29 June 2018
72 Hours in Budapest: Bex's Guide
Have you ever bathed in a 16th century Turkish bath with a stained-glass ceiling? Stayed in the residence of a former prime minister? Haggled for cherries and paprika in a historic market hall? These are just a few of the experiences that Budapest — the ultimate city of two halves — has to offer.
26 June 2018
Eight Specialty Coffee Shops To Visit in Budapest
With its rich history, beautiful architecture and soothing thermal baths, Budapest comes high on many travel buckets list. And after the Specialty Coffee Association's 2017 World of Coffee event in the Hungarian capital, I realised the city's growing specialty coffee scene gave me another reason to visit.
22 June 2018
Long Weekend in New York City: Bex's Guide
From secret speakeasies and SoHo shops, to magnificent museums and Brooklyn Bridge, New York City is as good at alliteration as bucket-list items. Since I fell in love with the city during the sweltering summer of 1995, I’ve returned once or twice a year. These trips tend to be about four or five days, but it’s possible to pack a lot in even on short visits. You might not make it to all the major sights and museums, but you’ve got to save something for next time, right?
11 June 2018
The Caffeine Chronicles: Urban Baristas, Wapping
As the crow flies, Urban Baristas in Wapping is only 1 km from my home in Bermondsey, but without a handy boat to cross the Thames, the distance is somewhat longer on foot. The small coffee shop is located on Wapping's attractive and characterful High Street and I've come across it several times before — but usually when I'm part-way through a long run, spanning both sides of the river through east London. But when I found myself without plans on a sunny afternoon, I decided it was time to fill in the Wapping gap in my specialty coffee coverage.
