I landed in NYC

The next 5 days I will be eating myself through West Village, East Village, Soho, LES and Brooklyn. We are updating the travel guide book from Smart Travelling. A dream job. We will see how I feel by the end of the week. However, I need to be fit this weekend. I am throwing a potluck roof top hang out … Read More

ElmlidI landed in NYC

the best house guests

I am having friends over from Australia. And I love having guests over. There is just one little thing. I know I am risking to sound weird now but it does not matter. So, I do not like when my bathroom looks messy. I am not talking about having the floor soaked or people forgetting to take their hair away. … Read More

Elmlidthe best house guests

San Francisco

When I was 14 I was very determinately trying to move abroad. The easiest way was an exchange year. I was way too young but I had already filled out all application, written all the letters, collecting all pictures for the personal presentation even though there was 2 years before I could even be allowed to go. I decided to … Read More

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on my bike to Sausalito

If you place just one of these Lavender bouquets on the back of your bike you will share the amazing smell with everyone you pass on your journey. And if you happen to be in the States, don’t miss to pick up a copy of the beautiful San Francisco magazine KINFOLK – A guide for small gatherings

Elmlidon my bike to Sausalito

The Parsonage

The Parsonage. This Bed and Breakfast is run by the Joan and John in the smoothest and most charming way. This 23 roomVictorian house from 1883 is full of original details. The 5 rooms they are  renting makes you feel at home. And the parlors brings you back to another time. But the greatest thing about the Personage is Joan and … Read More

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San Francisco Bound

I am going to San Francisco. And I am very excited about it. I have one meeting planned and the rest is Free. Since this trip came to me on a short notice I would be very very very thankful for your help. I would be so thankful for any suggestions on Food, Places, Routes and People. You know I … Read More

ElmlidSan Francisco Bound

a place called RA

In the same street, Kloosterstraat,  you find the concept store RA run by Anna. She is born in Sibiria but travelled the world with her parents until she decided to study fashion in Antwerp. During her studies she opened RA together with her friend Romain. I visited Anna during the build up process and I was already then impressed how … Read More

Elmlida place called RA

Kloosterstraat

There is a street in Antwerp where I can spend a whole weekend. And, lets put it this way; there are not many streets in Small cities where I could spend a whole weekend. The Kloosterstraat is crowded with Vintage and Antiques. Some of the shops are top quality and some are great bargains. I normally end up filling my … Read More

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