10 Best Places for Afternoon Tea in London
The best places for afternoon tea in London. From the decadent Ritz to a playful Madhatter's Tea Party, here are the top places for a scrumptious afternoon tea.
Reflections #26: Farewell 2020, You Bastard
Once a month I write my personal review of the previous four weeks. In this final review of the most surreal year in my life, I look back at a fortunate cultural outing before new lockdowns and a year of heartache which developed into something positive. And as always, I've included my complete list of recommendations for films and series!
Reflections #25: On My Way to British Citizenship
Once a month I write my personal review of the previous four weeks. This month was mostly spent studying for my Life in the UK Test in preparation for my British citizenship application. Did I pass the test? Find out in this post which also includes my monthly recommendations for films and series!
Reflections #24: A Month of Personal Growth and Healing
Once a month I write my personal review of the previous four weeks. Whilst this year has been mostly characterised by grief and sadness, this month I took my first steps into my healing process. Slowly starting to feel inspired again, today's blog post includes some of my favourite photos and books from the last month. But also personal reflections and, as always, the list of films and series I've watched!
Reflections #23: What Will Be Left After Coronavirus?
Once a month I write my personal review of the previous four weeks. Whilst normally filled with frequent travels, nowadays my Reflections seem to be more focussed on my mental (un)well-being. In between reading books and watching tons of films, I've been struggling to find my place in our current corona-riddled world and frequently wondered what will be left for us to enjoy in the near future.
Reflections #22: A Month of Several Corona ‘Firsts’
Once a month I write my personal review of the previous weeks. August proved to be an eventful month filled with several 'corona firsts'. Read all about this in my personal reflections which also includes my monthly recommendations for films and series!
Reflections #21: Closed for Summer!
On the last Sunday of the month I write my personal review of the previous four weeks. This month I had a strange encounter with a magical creature in the forest, fixed and broke our washing machine and made a decision about the future of 'Dutch Girl in London'. Finally, I'm sharing the latest updates on my lockdown vegetables and sixpack, and of course my monthly recommendations for films and series!
Reflections #20: Feeling Isolated in Isolation
On the last Sunday of the month I write my personal review of the previous four weeks. In today's blog post I talk about mental health during lockdown, share updates on my homegrown tomatoes and my sixpack, and of course my monthly recommendations for films and series!
Funny Dutch Sayings and Phrases about Clothing
As part of my popular series of funny Dutch sayings and phrases, I'm sharing my 10 favourite Dutch sayings featuring clothing with you here today!
Reflections #19: Loco Lockdown Birthday Parties
On the last Sunday of the month I write my personal review of the previous four weeks. But what do you write about when one day just seems to blur into the other? Today's blog post looks back at our birthday parties, the development of my (nearly visible?) sixpack and of course my monthly recommendations for films, series, books and music!
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in London, England
Being one of the oldest cities in the UK, London is home to numerous historical landmarks. Today we uncover the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in London, England. From former royal palaces to botanic gardens, discover the most outstanding London landmarks here.
Best Independent Record Stores in London: 3 Faves
Famous for its music heritage, London is home to numerous music stores. Here is my personal top three of the best independent record shops in London.
The Best Independent Bookshops in East London
Vibrant East London is home to dozens of quirky and unique shops. In this post I'm sharing my personal list of the best independent bookshops in East London.
Reflections #18: Looking Back at a Month of Celebrations and Cancellations
On the last Sunday of the month I write my personal review of the previous four weeks. Being confined to home due to the coronavirus, life has obviously been less adventurous lately. But in a way I've also enjoyed having been forced to take it easier AND not to feel guilty about it!
The Expat Files #2: Typisch Nederlands eten dat ik mis in het buitenland
Dit weekend had ik eigenlijk in Nederland moeten zijn. En had ik mijn voorraad van typisch Nederlands eten dat ik mis in het buitenland weer aan te vullen. Eten waarvan ik vóór mijn emigratie amper over nadacht, maar nu eerder een luxe zijn dan vanzelfsprekendheid. Benieuwd naar wat dat allemaal kan zijn? Lees dan snel verder!