by Jacintha Verdegaal | Jul 4, 2016 | Europe, London, United Kingdom
There’s this famous study about the ‘paradox of choice’ that shows that too many choices (in this case varieties of jam at a supermarket) will lead to decision-making paralysis and unhappiness. So far I’ve managed to buy jam...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Jun 22, 2016 | City trip, City guide, Food & Drink, Los Angeles, North America, USA
News you don’t want to get right before you go on a trip to Los Angeles: stay away from gluten for a while. And this for someone who basically lives on bread and pasta. But looking on the bright side, if you need to adjust your diet anyway, in my case LA was...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Jun 16, 2016 | City trip, New York, North America, Places to stay, USA
Every time I visit New York I’m shocked to see how expensive hotels are. Like most people, I’d rather spend my money on something else than a bed and shower. But at the same time, I really (really) enjoy staying at modern boutique hotels. So for my last visit I...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | May 30, 2016 | City trip, City guide, North America, San Francisco, USA
Yes, I did it again. Well, let’s say I tried it again, because this whole vlogging thing still feels super awkward. But I always enjoy watching other people’s vlogs, so it’s time for me to get on board, stop feeling so self-conscious, and start...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | May 20, 2016 | Europe, Road trip, United Kingdom
Once upon a time, not so long ago, there were these three London girls who were obsessed with a hill. Not just any hill. No, this hill had reached Instagram fame. Seriously, if this hill had its own Instagram account, it could make millions (#ad #spons)....