Amsterdam is a city of great contrast, rich cultural history and diversity, which is why I love living here. There are so many things I love to do and see, but starting the day off with a delicious breakfast at Buffet van Odette on Prinsengracht and their amazing truffle cheese omelette is always a good idea!
After brunch I hop on my bike and cycle to a 40-foot mural by Keith Haring. It was only discovered in 2018, having been hidden away behind insulation paneling for years, and is well worth the bike ride. I then take a detour and cycle through Vondelpark. I love the vibe of the park in the spring and summer. Locals running and cycling, concerts going on, children running about amongst the greenery.
After this I make my way to the neighborhood ‘Amsterdam East’, an area that is buzzing and firmly off the tourist map. The beautiful streets of the ‘Plantage’ and the old shipyards of the ‘Kadijken’ where you can see impressive old warehouses are well worth visiting. THE AREA IS ALSO HOME TO THE ROYAL ZOO, ARTIS, SO DON’T BE SURPRISED TO SEE THE CURIOUS HEADS OF THE LOCAL GIRAFFE STICKING OUT AS YOU PEDAL THROUGH.