by Jacintha Verdegaal | Apr 3, 2014 | City trip, Art & Culture, Europe, London, United Kingdom
The British Library is not just like any other library. It has treasures! And good ones too. They’re so good that unfortunately you’re not allowed to take photos of them. But take my word for it: it’s worth the visit. As the national library of the...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Mar 30, 2014 | Art & Culture
I have a serious weak spot for hardcover books with beautiful photography. My iPad is fine for reading novels, but nothing beats sitting at your dining room table on a Sunday afternoon, drinking a cup of tea and flipping through the pages of a beautiful book. As an...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Mar 26, 2014 | City trip, Europe, Food & Drink, London, United Kingdom
Living in London sometimes feels like you’re on a (foodie) trip around the world. French macarons, Scandinavian pastries, Indian curries, Peruvian ceviche and even Dutch pancakes…it’s all here. You soon start to appreciate each country’s...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Mar 23, 2014 | Art & Culture, City trip, Europe, London, United Kingdom
In my one year in London I still haven’t spotted any ‘real’ celebrities. Which you’d think shouldn’t be that difficult. After all, this city has so many of them. The problem is: they keep moving around! And since I have better things to...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Mar 17, 2014 | City trip, Europe, Food & Drink, London, United Kingdom
I love living in South London. And no…you don’t need a passport to get here as some North Londoners keep suggesting. It’s true that you’ll find more of the famous London landmarks and attractions north of the river, but the south has plenty to...
