Arepa & Co. Cafe at Regent's Canal

While walking down the Regent's Canal a few weeks ago we stumbled across this insanely cute cafe called Arepa & Co.
By now I've already tried all of their three different amazing smoothies. Mango is my favourite!

However the best part abut this cafe is that one table with two hammock chairs replacing the normal chairs around the table. So comfortable! And of course you overlook the bright colours and cute decoration in the cafe. You won't miss anything there to feel as cosy as it's possible.

 

 Lovely view!

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The Breakfast Club Hoxton

I've heard about this breakfast restaurant several times. Often enough to absolutely wanting to go there. When I checked out all places I wanted to have brunch with my friends, the Breakfast Club would never lose my attention. Quirky enough of them to design their website in a 16-bit game style! I love it!

But even better than looking at the website is really going to one of their restaurants in London. We chose their restaurant located in Hoxton. Luckily they serve breakfast until 5pm which made it far more likely for us to be in time. (We kind of happen to be such late risers these days but that will change soon.)

We were honestly shocked when we approached a long, unexpected queue. All waiting for the busy tables to be available again! For a split second we were thinking about moving on but decided against this plan immediately. We wouldn't give up this fast. And judging by the queue it must be worth the wait.

We were told that it might take an hour to be seated and although we got in way faster all the waiting was insignificant as Russel Brand himself passed us while standing directly at the door. We just couldn't believe our eyes and now it was pretty clear that this place must be better than good to eat at!

After being seated (just one desk away from Russel Brand and supposedly his mother) we got our orders taken from this incredibly nice waiter. Shortly after our food and drinks arrived. I went for the Veggie All American which includes pancakes, potatoes, egg and much more. Let's just say the food was d-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s! You can probably assume that from the pictures!
I can also recommend their smoothies. Really filling and tasty.

 

While eating there I realised that this is a place where the cool kids go. Whether it's after a night-out, drinking Bloody Mary to sober up, or just a casual Brunch date. There's a big chance you'll find a few of them here (including Russel Brand obviously).

 

But afterall London is a big city. You'll never find everybody going to same place even though it's wonderful. It's just because London has so many more places to offer. That's what I love about London. There's enough space for everyone and everything.
Nontheless 'The Breakfast Club' is going on my list of favourite restaurants in London.

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Brunch Mornings

I love brunch because at one hand this means you got to sleep in and on the other you can eat whatever you desire.
Breakfast and Lunch! The best meals of the day combined in one! What could possibly be better?
And another plus factor is that brunch is perfect for gatherings or catching up with friends.
Who would want to tell another about his last vacation at 7 in the morning?
That's just a cruel time of the day and definitely not the best one for talking and relaxing.

 I'm obsessing over dried flowers at the moment because I think it's amazing that they always stay coloured and beautiful.

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Day 1: London calling

Sunday, 04/August/2013

This morning i had a faboulus last breakfast at home. My flight took off at 4pm so i had enough time to do all my packing in the morning! Yes, i did all my packing on my departure day. Not such a good idea but don't we all learn from our mistakes, haha! (Seriously, if you have hard time packing things start a few days before or you'll end up like me throwing all of your stuff randomly in your lugagge.)



After packing my parents drove me to the airport. The woman at the check-in told us that all morning long have parents been dropping off their children at the airport. Looks like a lot of people are traveling with EF!

After a cappuccino i said goodbye to my parents and went trhu the security check. I had to take my shoes off! haha But the safety people were really kind.

I got really really excited when the boarding for my flight started! In the airplane i sat next to a british elderly couple. They spoke with a nice british accent and i was already looking forward landing in London.

As the pilot later said:Our flight really had a "rough beginning". There were a lot of air holes and surge. The stewardess even interrupted giving people their drinks. But the biggest air hole was just about to happen! Everybody on the plane flew for a split-second as we passed this imense air hole and the whole airplane was screaming! A women in the first row split her drink all over her and the ceiling. It was a bit of a scary but really funny moment.

At 5pm i finally arrived in London! Obviously my transfer expected me to leave at another exit but i found two EF staff members and they told my driver where he can find me. I didn't have to wait long at all.

I arrived at home at half past 7 because of all the traffic. I met my wonderful and lovely host family and had some fish and chips. What a perfect first meal at  London!

Goodnight everyone! Laila <3