Exploring Amsterdam and Beyond

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

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

Looking for inspiration? You’re in the right place. Slow down and stay a while.

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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 9/7/23 Lily Heaton 9/7/23

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 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 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 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 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.