Nola @ London * ローカルが集うおしゃれカフェで食べる、おいしいブランチ
As a cafe lover, I am always looking for new hot places to visit. ‘Nola’ opened its doors in 2020 in Peckham, and is run by the London-based band ‘Oh Wonder’. 今回ご紹介する「Nola」は…
(Book Review) From Little Tokyo, With Love / Sarah Kuhn
A modern fairytale – ‘From Little Tokyo, With Love’ by Sarah Kuhn – aimed at Teen/YA readers. I don’t normally pick up much from this genre, however this book was real…
(Book Review / 感想) People From My Neighbourhood / Hiromi Kawakami * このあたりの人たち / 川上弘美
‘People From My Neighbourhood’ is a new collection of translated short stories by Hiromi Kawakami , published by Granta Books in the UK!This is a collection of mini stories about the pe…
(Book Review / 感想) Midnight Chicken / Ella Risbridger
I’d have to say I’m usually rather more a baking person than a cooking type. Normally I don’t bother to cook nice meals, and instead prefer to pay to get great quality restaurant …
(Book Review / 感想) A Burning / Megha Majumdar
Megha Majumdar’s ‘A Burning’ was my first time reading a book set in contemporary India. I’ve visited the country twice in the past and loved experiencing its culture on bot…
(Book Review / 感想) We Are All Birds of Uganda / Hafsa Zayyan
We Are All Birds of Uganda by Hafsa Zayyan is such a gripping book about family history, culture and moving between two countries: The UK and Uganda.The protagonist Sameer works for a law firm and …
(Book Review / 感想) Common Ground / Naomi Ishiguro
As a Japanese national who moved to the UK in mid-2019 to live with my British husband, Naomi Ishiguro’s Common Ground served to remind me of all those moments and things experienced in conve…
(Book Review / 感想) There’s No Such Thing As An Easy Job / Kikuko Tsumura * この世にたやすい仕事はない / 津村 記久子
I think your job is something everyone struggles with to some extent. The type of work, the hours, relationships etc. I enjoy my job, but even I feel like I want something easier or perhaps ‘…
(Book Review / 感想) That Reminds Me / Derek Owusu
Have you ever felt like negative memories have trapped you; happy memories overtaken, deep in your thoughts? ネガティブな記憶に追い込まれてしまうような気持ち、幸せな記憶が塗り替えられて、考え込んでしまうような気持ち… This book reminded me of th…
(Book Review / 感想) Clap When You Land / Elizabeth Acevedo
I just came across a book that I think will be one of my favourite books this year! ‘Clap When You Land’ by Elizabeth Acevedo is aimed at a YA audience but was such a gripping book, eve…
The Red Wheelbarrow Bookstore @ Paris, France * リュクサンブール公園近くのフレンドリーな本屋さん
As soon as I found it on Instagram, The Red Wheelbarrow Bookstore was on my to-visit list in Paris. With a cute blue look and cosy atmosphere, I was certain that this bookshop must be a hidden gem …
Noglu @ Paris, France * ほっこりあたたかいパリのグルテンフリーカフェ
As a big fan of glutenous food (eg. bread and pasta) I have never tried gluten free products before. After visiting Noglu in Paris, I can safely say gluten free food can be just as tasty as the nor…
Officine Universelle Buly 1803 @ Paris, France * サンジェルマンにあるBuly本店で出会ったステキなマダム
Buly is one of the trendy cosmetics brands everyone seems to be talking about all over the world right now. Their lovely packaging had been tempting me to splash out online, but I was determined to…
Librairie Galignani @ Paris, France * 吹抜けが美しい、パリの正統派書店
Exceptionally elegant and chic, Librairie Galignani is one of the most Parisian bookshops you can find in Paris. エレガントでシック、まさにパリジャン!という佇まいの Librairie Galignani は、きっとパリで一番の本屋さん。 They sell both Frenc…
The Abby Bookshop @ Paris, France * アットホームなパリの書店で本好きな店主とおしゃべりを
When it comes to English bookshops in Paris, people tend to refer to the famous Shakespeare and Company. It’s such a lovely bookshop, but my new favourite is located just round the corner fro…
Kiss the Hippo Coffee @ London (Richmond & Fitzrovia) UK * ミニマリストでモダン、ロンドンの上質なコーヒーで寛ぐひととき
Their curious name “Kiss the Hippo” caught our eyes. When we found their cute red hippo sign for the first time in 2018, at Richmond high street, I could not resist finding out whatR…
Ham House @ Richmond, London, UK * テムズ沿いにある、美しい17世紀のお屋敷
About half an hour walk from Richmond station, along the Thames, Ham House stands as if nothing has changed from 17th century. 最寄り駅のRichmondから、テムズ川沿いを歩くこと約30分、17世紀の雰囲気そのままを保つハムハウスがあります。 Very quiet,…
My ideal Sunday morning starts from choosing beautiful flowers to spend a coming week with. To get my favourite flower Peonies, I took a visit to Columbia Road Flower Market. これからの一週間を彩る花々を選ぶような、心地…
Petersham Nurseries Cafe @ Richmond, London * 優雅で美しい自然に囲まれる、ナチュラルなガーデンランチ
Away from the busy urban heart of London, Richmond is the perfect place for a mini day trip. It’s just 20 minutes from central London and is full of classical shopping streets, as well as ric…
Photo Wedding @ Vienna * 憧れの街ウィーンでフォトウェディング
I was determined to visit to Vienna for my honeymoon since I was a child.ハネムーンは絶対にウィーンへ行く!と、幼い頃から決めていた私。One of the reasons why I wanted to visit Vienna was for sepia coloured classical scenery with…
Gerstner K.u.K Hofzuckerbäcker @ Vienna * ウィーンのゴージャスなレストランでケーキブッフェのブランチを
Vienna’s scenery was so dreamy, I fell in love instantly. Because this trip was for our honeymoon, we wanted to do something special to mark the occasion. ウィーンの街並みはまるで夢の中のようで、あっという間にその虜に。今回はハ…
Grocery tips and useful loyalty cards * イギリスのスーパーと便利なポイントカード
イギリスのスーパーマーケットはたくさんありますが、ひとつひとつかなり違います。また、それぞれお得なポイントカードもあったりするので、ご紹介していきます。1から順に、私が良く使う頻度・おすすめ順になっています。行ったことが無いスーパーは載せていません。どこに行ったら良いかわからない方、どうぞ参考に。** There are plenty of options for where to shop…
How to set up your life in the UK * 渡英後、最初の1週間ですること
今回の移住で、イギリス生活は2回目の私。1回目の留学時は身の回りの準備をするのにすごく苦労しましたが、何をしたら良いのかわかっているだけに、今回はスムーズでした。 備忘録を兼ねて、次に渡英する方の力になれるよう、ここで最初の1週間でするべきタスクをまとめます。 ** This post is about how to set up life in the UK. I found it…
(Book Review / 感想) 82年生まれ、キム・ジヨン / チョ・ナムジュ * Kim Ji-young, Born in 1982
Are you a ‘feminist’? I think I am. It’s so sad to admit this but there are still so many misconceptions and negative stereotypes associated with feminists. あなたは「フェミニスト」ですか?私自身は自分…
Musée Rodin* Rodin Museum @ Paris, France * アートの世界に浸る、ロダンの邸宅ミュージアムとガーデン
I am not a big fan of sculptures. Before I visit this famous Rodin Museum, I was unsure about how to enjoy the sculpture as an art form. The visit to this lovely house where Rodin himself lived, ma…
(Book Review / 感想) Olive Kitteridge / Elizabeth Strout
This book is about an ordinary woman in a small town in coastal Maine named Olive Kitteridge. What does it mean to live and get older? This book gave me ideas about the beauty and cruelty of aging …
(Book Review / 感想) Conversations with Friends / Sally Rooney
This book was ‘YES!!!! That’s exactly what I would say in that situation!!!’ kind of book that I really enjoyed reading while I commute. 「そうそれ!よく言った!!」と思うような瞬間ばかり。通勤途中に笑いながら読みました。…
(Book Review / 感想) The Tattooist of Auschwitz / Heather Morris
It was a story of survival from the infamous Auschwitz. Although it was very easy to read, the writing was not on an amazing level. It sounded too much like a cheap love story while I was supposed …
(Book Review / 感想) Outline / Rachel Cusk
This book was not really about ‘story’ but conversations with interesting people who the main character Faye met throughout her journey in Greece. 「物語」ではなく、主人公 Fayeがギリシャで出会う人々との「会話」を楽しむ…
Kościół św. Apostołów Piotra i Pawła @ Krakow, Poland * 聖ペテロ聖パウロ教会のクラシックコンサート
Poland is a country of music. I really wanted to enjoy something relate to this. ポーランドは音楽が有名な国。なにか、音楽にまつわる体験をしたいと思っていました。 As I was a budget traveller (maybe poor lol), I could not afford expensive …
(Book Review / 感想) コンビニ人間 / 村田沙耶香 * Convenience Store Woman / Sayaka Murata
Because of its catchy title and the very interesting background of the author (she works for convenience store), this book was everywhere when she won the Akutagawa Prize in 2016. 2016年に芥川賞を受賞した「コン…
(Book Review / 感想) A Gentleman in Moscow / Amor Towles
Reading this book reminded me a lot about The Great Gatsby. It had a similar subtle flamboyant feel in the setting of the story. The personality of very noble and sophisticated gentleman made me so…
(Book Review / 感想) 雪の練習生 / 多和田洋子 * Memoirs of a Polar Bear / Yoko Tawada
I wonder why this book isn’t as acknowledged as it should be? どうして誰も私に教えてくれなかったんだろう?って思うほど、大好きな1冊と出会いました。 This book felt like a masterpiece of historical literature!! 歴史文学作品の傑作!とでも呼びたくなるほど、素晴…
Hubbard & Bell @ London * 勉強・作業にぴったり!ロンドンのゆったりしたラウンジカフェ
Central London is sometimes inconvenient if you are looking for a nice cafe to work on your laptop. ロンドンの中心で困ること、それはカフェの席がみつからないこと!笑 I really like to work at the cafe. The limited space and noisy b…
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