26 articles tagged with coffee culture
The first time I wandered through Bloomington, Indiana, I was struck by how this unassuming Midwest college town pulses with an energy that defies its size. *¡Qué sorpresa!* Beyond the impressive limestone buildings of Indiana University lies a vibrant ecosystem...
Seattle has always held a special place in my heart. While most visitors flock to the Pike Place Market to watch fish being tossed or queue up at the original Starbucks, there's a Seattle that exists beyond the postcard moments...
Y'all, I've been to 27 countries with my little dude, and I'm still having *dreams* about Melbourne's coffee. Like, wake-up-in-the-middle-of-the-night-craving-it dreams! While my son was visiting his dad for the weekend, I escaped to Australia's coffee capital for a solo...
The first time I heard about 'fika,' I was thumbing through a weathered guidebook in a Minneapolis bookstore, preparing for my first solo trip to Scandinavia. Little did I know this simple Swedish coffee break tradition would completely reframe how...
There's something deeply satisfying about exploring a city through its food—the way flavors and culinary traditions tell stories that guidebooks often miss. Having chronicled sporting cultures across five continents, I've developed an appreciation for how a region's food reflects its...
There's a concept in Japanese called *uchi-soto* (内外) that distinguishes between one's inner circle and the outside world. In Vienna, this division is perfectly embodied in its dual café culture—the polished, historic establishments filled with tourists, and the intimate hideaways...
So here's the thing about San Cristóbal that most travel guides won't tell you: this Andean gem is basically the perfect mashup of cultural authenticity and unexpected style moments. While most visitors to Venezuela beeline for Caracas or the beaches,...
The moment my boots hit Ponce's cobblestone streets, I knew my taste buds were in for something extraordinary. Puerto Rico's southern gem often lives in San Juan's shadow, but as someone who's tracked down healing traditions from the Andes to...
São Paulo wasn't initially on my investment radar until a Brazilian tech startup founder insisted I experience the city's culinary landscape before finalizing our deal. What followed was a revelation that transformed my understanding of both Brazilian culture and its...
When I first stepped into Jakarta's bustling streets, the symphony of aromas hit me like a wave of pure sensory delight. Having explored sacred spaces and geometric patterns across continents, I've discovered that food markets often embody the same beautiful...
There's something almost sacred about the ritual of coffee in Vienna. As I step through the heavy wooden doors of Café Central, the soft murmur of conversation and gentle clink of porcelain creates what Austrians might call a *Kaffeehausgeräuschkulisse* —...
