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Unique Things to Do in London on a Sunday Only

There’s usually hundreds of fun things to do in London on any given day. But always on the look-out for special insider tips, here are five unique things to do in London on a Sunday only!

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Things to Do Near London Bridge (+ Free Map)

Following my list with things to do around Tower Bridge, here’s a your ultimate guide to the best things to do near London Bridge. This London guide covers common questions asked by first-time visitors to London, such as: What is there to do near London Bridge? And: What is near London Bridge Station? Find all the answers here!

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Happy Birthday to My Late Best Friend

Today we should be celebrating Eric’s 46th birthday, one of my oldest and closest friends. Instead, we are commemorating the fact he’s been dead for four weeks already. How is it even possible I’m writing this sentence?! How is this nightmare reality?

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Unique Things to Do in London on a Sunday Only

There’s usually hundreds of fun things to do in London on any given day. But always on the look-out for special insider tips, here are five unique things to do in London on a Sunday only!

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Things to Do Near London Bridge (+ Free Map)

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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.

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10 Things to Do Near Tower Bridge, London

Tower Bridge is without a doubt, one of the most famous London landmarks. Here are the 10 best things to do near Tower Bridge, perfect for first-time visitors and Londoners alike.

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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.

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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.

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10 Best Places to See Street Art in London

An insider’s guide to the best places to see street art in London. It lists well-known London street art locations such as Shoreditch and Hackney, but also some fantastic gems generally not known to tourists (or locals).

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Shepard Fairey London Exhibition Celebrating Three Decades of Dissent

In celebration of his 30-year long career, iconic American street artist Shepard Fairey recently returned to London for a special gallery show. Here are some photos of his characteristic artworks, including some of the murals he painted in East London.

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3 Street Art Bloggers You Should Follow

Street art has always been a main subject on ‘Dutch Girl in London’. Through my blog I’ve met some many great fellow bloggers and in today’s blog post I want to highlight 3 street art bloggers you should follow!

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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!

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Online Art Exhibitions to Visit from Your Home

One of the few little ‘upsides’ of the current worldwide lockdown, is the fact that museums are now offering access to their temporary online art exhibitions. From Australia to the UK via the US, here are eight great temporary online art exhibitions to get your culture fix, even in times of lockdown.

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Shepard Fairey London Exhibition Celebrating Three Decades of Dissent

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What’s in a Name? Dutch Government Bans ‘Holland’ in Favour of ‘The Netherlands’

Tell me, do you use the name ‘Holland’ or ‘The Netherlands’ when you speak of my mother country? Despite its common usage, the Dutch government recently announced they want to ban ‘Holland’ and rebrand the country’s name internationally. Why are they so eager to initiate such a huge and expensive undertaking? Find out in this blog post!

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Ahoy from Lizard Point, Britain’s Most Southerly Location

This message was sent to you from the unique landmark Lizard Point in Cornwall, mainland Britain’s most southerly location. A remarkable location that has inspired many great minds, including Tolkien!

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On the Party Train from Berlin to Amsterdam

Hip hip hooray, it’s my 40th birthday today! And it’s the perfect festive ending to a great week spent in Cologne and Berlin. It’s been a week of history, art and the latest electronic music gadgets. From a visit to Cold War bunkers to the final resting place of the Three Wise Men, it all happened on this trip! Read all about it here.

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Reflections #7: Visiting the Wool Centre of the World and Singapore’s Street Art Scene

It’s the last Sunday of March already so time for my monthly recap where I look back at what I have been up to for the last weeks. Today it’s all about the cultural highlights of our recent travels through Australia, New Zealand and Singapore!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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Reflections #17: Where’s the Reset Button for 2020?

In my first personal review of the month for this year I tell you about how I’ve been trying to deal with the unexpected death of my best friend, my debut on Dutch national radio, share my comprehensive to watch list with films and series and the travel stories I’ve written this year so far.

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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!

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The Dutch Girl Tales #19: Vandaag heb ik even geen zin

Once a month I blog in Dutch. Today I talk about how exhausting and stressful it is being a perfectionist. // Op de eerste zondag van de maand blog ik in het Nederlands. Te veel moeten van jezelf. Ken je dat? Vandaag vertel ik je hoe mijn perfectionisme me vaak in de weg staat.

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The Expat Files #1: Hoe mijn emigratie mijn leven en beeld over Nederland heeft veranderd

On the first Sunday of the month I always write a Dutch-language blog post. // Vandaag de eerste aflevering van de nieuwe blogserie ‘The Expat Files’. Hierin deel ik niet alleen mijn eigen ervaringen als een Nederlandse expat, maar ook van andere Nederlanders in het buitenland én ook van immigranten in Nederland. In deze eerste aflevering vertel ik je over hoe mijn emigratie niet alleen mijn leven, maar ook mijn beeld op Nederland(ers) heeft veranderd!

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The Dutch Girl Tales #18: Heb jij Nationale Broer en Zus Dag gevierd?

Once a month I write a Dutch-language blog post. Today’s post is about National Brother and Sister Day. // 30 september was het Nationale Broer en Zus Dag. Daarom vandaag een blog over mijn broer!