Showing posts with label Netherlands. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Netherlands. Show all posts

Sunday, September 30, 2018

Noordwijk aan Zee, Netherlands - my insights! food and hotel guide !

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Travel Netherlands? My insights for your stay at the beach, Noordwijk on the beach!



melainesinsights enjoying the beach on a sunny day in Noordwijk, Netherlands


Lets go to the beach! Noordwijk aan Zee, my guide about food and where to stay! 



what I loved about Netherlands is that you have so many options to go to the beach. As we were staying in Amsterdam before I did some research on the internet and found a great city called Noordwijk aan Zee. It is about 30 minutes distance to drive from Amsterdam.

After our stay in the city it was just relaxing so spend some days in this wonderful region. 

Where to stay in Noordwijk aan Zee?

I prefer staying most of the time in small hotels. So after my search I found just the perfect hotel to stay in Noordwijk aan Zee - called "Villa de Duinen". The Villa was built in 1902 and has been modern renovated. The design ist minimal and modern. The Villa de Duinen, as the naming is already telling, is only 5 minutes walk distance from the beach.


photo of the villa de duinen with tulips in the front captured in Noordwijk aan de zee


The hotel offers only 11 rooms in 3 different categories. They all offer super comfy luxury beds, which gives you the perfect sleep for your day activities. Also they have luxury bath rooms with care products of my favorite brand called "Rituales". 

If you have a rainy day dont worry, included in the pricing of the room you get entrance to the "Azzuro" Wellness & Spa. Just across the street we spend a wonderful Relaxing day of fitness and wellness. 


photo of the pool and fitness center of Azzuro Wellness and Spa in Noordwijk, Netherlands


The hotel is located around 2 minutes walking distance  from the city centre, where you can find many nice shops and restaurants. 

The Villa is also well known for its own restaurant. Its one of the best restaurants I have been so far. Make sure to reserve a table for dinner as it is well known in this region.


photo of the restaurant from Villa de Duinen in Noordwijk, Netherlands

photo of the appetizer from the restaurant Villa de Duinen in Noordwijk, Netherlands

photo of my salad at the Villa de Duinen Restaurant in Noordwijk, Netherlands

photo of my dessert as an apple with choclate inside at the Villa de Duinen restaurant in Noordwijk, Netherlands


As I just also loving being at the beach, I just loved about Noordwijk aan Zee that you also have so many various options of beach clubs.  

The beach clubs in Noordwijk aan Zee, my food guide for you, here are my recommendations: 

Branding Beach Club


photo of my gin drink at the Branding Beach Club in Noordwijk aan Zee, Netherlands

photo of my pizza at the Branding Beach Club in Noordwijk aan Zee, Netherlands

photo of the inside of the Branding Beach Club in Noordwijk aan Zee, Netherlands


Breakers Beach House


photo of the Breakers Beach Club and me looking to it and the beach in Noordwijk, Netherlands

photo of my salad at the Breakers Beach House restaurant in Noordwijk, Netherlands


Strandclub Witsand


photo of my sitting at the outside terrace of the strandclub Witsand in Noordwijk, Netherlands

photo of my avocado and egg bread at the Witsand Strandclub in Noordwijk, Netherlands

photo of me sitting inside the restaurant of Strandclub Witsand and looking at the beach behind me in Noordwijk, Netherlands



Enjoy your stay // lunch // dinner // snack!


I linked you all the places, just click on them and you will be forwarded to the locations.


In case you missed my two postings about where to stay in Amsterdam and my Amsterdam food guide, check it out: Part 1 - where to stay in Amsterdam.

Cheers,
Melaines-Insights


Sunday, August 26, 2018

Amsterdam, Netherlands, my insights! Part 2 - food guide!

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Travel Amsterdam, Netherlands? My food guide Amsterdam for you!


Me standing in front of Amsterdam canal

Part 2 - where to eat in Amsterdam City?


Hey guys,


as promised my second part from my Amsterdam guide - the food guide - posting is finally coming to you. Sorry for being a bit late with it, but due to some work I didnt have much time to write on my blog lately.

If you travel Amsterdam, you need to make sure to check also these restaurants/bars/hotels while being in this great city.

I was doing my research based on locals recommendations and Instagram. Which I normally always do that way to get the best food experience while traveling.

Out of all the restaurants and bars tested and tasted here are my top recommendations for you, when traveling the city of Amsterdam, Netherlands:

First one is a casual one. Veggie, Vegetarian and Vegan food sounds not good to you? I bet you will change your mind after heading to the famous and really Instagram place called "Vegan Junk Food Bar". I had the best sweet potatoe fries and veggie burger of my lifetime. The restaurant itself is easy and modern designed, so I would say its easy chic. I loved the pink design by the way :-)


photo of the interior Vegetarian Junk Food Bar in Amsterdam, Netherlands

photo of my veggie burger at the Vegan Junk Food Bar in Amsterdam, Netherlands

photo of my sweet potatoes fries at the Vegan Junk Food Bar in Amsterdam


If your into sea food I highly recommend you to visit the "Seafood Bar". It serves fresh sea food and you can choose between all your favorite fishes directly in front of you. The interior is really clean and modern. This one is great for dinner or lunch. 

photo of the interior at the Seafood Bar in Amsterdam, Netherlands

photo of the fresh fish at the Seafood Bar in Amsterdam, Netherlands

photo of the bar and interior at the Seafood bar in Amsterdam, Netherlands



For all Asian infused kitchen fans - more correct its Japanese kitchen - the "Wagamama". I had a great soup and they offer great starters ! Amsterdam has some "Wagamama" Restaurants in different parts of the city. Make sure to place a reservation as it is especially crowded at the evenings. 


photo of my veggie soup at the Wagama Amsterdam, Netherlands

photo of the Wagama interior at Amsterdam, Netherlands

photo of the Gyoza starter at the Wagama restaurant in Amsterdam, Netherlands


Last but not least the best roof top terrace bar in Amsterdam. Its located on top of the W Hotel, which is in a historical building but the inside is really modern and stylish. We only had drinks there, but you can also reserve a table at the restaurant. I enjoyed a signature W Hotel mint iced tea, it came along with popcorn and nuts. It has also a pool outdoor and check the event calendar as they also host some DJ nights there. 


photo of the interior from the W Hotel roof top terrace in Amsterdam, Netherlands

photo of our drinks at the W Hotel roof top bar in Amsterdam, Netherlands

photo of the interior at the W Hotel in Amsterdam, Netherlands


Enjoy your lunch // dinner // snack!

I linked you all the restaurants and bars, just click on them and you will be forwarded to the locations.

In case you missed my first posting about where to stay in Amsterdam, check it out: Part 1 - where to stay in Amsterdam.


Cheers,

Melaines-Insights