Four Specialty Coffee Shops To Visit in Bratislava Follow Bex's Coffee Travels for specialty coffee city guides, destination travel guides, solo female travel tips and more.

New blog post: 4 coffee shops to visit in #Bratislava, a city with a long history of traditional cafes and a burgeoning #specialtycoffee scene ☕🇸🇰

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The cocktails at Mirror Bar (currently the world's 25th best bar) were out of this world! One was even inspired by a Neptune-like planet (the catchily named LTT 9779 b), published in Nature Astronomy back when I still worked in the Nature press office! 🪐

A Perfect Day Trip to Bratislava, Slovakia's Charming Capital Follow Bex's Coffee Travels for specialty coffee city guides, destination travel guides, solo female travel tips and more.

New #travel blogs: how to spend a day in #Bratislava. The Slovakian capital has a lot to see and do, from its hilltop castle and UFO Tower, to the pretty Old Town and world-class cocktails. Here’s what I got up to on my day trip from #Vienna:
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Ten Specialty Coffee Shops To Visit in Vienna Follow Bex's Coffee Travels for specialty coffee city guides, destination travel guides, solo female travel tips and more.

🇦🇹 New blog post: 10 #specialtycoffee shops to visit in #Vienna, Austria (plus a more traditional Viennese coffee coffee) ☕
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New #travel blog: how to spend 3 perfect days in #Vienna. My tips for the best things to see and do, and places to eat, drink, shop and stay: www.doubleskinnymacchiato.com/2026/04/thre...

Bermondsey Specialty Coffee Shops: A Local's Guide Join me as I explore the perfect blend of coffee and travel, sharing specialty coffee city guides, meticulously crafted travel itineraries and more.

#Bermondsey in SE #London has a long connection with coffee and it's now a great #specialtycoffee destination. I've lived in the neighbourhood for well over a decade and these are my favourite coffee spots:
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The Caffeine Chronicles: Workshop Cafe & Academy, Belgravia Join me as I explore the perfect blend of coffee and travel, sharing specialty coffee city guides, meticulously crafted travel itineraries and more.

New #specialtycoffee blog post: I paid a visit to Workshop Coffee’s gorgeous new cafe and training academy in Belgravia. It was a great experience, from the coffee and food to the warm service and décor ☕️
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A few of my #Cannes favourites. Find these and many more in my new blog post!

A Complete Guide to Cannes: Beach Days, Bistros and Boat Trips I've been visiting Cannes on the French Riviera for over 30 years. This my guide to the best things to do, restaurants, hotels, beaches and day trips.

🇫🇷 My new #Cannes #travel guide has been 30 years in the making! And what fun I've had researching it over the years, from the fab food and beautiful beaches to Film Festival glamour 🎬, plus all my tips for making the most of your visit! 🏖️

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Eight Specialty Coffee Shops To Visit in Barcelona My guide to the best specialty coffee spots from my recent visit to Barcelona: roasters, coffee shops and cafes.

#Barcelona has some of Europe's best #specialtycoffee shops, roasters and cafes. These are some of my favourites from my recent trip. There's even an a coffee arcade-style claw machine 🕹️, plus a a bonus coffee cocktail experience! ☕☁️

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How To Spend a Long Weekend in Barcelona: A 3-Day Winter Itinerary My guide to spending three days in Barcelona in winter. I share my itinerary and recommendations for things to do and places to eat, drink and shop.

New #travel blog: how to spend a long weekend in #Barcelona. Check out my 3-day itinerary with all the best things to see and do, from Gaudí to gastronomy, and El Born to the beach 👇
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Six Specialty Coffee Shops To Visit in Cannes Join me as I explore the perfect blend of coffee and travel, sharing specialty coffee city guides, meticulously crafted travel itineraries and more.

☕️Espresso by the sea! 🌊 The #specialtycoffee scene in #Cannes has really kicked into gear in the past few years. Here are my favourite coffee shops and cafes to visit:
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A Perfect Day in Antibes: History, Hikes and Harbour Views Join me as I explore the perfect blend of coffee and travel, sharing specialty coffee city guides, meticulously crafted travel itineraries and more.

New #travel blog post: how to spend a day in #Antibes: history, hikes, Picasso and absinthe on the French Riviera 🇫🇷🎨🏖️
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A Wonderful Winter Day Trip to Nice Join me as I explore the perfect blend of coffee and travel, sharing specialty coffee city guides, meticulously crafted travel itineraries and more.

I'm a little behind with my #travel posts but I've just published my guide to spending a wonderful winter's day in Nice, France. The #FrenchRiviera is perhaps even lovelier outside the hectic summer months! 🇫🇷
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The Lewes Caffeine Chronicles: Taith Coffee Join me as I explore the perfect blend of coffee and travel, sharing specialty coffee city guides, meticulously crafted travel itineraries and more.

Just before Christmas, I paid a lovely visit to Taith Coffee in Lewes. The Yemeni Bait Sel #specialtycoffee I tried was impeccably brewed, the staff are very welcoming and the cafe is beautiful — and with a great selection of books and ceramics.

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What's in My Bag: Two Weeks in Guatemala & Belize (Carry-On Luggage) Join me as I explore the perfect blend of coffee and travel, sharing specialty coffee city guides, meticulously crafted travel itineraries and more.

How to pack for 2 weeks in Guatemala & Belize — with space for souvenirs! Various climates (temperatures from 0C to 32C) and activities (hiking, urban exploration, nature and beach time)!

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A few more photos from beautiful Caye Caulker!

New #travel blog: 3 perfect days on #CayeCaulker, #Belize's 'Go Slow' island. Turquoise waters, snorkelling with sharks, lobster for days and a bucket-list flight over the mesmerising Great Blue Hole.
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My Coffee Farm Tour Experience in Antigua, Guatemala Join me as I explore the perfect blend of coffee and travel, sharing specialty coffee city guides, meticulously crafted travel itineraries and more.

New blog: while in #Antigua, #Guatemala, I took a great coffee farm tour. Eduardo and Francisca welcomed me to their home and their farm and I learned a lot about coffee production from seed to cup. Read about my experience:
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How To Spend Two Days in Flores & Tikal, Guatemala Join me as I explore the perfect blend of coffee and travel, sharing specialty coffee city guides, meticulously crafted travel itineraries and more.

New #travel blog: 2 action-packed days in Flores and Tikal, #Guatemala.
🌈 Exploring the colourful Isla de Flores.
🚣‍♂️ Boating (and spotting Race Across the World places) on Lake Petén.
🌅 A magical sunset at Tikal, the spectacular Maya site.
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My Top Travel Experiences of 2025 Join me as I explore the perfect blend of coffee and travel, sharing specialty coffee city guides, meticulously crafted travel itineraries and more.

New blog: my favourite travel experiences of 2025. Featuring volcanoes in Guatemala, the Great Blue Hole of Belize, perfume making in Grasse and sailing Mallorca's cliffs and coves 👇
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My Top 5 Books of 2025 Join me as I explore the perfect blend of coffee and travel, sharing specialty coffee city guides, meticulously crafted travel itineraries and more.

📚 New blog post: I read 103 books in 2025. Here are my 5 favourite reads of the year👇
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My 2025 Coffee, Food and Cocktail Favourites Join me as I explore the perfect blend of coffee and travel, sharing specialty coffee city guides, meticulously crafted travel itineraries and more.

New blog post: my 2025 #specialtycoffee, food and cocktail favourites, from London and my travels in Latvia, France, Spain, Guatemala and Belize!
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Seven Specialty Coffee Shops To Visit at Lake Atitlán, Guatemala Join me as I explore the perfect blend of coffee and travel, sharing specialty coffee city guides, meticulously crafted travel itineraries and more.

☕️ New #specialtycoffee post: seven great coffee shops to check out at Lake Aititlán, #Guatemala 👇
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How To Spend Three Days in Lake Atitlán, Guatemala Join me as I explore the perfect blend of coffee and travel, sharing specialty coffee city guides, meticulously crafted travel itineraries and more.

How to spend 3 days on #Guatemala’s beautiful Lake Atitlán: hiking, visiting women-led weaving cooperatives, street art and dreamy sunsets behind the volcanoes 👇

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Hope you have a fantastic time! I’ve also got a few more Guatemala blog posts on the way, including Atitlán, Flores and my specialty coffee guides!

New #travel post: an incredible overnight hike on Volcán de Acatenango, #Guatemala. Read all about my experience on my blog:
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10 Specialty Coffee Shops To Visit in Antigua, Guatemala Join me as I explore the perfect blend of coffee and travel, sharing specialty coffee city guides, meticulously crafted travel itineraries and more.

New blog: 10 beautiful #specialtycoffee shops to try locally grown, processed and roasted coffee in #Antigua, #Guatemala

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Four Specialty Coffee Spots To Visit in Croydon Join me as I explore the perfect blend of coffee and travel, sharing specialty coffee city guides, meticulously crafted travel itineraries and more.

New blog post: 4 #specialtycoffee shops to check out in #Croydon
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16 Specialty Coffee Shops To Visit in Oxford (Updated 2025) Join me as I explore the perfect blend of coffee and travel, sharing specialty coffee city guides, meticulously crafted travel itineraries and more.

Heading to #Oxford Coffee Festival this weekend? These are my favourite #specialtycoffee shops in my hometown! www.doubleskinnymacchiato.com/2016/07/best...