T’ Japans Winkeltje is a haven of carefully curated items pieces with unparalleled Japanese craftsmanship. This wonderful little shop is made for design aficionados and the Japanese-enamoured.

The busiest (and often most touristy) parts of Amsterdam tend to be places we avoid at all costs. And while you’ll never find us barreling through the flower market or queueing at Madame Tussaud’s, you almost certainly might spot us heading down the Rokin on our way to the charming Bar du Champagne. This small cellar bar serves excellent Champagnes and churns out masterful small bites – just what we’ve missed all along.

These days, a simple manicure is not enough. If you spend a few minutes scrolling through your Instagram explore page, you’ll see tons of incredibly detailed, design manicures. Want one of your own? Book an appointment at Lakwerk, Amsterdam’s first nail art salon. Though any of the nail techs are terrific, there’s truly nothing like an appointment with founder & nail art wiz Jessica Scholten.

One of the most typically Dutch things you can eat is herring - plain and simple.  This particular shop sells some of the finest herring you can find in the city.