Holland and tulips might seem like a cliche but a visit to Keukenhof, Europe’s largest flower garden, will put a spring in your step.

Foodies should head to this lively market in De Pjip for a taste of some of Amsterdam’s best street food.

The first speakeasy cocktail bar in the Netherlands, the trendy Door 74 is a hidden gem of Amsterdam’s bar scene.

You’ll find traditional Dutch pancakes galore at Upstairs, a quirky restaurant in Amsterdam – if you can get up the stairs that is!

Here’s my pick of my favourite hidden gems from the last year.