Ana V. Martins
Spotter since 2018
About me
About me
I am Ana, an actress turned content and social media wizard. I am passionate about Amsterdam, that's why I've created a blog where the city plays the main role: amsterdive.com. My roots are Portuguese but I'm an Amsterdammer at heart. When I'm not writing, you'll find me at the yoga studio - I'm a yoga teacher as well. I'm all about conscious life, (inner and outer) exploration, and coffee. Take me out to dance at an African / Tropical party and you'll have my heart.
Why Amsterdam
Amsterdam has the best of all worlds: it feels like a metropolis the size of a village. There's green and water everywhere, and cyclists are the kings of the road. Amsterdammers value quality of life, so the city is made for its people, with spots that look like a fairytale at every corner. The cultural offer is fantastic, and you're surrounded by people from all over the world, which makes for a cool, international and very relaxed vibe.
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My spots (21)
Transvaalbuurt Street Art
Ten vibrant murals
The old neighborhood of Transvaalbuurt in Amsterdam is full of impressive, massive street art murals. Makes you stop your bike to take a pic...
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City Archives
So many treasures!
When exploring Amsterdam's famous canal belt, make sure to visit the art nouveau "City Archives", the most extensive municipal archives in the world!
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Community Kitchen MKZ
Vegan meals
"Community Kitchen MKZ": one of thew few legalized squats left in Amsterdam. They serve three-course vegan meals for 5 euros, and you're washing your dish!
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Latei
Coffee, vintage & rock'n'roll
"Latei" is the rare breed of neighborhood Amsterdam cafe that's so hard to find these days! It's in the touristy part but still has an authentic charm...
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American Book Centre
Three-storey book heaven
The "American Book Centre" in Amsterdam is a trustworthy bookstore to call home, with plenty of English books, a spiraling staircase and even a cozy cafe!
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Mezrab
Storytelling nights
"Mezrab" does storytelling nights in Amsterdam, complete with delicious soup & circles around a red carpet. They even have nights with stories in English.
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Ij-Hallen
Flea market madness
"Ij-Hallen" in Amsterdam North and its 500 stalls is nothing less than the biggest flea market in Europe. It has paid entrance, but it's so, so worth it!
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