The Best Coffee in Athens: An Insider’s Guide

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Though the coffee ritual is often seen as more Italian, it’s also a key part of daily life in Greece, too. It’s a chance to catch up, gossip, and exchange ideas. As such, it is taken seriously. When you’re visiting the Greek capital, you might be wondering where to find the best coffee in Athens. […]

The Best Coffee in Bologna: 10 Must-Try Places

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Bologna has a well-deserved reputation for academic excellence. It’s also a haven for excellent cafes, with many places vying for the title of the best coffee in Bologna. If you’re looking for the best coffee in Bologna, there’s a wide range of places to find it: traditional coffee shops, cafes tucked away in gardens, cafes […]

Cozy Cafés & Delicious Drinks: The Best Coffee in Amsterdam

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The Dutch love their coffee. Whether they’re in the office entertaining a client or at home with a friend visiting, drinking a koffie together is as much about conviviality and hospitality as it is about the beverage itself. Most Dutch households have some kind of coffee machine (no instant coffee here, thank you very much!) […]

The 12 Best Coffee Shops in NYC (By Neighborhood)

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The coffee scene in New York City is, you could say, fully brewed. There are organically grown hipster coffee spots, small companies from California and Australia, and iconic brands from Colombia—all serving freshly roasted, high-quality coffee that will put to shame any ubiquitous corporate coffee chains. Skip the blue-and-white Greek-themed paper cups of bodega coffee […]

The Best Coffee in Florence (& Essential Coffee Vocab)

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Imagine waking up, slipping on your shoes, and wandering down the cobblestone streets to enjoy your morning espresso surrounded by Renaissance and Medieval masterpieces. Sounds like a dream? Well, that’s exactly what you can experience in Florence. But not just any old bar will do—it’s time we show you the best coffee in Florence.  Although […]

Our Ultimate Guide To The Best Breakfast In Lisbon

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The best breakfast in Lisbon isn’t particularly flashy, but it is undeniably comforting and delicious. When it comes to breakfast, the Portuguese do it right. Until the last couple of years, the best breakfast in Lisbon generally consisted of the simple trifecta of coffee, orange juice, and a baked good, like toasted bread or a pastry. […]

Our 6 Favorite Spots for Brunch in San Sebastian

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San Sebastian is home to some of the best food in the world, and that’s also true for brunch. While brunch isn’t an age-old Basque tradition, San Sebastian’s reputation for innovative cuisine naturally lends itself to embracing this trendy mid-morning meal. And so we’re here today to talk about the best options for brunch in […]

7 Unknown Restaurants Where the Locals Eat in Rome

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This blog post was originally posted on March 4, 2019 and was updated on September 23, 2020. As famous as its sights and museums are, Rome is a city of millions of ordinary people, most of whom have a favorite local restaurant “Eating like a local” is a phrase thrown around a lot in travel […]

We’ve Got Your Mornings Covered: 6 Best Breakfasts in Rome

Knowing what to drink in Rome—like no milky coffee after 11—can give you a more authentic experience.

We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But honestly, when you’re in Italy, every meal is pretty important. But to make sure your day gets off to the right start, we’re happy to share our picks for the best breakfast in Rome. The best breakfast in Rome—like a local […]