Exploring Amsterdam and Beyond

Hi, I’m Lily — an Amsterdam-based creative director, writer and photographer sharing curated travel guides and photo journals that highlight authentic, cultural experiences.

Focused on intentional travel, my city guides explore local perspectives and observations through my lens of curiosity and creativity. Follow along to get inspired, see the world, and welcome new discoveries — whether exploring near or far.

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Analog Series: Lomography Memories in Paris

Musings of life abroad—Reviewing my film archives, revisiting a solo trip to Paris, and tapping into feelings of nostalgia with Lomography photography.

Lily Heaton 9/12/23 Lily Heaton 9/12/23

Film Photo Journal: Summer in Zurich with Canon AE-1

Explore summer in Zurich through 35mm film photography. This travel photo journal features golden hour cityscapes, Lake Zurich, and pastel architecture—shot on Canon AE-1 with Fujicolor 200 film.

Lily Heaton 5/31/23 Lily Heaton 5/31/23

Capture the sun: Make your own DIY cyanotype prints

Learn how to create your own cyanotype prints using sunshine and nature!

Lily Heaton 1/31/23 Lily Heaton 1/31/23

Orlando Day Trip: Visit Green Springs Park

Take a day trip from Orlando to visit Green Springs Park and explore the natural wildlife of Central Florida.

Lily Heaton 1/19/23 Lily Heaton 1/19/23

Florida Day Trip: Orlando Wetlands Park

Take a day trip from Orlando to visit a unique nature conservation area at Orlando Wetlands Park and discover Florida’s wildlife.

Lily Heaton 11/3/21 Lily Heaton 11/3/21

Hotel Photo Journal: A Luxurious Stay at Palácio Príncipe Real in Lisbon

Lily Heaton 10/9/21 Lily Heaton 10/9/21

Photo Journal: An Ode to Sunflowers in Amsterdam

An ode to sunflowers, positivity, and all that grows with changing seasons.

Lily Heaton 12/10/20 Lily Heaton 12/10/20

Series Feature: Honey Talks Season 2

HONey Talks is a web series that aims to empower, inform, and entertain our global community through bold conversations about topics that matter to modern, multidimensional women. Watch season 2 on YouTube or listen on Spotify.