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Best Day Trips from Amsterdam: 16 Dutch Cities You Need to Visit

Posted by Dana Marin | Jan 29, 2025 | All Photos, The Netherlands

…orical sites, churches and museums, to sample the local cuisine, and to go shopping. There are even some great day trips that can be done from Maastricht, like the white village of Thorn. To see: Bonnefantenmuseum, St. Peter’s Caves, Sint Janskerk, Wilhelminabrug and St. Servaasbrug (bridges over the River Maas). To do: a cruise on the river Maas, explore the area around Vrijthof Square, explore the ruins of Lichtenberg Castle, shopping, or just…

Shopping afternoon: Local Goods Market

Posted by Dana Marin | Oct 11, 2015 | All Photos, Lifestyle

…ent takes place every two weeks or so, you can follow their Facebook page to find out when the next one will be, if you’re interested. I had a lovely shopping afternoon and here are some photos to show you what I discovered:…

A Day in De Pijp Neighbourhood, Amsterdam (tips by a local)

Posted by Dana Marin | Jul 31, 2022 | All Photos, Amsterdam

…ou’ll meet the locals coming back from the market with their bikes full of shopping bags; you might even think you’re the only tourist around – although that wouldn’t be true. Explore the neighbourhood on foot to discover your favourite shops or restaurants. When you are in the mood for shopping, check out Gerard Doustraat and Ceintuurbaan for cute boutiques and bigger shops. After a coffee break, you can pass by the Sarphatipark to clear your hea…

Shopping for Arts and Crafts and Hobby Supplies in Amsterdam

Posted by Dana Marin | Feb 20, 2025 | All Photos, Lifestyle

Everyone should have a hobby; if you don’t have one, maybe you should start looking… Spending time on doing something you really enjoy is not only relaxing and good for your health, but can also provide some extra income, if you decide to monetise it. Amsterdam is quite an inspiring city — the bohemian atmosphere will give birth to many creative ideas and you’ll need some supplies to put them into practice. It’s not easy to find the shops, especi…

Shopping for antiques – De Weldaad Amsterdam

Posted by Dana Marin | Jan 23, 2016 | All Photos, Lifestyle

If you like the old vintage style and you’re looking for decorative items for your home, then I recommend you pay a visit to De Weldaad. This cosy shop, situated at the Noordermarkt, sells antiques, old unrestored furniture and urban renewal products. It’s one of my favourite shops for vintage inspired home décor. Every time I go to the Noordermarkt Saturday Market, I pass by this shop and see what’s new in stock or to search for some home inspir…

A Day in the Oud-Zuid Neighbourhood, Amsterdam (tips by a local)

Posted by Dana Marin | Aug 7, 2024 | All Photos, Amsterdam

…arrow it down to a couple of recommendations. I’ll only point out the main shopping streets (but make sure to browse through and find the hidden gems as well, the little boutique shops hidden at street corners). Amsterdam’s most exclusive shopping area, with big names like Gucci, Burberry, Louis Vuitton and Hermes, can be found on PC Hooftstraat in the Oud-Zuid, with the adjacent Van Baerlestraat and Hobbemastraat. Another important street for sho…

A Day Trip to Arnhem: History and Fashion

Posted by Dana Marin | May 24, 2022 | All Photos, City Guides, The Netherlands

…escape and a shopping session. Arnhem is a fashion city, offering a great shopping experience. That was obvious when I visited, as the streets in the city centre were packed with shops and people, more than I’ve seen in any Dutch city centre. Arnhem is not your typical pretty Dutch city, with old architecture. The city was rebuilt after the WWII destruction, in a more modern way. There are old houses in the city centre, as well as other old struc…

Day Trip to the medieval city of Amersfoort

Posted by Dana Marin | Feb 8, 2022 | All Photos, City Guides, The Netherlands

…perbinnenpoort — a medieval gate from the first city wall. It’s right on a shopping street, so you can see it while browsing the shops. Onze-Lieve-Vrouwetoren (Tower of Our Lady) is the third highest church towers in the Netherlands at 98 metres. The church was destroyed by an explosion in 1787 and only the tower survived. The tower is visible from almost every spot in the old town, standing tall over the rest of the buildings. You can climb this…

The Hague day trip

Posted by Dana Marin | Oct 13, 2015 | All Photos, City Guides, The Netherlands

…like to let myself get lost in the small streets in the centre, to do some shopping on the crowded shopping district, to visit a flea market and then rest a bit at one of the lovely outdoor cafés. If you’re thinking of visiting, here are some of the best attractions of The Hague (there are more, of course, but I’ll let you discover the other ones): Gemeentemuseum and Museon Mauritshuis – where the famous Vermeer’s painting: Girl with a Pearl Earri…

Best Organic and Farmers Markets in Amsterdam

Posted by Dana Marin | Jan 29, 2022 | All Photos, Amsterdam, Lifestyle

…as it is usually the case when shopping at the supermarket. A big plus for shopping at the farmers markets is that here you can find products you don’t find in the supermarkets, like certain types of heirloom vegetables or herbs. I love buying a huge bunch of fresh herbs that I will dry and use in my cooking months from now, and try new varieties of veggies. This page includes affiliate links. If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commi…