Peter Hoffer
Spotter since 2011
My spots (40)
Keats House – Poetic home
The "Keats House" in London is a treat for poetry fans! The famous John Keats live here for two years and this is where he wrote his most famous poems...
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Peter
Hoffer
Charles Dickens Museum – The best of times
The "Charles Dickens Museum" in central London offers literary pilgrims a rich experience. I like that the museum never feels overly stuffy nor stale.
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Peter
Hoffer
The Photographers' Gallery – Picture perfect
"The Photographers' Gallery" London is a photography museum in London which asks the important questions. Protip: you can enter for free before noon...
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Peter
Hoffer
Kahve Dunyasi – Turkish sweets in Piccadilly
"Kahve Dunyasi" brings Turkish coffee to London. Beware: it packs a terrific caffeine jolt! I love their chocolate brownies too.
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Peter
Hoffer
Scandinavian Kitchen – Viking helmets optional
"Scandinavian Kitchen" London: a cosy café & shop for Nordic goodies & coffee. I find that the smorgasbord combination dishes are the best deals for lunch.
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Peter
Hoffer
London Chess Centre – Pawn Shop
"London Chess Centre" is a charming chess shop that offers sets for every budget, as well as books, magazines and other board games. Check(mate) it out!
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Peter
Hoffer
Petrie Museum – Mummy dearest
"Petrie Museum" London offers a much better chance to be alone with an Egyptian mummy than the British Museum. I like that they focus on smaller objects.
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Peter
Hoffer
Grant Museum of Zoology – Animal House
I like the "Grant Museum of Zoology" in London because it is more compact and less busy than the Natural History Museum. Check the dodo & Tasmanian Devil!
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Peter
Hoffer
About me
About me
I’m an American guy living and loving London. I moved here to study but fell in love with the city and stayed.
Aside from exploring new corners of the city, I enjoy theatre, exploring second-hand bookshops, rugby (and a bit of Quidditch).
I am a keen traveller (42 countries and counting). However, no matter what exotic locale I am visiting, after a few days I long to be back in London to walk amongst its parks, browse its bookshelves and eat its eclectic foods.
Why London?
Growing up in the US, London always seemed like a fantasy city – something that only existed in films or books. Yet my first trip to London as an 18 y/o allowed me to put my own stories to London.
Since I still consider myself a Londoner-in-Training, I make extra effort to learn more about my city every chance I get – a lazy weekend means a lost weekend of exploration for me. A new museum or a hidden cafe discovered on a ramble brings me a quiet joy, which I want to share with friends immediately
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