What’s your favorite hotel in the Netherlands?
The Pulitzer in Amsterdam. It’s a typical hotel in a building overlooking the canal with a garden. The perfect place to escape the busy city. https://www.pulitzeramsterdam.com
What’s your favorite breakfast spot in the Netherlands?
Vinnie’s Deli in the Haarlemmerstraat quarter in Amsterdam. They do the best coffee and eggs in the city. http://vinnieshomepage.com/
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Which beaches in the Netherlands do you think is the most beautiful?
I grew up in Zandvoort, a seaside town 20 minutes away from Amsterdam. When I’m there, I like to go to Tijn Akersloot and Hippie Fish beach bars. https://tijnakersloot.nl/ https://www.hippiefish.nl
What’s the best pool in the Netherlands?
Soho House in Amsterdam. http://www.sohohouseamsterdam.com/en
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What’s your favorite spa in the Netherlands?
Le Skins in the Europe hotel in Amsterdam. You can find great beauty products there too.
http://www.deleurope.com/nl/spa-wellness/
What would you read (or re-read) on the beach?
I love to re-read Haruki Murakami books. If not, I’ll read The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood -- I love that too.
What is your soundtrack for spending summer in the Netherlands?
At the moment, I’m listening to Bombay by El Guincho on repeat.
What’s your favorite lunch spot in the Netherlands?
Belhamel in the Brouwersgracht quarter in Amsterdam. Where you can sit on the banks of the canal, under the trees in the summer sun. http://www.belhamel.nl
Can you share some of your shopping go-tos in the Netherlands?
You cannot miss Rika. The best fashion store in Amsterdam, surrounded by other great stores. If not, Antonia’z in Herenstraat 5 is fantastic for linen sheets and soap. http://www.rikastudios.com/ http://www.antonia-z.com/
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What are your three fashion essentials while in the Netherlands?
A pair of Miu Miu sunglasses, Birkenstocks sandals, which are not so stylish but super comfortable, and a floral Reformation dress.
What are your three beauty essentials while in the Netherlands?
SPF 50 sunscreen, which I apply three times per day. I use the one from SkincCuticals. A dry body oil from Marius Fabre, to apply after a day in the sun. I things that hydrate and protect my skin because I tend to burn.
What must you always have in your beach bag?
Sunscreen, water, a book and a card game.
What’s your favorite dish to cook in the Netherlands?
In Amsterdam I have a pizza oven, so I’d have to say homemade pizza.
What’s your favorite summer cocktail?
Personally, I prefer beer to cocktails, at B****rouwerij't Ij IJwit if possible.
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What’s the best outdoor restaurant in the Netherlandsfor dinner?
At Hangar, in the north of Amsterdam. It’s right on the water, the must-see spot to watch the sunset and try fresh grilled fish. https://hangar.amsterdam
What’s a good pre-dinner summer film to watch while in the Netherlands?
About Holland I’m not too sure. But I do love The Swimming Pool as a summer film choice. You have to see it at least once in your life.
Where do you like to go out to dance in the Netherlands?
I would recommend Paradiso, which always has something good going on. But there are loads of summer festivals all over the country. My favorite is Lowlands. https://www.paradiso.nl/en/
http://lowlands.nl/
What’s the best place to Instagram in the Netherlands?
Where isn’t? Just walking down the canal everything is Insta-worthy. If not then Brouwersgracht where I live, I post it all the time.
