paris

one day while i was in new york we decided to go to paris together. after one week of workshop for him i'd join him for the weekend. after we booked the flights i stumbled upon this sign somewhere in the streets of new york, already anticipating the next trip. oh what a treat! i'm leaving tomorrow and i can't wait.
even if the weather forecast predicts three days of rain, i don't care, we'll hang out with rodin or the other masters in the louvre, eat croissants and have wine and cheese, take a rainy walk by the seine and ...
à bietntôt mes amis!

rotterdam

do you know the feeling of having relationships not only with people but also with cities? it happens to me on a regular basis. and spending a lot of time at home (go away you nasty flu) lately made me especially think of the city relationships that ended last year. rotterdam was the easier one to let go of, for many reasons, but it's a nice and exciting place to visit, and i've been missing it these days.

we had the chance to spend our final weekend there at the wonderful hotel new york. seriously, if you ever have the chance to visit, do! even if it's just for breakfast or tea time in their restaurant. it's definitely worth a walk to that side of the (old) harbour and the wilhemina pier. take a peek into the old barber shop as well!
once your there, the museum of photography with a very recommendable interactive exhibition, and the lantaren venster where you can watch english movies, are near.
i can also recommend lebcov & sons for coffee and a hummus sandwich close to the central station.

London

I'm back from a very lovely weekend in London. I finally visited my parents in their new home, I got to spend time with my dear friend who flew in from Cologne and I met my cousins. We spent day one in Chiswick, my parent's new neighborhood, where we checked out the bridal store and the local shopping street, High Road, mainly Carluccio's to recharge our caffeine batteries. 

Day two we headed to Soho where we found yumchaa, a lovely tea and coffee shop. It's really inconspicuous from the outside but light and friendly from the inside. They do have a great coffee, but are famous for their tea variety. All kinds are lined up on the counter, for you to smell and ease your choice. And of course, as a previous Hong Kong resident, I not only appreciate good tea but also am very fond of their name; yum chaa means drink tea in cantonese.

london calling

i'm off to london! finally i get the chance to visit my parents in their new home. i was in love with the old home (ciao roma), but i've said my goodbyes and i'm ready for you now, london.

the best part is that one of my dearest is meeting me there and we'll get to spend some girl time.

parents, girls, weekend ... london here i come.

Images by Keri Brevan. Check out her etsy here.