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25 May 2025

11 Specialty Coffee Shops To Visit in Borough & Bankside, London

London's Borough and Bankside neighbourhood, on the South Bank of the River Thames, has long been popular with locals, tourists and food lovers alike. And in recent years, exciting new openings have made the area a specialty coffee destination in its own right. Whether you're after a post-market caffeine hit or want to elevate your lunch-break coffee game, my guide has you covered.


11 May 2025

Packing for a Riga City Break (Personal Item Only)

Just before Christmas, I treated myself to a new travel backpack: the wildly popular Osprey Daylite Expandable 26+6 Travel Pack. Although I'd used it for a few weekend trips in the UK, I was finally able to test it out properly on my recent long weekend trip to Riga in Latvia. Read on to find out my thoughts on the bag and what I packed for four days in Riga during late spring.


05 May 2025

Seven Specialty Coffee Shops To Visit in Riga

While spending a long weekend in Riga last month, I checked out some of the Latvian capital's many excellent specialty coffee shops. Most of the cafés I visited were located in the Art Nouveau district, although there are also some good options in the Old Town. Sadly, Easter Monday closures meant I didn't make it to all of the venues on my list, but read on to discover my favourite Riga coffee spots.