Cinecenter is special to me because I used to work here. It is a great place to see all of your favourite movies.

Known for their ceramics and carefully thought-out details. Get ready to spend a small fortune.

The city's biggest flea market is hosted the first weekend of each month in and around a gigantic warehouse in the industrial area of NDSM in Amsterdam Noord. I love to snuff around the hundreds of stalls to find unusual props. Taking the boat to cross the IJ and leaving the old centre behind is very refreshing. Make sure to also have a drink in Noorderlicht while the sun sets.

This store is filled floor to ceiling with vintage glass- and tableware from France and other countries surrounding the Netherlands. It is a gem for finding birthday or housewarming gifts.

Fotomomuseum housed in two monumental 17th century canal houses.