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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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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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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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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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Where to Find Historical Roman London Sites

Did you know that London was originally founded by Romans? Almost 2000 years later you can still find many historical Roman London sites scattered across ancient Londinium.

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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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Best Markets in London for First-time Visitors

Did you know there are around 280 markets in London? An overwhelming amount to choose from of course so to help you on your way, here are the five best markets in London for first-time visitors!

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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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Visit Sky Garden London, a Spectacular Free Viewing Point

In this blog post I will tell you how to visit the Sky Garden in London for free. Located at the 35th floor of the Walkie Talkie building, it provides amazing views over London.

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10 Unique Things to See in Shoreditch

From the notorious Jack the Ripper murders to Jewish culture, here are 10 unique things to see in Shoreditch! Being part of the East End of London, Shoreditch is soaked in history. And if you know where to look, you’ll find that the history of Shoreditch is literally written in its streets.

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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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