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London

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spain

Madrid

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france

Paris

168 spots

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germany

Hamburg

196 spots

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Boston

130 spots

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netherlands

Amsterdam

173 spots

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estonia

Tallinn

116 spots

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albania

Tirana

167 spots

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mexico

Mexico City

148 spots

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egypt

Cairo

120 spots

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portugal

Lisbon

208 spots

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Athens

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Almaty

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Dark Sugars

Artisan chocolate in Greenwich

Dark Sugars in Greenwich is all about West African cocoa and warmth. Shavings of solid chocolate melted into your drink make every cup unforgettable.

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Danielle

Broadhurst

Oct 16, 2025

Museum of Ivo Andric

Hidden Literary Gem

Tucked in Belgrade, this modest and intimate museum preserves Ivo Andric’s life and work, from his typewriter to his Nobel Prize — authentic and deeply personal.

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Anđa

Savić

Oct 15, 2025

Bank and Savings Museum

An "unknown" museum

Bank and Savings Museum is a fun and hidden spot in Christianshavn, mixing banking history, cherry brandy heritage, and a huge piggy bank collection!

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Penelope

Diamante

Oct 15, 2025

Chesham Arms

Cosy Fireplace Meets Beer Garden

Chesham Arms is a historic local pub saved by the community. The interior is full of character, with two fireplaces making it cosy on chilly winter days.

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Sarra

Kassem

Oct 15, 2025

Legendar

Mythology-Inspired Coffee and Coctails

Legendar blends Belarusian myth with magic: it's a cozy café by day, a fairytale cocktail bar by night, filled with wood, smoke, and enchanted drinks.

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Ilya

Uglianitsa

Oct 14, 2025

Stepney Market

Goats in East London

Make a day of the market of Stepney City Farm on Saturdays, with a petting zoo and a fantastic cafe using organic produce from local growers,

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Ramona

Liberoff

Oct 8, 2025

Le Secret du Marais

Perfuming Madrid

Le Secret du Marias in Madrid is a gorgeous perfumery with niche scents, Spanish brands and workshops. Learn about how fragrance are made!

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Andrea

Roberts

Sep 26, 2025

Antica Latteria

Cocktails in Campo di Fiori

Sip inventive cocktails at Antica Latteria, made with fresh ingredients and relax in their small, but charming courtyard near Campo de’ Fiori.

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Sarah

O'Connell

Sep 29, 2025

Rock Bar Krug

Iconic rock bar

For 25 years, Krug has been Skopje’s local gem with cheap beer, warm vibes, classic rock. It's a spot where first-timers feel like regulars.

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Music

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Chris

Peno

Oct 1, 2025

Koch-Areal

Lost place romance

Discover Koch-Areal, a park opened in 2025, where wild gardens, circus life and industrial history meet in a unique urban space. Grab a book and enjoy!

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Isabelle

Thürlemann

Sep 30, 2025

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