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 travel 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.
Rolleiflex Challenge 11: An Autumn Trip To Paris Photo
For my November Rolleiflex Challenge, I took myself on an Artist Date to visit Paris Photo, the world's largest photography fair. I share insights on solo travel, creative exploration, and film photography in Paris along with how to play your own "Artist Dates" inspired by Julia Cameron's "The Artist's Way.”
Rolleiflex Challenge 10: Fall Foliage in a Japanese Garden
Discover one of Europe's oldest Japanese gardens tucked away in The Hague's Clingendael Estate.
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.
Photo Journal: An Ode to Sunflowers in Amsterdam
An ode to sunflowers, positivity, and all that grows with changing seasons.
