Seek and find
Weekend getaways in your own country. You probably know by now that I'm crazy about them. For my book "Staycation," I created guides to the best cities in the Netherlands and Belgium. It left me wanting more! So, last year I also went in search of the best hotels and cottages outside the city. Hotels where you can completely unwind and relax. Some might even have a spa and wellness center and usually a good restaurant. Or cottages in a wooded setting where you can snuggle up by the fireplace in the evening or sit outside with a snack platter full of delicious treats from the local deli.
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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.
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#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?
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What's your vibe this weekend… markets, terraces, new hotspots or something fun with the kids?
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
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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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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
{ 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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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
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.
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What's your vibe this weekend… vintage, culture, markets or a new hotspot?
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
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Places to stay that are perfect for a night away
This year we drive in our Peugeot 2008 I'm traveling all over the country again, and I've planned a few weekend getaways each month to escape the hustle and bustle of our renovations. Enjoying walks, cozy drinks, and quality time together. Where are we all going or have we already been? In this guide, I've listed five favorite spots for you!
At Jef's// Texel
Distance from Amsterdam: 102 km. // 2 hours 2 minutes
A weekend on Texel feels like a real mini-vacation to me. It starts the moment you drive onto the ferry and see the quay of Den Hoorn appear shortly after. What I love about Texel is the sheer variety of culinary delights. We prefer to stay overnight. at Jeff, a boutique hotel with just a few rooms and a Michelin-starred restaurant. Booking a few months in advance is essential, though you might get lucky in the fall.
Staying and dining here is an unforgettable experience, thanks in part to the fantastic breakfast. Since Manuel was born, I've been a huge fan of hotels that also have a good restaurant. After an afternoon in the woods, we'll enjoy a nice drink and then put him to bed at his leisure using the baby monitor. Then we can enjoy a leisurely meal ourselves! The next morning, take a lovely walk at the Slufter or in the woods, and you'll return home feeling completely refreshed.
Herenstraat 34-36, Den Hoorn Texel
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Hotel de Sterrenberg // Otterlo (Veluwe)
Distance from Amsterdam: 80,8 km. // 1 hours 4 minutes
The Veluwe is actually so close to the Randstad, but it's always so enchantingly beautiful. Last spring we were there to escape the city for a bit, and this month we're going back for a winter weekend getaway. Hotel de Sterrenberg is one of the tips I received on Instagram Stories from followers when I asked where our next Peugeot road trip should take us. This boutique hotel is located in Otterlo on the edge of the Hoge Veluwe National Park.
There are several forests in the area where you can enjoy lovely walks, but I always love the bikes you can borrow at the park entrance, so we always go to the official park where you have to pay an entrance fee. It's wonderful to take a scenic ride through the forest and cover a longer distance in a short time. It's also a great way to combine it with a visit to the Kröller-Müller Museum if you've never been there before.
What I'm most looking forward to about our stay at De Sterrenberg is the pool and wellness area. It's so nice to take a quick swim or visit the sauna after a day spent outdoors. Afterwards, enjoy a good glass of wine by the fireplace and settle in for a sumptuous dinner at Cèpes. This restaurant has been awarded a Bib Gourmand designation in the Michelin Guide. Please note: Hotel De Sterrenberg became an adults-only hotel for guests aged 16 and over in June 2020.
Houtkampweg 1, Otterlo
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Park Broekhuizen // Leersum
Distance from Amsterdam: 69,6 km. // 54 minutes
Believe me, you will forget the worries of a busy work week once you drive up the long driveway. Parc Broekhuizen As you drive up, this unique hotel is so beautiful, you'll want to stay here someday! We stayed here just before they quickly earned their first Michelin star in 2018 for their restaurant Voltaire. A Hollywood Regency-style restaurant where you can sit down for a lavish dinner.
Although cribs are available upon request and the 3G baby monitor app works perfectly within the estate's thick walls, I would definitely bring the little one elsewhere next time. This hotel is the perfect getaway for a truly romantic weekend away for two. There are lovely walks in the immediate vicinity of Parc Broekhuizen, and even when it's colder outside, you can relax with a drink under a blanket on the terrace overlooking the large pond. As you can see, we'll definitely be back!
Broekhuizerlaan 2, Leersum
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Nutchel // Maaseik, Belgium
Distance from Amsterdam: 188 km. // 2 hours 8 minutes
Just across the Belgian border on the Het Warredal estate, near Maaseik, you'll find the Nutchel glamping concept. Unwind surrounded by nature, but with comfort. A weekend stay in these cabins has been on my bucket list for a long time, but due to renovations and projects abroad, it hasn't happened yet. Summer or winter, every season at Nutchel has its own charm. Enjoy the longer days outside on your patio. Or the colder evenings by a crackling wood stove.
I've heard a lot of good things about this holiday park. There are various cabins available for rent, from tiny houses to treehouses. It's the perfect adventure for those who want to escape the city and experience a completely different environment. Miss the city during your forest adventure? Maastricht is just a 40-minute drive away!
Ketelstraat 77, Maaseik, Belgium
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Hotel Merlet // Schoorl
Distance from Amsterdam: 54,2 km. // 51 minutes
As someone from Zeeland, I know better than anyone how wonderful it is to get away for a weekend near the beach. Especially in winter! Put on your boots and enjoy a stroll on the hard sand along the surf. Afterwards, have a drink at one of the beach bars that are open year-round. A weekend like that with salty air is always a good idea! A nice place to stay near the beach with a good restaurant is Hotel Merlet in Schoorl. The interior of the Michelin-starred restaurant has recently been extensively renovated. In the evenings, you can enjoy a sumptuous, top-notch dinner here.
From the hotel, you can quickly reach the Schoorl dunes for a walk, and the village of Bergen is only a ten-minute drive away. Like the other hotels I recommend in this blog, Merlet offers packages that include dinner in the restaurant. Because it's not far from Amsterdam, it's also a wonderful place to spend a night. Believe me, you'll feel like you've truly escaped!
Duneweg 15, Schoorl
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Pssst... you can find more (travel) tips in my books!
- Feed Your Wanderlust – Travel Guide for a bohemian lifestyle
- staycation – 22 guides and shortlists for a holiday close to home
- Wanderlust – Urban Travel Style Guide
- The Amsterdam City Guide (Dutch) & The Amsterdam City Guide (English)
Great as a gift for yourself or someone who loves to travel as much as you do!
With love,
Anne
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