Week #6 & #7

In the last two weeks spring definitely arrived here in Amsterdam. First trees and flowers are blooming (yes, also my self planted tulips on my terrace thrive now). 

Last week was my birthday and it was one of the best birthdays I've ever had. It was the perfect spring day and we went on an open boat. Definitely the best way to explore Amsterdam! The boat fits 10-12 people and our amazing 'captain' Neil (those damn boat guys) gave us an awesome tour and showed us some mysteries of Amsterdam. 

Enjoy more Amsterdam impressions and spring hotspots:

Hannekes Boom - perfect to hang out on a nice sunny day
A beach style restaurant on an island in the canal close to Amsterdam Central Station. It reminds me of Berlin's Club der Visionäre
address: Dijksgracht 4
website: www.hannekesboom.nl

Brasserie Bâton - nice little cafe at the Herengracht
perfect so sit outside directly at the gracht
address: Herengracht 82
website: www.brasseriebaton.nl 

Those damn boat guys - explore Amsterdam from the water
perfect if you don't want to do a touristic boat tour
website: www.thosedamnguys.com

Dr. Blend: - the latest hotspot in Jordan
a superfood store with healthy smoothies, organic coffee and superfoods
address: Herenstraat 23 -1
website: www.drblend.nl

Herenstraat - perfect for interior shopping
there are several cute and indicidual interior shops

J.C. HERMAN Ceramics
Herenstraat 10

Tangram
Herenstraat 9

Antennae Interiors
Herenstraat 12

Niels interieur & accessoires
Herenstraat 15 C

Playgrounds in Amsterdam

Amsterdam's lowest bridge

Dr. Blend Superfoods

Week #4 & #5

Time goes by so quickly that I already had to collect the hotspots of the last two weeks. The best place we discovered - thanks to Anne from the blog 'Your little black book'- was definitely the urban beach Pllek. Pllek Amsterdam is an amazing creative hotspot and perfect for a sunny day. Just take the ferry (it's free!) from Amsterdam Central Station in the direction of the NDSM wharf and your are there in 15 minutes. Amsterdam Noord is such a creative and active part of Amsterdam.

Also great for a Sunday with friends: The local corner pub Brandon at Keizersgracht. It's a charming old bar with friendly staff, great beer and wine, cozy outside seating and it's very popular with locals.


Enjoy more Amsterdam inspirations.