There is nothing better than a perfect morning coffee on the perfect hotspot on a cold and grey autumn day in the city. That is exactly what I did last week when I had a morning off before work.…
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Sometimes you find new places unexpectedly. And those are the best discoveries. That’s my story with Cherry Lane in Malmesbury. This sleepy yet beautiful farmer’s village lies just above Paarl and the Cape Winelands and on your way towards…
Typical Dutch food? Poffertjes! These small pancakes made of milk, flower, eggs, a pinch of salt and some baking powder are the best. Some recipes add a bit of golden syrup, others add some melted butter, yeast, but the…
What to do on a late summer’s day in the Netherlands? Go cycling! Above Amsterdam there is this beautiful nature reserve area called Waterland. Cows, grass, windmills, dikes, lakes, excellent cycling paths, small picturesque bridges, rivers, cute villages (Like…
That Bree Street is hot and happening is already old news. Since a year or two, this street in the city bowl of Cape Town has developed itself to foodie heaven and hipster paradise. Today it’s Short on Sunday,…
I like markets. And the Bay Harbour Market in Hout Bay is one to remember. If you plan a getaway in Hout Bay, definitely visit this fun place on Friday night, or Saturday/Sunday during the morning or afternoon. It’s…
Utrecht is a beautiful old city in the center of the Netherlands. It is smaller than Amsterdam or Rotterdam, but bigger than a sleepy rural village. It has a lot to offer regarding culture, musea, shopping, food, nature and…
Sweets, cakes and cookies I don’t eat everyday. I just don’t really have such a sweet tooth. But for these almond cookies you can wake me up! The taste of almonds I found very elegant and interesting anyway. Both…
The last five to ten years many things have changed in the Cape of South Africa. When we just moved here, we found the coffee (in general) not great. Bitter, watery, no caramel colour crema on top and overall a…
Looking for an all-in-one hipster place? A hotspot in the city where you can go for breakfast, coffee, lunch, a work appointment, sundowner drinks, snacks and dinner? Then look no further, Clarke’s on Bree it is! Clarke’s Bar &…