Exploring Amsterdam and Beyond

Hi, I’m Lily — an Amsterdam-based creative director, writer, and photographer sharing stories of my adventures near and far.

Here, you’ll find curated travel guides, stories of slow travel and personal photo journals that highlight people, places, and perspectives through my lens of creative curiosity.

Looking for creative inspiration or tips for exploring a new destination?
You’re in the right place. Slow down and stay a while…

Visit Zurich: Summer City Guide

A summer city guide to Zurich, Switzerland—featuring must-visit spots, lakeside bathhouses, and what to see, do, and eat in Zurich. Plan the perfect summer getaway in Zurich.

Lily Heaton 6/29/23 Lily Heaton 6/29/23

Amsterdam Jordaan Open Garden Days

Explore secret gardens and hidden courtyards during Open Garden Days in Amsterdam’s lively Jordaan neighborhood.

Lily Heaton 4/10/23 Lily Heaton 4/10/23

Orlando City Guide

Discover where to eat, drink, and shop in Orlando, Florida with a local’s guide to The City Beautiful.

Lily Heaton 10/5/22 Lily Heaton 10/5/22

City Guide: Palma de Mallorca

Explore Palma de Mallorca with the ultimate city guide featuring the best places to eat, stay, drink, shop, and experience culture on Spain’s Balearic island.

Lily Heaton 7/31/22 Lily Heaton 7/31/22

Amsterdam LGBTQ+ City Guide

Travel writer Lily Heaton curated this Amsterdam Pride City Guide for LGBTQ+ travelers. Discover safe spaces, queer-owned cafes, bars, clubs, and community organizations—created by and for the LGBTQ+ community—plus tips for celebrating alternatives to Pride in Amsterdam.

Lily Heaton 8/31/21 Lily Heaton 8/31/21

Amsterdam Day Trip: Sustainable Dining at Vuurtoreneiland Restaurant

A unique, sustainable dining experience inside a greenhouse at Amsterdam’s Vuurtoreneiland summer restaurant.

Lily Heaton 10/28/20 Lily Heaton 10/28/20

Black-Owned Amsterdam City Guide

Discover where to eat, drink and shop at diverse Black-owned businesses in Amsterdam. Spend a day supporting Black-owned businesses from restaurants to shops and cultural spaces in Amsterdam.