A journey through years of childhood
As a child I can still remember how I preferred certain toys. For example I loved to build houses and set them up, just the way I liked it to be. Re-designing scenarios from real life. And when I was finished, I built something new again. It started with wooden blocks, went into Duplo in…
A visit to University City: Cambridge
When you think of England, you probably think first of London: the capital city, bustling, big, always on the move and very popular with internationals. At the same time you think of the countryside, the Thames and the world-famous university cities: Oxford and Cambridge. Two smaller cities in England, but with a very wide history….
Tooting is becoming hip, hot and happening
When I lived in the Netherlands, I was already interested in the transition of so-called power districts and involved in some spatial projects that influenced the revitalization of such areas. Mostly unattractive back neighborhoods but with the potential to become an up-and-coming neighborhood for a wider audience on the long term. In England it has been…
Hanwell Zoo, a small animal park in West London
Secretly I like to discover places in London where we haven’t been before. Alone, together with friends or with family. Fortunately in London there is always something to do. And when I’m asking Lara where she wants to go she often says museum, a playground or something with animals. Which child doesnt? Luckily Londen knows…
Spending a Sunday afternoon in Windsor
On Sundays we like to go out for a good walk followed by a visit to a pub for a Sunday Roast or just a drink. From our house it’s very easy to start your walk and go for example to the Thames, where you can follow the Thames path towards Hammersmith, Kew or Brentford….
Borough Market, London’s oldest fresh food market
One of the best-known markets in London where you not only can do your groceries, but also enjoy a delicious lunch is Borough Market in the London borough of Southwark. The market, located under the railway bridges of London Bridge station, was founded in 1885 and is known for its artisanal prepared dishes and fresh…
Exploring the wildlife of the London Wetland Centre
The Netherlands is known for its beautiful flat, water-rich natural landscapes where you can enjoy cycling and walking and which are easily accessible from the city. Something we often did when we were still living in Rotterdam. With the bike from our house towards the polders or a walk along the Rotte, where we lived…
Climbing and sliding at Snakes & Ladders
If you want to do something fun with children on a rainy day, the indoor playgrounds are of course a great success. London has a lot of those play areas, which Snakes & Ladders is a well-known. Children love it: running around, making noise, climbing, scrambling and sliding. Parents can, when their child is a…
A weekend in Nantes
After our visit to the Netherlands two weeks ago, we ended our trip with a long weekend in Nantes. Hubby had to be here for two days present for work and then it’s nice to be able to join sometimes. Incidentally, it seldom happens that we go along, but in a few cases we can…
City walk through The Hague
Even though I come from Rotterdam, The Hague has also conquered a place in my heart. This beautiful city in the Netherlands has a lot to offer: from wide beaches till historic districts, many parks and even a forest. And beside that I really love the directness of the Hagenees of Hagenaar which the Rotterdammer has aswell….