21/10/2026
Why a coffee stop belongs in my itinerary
if you have followed me for a while you know coffee is a big part of who i am. I start every day with a coffee and love finding independent coffee shops where ever i am in the world.
So when travelling, researching coffee shops and roasters is an important part of my travel Itinary.
Firstly, because i do not operate without my morning coffee, secondly i love to just slow down with a good coffee and people watch.
I also find it a wonderful way to learn about the local culture through the art of making coffee.
Japan love a slow drip coffee, a multi hour gravity- fed cold brew and the hand drip, hot coffee brewed directly over ice. Both showcase the Japanese’s deep focus on craft and precision
Europe coffee always comes with a sweet treat. IN Lisbon it has to be a Pastel de Nata and in France of course the croissant de beurre
In Saudi, Gawah (coffee) is offered everywhere you visit, it’s a huge part of their hospitality. Receive your cup with the right. Coffee is filled only 1/3 of a cup to keep it fresh.
In Bali you can try an unusual coffee called Luwak. Coffee cherries are eaten by the Asian palm civet , and workers gather the civets drooping , wash the beans thoroughly , remove the outer layer and dry them in the sun to then be roasted
One of my favourite souvenirs to being back from a trip is a bag of coffee beans from my favourite roasters.
Currently grinding beans from Lisbon that takes me back to my trip in May with my girlfriend
Are you a sightseeing-all-day person or a coffee-stop traveller?
đź“· : Jackie | Wedding photographer UK
