My name is
Gwen
I am a:
Tour Guide
I am from:
Rotterdam, the Netherlands
I speak:
Dutch
English
I live in:
Hackney
I live in:
Hackney Wick
In my area:
Hackney Wick is a creative and arty hub located in east London. I love the area and my place a lot, cause it is located in a former warehouse. This makes the house not a strait forward one, but more alternative, unusual and exceptional. Victoria Park is
I have worked in:
Restaurants, bars, coffee shops... anywhere I get to interact with people!
I love to go to:
The best place I have visited up till now is the marina close to Granary Wharf. I like the easy going atmosphere of the houseboats and the beautiful scenery of the Thames. It is a nice and interesting environment to hang out and wander around.
I go here after work:
In my spare time I love to go to events, visit (contemporary) art museums and do some ballet or yoga.
My favourite food is:
Coconuts!
I love to hang out at:
The canal at Bethnal Green! It's so cool and relaxing.
Later in the evening I like to:
Especially during winter time I enjoy listening to music, make some nice vegan food and go into the sauna. During summer I like to windsurf, tennis with my lil brother or having a BBQ.
My London tips are:
Take a bike tour with me!