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Last updated on April 9th, 2023 at 11:51 am
In this ‘Vegan Food Eindhoven’ post, I will let you know the best vegan food places that I have tried. I have lived in Eindhoven for nearly 2 years and have tried out many restaurants in my time here. These places are all based in the city centre.
The first 6 are restaurants, ideal for dinner, and the last 4 options include a mix of places that are nice for either breakfast, lunch or sweet treats.
Also, have a read of my latest posts about Eindhoven:
25+ Greatest Things To Do In Eindhoven and 10 Great Day Trips From Eindhoven.
The Hoogste Tijd, which is based on Vrijstraat, is a fully plant based restaurant and has really nice options for dinner or snacks. I tried the Ravioli and the Curry for dinner there and both were very tasty. For dessert, the ice cream sandwich gets top marks from me. It is also a really nice pub that has an N64 which you can play Mario-kart on.
If you are in the mood for a burger or some loaded fries, then Vegan Junk Food Bar, on Kerkstraat, is a good choice. As you will guess by the name, it is a fully vegan restaurant. Get a beer or cocktail after to wash it down.
Are you a fan of Japanese food or curious to try it out? Takumi have some nice vegan options for dinner. It was my first time trying Japanese food and I went for the Vegan Tofu Miso Ramen dish. I did not know what to expect, but I was very pleasantly surprised. It was very tasty and I would DEFINITELY go back again. It is based on Kerkstraat as well.
Sugo (located on Nieuwstraat) is a nice choice if it is a pizza you are after. They serve the pizza slices as squares and you can mix and match different ones. Sound good? Even better, they cook them in a stone pizza oven, so they have light and crispy bases. There is some nice vegan options here that you can choose from. I can confirm the pizza’s are very tasty.
I return to Poke Bowl Original regularly. It is also situated on Nieuwstraat. You can choose from plant based proteins of fried tofu or vegan fish. Then you can mix and match mix-ins, dressings and toppings how you like. The Poke Bowl I normally get is a nice, fresh, healthy meal and very filling.
If you are looking for some dinner, calypso is fully vegan restaurant. It is located on stratumseind. The chili con carne was a nice meal that I have tried there. They have a nice selection of beer and wine and they serve cocktails as well.
Is it a nice breakfast or lunch you are looking for? Anne & Max have a nice selection of plant based options. I got the very vegan club sandwich and it was delicious.
The coffee is good there too and they sell their own bags of coffee if you want to drink more of it at home. It is located on kleine berg.
The Happiness Cafe is a good spot for a coffee and a sweet treat. I lived in an apartment above the Happiness Cafe (on Nieuwe Emmasingel) for 3 weeks which was very dangerous! Why? Because, I used go down for a poppy seed and lemon slice most days. They are one of the nicest vegan deserts I have had.
I am a big fan of the apple-cinnamon muffin too. As well as cakes and muffins, they have a nice selection on the menu for a vegan breakfast. I have tried the berry pancakes and they are divine.
If you are interested in great coffee and a sweet treat, the coffeelab is a great choice. It is a favourite by many for its delicious coffee. They have some vegan treats like rocky road and also do vegan hot chocolate.
Located upstairs in the train station, it is a great location. There is an area especially for people who want to work also, that has power outlets to charge your laptop.
Waffelicious (situated on Nieuwstraat) does unbelievable vegan waffles. But beware, these are a meal in themselves, with such a big feed in just one. So, if you plan on visiting with someone, I would recommend getting 1 waffle between 2 people unless you want to be rolled out the door. But it was delicious!
I would have to say my favourite dinner was in Takumi and my favourite dessert was in waffelicious.
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Lisa
Last updated on March 30th, 2023 at 11:22 am
Wondering what to do while you fly above the clouds? Stick around for 10 ideas on what to do on long flights. Now, you may as well use this free time to your advantage. Nobody can contact you in the air, you have a bit of peace to do what you want. Bring all the snacks you want, call the air host/hostess for more free drink, curl up in a blanket to watch some good movies, take a nap, the list goes on…
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The number one thing to do is sleep. Ideally, chose an over-night flight that leaves when you should be going to bed. This way you are more likely to sleep for much of the flight.
If you get in a good few hours of a snooze, then you should be refreshed when you get off at the other side. This means you have some energy to make your way to your accommodation and maybe do some exploring!
I always try to tire myself out before getting on a plane so I can hopefully sleep for most of the flight.
Most airlines offer free alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks on long haul flights, so make use of the luxury while you have it. Don’t be afraid to ask, if they are not offering.
Try out the different drinks, get something you wouldn’t normally drink and treat yourself. Have a few glasses (plastic cups) of wine or beer, while you watch a good movie.
Although, take note that the dry air in the plane can make you thirsty so be sure to drink plenty of water too.
If you don’t normally have time to watch much TV, now is your chance. The TV’s on the planes offer a whole host of movies and TV shows. What’s better, is they usually have the newest movies. Maybe you wanted to see the latest movie in the cinema, have a look for it and it might be there.
What better way to pass a few hours, than binge watch a TV show. Friends, Bridgerton, Stranger Things would be some of my picks. Find what you like, relax and enjoy.
Maybe you are more of a reader, then make sure to bring a new book or download one on your kindle. What is one of the books that you always said you will read, but never did? Now is the time.
Reading a good book, can pass a few hours on the plane. They usually have a nice selection of books at most airports if you forget to pack one.
Be sure to download your favourite podcasts before you fly, so you can catch up while you have the time. If you have enough of looking at screens from watching TV and reading an e-book, a podcast is a good option. I use Spotify to listen.
Most podcasts are about an hour, so a few of these will get you a lot of the way to your destination. My favourites are ‘The laughs of your life with Doireann Garrihy‘ and ‘The diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett‘.
Listening to music may be your thing, you can listen to some on your phone, so don’t forget your headphones. But also airlines usually have music you can listen to too.
The in flight entertainment system (the TV in front of you) has a USB dock so you can charge your phone. So don’t worry about your phone being drained of battery from listening to music.
Playing games is one of the things to do on a long haul flight. The TV’s onboard offer many games. Try a few out and you might find some you like. Tetris kept me occupied for a while on my way to New Zealand.
If you are flying with others, bring a deck of cards. Having a few drinks and playing cards, is a good way to pass the time. Lives, snap, go fish are all great games to keep you entertained.
Don’t forget to get up and move about. Sitting down for long periods of time is not very good for you. Some people have gotten blood clots from being in the air, so keeping your blood circulated is essential. Doing some laps of the plane, will help and pass some time.
If you need to get ahead, bring your laptop and spend some time working. If you have an online business or if you are a student, being in the air is a good opportunity get some work done.
Now you don’t have to dread the long haul flight, instead you can use this time to your advantage. If these suggestions of what to do on long flights have been helpful, share with your friends or comment below if you have questions.
Thanks for reading,
Lisa
Last updated on March 30th, 2023 at 10:45 am
I have visited many of the cities in the Netherlands after living here for 2 years. As many know, Amsterdam is the main reason why people visit, but there are many other cities which are well worth exploring.
If you have an Amsterdam trip planned, why not extend the trip and pay a visit to some of the other less popular but beautiful places. Read on, to learn about my top 5 must visit places in the Netherlands outside of Amsterdam.
If you are interested in paying a visit to the Dutch capital, be sure to read my post about what to do in Amsterdam in April
If you are spending some time in the Netherlands and want to spare your money, you will want to read 7 costly things not to do in the Netherlands
Maybe on your next European trip, you choose to discover the most popular Italian cities? Check out my post on Rome, Florence & Venice in 7 Days for a wonderful step by step itinerary.
Utrecht is a very charming, lively city. It is known to be the fastest growing and healthiest city in the Netherlands.
Built around the Dom tower, you can see it from anywhere in the city, you can even climb the tower if you wish. It gets better, many peaceful canals flow through the city centre. A great way to enjoy these canals is by taking a canal cruise.
What’s more, you can discover the boutiques and big brand shops that line the canals. My last recommendation is to see Castle de Haar, the largest and most luxurious castle in the Netherlands.
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Lisse is the heart of the flower bulb region. This is definitely a must visit if you are in the Netherlands between the months of March and May.
At this time, you can drive around the area and admire the colourful fields of flowers along the way and get out to take some pictures.
Even better, visit the Keukenhof and see the huge display of multiple varieties of flowers. There is a combination ticket that includes a round trip by bus from Amsterdam and entry ticket to the gardens here.
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Giethoorn is also known as the little Venice of the Netherlands. This village contains many hand-dug canals and small islands connected by over 150 bridges.
There is just one problem, visitors have to park outside the village as the town centre has no roads. But the good part is, you can rent whisper boats and sail them around the canals and onto the lake. It is a must do while in the Netherlands.
If you are in Amsterdam for a holiday, you can take a day trip to Giethoorn by bus with a boat tour included here.
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Rotterdam is the architecture city of Holland, with its impressive Skyline and high rise buildings. It is also known for having the biggest Port in Europe.
Here are some of the things visitors should do in Rotterdam – visit the cube houses, go to the market hall (a bustling market full of international foods, in a colourfully designed, unique shaped building), you can walk along the Erasmus bridge and watch the boats come in and out from the port.
For an experience like no other, do a 1 hour sightseeing splash tour on an amphibious bus that drives through the city and cruises on the Maas River. Another great activity is to climb the Euromast Tower for 360 degree panoramic views of Rotterdam.
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Maastricht is one of the oldest cities in Holland. It is a nice city to walk about – take a stroll along the River Meuse, explore the narrow streets and discover the many shops.
Take part in some of the activities such as boat tours and walking tours if it takes your fancy. Apart from the Summer, December is also a good time to visit Maastricht as it hosts magical Christmas Markets.
I hope you enjoyed this post and that you get a chance to see these must visit places in the Netherlands. If you found it helpful, share with your friends. Lastly, if you have any questions, let me know in the comments.
Thanks for reading,
Lisa
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18 Useful Apps To Use In The Netherlands: Expat Edition
Last updated on April 2nd, 2023 at 06:10 pm
Here are my top 18 useful apps to use in the Netherlands. If you are looking to make your life easier while living in the Netherlands, keep reading to find out which apps you need on your phone now.
Take a look at some more of my posts on the Netherlands that may be useful for you:
10 Amazing Things to do in Amsterdam in April
5 Must Visit Places In The Netherlands
7 costly things not to do in the Netherlands
Seety is an app that tells you which streets offer free parking and the prices of parking for paid streets. The Netherlands is notorious for expensive parking so this app is a real help.
The flitsmeister app is very helpful for anyone who drives a car in the Netherlands. Turn it on while you are driving and it alarms when you are coming close to a speed camera. It is ideal to help avoid getting those speeding fines. As well as this, it gives you alerts when there are road works, traffic jams etc.
9292 is good for getting live information on train departure and arrival times. It will keep you up to date if there is a cancellation or a delay.
The NS app is used for buying train tickets in the Netherlands.
Google maps is handy to use for quickly finding out the best transport to take to a location. It can also be using for marking locations that you want to visit and creating lists. For example, you could have a list of ‘Restaurants in Amsterdam’ and mark all those places that you want to eat at and add to the list.
Another useful app to use in the Netherlands is uber. It is a cheaper alternative to taxi’s.
You can use tikkie for sending bills to others if they owe you money via a link. It can also be used for splitting group bills. You can connect tikkie to your Dutch bank account making it easy to collect money through your account.
Revolut is an online banking service. The benefits of revolut is that it is easy use. You can split group bills easily and you can make payments abroad fee-free in over 150 currencies. I use my revolut card whenever I travel abroad or go home as there are no charges.
Google translate is an incredibly useful app in the Netherlands. It is used to translate languages. You can type in Dutch and it translates it to English. Or what I found very good was the camera function. For example, you can take a picture of a Dutch menu in a restaurant and it translates to English immediately. I also found it useful in the supermarket to translate labels, when I was trying to find dishwasher tablets for example.
Duolingo is good if you are looking to start learning a language. I used it a bit before I moved to the Netherlands to get familiar with the Dutch language.
Marktplaats is a great app if you want to buy cheap second hand items such as kitchen appliances, bicycles etc. On the other hand, it is also great if you want to sell items – if you are moving out for example and want to get rid of some clutter, you can make some money on Marktplaats.
Vinted is a super useful app is for buying and selling second hand clothes. The customer pays the price for the items and then pays extra for the shipping. You can get really cheap clothes on here.
It is not just the Netherlands specific either. I sold clothes on here and they were sent to customers in Portugal, France and Belgium so there is a large community on there.
Planning a long cycle or walk? Check buienradar first to check if you will be caught in the rain. Also buienalarm alerts you if it is going to rain in your area.
DigiD is a way to identify yourself when accessing services online such as tax services, medical services etc. This means it is important to have your DigiD set up properly so you can access these when you need to and having the app makes it easier.
Thuisbezorgd is like the Dutch ‘just eat’. If you don’t fancy cooking and want to stay in, then download the app and order food to get it delivered directly to your door.
An alternative to Thuisbezorgd is Uber Eats, the same concept where you order from any restaurant on the app and get your meal delivered to your house.
If you are planning a trip away and looking for a budget stay, download Hostelworld. It offers hostels all over the Netherlands and around Europe too for great prices.
Booking.com offers a variety of accommodation from budget to luxury across the Netherlands and Europe too.
I hope you enjoyed this post on useful apps to use in the Netherlands. If you have any additions, let me know in the comments.
Thanks for reading,
Lisa
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