Peckham Levels, a parking space for creativity and community practice
We live in Chiswick in West London, a very child friendly district, with many parks, playgrounds, schools, restaurants and all the shops you need. Really nice to live, I have to confess. But maybe not very bustling everyday. Therefor we love to visit the more ’emerging’ places in the weekends, because of the program which…
A Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park London
Even though Christmas is over, we still like to be surrounded by lights, treats and conviviality during this half term. London is the designated city to experience this ultimate magical feeling, not only through the beautiful illuminated streets, but also the cozy markets that you will encounter everywhere in the city. Like the famous Winter Wonderland…
MingleMush: a food walhalla in The Hague
In recent years you see it more often: empty buildings transformed into covered markets where you can have food from all over the world. While we love to hang out on open air food truck festivals during Summer time, we can visit the so-called food halls in the wet cold Winter months. Earlier I wrote…
Bouncing around at Oxygen Freejumping Acton
I can still remember the time when I was young how I liked to jump on trampolines.Which child didn’t? Indeed, trampoline jumping has always been a big hit among the youth. But also adults still seems to like it, something I experienced as well last weekend when we joined a fun birthday party at Oxygen…
A guided tour along my favorite thrift shops in Chiswick
One thing I’ve always loved to do is visiting thrift shops, flea markets and vintage boutiques to collect the most beautiful pearls. Meanwhile, I could had a department store filled with clothing, accessories and furniture. In retrospect, I sometimes think that I should have done that, because I’ve always dreamed of having my own shop….
A Japanese lunch at Sake no Hana
Last weekend we celebrated my birthday with an extensive lunch at the beautiful Sake No Hana, located in Mayfair on the St. James Street. When passing the building, you don’t see much of the restaurant because of the blinded windows. But upon entering you step into a beautiful serene setting with a breathtaking interior design…
An instrumental time journey through the Musical Museum
As a little girl I used to play a lot on my parents’ piano. By hearing and feeling it made me understand how to play, because at that time I could only read notes when I played the guitar. While I moved my fingers over the keys, my thoughts run free. It brought a certain…
Getting a breath of fresh air at the West Wittering Beach
When we lived in the Netherlands, we regularly went to the beach. Weather or no weather, it’s always nice to have a good walk along the water. England has many popular seaside resorts such as Sand Bay Beach and Cornwall, but given the driving distance from London it’s maybe better to book a weekend getaway for these…
Visiting Syon Park & House, a glorious estate in West London
What I find so special about London is that it’s very modern and innovative, but at the same time historical and traditional. Two contrasts that go hand in hand and can’t be missed out of the street. It’s wonderful to see how cultural heritage is so well maintained and how proud the people in London…
Fun at the Acton Green Common Playground
When I ask my daughter where she wants to go, she usually prefers the playground. A big favorite in our neighborhood is the one at Acton Green Common. A spacious and save playground, with modern appliances suitable for all ages. There is also a big sand pit which most of the children loves a lot….