsterdam 14-12-24
Still so glad we had a rather spontaneous elopement wedding in Thailand with just the three of us during the Christmas holidays instead of staying engaged forever ❤️. I would do it again in a heartbeat!
Happy V-day 😘
𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 🧧
The new lunar year begins on February 17th, and in the Netherlands, Chinese New Year (as you might know it) is becoming increasingly celebrated.
From lion and dragon dances in The Hague and on @dezeedijk in Amsterdam to full-on Oriental dinners at @rongastrobar. Looking for something creative? Check out the weekend full of workshops and a fun photo booth at the Wereldmuseum in Amsterdam and Rotterdam.
Check out all the tips for Lunar New Year in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague in this guide!
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
PS: I'll be in Bangkok for Lunar New Year! Want to follow my Thailand trip? Tune in via @yourlbb 🖤 And have you spotted @yourlbb.amsterdam yet, the dedicated account for my love of Amsterdam 🫶🏼?
#lunarnewyear2026 #chinesenewyear #yourlittleblackbook #chinatown
@nomansart @amstelhotel @hoitin1975 @wereldmuseum.amsterdam @cafewu.ams @anantarakrasnapolsky @wereldmuseum.rotterdam @rotterdamchinesenewyear
varied walking route through the east of Amsterdam
How well do you know Amsterdam East and the eastern side of Amsterdam City Center? Especially for you, I've mapped out a walking route that takes you past my favorite hotspots in my neighborhood. Keep a close eye on developments regarding lockdowns; some locations may unfortunately still be closed. This walk is a little over 7 kilometers, depending on the routes you take. It's best to always check the locations on Google Maps for the best route from A to B, but I'll give you the best descriptions of the streets to take. Enjoy!
© Yusu
start Walk East Amsterdam
The stately Plantagebuurt
You can start the route at a few different locations near Sarphatistraat. For example, at Bakhuys, where they not only have delicious bread and pastries, but you can also grab a coffee to go. Another starting point could be Yusu, a new coffee hotspot near the AUAS (Andreas Bonnstraat 2). If you start at Bakhuys, walk down Sarphatistraat towards Roeterstraat and turn left. If you start at yusuThen cross the bridge over the water at Mauritskade to Spinozastraat and turn into Roeterstraat via Sarphatistraat. Continue all the way to the end of Roeterstraat until you see the Coffee Company on the left corner, where you turn left. Along the way, you'll come across several nice places to have lunch or a bite to eat, such as: Oleg Pelmeni, Food and drinks and The Pizza Bakers.
As you exit Plantage Muidergracht, you'll come to the back of the Hortus Botanicus. Turn right onto Plantage Parklaan, and a little further on, you'll find the entrance to Wertheim Park. Walk towards the water, and there you'll find a path that you can continue to Latjesbrug. From there, you'll have a view of Entrepotdok and Laagte Kadijk. Continue there via Nieuwe Herengracht.
View from the Latjesbrug
continuation of the walk in East Amsterdam
Citizens and Shipping
Via the Scharrebiersluis (the small bridge), you walk towards Kadijksplein and Laagte Kadijk. Nearby, you'll find several places to eat and drink, all with varying opening hours. Sotto for pizza, Bakers & Roasters for a delicious brunch, but one restaurant you'll definitely want to remember for your next date night is WarehouseDuring lockdown, they reopened In-Between Burgers, which you'll definitely want to try! After your walk around Entrepotdok, head back towards Kadijksplein and the Maritime Museum.
Bench at Entrepotdok
continuation of the walk in East Amsterdam
Marine site & quays
The walk through East Amsterdam continues past the Maritime Museum and Nemo. Have you ever been to the Marineterrein? Especially in good weather, it's a wonderful spot for a picnic by the water. You can even swim! At Pension Homeland, you can enjoy a delicious coffee or lunch. The same goes for Kanteen25, which recently opened and also has a lovely terrace. A place to remember for a delicious dinner in the evening is The Ship's Camel. Walk along Kattenburgerstraat towards Piet Heinkade. Cross over to Veemkade. If you're ever looking for a nice hotel for a staycation in Amsterdam, remember this. Hotel JakartaThey have a wonderful spa and a restaurant with excellent Indonesian food. It's also one of the greenest hotels! From Veemkade, you can see it across the street. Walk down Veemkade along the water towards Rietlandpark and just before that, cross Piet Heinkade at Happyhappyjoyjoy. The next street to explore is Czaar Peterstraat.
continuation of the walk in East Amsterdam
Czar Peter Street & Oostenburg
I always find Czaar Peterstraat a bit of a forgotten street. And yet, it's home to so many lovely little shops and specialty stores. You'll also find many workshops from local artisans. Oostenburg offers plenty of food and drink options. Amsterdam Roest is currently undergoing renovations and will (hopefully) reopen later this year. Where Rosa & Rita used to be, the new VRR is now located, which we still have to try out ourselves. On Czaar Peterstraat itself, you'll find Kapari and Baretto Addresses to remember. Get the tastiest cheeses for home at KEF, which also has a location here. And are you familiar with concept store CP113? It's been a fixture on the street for years. Definitely go back when the shops are open. Then you'll see how the street truly comes alive! At the end of Czaar Peterstraat, cross over to Zeeburgerstraat. There you'll have a beautiful view of "the windmill." For nice weather, remember: De Kop van Oost with its lovely terrace and Brewboys Bar. Nearby, you'll also find Mooie Boules bar where you can play a game of pétanque with friends or your date!
The Mill in Amsterdam East
continuation of the walk in East Amsterdam
Dappermarkt & Oosterpark
Continue towards Dapperstraat and turn off. The market is held here from Monday to Saturday, and it's always pleasantly busy in good weather. If you're there on a market day, pick up some tasty treats for home or a bowl of fried cod from the fishmonger! You'll also find the new hotspot Bravour there. And if you're in the mood for tacos, you should definitely go to Local Dealer Walk down the market square to Eerste van Swindenstraat and turn right towards Oosterpark. Oosterpark was beautifully renovated a few years ago. At the edge of the park, you'll find several great hotspots, such as Five Brothers Fat, Louie Louie, and Bar Bukowski. After Oosterpark, continue straight through to Andreas Bonnstraat and you'll end up back at Yusu or Weesperplein near Bakhuys, where the route started.
TIP: Also check out the other walks in Your Little Black Book. For example: Amsterdam Jordaan / Westerpark en Amsterdam North. And do you know this one? 4 street art routes of?
Oosterpark
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