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Travel inspiration for the traveler who is always looking for the hidden gems
Sharing travel inspiration and information about the most interesting destinations in the world. If you love design boutique hotels and exploring the local food culture as much as I do, then you’ve come to the right place!
Travel inspiration for the traveler who is always looking for the hidden gems
Sharing travel inspiration and information about the most interesting destinations in the world. If you love design boutique hotels and exploring the local food culture as much as I do, then you’ve come to the right place!
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How to eat your way through Bangkok
I know, writing about where to eat in Bangkok (or Thailand) and not mentioning street food is kind of unacceptable. But with so many stories already out there about where to find the best street food, what Thai food you must try, etc.... I thought I'd focus on another...
How to eat your way through Bangkok
I know, writing about where to eat in Bangkok (or Thailand) and not mentioning street food is kind of unacceptable. But with so many stories already out there about where to find the best street food, what Thai food you must try, etc.... I thought I'd focus on another side of the food scene in this city. That of the many modern, super cool restaurants, coffee shops and rooftop bars. I had no idea when I was planning this trip that Bangkok is so into coffee. Or that one week wouldn't be enough...
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Songs from a room…or public square
I don't really get the UK holiday system with its Bank Holidays yet. So I'm not exactly sure why, but this weekend we had the Monday off as well. And the weather was perfect (unlike today) which made it even better. It turned out to be a weekend full of music. On...
London on two wheels
Cycling in London is not as easy as riding a bicycle. When you grow up in the Netherlands, as a child you learn how to walk, talk and ride a bicycle (not necessarily in that order). Everybody rides their bike to get around. There are even more bikes than people. So...
A Saturday at Broadway Market
When I was living in Paris, every time someone came to visit me, I basically took them to the same places that I knew and liked. Which is great for them (no need to go through tourist guides), but as a result I had to go see the Mona Lisa over and over again instead...
Berlin Street Style
Berlin always seems to surprise me. When the sun doesn't shine it's grey and kind of ugly.... but then the sun comes out and all of a sudden it's the most amazing city. That's why I love going there. This week I was in Berlin for work, which unfortunately didn't...
London’s Calling
There are so many famous London icons: the Big Ben, the London Eye... and of course the red telephone box and the black cab. Even though you still see black cabs pretty much everywhere you go, you'll also notice that many of them are now being used as a moving...
Colourful houses
Remember the house with the blue door where Hugh Grant lived in Notting Hill? Well, in London they don't only like to paint their doors, but you'll find streets like this where each house has a completely different colour. Although the neighbours do seem to have...
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