Peter Hoffer

London

Spotter since 2011

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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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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Art & culture

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Peter

Hoffer

Feb 1, 2025

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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Coffee & tea
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Snacks

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Peter

Hoffer

Feb 1, 2025

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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Art & culture
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Coffee & tea

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Peter

Hoffer

Feb 1, 2025

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

Feb 1, 2025

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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Coffee & tea
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Snacks

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Peter

Hoffer

Feb 1, 2025

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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Shopping

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Peter

Hoffer

Feb 1, 2025

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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Art & culture

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Peter

Hoffer

Feb 1, 2025

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

Feb 1, 2025
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