Ten Specialty Coffee Shops To Visit in Vienna

Coffee house culture in Vienna dates back to the 17th century and was even formally recognised by UNESCO in 2011 for its intangible cultural heritage. Vienna is one of the world's best cities for coffee and cake, and today, it's also a great destination for lovers of third-wave specialty coffee shops.

How To Spend a Long Weekend in Vienna

Vienna is a city of superlatives — and a few surprises. Famous for its musical history, world-class museums, coffee house culture and elegant architecture, Vienna is also the world's greenest city. And yes, even its hot dog stands are UNESCO listed! Whether your tastes are highbrow or lowbrow, the Austrian capital is perfect for a long-weekend break.

Bermondsey Specialty Coffee Shops: A Local's Guide

Bermondsey's connection to coffee dates back to the 19th century, when its warehouse complexes stored coffee and other goods. More recently, the southeast London neighbourhood has become a top specialty coffee destination, with a mix of local coffee shops and top-notch roasters. I've lived in the area since 2012 and today I'm sharing my favourite Bermondsey specialty coffee spots.

The Caffeine Chronicles: Workshop Cafe & Academy, Belgravia

As signs of spring emerged last weekend, I headed out into the sunshine. My destination? Belgravia, where one of my favourite London roasters, Workshop Coffee, has returned after a year-long absence with a gorgeous new specialty coffee shop.

How To Spend a Long Weekend in Cannes (2026 Travel Guide)

With its elegant architecture, film festival glamour and beautiful beaches, Cannes has long been one of the French Riviera's most iconic destinations. I've visited regularly for many years and today, I’m sharing my favourite things to do in Cannes, along with restaurant recommendations and practical tips for planning your visit.

Eight Specialty Coffee Shops To Visit in Barcelona

Barcelona is one of Europe's best cities for specialty coffee and has a huge variety of excellent coffee shops, cafes and roasters. In this guide, I'm sharing my favourite coffee spots from my recent long-weekend trip — plus one from a previous visit and even a bonus coffee cocktail experience!

How To Spend a Long Weekend in Barcelona (3-Day Winter Itinerary)

With its magnificent architecture, fantastic food and beautiful beaches, Barcelona is one of Europe's best city break destinations. With a week in Barcelona, you can eat your way around countless tapas bars, gorge on Gaudí and venture off the beaten track. But you can still pack a lot into a long weekend in Barcelona, as I found out last month.