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• perhaps no secret - but too beautiful to leave unsaid

• vintage shops, vinyl stores and cafés in Amsterdam's oldest streets

• our favourite stop - eating fries on one of the canal bridges

The picturesque streets between Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht and Singel have long ceased to be a hidden gem, but perhaps that’s precisely why we want to write about them.

Sometimes, even after being discovered by many enthusiastic visitors, a recommendation manages to retain its old charm.

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• perfect for a bite to eat

• healthy detox teas to sinful meatball truffle sandwiches

• our favourite souvenir - stroopwafel chocolate

Whenever a spontaneous craving or thirst arises in Amsterdam, the local deli chain STACH is always exactly where we need it.

Often found in charming corner shops, sometimes with a few seats for a quick break, STACH is always delightfully colorful and appetizing.

Moreover, they offer a lovingly curated selection of local products that make for wonderful food souvenirs.

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• a small cabinet of curiosities on Leliegracht

• for those who, like us, love to collect treasures

• butterfly boxes, beetles, oddities 

The little store on Leliegracht is filled with lovingly collected works. Butterfly boxes and iridescent green beetles, jewelry and antiques sit alongside handmade candles and artisanal soaps, while art prints hang above marvelous curiosities.

Apothecary cabinets and old glass display cases are filled to the brim, inviting exploration. It’s nearly impossible to leave without a small treasure in tow.

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• buy visually appealing everyday items

• sustainable, fair, plastic-free since 1974

• perfect for both - gifting and treating yourself

Behind large, bright windows in a classic brick building in Amsterdam's Oud West lies the enchanting household goods store, Dille & Kamille.

Enamel dishes, linen tablecloths, bergamot soap, acacia wood cutting boards, wildflower seeds, and garden gloves – everything that makes a home cozy and functional is available here.

Naturally, it’s easy to find a suitable gift for loved ones back home at Dille & Kamille. But treating yourself here is just as delightful.