Category Archives: Cafe Culture

Christmas Markets in Europe

I experienced my first white Christmas in 2010 and along with it the magic of European streets leading up to the big holiday. The most memorable were the Christmas markets. Scattered on the main streets of almost every suburb in … Continue reading

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Cafe culture in Berlin

Berlin can compete with any other major European city when it comes to their café house culture.  In fact, coffee and cakes are an institution across Germany and you will find that almost every café that opens its doors to … Continue reading

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Café culture in Dublin

Dublin is jam packed with cafes throughout the city as eating out is a popular activity among both the locals and the tourists.  In fact, it will be hard to miss the strong café culture of the city given the … Continue reading

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