About Us

Bart? Who is Bart, then? Well, that is Maartje. A nickname from her childhood, nothing more and nothing less. Or well: Bart’s Little Book does sound pretty good, of course. And that is how Bart’s Little Book started too: as a hobby. Countless scrapbooks, torn-out notes, and annotations. When those went digital, Bart’s Little Book was initially intended only as a search engine for friends and acquaintances. And that was fourteen years ago already. And fortunately, Maartje is no longer the only Bart! Oh no, we have since gathered a large football team of Bartjes, some of whom are in action below. Bart’s Little Book might be her first 'child,' but she has two more: Vito and Elvis. There is also a man: Dirk. And a dog: Willem. She lives with them in the center of Breda, but she can often be found at the cozy Bart’s Little Book office in Amsterdam, but hey, you can follow all that on Instagram.

For 4.5 years already part of the Barts Boekje family. She now does this as a content manager at Barts Boekje (yes, that is the position). Isa is responsible for all content within Barts Boekje—so a whole lot of fun stuff—and is thinking about new plans. alking Tour: Inspiring Places – Zurich Sunday, July XNUMX, XNUMX, XNUMX:XNUMX PM – XNUMX:XNUMX PM Meeting point: Lindenhof, XNUMX Zurich This walking tour takes you to two fascinating places in Zurich: the Lindenhof and the Fraumünster. What lies inside the Lindenhof hill? Why is there a woman perched above the fountain? What are the world-famous stained-glass windows of the Fraumünster trying to tell us? We’ll explore and experience these and other fascinating questions. Brief insights into history and unique features, followed by time spent together. Registration: By July XNUMX, XNUMX, at info@goodspirit.ch Voluntary contribution toward expenses Translated with DeepL.com (free version): AI projects, a podcast, and more. She travels from Den Bosch to the office and simply takes that Brabant down-to-earthness with her onto the train: less talk, more action, as we say. And no, Isa doesn't only but Bart's Booklet. Curious about what she does outside of work? Follow her on Instagram (@isadelaat).

Over eleven years ago, she typed her first articles for Barts Boekje with a baby on her lap. Since then, she has gone through a number of babies and quite a few years as a copywriter and communications specialist. A brief summary of her achievements: Jorien lives in Haarlem with her boyfriend, five children, and a cat. She worked as a freelancer for various media titles and organizations in the social sector. In the wild, you might spot her in the dunes, running with a friend, or with a great podcast in her ears. She has been euro summering since the 80s, always holds a special place in her heart for Friesland, and her love language is coffee (with milk). Within Barts Boekje, she ensures things run smoothly and is the first point of contact for this wonderful team.

She studied at the Hotel Management School in Amsterdam, and her favorite activity is undoubtedly traveling, alone or with her friends. Her biggest dream was secretly to live abroad one day. That dream came true: she has lived there for the past 2,5 years in beautiful Bali! She traded Bali for Lisbon, where she now lives. And yes, you can bet she's already tried every restaurant. For the first few days Deem is in a new place, don't disturb her; she'll be wandering the city with her camera and filling up her Google Maps. So, need some Bali or Lisbon tips? Just knock on Deem's door. Oh yeah, what she does for us is creative sales, as we like to call it. Deem is unparalleled at brainstorming with you and presenting you with a fantastic collaboration plan. She's also a real pro at taking some amazing photos.

Meet Madi! Always on the hunt for cool new collaborations. She translates client wishes into concrete plans and is the link between our partners and the content team. Before this, she worked as a creative jack-of-all-trades at an Amsterdam clothing brand; from setting up fun collaborations to developing (photoshoot) concepts. Been there, done that! At Barts Boekje, everything comes together, and she arranges all of the above and everything in between. Originally a true Arnhem girl, but for well over ten years now a proud (imported) Amsterdammer. What can you wake her up for in the middle of the night? One of a kind interior pieces, a French flea market, and a cuddle from her Cocker Spaniel, Moes. Oh, and a hug from her boyfriend, preferably in a far-off, sunny spot, is never turned down either.

A born and bred Amsterdammer who can never get enough of the city. She loves wandering around for hours, soaking up all the hustle and bustle and conviviality. She's always discovering new places to eat and drink; if drinking wine and dining out counts as a hobby, then that's definitely her favorite. She loves to go out, because anyone who knows her knows she hates to sit still and loves being around people. True to her motto: the more, the merrier, as they say. She never turns down a party or an invitation for a good dinner. Besides her beloved Amsterdam, she also enjoys exploring other countries and cities. In recent years, she's had various adventures abroad: from touring Australia in a campervan, learning to kitesurf in Brazil, to backpacking. For the past few years, she's worked as a socio-cultural entrepreneur, and now she's back at the old and familiar Barts Boekje nest!

After a few years away, she's back at Barts Boekje, and it feels like coming home. Her true love? Everything food-related: from cooking to eating, whether at home or at the finest restaurants, preferably with a good glass of wine. A rich, buttery, oak-aged Chardonnay or a full-bodied, powerful Barolo (modest...).

She can talk endlessly about food, and for Barts Boekje she translates that into stories. Besides writing, photography is her biggest hobby, because what's a story without a beautiful picture? Bloeme lives in Amsterdam with her boyfriend Fer and dog Snuf, but she enjoys taking trips to the country side, completely in matching tenuous of course: Barbour, Dubarrys, large cable knit sweater, the worksWhat does she share about? Her great love Paris, colorful Morocco, and the Burgundian Piedmont, but she's just as happy discovering new cities as she is exploring unknown corners and everything in between. She enjoys planning a trip almost as much as actually going: researching everything, making lists, and filling her wishlist to overflowing. Cooking is just as important, though, so keep an eye out for those tips and recipes.

'Our' Michel and Renske prove time and time again that a 'team effort' is always a good idea. He takes the most beautiful photos, she has an unprecedented nose for the nicest addresses. Apparently tirelessly they cross city and country. Not for us, no: they mainly check those addresses for themselves and their two toddlers, Sef from 6 and Flo from 3. Barts Boekje is especially happy to be able to benefit from this. Nice to know: Michel is, in addition to team Barts Boekje, Mr. Hoxton Amsterdam (those wonderful hotels, in Amsterdam center and Amsterdam East) and Renske works for Naïf (you know, from sustainable soap to shampoo for the little ones) and ensures that the fine products are sold well and in the right places are available.

Shari is the founder of the booking platform Plinius Homes and loves everything 'la Dolce Vita'. She spends hours searching for the very best spots in the boot and nowadays also in La douce France. She travels there regularly for work, and from now on, she will be sharing the best spots with us here as well. In addition to Plinius, she has also been working in the Amsterdam hospitality industry for years, so good food and cooking are a major hobby—which naturally explains her great passion for both Italy and France.

So, Emma. Or 'Ons Em', as they say in Brabant. A true Burgundian Brabander at heart, but now at home in Amsterdam for over 12 years. Lifestyle photographer, always with her camera within reach. From Morocco to Australia, but just as happily searching for beauty 'simply' close to home. Always looking for the sweetspotBetween city and nature. Between hustle and quiet. Gets energy from city trips full of art, culture, wine bars, and a Google Maps bursting with 'stars.' From a bit of city noise, even welcomes it. But she recharges in green spaces. Preferably in a nice farm-to-table-restaurant. In a floating sauna. Or during a long walk with the dog. And why choose?

Who writes, stays. At Barts Boekje that is, because when you write about travel, you can hardly do anything else than pack your own bags. Teun stuck around after an (in her own words very nice) internship. AFTER having written from beautiful Barcelona for a while, she now lives everywhere and nowhere in Amsterdam and she always happily blows into the office. We can't do without her either: good with text (and puns), on point with nice hooks, responding to current events and a mood setter. Ten points for Teun!

What do you do if you start your own clothing brand and you don't trust the marketing in someone else's hands? Right, you're going to do it yourself. So 5 years ago, Sal dove into the online marketing world (and everything that goes with it) and has now become a pro at the game. He devises and implements complete campaigns for Barts Boekje, with proven (great) results. In addition to being the proud owner of his own clothing brand and making waves with his campaigns, he is a welcome guest at festivals and in the gym.

Ha! Evi is the place to be when it comes to all-things weddings, from an engagement to the best party with your best friends, to the honeymoon. Event? Evi! It really is, because when Evi is in charge, you can assume that all details are in the spotlight, and that you are still the center of attention. Playful but also chic, contemporary but always classy with character. Basically your own love story transformed into an unparalleled experience – but that's where we stop. Nice to know: Evi is a real film junkie, so that real-life rom-com effect is fine. Hello main character vibes on your big day!

Meet Lies, our Belgian ambassador! Originally from Leuven, she now lives in Antwerp with her boyfriend and dog Marcel. Ghent was also her home base for four years. She didn't move for love, but for her friends and the cozy hotspots that Antwerp has to offer. Lies loves good food (who doesn't?!) and loves to spend hours at the table. With her iPhone always within reach as a freelance content creator, she immediately records her discoveries to share with other enthusiasts. Asia is her favorite destination and that probably has to do with her Korean roots. What really makes her hot? Authentic entrepreneurs who follow their passion and start a business.

So, Margot! An ambassador in the sunny south, somewhere between Eindhoven and Tilburg. She lives in a small village with her boyfriend, Jaap, but she's also often found outside – whether that's in a nearby city or venturing out into the wider world. She loves to bask in the sunshine, camera at the ready, searching for great places to stay and interesting stories. She's not afraid of a good dose of adventure, but will also make you happy with a TV series on the couch, a good glass of wine, or a Reformer Pilates class. By day, she works as an Office & Event Manager – a true organizer – but also enjoys making time for Barts Boekje. And she does all of this with a generous dose of enthusiasm, curiosity, and typical Brabant down-to-earth attitude.

A pure-bred 'I'm leaving' story gone good? That is Janneke's story. Not so long ago she packed her bags to leave for Mallorca for a life in a bikini. Well, for good... It could be that she and her boyfriend Gregor will be hanging out somewhere else in a year's time - the advantage when a sailing ship is largely your home. What is permanent is that she hung up her fashion past and entered the wine business. With her own wine label Grape Jane, she searches for and selects the tastiest (currently mainly Spanish) wines and organizes creative tastings at the nicest addresses in Spain and the Netherlands. And where the sun takes her.

Buy an e-reader or library card, because Annemijn shares the very best book tips every month! In addition to her great love for books, she enjoys drinking wine with friends, she regularly (reluctantly, but still) puts on her running shoes and of course she prefers to make trips at home and abroad as often as possible! She practices her Italian faithfully every day on Duolingo, because the dream is to one day pack up her things and leave for Italy. For now she lives in cozy Breda with her boyfriend and dog Bowie, but she can also often be found in other favorite Brabant cities. And of course she also shares the nicest places there with you!

Daan van der Lecq, better known as @chefvanderlecq, is a food creator, entrepreneur, and above all, a lover of everything related to good food. On his channels, he brings together culinary discoveries, with a strong preference for local spots, seasonal produce, and farm-to-table cooking. With popular series like 'Makkelijke Maandag', 'Lecqtest', and 'Sunday Special', he manages to inspire a broad audience to dive into the kitchen themselves more often and discover new places. Moreover, his accessible style and passion for food resulted in his first cookbook, F*cking Lecqer, released in 2025, full of recipes that allow you to impress without any hassle.

So, Ira! Born in charming Den Bosch, meaning that true Burgundian enjoyment was instilled in her from an early age. She has now been living in beautiful Nijmegen for six years, where she originally ended up for her studies and now lives with her younger sister. The city on the Waal is her regular haunt for the best spots, although she is just as happy sharing the finest tips on the Veluwe (hello, beautiful forest cabins!) or in Zwolle, the Hanseatic city where her boyfriend comes from. Her greatest passion? Food and drink, what elseThat love only became truly serious when she lived in Bologna for six months. After months in Italy's culinary capital, surrounded by authentic ragù and fresh pasta, her taste buds are ruined for good. What can you wake her up for in the middle of the night? A really good Italian pasta. To understand all that deliciousness even better, she has since taken her first wine course. in the pocket! With her, you have come to the right place for the best wine bars.