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What is the name of the last bookshop you visit in the video? I've been looking for a copy of "Perfection" and they had it! Looked like a nice shop!

I was surprised you didn't go in De Groene Waterman bookshop in Wolstraat. My favourite place for English language novels in Antwerpen.

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amandine bula's avatar

It’s called Panoply :) just next door to De Groene Waterman actually! I popped in there too, just didn’t film ☺️

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Jessica Meltzer's avatar

what a gorgeous day, what gorgeous photos! i’d love to recreate this day for myself (ps i’m typically a savory girl but also love a good chocolate croissant just as much!)

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amandine bula's avatar

i feel the same about your new york days! i’ve saved those posts preciously, just in case 🤭 also now i’m curious: what’s your go-to savoury breakfast?

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Jessica Meltzer's avatar

omg you’re too kind ☺️ i love a good breakfast burrito! also an everything bagel + avocado and a fried egg is another weekend fave

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amandine bula's avatar

i haven’t had a breakfast burrito in ages and now i’m craving one 🤤 finding one as good as you get in the US in Edinburgh might be a challenge, but this is now my mission!

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Jessica Meltzer's avatar

you’ll have to keep me posted!!

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Caroline 💌's avatar

You really curated the perfect itinerary with immaculate vibes (art, coffee, ramen and books). I directly went to check if it was easily accessible from Paris !

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amandine bula's avatar

I believe you can even take the Thalys to Antwerp from Paris, which makes it quite easy! I highly recommend it, and if you do decide to visit and need any recommendations, feel free to message me :)

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Michelle's avatar

Oh this was a magical stroll through Antwerp with you! I'm considering a solo trip to either Brussels or Antwerp this year. Random, but which is likely to be more vegan-friendly? 😂

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amandine bula's avatar

Oh! Honestly, I’d say both. These cities are metropolitan enough that you’ll find vegan-friendly spots quite easily. You might not have as much luck with the more traditional brasserie-style places, but most cafés and restaurants I go to tend to have a couple of solid vegan options. I’m vegetarian, so I always check beforehand, and it’s usually no trouble.

FUNK, the first place in this post, actually specialises in plant-based pastries! And if you ever need recommendations for either city, feel free to message me. You could even do both—Brussels and a day trip to Antwerp (or the other way around) is totally doable; it’s just a 40-minute train ride 🤭

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Michelle's avatar

Oo thanks SO much!! Perhaps I'll visit both!

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Clara Rosa Schwarz's avatar

Looks amazing, I must go sometime!

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amandine bula's avatar

You absolutely should! Antwerp has such a lovely rhythm and so many gems 🥰

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Just Suzy's avatar

Thanks for all the tips, Amandine🤩! I've been to Antwerp twice so far, but haven't visited any of the museums you mentioned. Saving them to my go-to list for next time🙌🏻!

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amandine bula's avatar

Thanks so much, Suzy! The museums are such a lovely way to spend a slow afternoon — hope you get to explore a few next time 🥰

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Just Suzy's avatar

FOMU has been on my list forever. Just have to make time☺️, it's less than 1,5 hour drive from where I live!

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amandine bula's avatar

Even better! Just spotted there’s a Lee Miller exhibition on right now - absolutely gutted I’m missing it!

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letters of tea & milk's avatar

This guide!! Recently went to Antwerp and loved it, and I’m already looking forward to my next visit 💙✨

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amandine bula's avatar

Ahh thank you! So glad you loved it too. It’s such a gem of a city, right? Hope you get to go back soon 💙

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Maddy Odom's avatar

Saving this for future use! I really need to re-experience Antwerp🤍

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amandine bula's avatar

Yes, definitely worth a revisit! Hope it comes in handy whenever you go back :)

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Kim VD's avatar

🅰️❤️ for dinner, I enjoy yalla yalla, Fons, Barbarella, Bokertov & Nova 😊

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amandine bula's avatar

Kim!! Coming through as always 😍 I knew I could count on you. Adding these to my list right away!

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Kim VD's avatar

Hahaha, my inner foodie at your service 🫡 I might be one of the only people in Antwerp who hasn’t been to funk but I do leave my house sometimes for food 😉

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amandine bula's avatar

These addresses definitely compensate for it 😋

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