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….
Roasted beans meets pinball machines
If you like coffee and an old school pinball game, then you should definitely pay a visit to Chief Coffee in Chiswick. A bit hidden, but not to be missed. In a side street at the Turnham Green Terrace you’ll find this cool spot, where the owner has been able to combine his interest in…
Hampstead Heath brings the countryside to the city
London has many green public spaces where you can escape the bustle of the city at any given moment. One of the biggest and most beloved is perhaps Hampstead Heath in the north of the city. A registered charity managed and funded by the City of London, and only six kilometers away from Trafalgar Square….
Get spooky in the London Museum of Water & Steam
Now that half term has started, London seems to be fully dedicated to children’s activities. Whether it concerns theater, sports or museums, there is plenty to do every day. Many have organized additional activities during this period, next to the regular program. For example the London Museum of Water & Steam in Brentford, where the…
A sunny Autumn day in Holland Park
With less effort we said goodbye to the Summer, because Autumn offered us such a warm welcome. On days like these we love to walk through a forest or a park with the sun’s rays reflecting beautifully on the golden leaves and in the background a clear blue sky. This time we stretched our legs…
Let’s play a game at Tenpin Acton
I can still remember the birthday parties when I was a child, first swimming and then bowling. We had such a place in Rotterdam called Oostervant, where these parties were regularly organized. Bowling is perfect to do together in a group and a small competition is of course fun. Both for children and adults. That’s…
Spending a day in lively district Dalston
London characterizes a lot of cool neighborhoods where trendy young creatives settle down to enjoy the vibrant nightlife, vintage shops and quirky cafes. We already visited a number of them, such as Tooting, Peckham and Brixton. But another area that certainly should not be missed in this list is Dalston, a lively district in East…
The National Maritime Museum brings the ocean history to life
For a long time a visit to the National Maritime Museum was on my ‘must-visit-list‘. Not only because I was born in the port city of Rotterdam or have read good reviews about the museum. But also because Great Britain possesses such an enormous and important maritime history, which is often associated with British culture…