There are so many different things to do in London. Which means that when you're here just for a short visit, you'll either need to leave some things out or be super efficient. Such as combining an afternoon tea with a sightseeing bus tour. Which is what I did a few...

There's no way around it. When in England... You will have afternoon tea on a regular basis. Add some London bloggers to the mix and you might find yourself having one more often than most Brits. I realize it was only a couple of weeks ago that I wrote about the last...

Last week I heard the first Christmas song on the radio. The lights are up on Oxford Street. And everybody is sharing John Lewis' Christmas TV ad with Monty the Penguin on social media. There's no denying: London is getting ready for the holidays. For a group of...

I unfortunately don't have an unlimited budget to dine out (if only...). I'm not complaining, but let's say that you won't find me in restaurants with a Michelin star very often. Let alone a restaurant that has two! So when you receive an email from a company...

Time for another coffee break at one of London's best coffee shops. Working my way through the London Coffee Guide's top 30, I decided to go to Notes this time. There are four Notes coffee shops in the city and since I didn't have the guide with me, I went to the...

It's sort of becoming a weekend tradition to explore new coffee places in the city. Well, new for me at least. I'm following a lot of other coffee lovers on Instagram which is a great source for coffee tips. One of the places that keeps popping up is Workshop Coffee,...

It had been a long day and I was hungry. Very hungry. And even with all the fancy food that's available in London, when you're looking for something comforting, what's better than a good old (well, preferably fresh actually) pizza? Pizza Rossa Londoners love pizza....

What better way to spend a Sunday morning than reading a newspaper and drinking a nice flat white at one of London's best coffee shops? With so many independent cafés to choose from, I'm glad there's a London Coffee Guide that lists the best ones in the city....

I once did a wine tasting course together with a friend and my sister. We thought it was a good idea to learn 'how to impress people in a restaurant when ordering a bottle glass of wine'. To be honest, I don't remember much about it, except that it's fun to drink a...

And so it happened that I ticked three dishes off Time Out's 100 best dishes in London list...all in one afternoon. I was meeting our guide, or actually guides, at Old Spitalfields Market. I love this part of London. It's where I get my hair done, enjoy...

It might be pouring while I'm writing this, but there's no denying... summer is here. I had signed up for Blogshop at Home this weekend which means I was tied to my computer most of the time in an apartment without air-conditioning. So I was really...

Trying to get a table at a restaurant with a celebrity chef that doesn't take reservations during the day is nearly a mission impossible in London. You could of course wait in line for about two hours. But since an empty stomach brings out the worst in me, I try...

Only foodies will understand that I already knew two months ago where I was having brunch on Sunday. At Duck & Waffle. Even though they're open 24 hours a day, it's still fairly difficult to get a reservation. Especially at times when...

Lily Vanilli is not your ordinary bakery. First, it's only open on Sundays. Second, celebrities and big brands love her. And when I asked the guy behind the counter which cake he recommended, he asked me if I liked beetroot and courgette. We're talking cakes here,...

The Dutch may not be world-renowned for their food, but just like any other expat I do have this craving from time to time for snacks from home. Raw herring with (raw) onions, stroopwafels (syrup waffles), erwtensoep (split pea soup), hutspot (mashed...

Are Scandinavian cafes the new black? Seriously, they're everywhere. You might remember my visit to Fabrique and Nordic Bakery which sort of started this new obsession with anything Scandinavian. And I found a new place to add to the list. When my friend came to visit...

Outdoor dining doesn't really seem to be a London thing. The weather might have something to do with it. But then again, in the Netherlands (same depressing climate)  terraces pop up everywhere as soon as we feel the first warm ray of sunshine. Luckily I found...

Oops, I did it again... So much food, so much coffee. Having friends over for the weekend is great and all, but my idea of showing them the best of London means showing them the best brunch and coffee hotspots. Or in this case, places I haven't been to yet, but that...

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 talents. And when it comes...

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 offer as well. Such as...

More food? Yes, yet another Scandinavian bakery in London that I have to share with you. They're just too pretty, charming and delicious! After I blogged about Fabrique and their cinnamon rolls, people told me I really needed to try Nordic Bakery too. So when I was in...

I skipped breakfast on purpose. 'Cause let's face it... I'm me. If I'm gonna visit a food market there will be too many yummy things I won't be able to resist. What I hadn't anticipated was that the bike ride to Brockley Market would take me a bit longer than Mr...