As I`ve said many times before, to me weekends are meant for exploring the city. And what better way of starting a day of walking in Amsterdam than with a hearthy breakfast? We chose Bar Spek for our morning meal last […]
Not long ago, I was writing this post about why the Eastern part of Amsterdam makes a great area to live in. I am now coming back to this subject as I do …
De Hallen is a relatively new place in Amsterdam opened in an old tram depot in Oud-West (see before and after photos). It serves as a center for media, culture, fashion and crafts …
Amsterdam is a relatively small and compact city. Yet, there are things to be discovered at every step you might take. The area along the Houtmankade, in the Western part of …
Weekend is just around the corner, which means I can already start dreaming! Dreaming about late and slow mornings at home, with brunch and coffee and flowers, with a walk to …
"So what are your plans for the weekend?" - a coworker asked me as I was preparing to leave the office on Friday evening. "I have no plans. The weekends when …
We can all agree that Amsterdam`s colour spectrum is mainly composed of earthy tones. These are coming from the bricks Amsterdammers have been using for centuries to build their houses, …
The Western Islands of Amsterdam (Westelijke Eilanden) are one of my favourite places in the city. Very centrally located and yet incredibly peaceful, stepping on this little archipelago formed by the …
It`s Monday evening, so what better time to think back to Friday evening than right now? Especially when this involves memories of a really nice girls night out in Amsterdam! We chose …
Not much time has passed by since I was telling you about Noordermarkt and how much I loved going there on Saturdays to buy fresh food and flowers. Well, this morning it …