When we are staying at my parents’ house in the French Champagne Ardenne we always try to visit the champagne city Reims as well. Preferably on a lively market day (Wednesday, Friday, or Saturday). Reims is not Paris, places for good food ánd the right vibes are not easy to find, but over the years […] Read more…
Souvenirs from Köln
Some friends really know how to celebrate their birthdays. Last weekend we spent three days in Köln (Cologne), in Germany. In between breakfast, dinner and dancing all night long I tried to explore the city Read more…
Les Souvenirs de Paris (map included!)
We decided to spend some time in Paris. To support the city and to breathe the air of Paris again after five years of living in the States! We walked, we ate, we walked, we ate some more, we shopped, we ate, and we fully enjoyed the city. Of course we visited some of the addresses Yvette […] Read more…
A great weekend in Rotterdam by Wim de Jong (map included!)
Rotterdam, Rotterdam! Even international newspapers and magazines agree: it is the best city in the Netherlands, maybe even in Europe. We can’t deny it, Rotterdam is indeed a great city, but since we live abroad we don’t visit it as often as we used to. So we asked Dutch journalist Wim de Jong, an old […] Read more…
Pauline Egge shares her favorite foodie addresses in Barcelona
Petite Passport, that ís travel journalist Pauline Egge. She has lived in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, for many years. She then traveled the world and finally moved to Barcelona last summer to live with the love of her life. Her website Read more…
Berlin: Neue Heimat
In Berlin, Sundays traditionally are for flea markets. Here you’ll find beautiful vintage clothes, tableware and cutlery, hand made items from artists all over town and the world. The most beloved markets are Mauer Park and Arkonaplatz in the Prenzlauer Berg / Mitte area, Boxhagener Platz in Friedrichshain and the markets on RAW Gelände in […] Read more…
Copenhagen shopping & eating out
Earlier this year, I spent a week in Copenhagen for the photography of the Dutch / German 100% Kopenhagen city guide. I love the capital of Denmark: the city has the right size (not too small, not too big). You can drive around on a bike without being hit by a car ánd not miss […] Read more…
Foodie Shopping in London
When in London, visit a market. Although that goes for about any city in Europe, in London you really should visit one of these great food havens. And for the Ottolenghi fans amongst us: we’ve bought some spices and salt at one of his renowned restaurants. Read more…
Yvette van Boven shares her fav shops & markets in Paris (map included!)
As we mentioned before, we love to share recipes and tips at the kitchen table. Our Kitchen Table Friend number 4 is Yvette van Boven , who knows everything about Paris. Last week she shared her favorite restaurants and bars with us, this week she reveals where to shop for beautiful pans, cookbooks, and kitchenware. […] Read more…
Yvette van Boven Shares Her Favorite Restaurants in Paris (map included!)
“We’re planning on going to Paris, do you have any tips for us, Yvette?” There is nothing like sharing addresses and recipes at the kitchen table. Our Kitchen Table Friend number 4 is Yvette van Boven author of the beautiful Home Made cookbooks (also available in English and German), co-owner of a charming restaurant in […] Read more…