Tag: coffee
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Indie London: Coffee, Food, Art, and Film
When it comes to London, there is a lot of love for this city. And it is understandable, but it took me until my third trip to get the vibe. All of my trips have been work-related, but I’ve been able to squeeze in a few side activities. So, this post is an accumulation of…
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Three Days in Barcelona
For context, I was in Barcelona meeting with a friend to go to the Brunch in the Park music festival. If you’re planning a trip to Barcelona in the summer, make sure to check out this festival. There are multiple shows throughout the summer. Because of this, I stayed in the El Poble-Sec neighbourhood, within…
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A little slice of heaven in Soulac-sur-Mer 🍞
What do sourdough, natural wine, and coffee have to do with each other? They all happily co-exist at the bakery-cum-shop of Montreal sur-Mer in the tiny coastal town of Soulac sur-Mer, France. Although I have a knack for stumbling upon these little delights, the connection here is personal. Chanelle, the owner and creator of MSS…
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Rotterdam: A thriving and innovative city you need to check out
Introduction Rotterdam is a city that was reborn after the second world war. After much of it was destroyed during the war, it regained its position as a port hub and reimagined itself as a modern city, built into the leftovers of old Rotterdam. Some of the country’s most iconic contemporary buildings, such as the…
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Coffee Rituals
The ritual of making coffee is both meditative and exciting. It is processional, each step with a specific reason, no extras, and no shortcuts, from grinding the beans to the hypnotic circling of the water into the dripper, the smell, the bloom, and the anticipation of brewed elixir. I would conduct similar steps when I…
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Exploring Taiwan like a Local (Hint, eating is a priority)
My trip to Taiwan was a spur of the moment opportunity and very fast paced. I am lucky enough to have a friend who is a flight attendant who let me fly with her and meet her family! I had four full days in Taiwan, it was a whirlwind, and I am so glad I…
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Taipei – A Cultural & Culinary Adventure
The city is bustling, dense, and cultured. A beautiful blend of old and new as the city modernizes its cosmopolitan roots. Despite the concrete jungle that is a compact city of 2.6 million people, the side street culture is mesmerizing; different areas will yield concentrations of different foods, shops, bars, and markets. While green space…
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Mexico City – Beautiful Chaos
Mexico City is bursting at the seams. There is an energy in the city, a groundswell of change happening, re-shaping the city through restaurants, cafes, boutiques, and art. These shifts are placing Mexico in the spotlight on the world stage, showcasing a heightened degree of pride and ownership in its culture as it is reimagined…
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Neighbourhood: Coyocán, Mexico City
Coyoacán takes you back to another time when the skyline was low, the houses big, and the streets intimate and lively. It has a colonial aesthetic that is charming and inviting. The roads are small and packed with shops, restaurants, and bars. The parks are grand and welcoming, sharing the space with vendors, families, friends,…
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