Visiting Tokyo’s Starbucks Reserve Roastery

On a recent trip to Tokyo I had the chance to visit the newly opened (Feb. 2019) Starbucks Reserve Roastery.  With its sleek modern design and a four-floor coffee (and tea) wonderland, this is a must-visit for coffee lovers and even non-coffee lovers alike.

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A Visit to Kanazawa’s Omicho Market

The city of Kanazawa is probably not on everyone’s Japan itinerary list.Β  Most people just use the city as a transportation hub heading to Takayama or Shirakawa-go.Β  Some include is as a day trip to visit Japan’s third most beautiful garden Kenrokouen.Β  If you spend more than a day here, you’ll realize the town is…

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Croatian Adventure: Picnic at sundown on the island of Rab

When you think about Croatia, you think about islands, sunshine, old red-roofed towns and vividly blue beaches.Β  A visit to one of Croatia’s smaller islands in the Northern Gulf of Kvarner, Rab, surprised me with its pine forest inlets and light spring drizzle.Β  What better way to celebrate the reappearance of the sun (just in…

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Complete bliss at Jason’s Bakery

Located on the corner of Bree and Bloem street in the Cape Town CBD, is the hugely popular Jason’s Bakery. What differentiates Jason’s Bakery from many of the other eateries in the area, is the sheer creativity of @captainbreadza, always keeping his customers on the tips of their toes with the menu.

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Cheese and Wine tasting at Fairview

Fairview wine estate is located in the Paarl wine region of the Western Cape.Β  I recently had the opportunity to do a bit of barrel tasting during a wine festival in Autumn.Β  Fairview also specializes in cheese, especially goat’s cheese which are delicious.Β  If you’re traveling on the Cape Wine Route, this is one wine…

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Relaxing at a rooftop bar with a view of Barcelona

Barcelona has many things on offer for every type of visitor that pranced through its city streets.  It can take more than a few visits to this diverse city to truly get the most out of all it has to offer.  On my third visit here, my friend suggested that we go look for the…

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A Historic Chocolateria in Madrid

I enjoy visiting the historical places of the world.Β  Every now and again one comes across such an establishment that not only provides you with a bit of history, but also a wonderfully delicious culinary treat.Β  San GinΓ©s is a chocolateria in the heart of Madrid making chocolate y churros for over 200 years!

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