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Lily Wanderlust is a creative lifestyle blog featuring bespoke travel guides, inspiring photo journals, and travel tips for adventures in Amsterdam and beyond.

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Photo Journal: An Ode to Sunflowers in Amsterdam
Oct 9

Oct 9 Photo Journal: An Ode to Sunflowers in Amsterdam

Lily Heaton
Amsterdam, Photography, Nature

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

Amsterdam Day Trip: Sustainable Dining at Vuurtoreneiland Restaurant
Aug 31

Aug 31 Amsterdam Day Trip: Sustainable Dining at Vuurtoreneiland Restaurant

Lily Heaton
Amsterdam, Day Trips, City Guides, Destination Guides

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

Freelance Series: Creative Resources for Freelancers in Amsterdam
Feb 11

Feb 11 Freelance Series: Creative Resources for Freelancers in Amsterdam

Lily Heaton
Amsterdam, Culture + Lifestyle, Creativity

Discover a round-up of my favorite resources for freelance creative in Amsterdam.

Freelance Series: Tips for How to Freelance in Amsterdam
Jan 10

Jan 10 Freelance Series: Tips for How to Freelance in Amsterdam

Lily Heaton
Amsterdam, Culture + Lifestyle, Creativity

Discover inspiring and practical tips for new freelancers in Amsterdam.

Series Feature: Honey Talks Season 2
Dec 10

Dec 10 Series Feature: Honey Talks Season 2

Lily Heaton
Amsterdam, Creativity, Culture + Lifestyle, Travel, Photography

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.

Black-Owned Amsterdam City Guide
Oct 28

Oct 28 Black-Owned Amsterdam City Guide

Lily Heaton
Amsterdam, City Guides, Destination Guides

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.

Amsterdam Walking Tours City Guide
Jul 10

Jul 10 Amsterdam Walking Tours City Guide

Lily Heaton
Amsterdam, City Guides, Destination Guides

Discover the very best of Amsterdam and explore this amazing city on foot with my Amsterdam Self-Guided Walking Tours!

Honey Talks Series: Female Solo Travel Episode
Jul 3

Jul 3 Honey Talks Series: Female Solo Travel Episode

Lily Heaton
Culture + Lifestyle, Creativity, Travel

Welcome to Honey Talks — a new web series on IG TV. In Episode 11, travel writers Lily and discuss travel, culture, and how to build a freelance creative career.

Series Feature: Honey Talks Season 1
Jul 1

Jul 1 Series Feature: Honey Talks Season 1

Lily Heaton
Culture + Lifestyle, Creativity, Travel

Welcome to HONey Talks — a new web series created by and for modern, multidimensional women. We discuss travel, culture, creativity, wellness, and more. Join the conversation, Season 1 is live on IG TV!

Honey Talks: Eco-Conscious Living Episode
Jun 23

Jun 23 Honey Talks: Eco-Conscious Living Episode

Lily Heaton
Culture + Lifestyle, Creativity, Travel

Welcome to the HONey Talks web series. In episode 9, Lily and Tania discuss sustainable fashion and steps for living a more eco-conscious lifestyle.

Photo Journal: Black Lives Matter Protest in Amsterdam
Jun 20

Jun 20 Photo Journal: Black Lives Matter Protest in Amsterdam

Lily Heaton
Amsterdam, Photography, Culture + Lifestyle
Podcast Feature: Out of Home Amsterdam — Let's Talk About Racism
Jun 16

Jun 16 Podcast Feature: Out of Home Amsterdam — Let's Talk About Racism

Lily Heaton
Amsterdam, Culture + Lifestyle

Check out the Out Of Home podcast for an important discussion on systemic racism and the ongoing #BlackLivesMatter protests.

Honey Talks Series: Speak Up Now #BlackLivesMatter
Jun 8

Jun 8 Honey Talks Series: Speak Up Now #BlackLivesMatter

Lily Heaton
Culture + Lifestyle

Welcome to HONey Talks — a new web series created by and for curious women. In episode 8, your co-hosts Lily, Cynthia, and Felicity have a candid conversation about mixed-race identity and #BlackLivesMatter

Amsterdam Day Trip: Cycling to Het Twiske Nature Reserve
May 29

May 29 Amsterdam Day Trip: Cycling to Het Twiske Nature Reserve

Lily Heaton
Amsterdam, Day Trips, Destination Guides

Leave Amsterdam behind and take a bike ride through the countryside for a relaxing day in nature at Het Twiske.

Honey Talks Series: Plant Therapy Episode
May 22

May 22 Honey Talks Series: Plant Therapy Episode

Lily Heaton
Culture + Lifestyle, Creativity

Welcome to Honey Talks — a new web series on IG TV. In episode 4, Lily and Monai (aka Plantmom Amsterdam) discuss how plants can have a positive impact on your mental health. 

Honey Talks Series: Mindfulness and Creativity Episode
May 18

May 18 Honey Talks Series: Mindfulness and Creativity Episode

Lily Heaton
Culture + Lifestyle, Creativity

Welcome to Honey Talks on IG TV. In episode 3, we discuss mental health, mindfulness, and creativity.

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View fullsize Autumn scenes featuring a few of Amsterdam’s many (many!) canals boats. I love wandering this city, it feels like stepping back in time. 

Canon AE1 | Kodak Portra 400 
#amsterdamanalogseries
View fullsize Shadow self-portrait with my bike… on a houseboat in
Prinseneiland, Amsterdam. 

Rolleiflex 2.8F / Kodak Gold 200 
#amsterdamanalogseries #madewithkodak #rolleiflexworld #kodakgold200 #filmfollowfriday
View fullsize A few favorites from the roll of Fuji Pro 400H that I shot in the Alhambra. The soft morning light, lush green tones and contrasting pops of color were perfect for this film stock. 🪷 

Exploring this ancient cultural site was incredible! If you&rsqu
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View fullsize Autumn vibes in the Jordaan 🍁 I love this funky vintage VW van and this one made me think how wild & wacky it would’ve been to live in Amsterdam in the 70s (although, back then, the bike situation was not as cool as it is today!) 

Canon A
View fullsize Amsterdam’s autumn scenery 
Holga & Kodak Gold 200 🍁

#amsterdamanalogseries #analogue #holgaweek #womenwithfilmwednesday
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View fullsize The amber hues of golden hour in Salobreña, Spain ✨ 

This was my first time shooting a medium format roll of Ektar 100 and I balanced the low IS0 with 1/60. These shots are all taken within about 15 minutes of each other, capturing different
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View fullsize Scenes from a foggy autumn week in Paris 🍂 

Went to visit a friend for @parisphotofair and we ended up walking 20k+ steps a day (I’ve got the blisters to prove it). 

#visitparis #travelphotography #autumninparis #fujixt5

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