by Jacintha Verdegaal | Oct 20, 2014 | City guide, City trip, New York, North America, USA
Ah, New York… It had been too long. Four years since my last visit. It won’t happen again.
It’s hard to explain why I love this city so much. There’s just something in the air that gives me butterflies in my stomach. It happens every time. My first reaction when I arrive is usually pretty neutral. Yes, it’s good to be back, but it’s also loud, so many people, all these buildings, dirty streets, etc. Is it really that amazing, I wonder. Give it 20 minutes…. And yes, there are the butterflies again. I can’t help it. I’m literally in love with New York.
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Oct 3, 2014 | Berlin, City guide, City trip, Europe, Germany
Writing a post about Berlin in a New York hotel room. Life could be worse. It’s so great to be back in New York. I can’t wait to share all my photos and stories, but first: Berlin. Yes, my travel schedule is a bit crazy at the moment. But hey, I wanted to...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Sep 17, 2014 | Food & Drink
As much as I love exploring all the cool coffee places in London and starting my weekend with a delicious flat white, I’m actually more of a tea drinker. I start and end my day with a nice cuppa and there’s usually a fresh cup at arm’s...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Sep 10, 2014 | Expat Life
Remember the days when visiting your parents and other family members was something you did without much planning? When catching up with friends was just a normal activity on any ordinary day? And when holidays were spent exploring new exciting destinations,...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Aug 28, 2014 | City guide, City trip, Europe, The Hague, The Netherlands
Most people assume that because I’m from the Netherlands, that I must be from Amsterdam. I know we’re a very small country, but there are other beautiful cities as well. Such as Den Haag. Or The Hague. Or ‘s Gravenhage if I wanted to...
