Category: Travel

October 26, 2019 / Mexico
September 11, 2019 / Mexico
September 8, 2019 / Mexico

Most of the tastiest meals I had in Mexico, were the tacos in Mexico City. Usually from no-name taco carts. Well tacos – I mean tacos, gorditas, sopes … all variations of corn dough with your choice of filling and topping.

August 6, 2019 / Mexico
April 19, 2019 / Japan

Japanese cuisine is known worldwide. However the country offers much more than matcha, mochi, soba and sushi. This, is all we ate in Japan.

October 20, 2018 / Madrid & Barcelona

The list of hip cafés in Barcelona is long, however only a handful were authentic and individual. Here you will find my four favorites: from the cacti filled concept store to the minimalist coffee lab.

July 8, 2018 / Madrid & Barcelona

I liked almost all specialty coffee shops I visited in Madrid. But some stood out. With reasons ranging from handmade ceramic cups to tangy bubbly Shrub, the following five were my favorite finds in Madrid.

July 1, 2018 / Madrid & Barcelona

The specialty coffee shops in Madrid surprised me. They had superb, fruity flat whites, simple but authentic avocado toasts and crazy inventive drinks like G&T cappuccino. Here I have summarised my general impression of Madrid’s cafés and which ones are best for which occasions!

June 20, 2018 / Madrid & Barcelona

This spring I got to know Spain a bit better.  First I was in Madrid.  Here I was positively surprised by the flourishing energy, the plentiful plazas, the historic architecture and last but not least the individual cafés in the capital’s creative neighborhoods.

March 23, 2018 / Copenhagen

It is not hard to find great breakfast in Copenhagen. But it took me 10 tries, to find the ones that blew my mind. These two spots are where I advise anyone to go who wants to dine their best breakfast in Copenhagen. Both have a personal flair, creative menu, dainty presentation and delicious execution.

March 20, 2018 / France

Supernova is the newest concept store and café in Val Thorens. The owner, Amélie Simond, was a professional freeride skier from town. With Supernova, she has complimented the dominant Savoyard cuisine with organic, vegetarian and refreshing dining alternatives.

February 19, 2018 / 4 Months abroad in France

Montpellier is a student town: small and medieval, but quite international. Probably these six universities are to thank for the abundant selection of lavish avocado toasts, vegan buddha bowls, and bourbon-butter mapled bacon pancakes. These are my top tips for where to drink coffee, work and eat in Montpellier!

November 26, 2017 / 4 Months abroad in France

Toulouse surprised me with its organic and local eateries, as well as the beautiful Garonne river banks and the unique differing specialty coffee shops. Read about my first experience here and discover where to find an açai bowl, French farmers beer, a late afternoon lunch, local ceramics, and little, organic bulk stores!

November 7, 2017 / Bordeaux & West Coast

Each and every of Bordeaux’s specialty coffee shops deserves its own article . . . However a post for each would be too much, so this one literal post combines the whole guide in one. Read about Bordelaise roasteries, where I had my favorite breakfasts and matcha lattes, the best spots to laptop-work, what coffee shop fine-dining looks like and much more …

October 24, 2017 / 4 Months abroad in France

The specialty coffee shops in Bordeaux are what made me fall in love with the town. They are personal and keep the french culture, whilst staying a modern third wave coffee shop. Plus they can make some really good matcha, beetroot and pumpkin spice latte 😉