Looking for Diagon Alley at Leadenhall Market

door Jacintha Verdegaal | nov 9, 2013 | Stedentrip, Europa, Londen, Verenigd Koninkrijk

I don’t remember seeing so many beer drinking city workers in the movie, but this is the place that was Harry Potter’s access route to Diagon Alley in the Philosopher’s Stone movie. See that blue door? What is an optician today, was the Leaky...

Geffrye Museum’s Autumn Garden

door Jacintha Verdegaal | okt 28, 2013 | Kunst & Cultuur, Stedentrip, Europa, Londen, Verenigd Koninkrijk

After I finished the delicious cinnamon bun at the Fabrique Bakery, I made my way to the Geffrye Museum next door. I’d heard about the museum, but actually didn’t know what to expect. Imagine my surprise when I walked into this lovely garden. What a hidden...

A sweet taste of Sweden at Fabrique Bakery

door Jacintha Verdegaal | okt 26, 2013 | Stedentrip, Europa, Eten & Drinken, Londen, Verenigd Koninkrijk

Not sure why, but for some reason every time I get my hair done it starts to rain as soon as I walk out the door. Bye bye trendy haircut. Today was no exception unfortunately, so I quickly had to decide where to go in the Shoreditch area (if you want a trendy haircut,...

(Afternoon) Tea for Two at The Ampersand

door Jacintha Verdegaal | okt 21, 2013 | Stedentrip, Europa, Eten & Drinken, Londen, Verenigd Koninkrijk

One aspect of becoming a Londoner that shouldn’t be taken lightly, is practicing the fine art of afternoon tea. Not high tea…Afternoon tea (there is a difference you know). I’d been to The Ampersand hotel in South Kensington on a Sunday afternoon...

Say Cheese! (and Wine)

door Jacintha Verdegaal | okt 16, 2013 | Europa, Eten & Drinken, Londen, Verenigd Koninkrijk

Coming from the land of ‘cheese heads’, it shouldn’t come as a big surprise that I love (love!) cheese. I could eat it all the time (actually I do). I’m happy to follow any food expert’s advise on how to eat more healthy, as long as they...