Vintage stores can be overwhelming: cargo pants to one side with leather jackets galore and Levis jeans spilling over the shelves. Firstserved Vintage is anything but; everything, from the cowboy belts to the towering heels, the shirts to the denim jorts are carefully curated by the small team. As a result, this corner hugging store is home to a dazzling number of clothing, one-off finds. What is more, if you don't feel up for the hunt, pop by for their personal shopping  experience and leave laden with vintage goods just one hour later. 

Hungry but also fancy something healthy, Mecca is a Middle Eastern breakfast and lunch spot that will satisfy your early morning cravings. 

If we could have a constant rotation of these bouquets in our house then we would. Open for nearly 30 years, 's Zomers know a thing or two about flowers! A romantic gift, or a treat for yourself; peruse for your bouquet before taking a look at the home decor, and grabbing a drinking at the botanical café.

Nestled in the Crooswijk of Rotterdam is Bar Alaska, sister of the infamous Café Marseille, sharing the same intimate, cosy and glaringly cool vibes. There's the usual cohort of sharing plates, snacks and bites to munch on aside a glass of chilled pinot noir, though it's the themed nights that set this neighbourhood hangout apart. We're here for the Sicilian Nights, the 1 euro oyster Sundays and the occasional "Rott. Rebel. Run" block party. If a steaming crater-shaped pan of paella is waiting on the terrace, we'll happily run for miles.