Exploring Amsterdam and Beyond

Hi, I’m Lily, an Amsterdam-based creative director, writer and photographer. I believe in traveling with intention and exploring through the lens of curiosity and creativity.

Get inspired, see the world with me while welcoming new discoveries — whether exploring near or far.
I share curated guides, personal stories, and photo journals that highlight authentic, local experiences.

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Rolleiflex Challenge 12: Florida in Monochrome

In the last edition of my Rolleiflex Challenge, I captured Florida’s natural landscapes with black and white film. Reflecting on my analog journey, I captured over 500 images, deepening my connection to medium-format photography and the analog process.

Lily Heaton 2/11/24 Lily Heaton 2/11/24

Hello Audubon Park Podcast + Neighborhood Guide

Explore Audubon Park, one of Orlando’s most vibrant neighborhoods and listen to my podcast interview about growing up in Orlando and living abroad in Amsterdam.

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 12/29/21 Lily Heaton 12/29/21

Orlando Day Trip: Black Bear Trail in Sanford

Discover Black Bear Trail in Sanford, Florida—a scenic hiking trail that’s perfect for a day trip from Orlando. Explore Central Florida’s pine flatwoods, wetlands, and wildlife, with tips on trail access, highlights, and nature photography.