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 and photo journals that highlight people, places, and perspectives through my lens of creative curiosity.
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Salobreña Day Trip: Discover a Coastal Town in Andalusia
Discover the charming Spanish seaside town of Salobreña in Andalucia.
Join My Amsterdam Film Photography Workshops
Introducing Amsterdam Film Photography Workshops hosted by Lily Wanderlust. Join an immersive, hands-on session designed to help you slow down, explore the city with fresh eyes, and reconnect with the joy of analog photography.
Podcast Feature: The Good Place with Robin Cox
I sat down on a park bench in Amsterdam with Robin from Good Place podcast to reflect on life’s many chapters. Check out the full episode!
Rolleiflex Challenge 8: Amsterdam Street Photography
Welcome to my year-long Rolleiflex Challenge! Every month, I follow a different theme and shoot a roll of medium-format film with my vintage Rolleiflex 2.8F. Then, I share my inspiration and the story behind the images.
Rolleiflex Challenge 7: Reflective Self-Portraits Inspired By Vivian Maier
Welcome to my year-long Rolleiflex Challenge! Every month, I follow a different theme and shoot a roll of medium-format film with my vintage Rolleiflex 2.8F. Then, I share my inspiration and the story behind the images.
Tripadvisor Feature: Four European City Trips To Take In Autumn
Travel to Europe in Autumn with my long-weekend itineraries for Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Porto and, of course, Amsterdam. Featured on Tripadvisor.
Join Me On YouTube for Analog Adventures
Join me on YouTube (Lily Wanderlust) for analog adventures, photography tips, and photowalks in Amsterdam and beyond. Learn how to capture your own travel stories on film.
Yellow Bike Art Series Part II: Creating with Artist Sijben Rosa
My yellow bike is part of an art installation in Amsterdam West. Part two of the story features artist Sijben Rosa. Discover how an unexpected creative connection and spontaneous idea turned into a memorable community art project in Amsterdam West.
Yellow Bike Art Series Part I: Creating with Flowers and 120 Film
Discover a personal film photography project I created to say, 'goodbye' to my iconic yellow bike, a sentimental symbol of my Amsterdam life for 13 years.